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The Godfather (1972) A Still Trailer for a Kinetic Epic (1 of 2 posts)

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Frederick Greene

$135 Million at the box office in 1972; three Oscars; 11 nominations; and consistently ranked in the top ten of critics picks for the best films of all times. Everyone remembers the Godfather. But who remembers the theatrical trailer that … Continue reading →

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THOR: When your only tool is a hammer….

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Frederick Greene

This trailer, with all its noise, violence and spectacle, makes me suspect that the movie isn’t very good, although until its release, I must withhold final judgment. I base my opinion not just on intuition, but on the failure of … Continue reading →

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The Shining: Marketing Minimalism

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Frederick Greene

Warner Bros., 1979.   1:31 In contrast to the hyperkinetic trailers to which we have grown accustomed, this memorable trailer for one of the most highly regarded horror films of all times, consists of one scene, one shot, one camera and … Continue reading →

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