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The Life of Pi Fan-Made Trailers: All Sizzle Without the Steak

I saw the 3D trailer for Life of Pi ahead of Prometheus last week and was eager to write about it since it’s that rare type, the single scene trailer, that’s simple to describe and easy to discuss. Alas, that … Continue reading

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The Great Gatsby Trailer: Stars, spectacle, style, budget–this trailer has it all!

Despite some caviling about director Baz Lurhman‘s choice of 3D for his remake of the great American novel, The Great Gatsby, the trailer is breathtaking. Seeing the movie was a foregone conclusion for me, regardless of the trailer, since I’m … Continue reading

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

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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