Category Archives: Readings

Critical/Analytical considerations of trailers

UNTITLED STAR TREK SEQUEL “Fan” Trailer that “Fooled the Internet”

In early June 2012, the above trailer was posted, claiming to be the official teaser for the sequel to J.J. Abrams critical and commercial Star Trek movie (2009). The editors as Film School Rejects and Ain’t It Cool News, among … Continue reading

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BOOK TRAILERS: An A-V Advertisement for a Verbal Medium

The author of a manuscript  I’ve been editing recently asked me what I knew about Book Trailers and whether I recommended she produce one for her novel.   As a toiler in the world of previews, heralds and coming attractions, … Continue reading

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BOURNE LEGACY TRAILER: No Bourne, No Ludlam, No Sequel, No Prequel

The new Bourne Legacy, slated for Aug. 10th release is not based on the book of the same name by Eric Van Lustbader, “official” heir to Robert Ludlam‘s novelistic career; it does not feature the character Jason Bourne; it does … Continue reading

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