by MEGAN BARNARD We are delighted to welcome Jenny Romero, who recently joined the Ransom Center as our new Robert De Niro Curator of Film. Romero previously worked for more than two decades for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in a variety of roles, including as Head… read more
Film
Beyond the Frame: Film Posters in the 1970s
by ASH KINNEY D’HARCOURT The 1970s in the United States saw significant social, cultural, and economic upheaval in the context of an ongoing sexual revolution, anti-war sentiment and political scandals. Struggling to maintain relevance during this decade, the industry began to incorporate more explicit violence and sexuality as well as… read more
Movie Posters of the 1960s: Adaptation, Innovation, and Artistic Expression
by ASH KINNEY D’HARCOURT In the rapidly changing cultural landscape of the 1960s, the film industry explored new strategies to capture audience attention. The restrictive production code began to weaken, allowing for the emergence of the more experimental and avant-garde approaches to filmmaking that gained prominence during this decade. In… read more