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We saw these classic Mexican Movie poster lobby cards first on posterwire who saw them referenced on boing boing. ASIFA-Hollywood's art archive in Burbank (and their blog) is a treasure trove of great classic Hollywood animation treats. We're particularly taken with the last two images which feature luchadores doing dastardly things much like we suspect they will do this summer in Jack Black's Nacho Libre.

We also couldn't help but wonder what an old school Mexican Lobby card would look like for Snakes on a Plane. With all the fan art being created for the movie everywhere on the internet, we're sure that if there isn't already one in this style, there will be soon.

You either wanna see something like that or you don't.

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