The principle of "small multiples" — displaying multiple charts of the same type to compare differences — was introduced by Bill Cleveland and popularized by Edward Tufte and the "lattice" package in R. Now, the same principle is applied to movie posters in this display of "Over-Used Movie Poster Clichés":
Apparently, a couple standing back-to-back on the poster is a good indicator of a tough-love relationship between the protagonists, and an all-yellow background indicates an adorable indie-flick. Follow the link below for more examples:
FlavorWire: Visual Representations of 15 Over-Used Movie Poster Clichés
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