Hey everyone! I'm John, the moderator and founder of this group. I'm excited to get to know you all and learn about your passion for movie memorabilia.

For me, movies have always been a special part of my life. They provide a unique escape where I can experience a wide range of emotions without fear of judgment.

I discovered movie poster collecting at a Star Trek Convention in the mid-1970s, where I bought my first poster, "Enter the Dragon," for $5. Since then, I've been hooked. Over the years, my collection has grown to over 400 posters and various other movie memorabilia.this

As a passionate film enthusiast, I've had the opportunity to work in the entertainment industry in multiple roles, including stand-up comedy, stunt performance, directing, producing, cinematography, writing, and editing. Despite the ups and downs, my love for movies and collecting has remained constant.

Now, I'm eager to hear from you: what sparked your interest in movie memorabilia collecting, and what keeps you passionate about it?

To this day one of my fondest memories from childhood is the first time I heard the famous lines: “ Hello! My name is Inigo Montoya … You killed my father … Now prepare to die!” Mandy Patinkim’s will forever have a place in my heart because of this role. And as a WWF Wrestling fan at the time - seeing Andre the Giant in the film was pure wonder and joy.

The Exorcist is, to this day, one of the scariest and most controversial subjects captured on film. From bizarre happenings on set to people fainting and leaving the theatre- this film remains as a seminal part of the zeitgeist. Here is a piece that was used in a gruesome way in the film. I will leave it at that.

From Dusk Till Dawn introduced us to the beautiful, yet deadly, Santanico Pandemonium portrayed by the stunning Salma Hayek. One of my favourite pieces. Collaborated with my cousin, who painted the basic kit, while I put together the diorama.

Spectacular Egyptian re-release poster for JAWS with the film's iconic artwork. My understanding is this was printed in the 1990s-2010s era for a theatre re-release of the film in Egypt and other Middle Eastern markets (exact age unknown). Running this week at eBay auction