Category Archives: Readings

Critical/Analytical considerations of trailers

THINK LIKE A MAN: African-American audiences surprise the industry yet again.

“The No. 1 movie in North America over the weekend, and by a long shot (sorry, Zac Efron), came as a surprise to the movie industry: Think Like a Man,” a low-budget ensemble comedy aimed at African American audiences took … Continue reading

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NEWS CYCLE TRAILERS: Pull the Stunt and Let the Amateurs* Market the Film

Sacha Baron Cohen has been confounding interviewers and interviewees since his break-through Ali G days. A comic descendent of Lenny Bruce and Andy Kaufman, he’s a fearless and occasionally brilliant performance artist and a consummate because shameless and gonzo promoter … Continue reading

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PROMETHEUS HERALDS: Trailer Coming Soon

PROMETHEUS TRAILER DEBUT ANNOUNCEMENT Is this the newest thing? Is this a good thing, and if so, where does it end? In today’s post, I want to discuss trailers having trailers. Perhaps I’m late to the party and it’s been … Continue reading

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