Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Pink Panther: Voyeristic Pleasures In a Gem of a Trailer (Part II)

As promised at the end of my last post, an attempt to answer the critical question: Who do the trailermakers think they’re addressing and what is it they think we want from our entertainment?. First, we notice that the trailer … Continue reading

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The Pink Panther: Voyeuristic Pleasures in a Gem of a Trailer (Part I)

Blake Edward’s 1963 comic masterpiece the Pink Panther has a wonderful trailer, including special “shoot” material from Friz Freleng and music by Henry Mancini. The 3:30 minute preview displays innovations typical of the early contemporary period, while retaining a savor … Continue reading

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INCEPTION Explained: A Clear-Eyed Trailer for a Dreamy Film

Despite its boffo box office results and strong critical response (not to mention its multiple award nominations) the most frequently heard reactions to INCEPTION were complaints about the complexity (and probable incoherence) of its narrative of nested dreams or the … Continue reading

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