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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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Sizzling Update — Getting to Greenlight with help from the pros

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Frederick Greene

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about trailers created before feature footage was available, using materials ripped from other films, home movies, stock footage–wherever! Often, these are fan-generated, based on love for the source material and a desire to … Continue reading →

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The Life of Pi Fan-Made Trailers: All Sizzle Without the Steak

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Frederick Greene

I saw the 3D trailer for Life of Pi ahead of Prometheus last week and was eager to write about it since it’s that rare type, the single scene trailer, that’s simple to describe and easy to discuss. Alas, that … Continue reading →

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