January 22, 2024, Filed Under: Art, Digital Collections, FilmThrillers to Teenagers: The Shifting Landscape of 1950s Film Posters by ASH KINNEY D’HARCOURT The 1950s ushered in a new era of socio-cultural transformation in the United States in which many families were drawn out of cities and into newly developed suburban communities. This shift was accompanied by an increased emphasis on the nuclear family and the reinforcement of rigid… read more
January 17, 2024, Filed Under: Art, Digital Collections, FilmStar Power and Spectacle: Decoding 1940s Movie Posters by ASH KINNEY D’HARCOURT By the 1940s, the Golden Age of Hollywood was in full swing. This era was marked by its iconic films, glamorous movie stars, and the dominance of the major Hollywood studios in which film production and marketing were highly structured and standardized. In the preceding decade,… read more
January 8, 2024, Filed Under: Art, Digital Collections, FilmVisual Narratives: The Language of Movie Posters by ASH KINNEY D’HARCOURT In recent years, the movie poster has transcended its humble origins. Once considered uncredited works of art, movie posters have risen to prominence as sought-after treasures in art auctions, as prized acquisitions in personal collections, and as exhibits in museums and galleries—a transformation that reflects a… read more
December 20, 2023, Filed Under: Film, Research + TeachingThe Papers of Film Producer Denis O’Brien Join the Ransom Center’s Collections The Ransom Center is delighted to be the home of the papers of film producer Denis O’Brien, which were recently donated to the Center. Denis O’Brien (1941–2021) was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and attended Northwestern University and the Washington University School of Law. After working for the Coudert Frères/Coudert… read more
December 19, 2023, Filed Under: Art, Conservation, Exhibitions + EventsUnrolling Works by Charles Henri Ford Preserving items that were intended to be ephemeral, like posters, can pose a challenge. Movie posters and advertisements were sometimes adhered to a wall, torn, and left with adhesive remnants on their backing when removed. The inks and papers used in traditional posters can be glossy, and they are often… read more
December 11, 2023, Filed Under: Authors, Books + ManuscriptsLucinda Williams’s memoir reveals deep connection with her father, poet Miller Williams Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You by LUCINDA WILLIAMS Legendary rock, folk, and country music singer Lucinda Williams has been nominated for 17 Grammy Awards and has won three. She was named “America’s best songwriter” by Time and one of the “100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time” by… read more
