The City on Film -- Dirty Harry -- May 13, 2013

The San Francisco Arts Commission (http://www.sfartscommission.org/) has set up a series of posters by artist Christina Empedocles honoring "the City’s rich history as an iconic cinematic backdrop."  This one depicts a poster for Dirty Harry.  I read the Mad Magazine version long before I saw the movie.  They captured Clint Eastwood's performance perfectly. 

The City on Film -- So I Married an Ax Murderer -- April 11, 2013

The San Francisco Arts Commission (http://www.sfartscommission.org/) has set up a series of posters by artist Christina Empedocles honoring "the City’s rich history as an iconic cinematic backdrop."  This one depicts a poster for So I Married an Ax Murderer.  I have never seen the entire movie. 

The City on Film -- THX 1138 -- March 10, 2013

The San Francisco Arts Commission (http://www.sfartscommission.org/) has set up a series of posters by artist Christina Empedocles honoring "the City’s rich history as an iconic cinematic backdrop."  This one depicts a poster for THX 1138, George Lucas' first feature film.  I remember that parts of it were shot on BART.  The pills represent medication that the science fiction film's future dystopia uses to suppress emotions. I took the photo on 01-February-2013.  

The City on Film -- What's Up, Doc -- February 9, 2013

The San Francisco Arts Commission (http://www.sfartscommission.org/) has set up a series of posters by artist Christina Empedocles honoring "the City’s rich history as an iconic cinematic backdrop."  This one depicts a poster for What's Up, Doc? by Peter Bogdanovich. I remember when they shot a scene on Balboa, where the street makes a big dip. This was the favorite movie of a friend who lived right by the location.  He could quote all the dialogue.  The carrots in the background refer to Bugs Bunny.