Santa Claus; The Movie 1985

Curator: Here we have the poster art for "Santa Claus: The Movie," created by Robert Peak in 1985. The oil paint brings a whimsical texture to what feels like a grandiose vision of Christmas. Editor: Whoa! It's a pure sugar rush of fantasy. Santa's looming face above—is it benevolent or slightly…intense? The mix of live-action characters with those twinkling, cartoonish lights creates a charmingly weird vibe. Like Christmas on another planet. Curator: The artist, Robert Peak, had quite the reputation for iconic movie posters; "Star Trek", "Superman", "Apocalypse Now", and even many of the James Bond films. His works often created an experience through vibrant portraits. The composition emphasizes that feeling by showing the awe and adventure of Santa and his Christmas journey. Editor: I see that now—a superhero of the holiday season! Looking closely, the snowy landscapes and sparkling effects create a tangible sense of enchantment. It definitely aims to draw the viewer right into that "Christmas-on-steroids" world. But what's fascinating is that the text on the movie poster literally dares us with “seeing is believing”—to enter into it fully! Curator: And Peak was definitely interested in challenging perceptions. By merging portraiture with these surreal fantasy elements, this really speaks to the transformative potential of cinematic narrative art and what fantasy represented for folks escaping into holiday classics at this time. It suggests Christmas is this transformative realm—even today. Editor: I couldn't agree more. It reminds me of those moments when you are completely caught up in nostalgia of that time. Pure, bright, larger-than-life experiences, capturing both the literal characters of a story but more importantly, the mood they convey! Curator: It really has a strong narrative power beyond its kitsch feel. Definitely captures the essence of escapism and collective fantasy we find around the holidays. Editor: Absolutely, like a perfectly wrapped time capsule of holiday spectacle, just begging for another watch—seeing IS believing after all!