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Second Time’s the Charm

Lauren Panepinto

Alright, I've been avoiding writing this post because it's going to be some tough love. But I was just at IlluXcon this past weekend, and I had a few good conversations that came up around this topic, so I want to get it down in words so more folks can see it. And if doing portfolio reviews for 20 years has taught me anything, it's that if a topic comes up over and over again,…

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Drew Struzan

Arnie Fenner

October 27, 2025 - One of the last of the great movie poster artists, Drew Struzan, died October 13, 2025 at the age 78 from Alzheimer's disease. You name a blockbuster film of franchize from the last 40+ years and Drew probably painted the poster for it. And, of course, he created all sorts of other astonishing art as well for books, comics, and galleries. So today I thought I'd share several videos to help celebrate the life and legacy of a giant. Rest in peace, Drew. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C03nUaKjDPw[/embed] [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umpnct0fjFo[/embed] [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMVQcrVO7nQ[/embed] And if you haven't watched the documentary, Drew: The Man behind the Poster, it's currently available for rent from Amazon. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5WFRy9X8N4[/embed]

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