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GARDEN STATE Teaser: There’s Beauty in the Breakdown

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Frederick Greene

I’ve gone back to IFC’s list of 50 great trailers for today’s post. Here’s what critic Brandon Kim says about the 1:15 teaser for Garden State, which it ranks #14: “Garden State” never managed the darkness and gravity that could … Continue reading →

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THE BODYGUARD (1992) TRAILER — The Music Is the Message

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Frederick Greene

After Whitney’s tragic death, I found myself watching Youtube videos of her live performance, mourning as well the prior destruction of that sublime instrument, her voice. I decided to blog about the trailer for THE BODYGUARD, a 1992 blockbuster that’s … Continue reading →

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Where the Wild Things Are: The Power of the Perfect Music Cue

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Frederick Greene

The 2:06 theatrical trailer for Where the Wild Things Are (2009), demonstrates the centrality of the music cue (and the music librarian) to trailer making.  I love this trailer for the stirring, evocative, and narrative Arcade Fire anthem (Wake Up) … Continue reading →

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