Category Archives: Classic Readings (of classic film trailers)

Critical/Analytical Considerations of Trailers for great and important films, whose trailers are likewise distinguished.

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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AFI’s list of GREATEST TRAILERS? #40, SOUTH PARK: BIGGER LONGER & UNCUT Teaser

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Frederick Greene

A couple of years back, the AFI put together a list of the 100 greatest trailers of all time, with short descriptions and appreciations of each. It’s a great “filmography” for trailer afficionados and a reliable inspiration to my own … Continue reading →

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Do you recall TOTAL RECALL (1990) and its memorable trailer?

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Frederick Greene

In anticipation of the remake of Total Recall (2012), starring Colin Farrell and Kate Beckinsale reprising roles immortalized by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sharon Stone, I reviewed the official trailer for the 1990 release, suspecting that that expensive, influential and critically … Continue reading →

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