What do you think of when you picture the following images?

Bogart and Bacall, cheek to cheek and staring outwardly in the same direction.

A menacing giant ape, angrily standing atop The Empire State Building, holding a beautiful woman in one hand and crushing an airplane in the other.

Audrey Hepburn, dressed in an elegant black evening gown, with a diamond tiara around her neck, and her silken hair in a bun.

If you're a big fan of classic films, you probably rattled off the titles Casablanca, King Kong, and Breakfast at Tiffany's without missing a beat. These are all iconic and indelible images that have been burned into our consciousness over time, because quite frankly, they are just stunning works of art. 

To the most passionate collectors of classic cinema memorabilia, the vintage poster is often the crown jewel of their personal treasure chest. In the past, the vintage poster was hard to find, as in the first half of the twentieth century, all promotional film materials were handled by The National Screen Service rather than the studios themselves. Then, after the run of a film was over, theaters nationwide were required to return the poster. In effect, such a practice made film posters nearly impossible to find. Additionally, there is a certain beautifully raw quality to the artwork and color scheme of such a poster that has somewhat disappeared from the promotional landscape as the digital world has taken hold of advertising. This also has added to the collectible nature of such posters.

Picture this. You've just gotten an spectacular new television, with the ultimate in both picture and sound. Your home theater is just about complete, all you need now is some cool, retro artwork to turn your once bland walls into an ultra-cool cinema Hall Of Fame. At FulcrumGallery.com, film buffs can find hundreds of memorable vintage movie posters at terrific prices. We invite you to check out our online gallery, and hopefully you'll find everything you need to help your collection of vintage movie posters flourish.

And also remember this when managing your collection. Today's hits are tomorrows vintage, so prepare accordingly.

Residential game rooms are usually multi-purpose living spaces, often located in the basement. They sometimes include exercise rooms or home theaters. They might also have areas for serving food and drinks when you have people over to visit. The location and purpose are important things to consider when you want to purchase art for your game room.

Your game room might be glamorous, with the latest in home entertainment technology, or it might be on the traditional side, providing a comfortable retreat for fun and relaxation with your family and friends. However, many people today are moving beyond the traditional basement game room and converting their attics, family rooms, and other extra spaces into game rooms.

Here are five tips for choosing your game room art.

1) Whether funny or serious, the theme is up to you. Think about entertaining and how else you’ll use the space. When focusing on the theme, think of the room’s physical characteristics. For example, does your room have a lot of natural light or will you need to depend on interior lighting to show off your art?

2) Consider color schemes when decorating your game room. The decor can be a little “loud” in keeping with the recreational atmosphere. Alternatively, you might choose a cool and classy theme, with black and white prints or more subdued artwork.

3) Show off your personality and fun side. Are you a film buff? Hang your favorite vintage movie posters. You also have plenty of choices if billiards or poker is your thing. You could recreate a Vegas casino right in your home.

4) Do you think a game room is just another term for a man cave? Forget it! Be sure to consider the female perspective; this includes areas that traditionally had a masculine appearance, like the bar. Our martini art, for instance, is just one way to highlight your room as a great Ladies Night destination.

5) If you have kids that will be enjoying the room, include them when choosing the artwork and incorporate their interests, whether it’s athletics, traditional board games, or modern video games, just to name a few.

For more art ideas, see our extensive collection of prints ans posters at http://fulcrumgallery.com.