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The Bomb poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.6 / 100
2016·Documentary / Animation·55m

THE BOMB

Filmmakers use archival footage and animation to explore the culture surrounding nuclear weapons, the fascination they inspire and the perverse appeal they still exert.

Above the Line
Kevin Ford, Smriti Keshari, Eric Schlosser·DirectorSmriti Keshari·WriterEric Schlosser·WriterAdam Freeland·Original Music ComposerKevin Ford·Editor
Cast
Ry XJens KurossAdam FreelandSteve Nalepa
Full Crew
(26 credits)
Directing· 3
Kevin Ford·DirectorSmriti Keshari·DirectorEric Schlosser·Director
Writing· 2
Smriti Keshari·WriterEric Schlosser·Writer
Editing· 4
Kevin Ford·EditorMary Martin·Digital Intermediate ProducerDavid Gauff·Digital Intermediate ColoristChristina Burchard·Additional Editing
Sound & Music· 9
Adam Freeland·Original Music ComposerSteve Nalepa·Original Music ComposerJens Kuross·Original Music ComposerRy X·Original Music ComposerJens Kuross·MusicSteve Nalepa·MusicAdam Freeland·MusicRy X·MusicSteve Nalepa·Sound Mixer
Production· 6
Smriti Keshari·ProducerEric Schlosser·ProducerRebecca Stern·Associate ProducerJess Lowe Chaverri·Coordinating ProducerMargaret Aery·Production ManagerMitch Kirsch·Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
Elizabeth Niles·Post Production SupervisorSanjay Rawal·Other
By the Numbers
63.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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 The Bomb's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#005166
#F0D071
#222222
Mood
Ominous, Powerful, Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a dark, cylindrical object with a bright orange-yellow glow at its top, ascending from a body of water. It is surrounded by a large, swirlin”

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Key Elements
MissileSmoke CloudWater
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
8/10
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