![]() Charles Bronson’s legendary vigilante Paul Kersey taking aim at axe-wielding zombies in Death Wish 4. A distinctly Asian-looking Michael Jordan with a basketball in one hand, a gun in the other as he prepares to Space Jam the living shit out of any interstellar baddies. Doubtfire drag putting out a dude’s eye with a broomstick. Brian is also the owner and founder of Odd Obsession Movies, a video store in Wicker Park specializing in genre film, foreign, classic, and independent cinema.Prince straddling his iconic Purple Rain motorcycle brandishing a pistol. The mobile cinema has all but passed away, but these hand-painted movie posters remain a wonderful, tangible product of the time.ĭeadly Prey Gallery is a space dedicated to West African poster and sign art created by brother & sister duo Brian and Heidi Anne Chankin. Today access to printing is far less expensive and movies have become more accessible to the general public in Ghana. Though a specific poster might only be 10-20 years old, its appearance will far surpass its actual age due to the elemental toll it takes from constant transit, being rolled, folded, left in the sun, rain, etc. The ruggedness of these posters is immediately noticeable. Each unique poster varies in size ranging from 40–50 in. By sewing together two used flour sacks, a perfect-sized canvas for a movie poster was created. Skilled local artists were now part of this growing entertainment industry in Ghana, and they all brought their own distinct touch to each film they were called upon to promote. With no affordable access to printing, the hand-painted movie poster was the most logical advertising vehicle. Mobile cinema operators found a need to set their products apart, so an advertising motif came into play. An interesting selection of movies became popular because of this trade including Hollywood action and horror, low budget American schlock, Bollywood films, Hong Kong martial arts movies, and native Ghanaian and Nigerian features.Īs more people gained interest in this rising business, competition arose. With a television, VCR, VHS tapes, and a portable generator, they’d travel throughout Ghana setting up makeshift screening areas in villages devoid of electricity. This business started in the late 1980s when artistic industrious groups of people formed video clubs. These posters were once the product of a much larger industry known as the “Ghanaian Mobile Cinema”. Come for the exhibit (free) and stay for the Q&A and film ($15).Ħpm-9:30pm: Deadly Prey Gallery hand-painted poster exhibit in the lobby of Plaza TheatreĨ:30pm: Discussion and Q & A with Deadly Prey Gallery Founder Brian Chankinĩ:30pm: Film Screening: The Devil’s Sword (1984) Dir. This film defies categorization and embodies the spirit of Chankin’s gallery. He’ll also bring one of his favorite films to screen, THE DEVIL’S SWORD, an absolutely bonkers Indonesian martial arts/fantasy adventure featuring crocodile men, witches, warlocks, and 80s action star Barry Prima. All posters will be available for purchase.ĭeadly Prey Gallery Founder Brian Chankin will be on hand for a Q&A before the film to discuss the gallery’s background and mission. The show will feature a selection of posters from Deadly Prey Gallery’s extensive collection and feature artists such as Heavy J, Salvation, Farkira, Mr Nana, Stoger, Leonardo, Mr Brew, Papa Warsti, Classic Arts, Adomako, Wise Arts, Sly Fox Video Club. Most of them were made by artists who had never seen the movies and were working from just a plot summary or, at best, the VHS sleeve. ![]() Guaranteed to melt your mind, these posters are fascinating examples of imagination and ingenuity. Deadly Prey Gallery is a Chicago-based art gallery dedicated to hand-painted movie posters from Ghana. Videodrome is proud to team up with the Plaza Theatre to bring this one of a kind art show and film screening event to the city of Atlanta.
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