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Off the Black poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.0 / 100
2006·Drama·1h 30m

OFF THE BLACK

An aging, disillusioned alcoholic gets a younger friend and wants him to pose as his son at a school reunion.

Above the Line
James Ponsoldt·DirectorJames Ponsoldt·WriterTim Orr·Director of PhotographyClaire Campbell·MusicSabine Hoffman·Editor
Cast
Nick Nolte·Ray CookTrevor Morgan·Dave TibbelRosemarie DeWitt·DebraNoah Fleiss·Todd HunterJohnathan Tchaikovsky·Paul MichaelsTimothy Hutton·Mr. TibbelJames Ponsoldt·RobbyDarrell Larson·DoctorMarlyne Barrett·NancyMichael Higgins·Al Cook
Full Crew
(25 credits)
Directing· 2
James Ponsoldt·DirectorSharon Watt·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
James Ponsoldt·Writer
Camera· 2
Tim Orr·Director of PhotographyAnne Joyce·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Sabine Hoffman·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Claire Campbell·MusicAlex Neville·MusicBrian Petway·Music
Art & Design· 5
Anthony Gasparro·Production DesignCaroline Duncan·Costume DesignChuck Renaud·Art DirectionSara Parks·Set DecorationJulia Lallas·Makeup Department Head
Production· 9
Scott Macaulay·ProducerRobin O'Hara·ProducerSteve Kalafer·Executive ProducerBob Hariri·Executive ProducerMeg Mortimer·Executive ProducerMaggie Meade·Executive ProducerAvy Kaufman·CastingCarrie Fix·Co-ProducerMatt Tromans·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 2
Yaara Sumeruk·OtherDaisy Curbeon·Key Hair Stylist
By the Numbers
65.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
66%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Off the Black's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8A6121
#0A0A0A
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Mood
Gritty, Somber
Composition
Split
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster is split horizontally into two distinct sections. The upper section features two men, both dressed in dark suits, walking side-by-side with their arm”

Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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