Author Topic: BLAXPLOITATION Posters (Read 12661 times)

Dread_Pirate_Mel · « **on:** December 23, 2009, 08:36:07 PM »

Not the most politically correct category but cool nonetheless. I bought my first original this week - Cotton Comes to Harlem. Here's the for that movie.

I also have a quad re-release and a reprint (purchased in my naive collecting days from the evil Moviegooders).

Anybody else collect these? Show us what ya got....

linder1 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 23, 2009, 09:04:46 PM »

Japanese Shaft, just picked one up actually.

cinemarts · « **Reply #2 on:** December 23, 2009, 10:20:14 PM »

Original Australian hand litho one sheet.

Dread_Pirate_Mel · « **Reply #3 on:** December 23, 2009, 10:33:15 PM »

Great Shaft posters guys!

Funny I notice my 2000 re-release Shaft has a less-violent image - the gun is obscured by the title and the gun is not firing. Probably intentional change.

Ari · « **Reply #4 on:** December 23, 2009, 11:45:51 PM »

Bruce · « **Reply #5 on:** December 23, 2009, 11:58:12 PM »

To me, the best (and most outrageous) is Dolemite:

http://www.emovieposter.com/images/moviestars/AA091103/dolemite_WA00790_L.jpg

kovacs01 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 23, 2009, 11:59:43 PM »

linder1 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 24, 2009, 12:57:05 AM »

Quote from: Dread_Pirate_Mel on December 23, 2009, 10:33:15 PM

Great Shaft posters guys!

Funny I notice my 2000 re-release Shaft has a less-violent image - the gun is obscured by the title and the gun is not firing. Probably intentional change.

It also lacks BOOBS (see upper right on the Japanese version).

kovacs01 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 24, 2009, 01:53:27 AM »

a few others I really like.......notice the cookpot at the bottom right of the Turkish Mandingo

cinemarts · « **Reply #9 on:** December 25, 2009, 07:33:34 PM »

Mandingo is one of the great Guilty Pleasures!

supraman079 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 26, 2009, 12:13:10 AM »

Quote from: cinemarts on December 25, 2009, 07:33:34 PM

Mandingo is one of the great Guilty Pleasures!

Yes Mandingo! And to think a big time studio made that movie.

Chad

posteropolis · « **Reply #11 on:** December 26, 2009, 05:58:04 PM »

My all-time favorite:

paul waines · « **Reply #12 on:** December 27, 2009, 09:02:32 AM »

I love Blaxploitation movies, but only Have a couple of posters. The Cleopatra jones films, Black belt Jones, and I think that's it. I must keep an eye out for others.

Dread_Pirate_Mel · « **Reply #13 on:** November 23, 2010, 09:33:33 PM »

Well, she cost more than the GDP of certain small countries, but here's the Queen of Blaxploitation framed!

(Linenbacked poster in custom HollywoodPoster archival frame)

tstatum · « **Reply #14 on:** November 23, 2010, 10:09:06 PM »

love me some Foxy Brown

paul waines · « **Reply #15 on:** November 24, 2010, 11:16:28 AM »

Very nice Mel, Pam looks dam fine.

brude · « **Reply #16 on:** December 15, 2011, 10:00:51 PM »

For me, one of the real treats in this hobby is reading the thoughts and perspectives that other collectors share with us fellow poster geeks. That is why I love this forum and try not to miss a single day to see what is happening. While I enjoy reading about authentication, valuation, presentation, acquisition, etc., etc., what interests me the most are the 'whys' of collecting. Specifically, what genres or sub-genres do other poster collectors collect and what is it about their unique areas of expertise that enthuses them and why. I started a thread dealing with this subject a few months ago, but it fizzled out.

Many APF members have built (or are building) elaborate websites to show off their collections. Scrolling through other poster lovers' collections is one of my favorite pastimes. I especially like those who take the extra time to explain what it is about each poster that turns them on and other details about the history/production of the poster itself and the movie it was created to promote.

But, there are a handful of us on this forum (maybe more that I am unaware of) who have taken their passion for posters (and movies) to the next level -- the blogosphere. MondoHazardo (Wim), 110x75 (Matias), bosnuk's Wrong Side of the Art, Ed209uk's Film On Paper, Russ' Mean Sheets and Louie D's movie blogs are just a few that spring to mind. Each of these blogs is entertaining, informative and adds another fine layer to this fascinating hobby. I apologize for unintentionally omitting anyone.

Recently, while poking through the member's section, I found a member (Daniel) who produces an extremely cool blog -- the Illustraction Gallery. I found his website address on our forum and went there and scanned his posters for sale and found a link to his blog. I subscribed and I am glad I did. He is a gentleman with great taste and knowledge. For those of you unfamiliar with Daniel's blog and site, I strongly recommend you start here, with his 20-part series devoted to Blaxploitation movies: http://blog.illustractiongallery.com/

After you've enjoyed this multimedia exploration of a classic genre, explore past blogs, subscribe and visit his store. I'm sure you will enjoy the visit.

Thanks for reading my ramblings and please, post your Blaxploitation posters in this thread. I think this a good start to see what paper all of you have.

rumble · « **Reply #17 on:** December 22, 2011, 08:12:14 AM »

Italian 2-sheet

Swedish insert

brude · « **Reply #18 on:** December 22, 2011, 09:12:29 AM »

COFFY...Pam was unbeatable back in the day!
Nice posters, Rumble.
Here's a Pam Grier tribute from Youtube..."Coffy Is the Color."

DreamWarrior · « **Reply #19 on:** December 22, 2011, 11:29:46 AM »

spazz · « **Reply #20 on:** August 31, 2012, 08:05:12 AM »

Thanks for posting that blog, & thanks Daniel for making it. I being a huge fan of Blaxploitation have admittedly very few posters as when I started to get serious about them the price shot through the roof, or maybe it was just around here? Anyway here's one of mine, I'll have to uncrate the other ones.

& here's a few of the DVD's

brude · « **Reply #21 on:** August 31, 2012, 08:27:23 AM »

I don't think you could have started with a better poster than BAMBOO GODS...
Black Cal Jefferson was one mean mutha.
Good for you Spazz.

spazz · « **Reply #22 on:** September 19, 2012, 07:55:11 AM »

Here's a mostly forgotten gem from the Blaxploitation genre. The Soul Cinema DVD leaves a lot to be desired but at least it received the DVD treatment unlike so many other classics.

Dread_Pirate_Mel · « **Reply #23 on:** September 19, 2012, 08:12:52 AM »

Quote from: spazz on September 19, 2012, 07:55:11 AM

Here's a mostly forgotten gem from the Blaxploitation genre. The Soul Cinema DVD leaves a lot to be desired but at least it received the DVD treatment unlike so many other classics.

Very cool, thanks for posting!

brude · « **Reply #24 on:** September 19, 2012, 08:55:27 AM »

Damn fine poster.

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Author Topic: BLAXPLOITATION Posters (Read 12661 times)

Dread_Pirate_Mel

linder1

cinemarts

Dread_Pirate_Mel

Bruce

linder1

cinemarts

Dread_Pirate_Mel

tstatum

DreamWarrior

spazz

spazz

Dread_Pirate_Mel