Monthly Archives: March 2012

DONNIE DARKO Theatrical Trailer: A critique

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Frederick Greene

[EDITORS NOTE: Celebrating the end of the quarter, I’m turning over the blog for a few days to some of the best student “readings” of trailers. This one concerns the official theatrical trailer for Donnie Darko, a critically acclaimed and … Continue reading →

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THE DARK KNIGHT First Trailer: A student reading & analysis

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Frederick Greene

[Editor’s Note: One of my students recently submitted this analysis of The Dark Knight theatrical trailer for his required weekly journal. I was gratified to see the application of my “how to read a trailer” worksheet, and impressed by his … Continue reading →

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THE DICTATOR POSTER: The Audacity of Sacha Baron Cohen

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Frederick Greene

Today, I veer from my typical attention to a/v materials to consider the key art (poster) for Sacha Baron Cohen’s latest film, The Dictator, in which he impersonates a Middle-Eastern dictator with the promotional savvy, indifference to taste and solicitation … Continue reading →

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