Crazy 4 Cult

Last Saturday, the Cinema Nerds (along with our awesome friends Aaron, Becky, and Chris) went up to LA to see the 5th annual Crazy 4 Cult art show at Gallery 1988. The drive was long and hot, but certainly worth it!

Last year was our first time going, where we bought these fabulous prints by Dave Perillo:

Aren't they are faaabulous?

Anyways! We were determined to buy some art again this year, even if we weren't quite sure where to fit it in our groovy pad (more on that in a future post!)

The art was amazing as always. Cheeky and artistically breathtaking, sometimes you forgot there was even a film being referenced. Of course, nothing beats that superior little chuckle that comes out when you "get it". Nerds are so cool, dontcha know?

We were torn between a few pieces, including a piece by Dyna Moe (of ""Mad Men Yourself"" fame) inspired by Ed Wood (one of my favorite movies EVER), and all of the "Showdown" pieces by Scott Campbell.

Still undecided, I thought I'd look at the prints for sale near the register.

And oh! There he was!

This adorable Iron Giant print by Mike Mitchell was on display last year. While we ended up going with the Perillo prints, I always regretted not getting the Giant too. I love him! My mind was made up. We were taking him home!

Had a good laugh with the owner Jensen Karp about how The Iron Giant is easily the best thing that Vin Diesel has ever done, and we were on our way.

Awww I love it!

The moral of the story is: GET YOURSELF TO THAT ART SHOW!  Or at the very least, browse the art on the website and see if something strikes your fancy! Being Cinema Nerds means that we have a lot of film-based art in our home, and filling your home with things you love makes you SO much happier!

(photos by Craig Duffy)