Films tagged with: "sexism"

A vintage illustrated poster features Ingrid Bergman looking anxiously over her shoulder, with Charles Boyer’s character looming closely behind her, his expression unreadable. Another man, in shadow and top hat, watches intently. The title Gaslight burns bright in red and yellow beneath the tagline: “Strange drama of a captive sweetheart!”
Gaslight (1944)
A bright and playful poster for Barbie featuring Margot Robbie in a pink gingham dress perched atop a giant pink-and-white “B” logo, gleefully waving. Below her, Ryan Gosling lounges with a smirk in a green-striped shorts set. The sky is bright blue behind them. The tagline reads, “She’s everything. He’s just Ken.” The poster exudes candy-colored, retro-inspired charm, suggesting a comedic and stylish take on the iconic doll’s world.
Barbie (2023)
A silhouetted woman sits in a chair reading a letter against the backdrop of a large window glowing with warm sunset light. The window is framed with lace curtains, and a bird perches outside on the sill. The title “The Color Purple” appears in elegant white text above, with the tagline: “It’s about life. It’s about love. It’s about us.”
The Color Purple (1985)
A psychedelic poster featuring four teenagers from the 1970s flashing peace signs and goofy expressions. Text reads: “It was the last day of school in 1976 — A time they’d never forget (If only they could remember).” The title Dazed and Confused is written in bright yellow with a smiley face below.
Dazed and Confused (1993)
Poster for Bridget Jones’s Diary featuring Renée Zellweger front and center, holding a red diary and pen with a playful expression. On either side of her are Colin Firth and Hugh Grant, both gazing toward her. The tagline reads, “All women keep score… only the great ones put it in writing.”
Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001)
Classic film poster for The Philadelphia Story, featuring Katharine Hepburn reclining on Cary Grant’s lap, with James Stewart seated beside them, all looking amused. Bold yellow and red typography highlights the star-studded cast: Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, and James Stewart. A tagline reads: “The things they do among the playful rich — oh boy!”
The Philadelphia Story (1940)
Poster for Kinsey featuring a man (played by Liam Neeson) in a brown suit standing on a large printed sex survey. The words “Let’s talk about sex” appear above him, and the ground is covered with large, bold questions about sexual behavior, hinting at the groundbreaking nature of Alfred Kinsey’s research. The tagline and typography highlight the film’s focus on sexology and scientific inquiry into human sexuality.
Kinsey (2004)
Poster for But I’m a Cheerleader, featuring Natasha Lyonne front and center in a bright pink dress and long pink gloves, looking uncertain and expressionless against a surreal blue-sky background. Around her, multiple cheerleaders in red uniforms float or tumble mid-air in exaggerated poses. The title is in bold green letters, tilted playfully: “But I’m a Cheerleader.” A tagline at the bottom reads: “A Comedy of Sexual Disorientation.” The poster also notes the film’s selection at Sundance and Toronto Film Festivals.
But I’m a Cheerleader (1999)
Poster for Remember the Titans featuring a close-up of Denzel Washington’s face in warm golden tones, expressing seriousness and resolve. Below, the silhouette of a football player runs forward, arms outstretched. The tagline reads, “History is written by the winners.” The film’s title appears boldly beneath: Remember the Titans. A small Walt Disney logo sits above the title, and the release date is noted as “THE GAME BEGINS 9.29.00.”
Remember the Titans (2000)
Poster for Crash featuring a dramatic close-up of a man (Michael Peña) mid-scream, holding a young girl tightly in a protective embrace. The image is blurred at the edges, evoking urgency, trauma, and emotion. The title “Crash” is written in a cracked, white font, and the tagline below reads: “Moving at the speed of life, we are bound to collide with each other.”
Crash (2004)
Poster for The Hours featuring three women: Meryl Streep with glasses and a shawl holding a bouquet of roses, Julianne Moore with curled red hair and a green dress, and Nicole Kidman with a somber expression, wearing muted colors and a delicate necklace. Their portraits are tightly framed, visually linked yet emotionally distinct, hinting at different time periods. The tagline and credits are minimal, emphasizing the actors’ names and the film’s contemplative tone.
The Hours (2002)
Poster for The Rocky Horror Picture Show featuring Tim Curry in costume as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, reclining on oversized red lips against a black background. The film’s dripping red title font and the tagline “Give Yourself Over to Absolute Pleasure” evoke its bold, campy, and transgressive cult-classic style.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)