Category Archives: Readings

Critical/Analytical considerations of trailers

American Reunion: Masturbation, Humiliation and the Easter Weekend Reboot of a Diluted Brand

As Box Office Mojo noted, “American Reunion’s $21.5 million is actually the best R-rated Easter debut since Panic Room a decade ago. In comparison, the first three American Pie movies were all released in the Summer, which is prime real … Continue reading

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BOARDWALK EMPIRE TV SPOTS: Multi-Sensory, Experiential & Somatic

In a recent, soon to be published paper, Dr. Enrica Picarelli (a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Luneburg, Germany) “investigates the multisensory appeal of digital television aesthetics, taking HBO’s promotion of Boardwalk Empire as an example of hyperaesthetics marketing.” … Continue reading

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THE HUNGER GAMES TEASER: A Viral Reading Campaign?

In the :58 teaser for The Hunger Games, there is no explanation of the title, no explanation of the premise, no description of the “world” entered, other than the audio-visual evidence that a female archer is under assault in a … Continue reading

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