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
February 10, 2023, Filed Under: Exhibitions + Events, Featured1, FilmFilms represented in the Drawing the Motion Picture exhibition Many Hollywood classics are featured in the Ransom Center’s Drawing the Motion Picture: Production Art and Storyboards exhibition. Produced by Robert De Niro Curator of Film Steve Wilson, the exhibition reveals behind-the-scenes stories of some of the biggest films in more than 100 years of cinema history through the artworks… read more
