I honestly couldn't give two hoots for the film industry nor the upcoming Oscars, but like many of you - I definitely have a weak spot for film posters.

The Grand Budapest Hotel Original artwork by Michel Achkar

I haven't seen any appealing film posters in a while, simply because I'm not loving the current poster design trends. 

Thanks to Michel Achkar and Cinemoz, that just changed.

Michel Achkar re-created the official movie posters of 9 Oscar-nominated films, including Birdman and The Grand Budapest Hotel. He didn't simply translate the copy - but went for a full-on re-adaptation more reflective of the Arab region and its legendary film industry in a collection titled "Arabs Crash Hollywood". The type in the posters is just glorious, and reminiscent of Lebanese and Egyptian vintage posters. You can almost feel a 2-sheet texture to the designs... 

The posters were designed for Cinemoz, a booming video on-demand platform 'for and from the Arab World', in a new tradition Cinemoz started last year.

"What started as a campaign to support Arab Films nominated for Oscars last year, has been voted to become a Cinemoz tradition. Back by popular demand. Say it loud. Say it proud: Arabs Crash Hollywood. Cinemoz presents its selection of nine of this year's Oscar nominated films that got a classic Arab poster makeover. Enjoy your Oscars and Love your Cinema"