''Up the Sandbox'', 1972 - art by Richard Amsel
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''Up the Sandbox'', 1972 - art by Richard Amsel
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage movie poster of ''Up the Sandbox'', a 1972 American comedy-drama film directed by Irvin Kershner and based on the novel of the same name by Anne Richardson Roiphe. The film stars Barbra Streisand in the lead role and features a supporting cast that includes David Selby, Ariane Heller, and Jane Hoffman.
The story revolves around Margaret Reynolds (played by Streisand), a married woman with two children who is struggling with the constraints and monotony of her life as a housewife in New York City. She dreams of more excitement and fulfillment in her life, particularly as she grapples with the societal expectations placed on women in the early 1970s.
Margaret's vivid imagination leads her to daydream about various scenarios that provide an escape from her everyday life. These fantasies include adventures in the African desert and encounters with interesting characters, which serve as an outlet for her desires and frustrations.
As the film progresses, Margaret becomes increasingly dissatisfied with her role as a mother and wife and starts to question her choices and the limitations society places on women. She contemplates the idea of pursuing her own desires and ambitions, which puts her at odds with her husband.
"Up the Sandbox" explores themes of feminism, societal expectations, and the struggle for personal fulfillment within the context of the women's liberation movement of the 1970s. It presents a mix of humor, drama, and fantasy as Margaret navigates her internal conflicts and seeks to find her own path in a changing world.
The film was notable for its portrayal of a woman's inner life and her desire for independence during a time when such themes were gaining prominence in American culture. Barbra Streisand's performance received critical acclaim, and the movie contributed to the ongoing discussions about gender roles and women's rights during that era.
About the artist:
Richard Amsel (December 4, 1947 – November 13, 1985) was an American illustrator and graphic designer. His career was brief but prolific, spanning the creation of movie posters, album covers, and magazine covers.
He was born in Philadelphia, enrolling at the Philadelphia College of Art after high school. Soon after graduating, when he was 22, he created a proposed poster for the Barbra Streisand musical “Hello, Dolly!” During a nationwide talent search for artists, 20th Century Fox selected it as the winning poster.
Following that early success, Amsel designed the artwork for Bette Midler's debut album. Subsequently, several publishers commissioned him to design magazine covers, including Lily Tomlin’s “Time” cover in 1977.
He also worked with “TV Guide,” designing more than 40 covers over 13 years.
He created many recognizable movie posters during the 1970s, including “The Champ,” “Chinatown,” “Julia,” “The Last Picture Show,” “The Last Tycoon,” “The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean,” “McCabe & Mrs. Miller,” “The Muppet Movie,” “Murder on the Orient Express,” “Nashville,” “Papillon,” “The Shootist,” and “The Sting.”
Amsel received multiple awards during his brief career, including the New York and Los Angeles Society of Illustrators Award, a Golden Key Award from “The Hollywood Reporter,” and a Grammy Award.
In 1985, Amsel died of AIDS at the age of 37. A documentary film about his life was announced in January 2016 and is currently in production. It will be titled “Amsel: Illustrator of the Lost Art.”
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