Pulp Fiction Art: Cheap Thrills & Painted Nightmares

A guilty pleasure of the mid-20th century, pulp fiction magazines were often defined less by their contents than by their provocative covers. This documentary explores the shocking art that brought life to these lurid publications. Filmmaker Jamie McDonald delves into the collection of art historian Robert Lesser, shedding light on this nearly forgotten art form and the ways it impacted popular culture.

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Movie
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1
Episode Duration
57 mins
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Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
57 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 1, 2005
Season
2005
Average Score
55%
Mean Score
55%
Ratings
6
Popularity
6
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0
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0
Producers
Jamie McDonald Productions
Genres
Documentary
Country
United States

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A guilty pleasure of the mid-20th century, pulp fiction magazines were often defined less by their contents than by their provocative covers. This documentary explores the shocking art that brought life to these lurid publications. Filmmaker Jamie McDonald delves into the collection of art historian Robert Lesser, shedding light on this nearly forgotten art form and the ways it impacted popular culture.

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