I’m writing a screenplay with one psuedo-sociopath, and I had some time to peruse Barnes and Noble before volunteering today. A psychology book, The Sociopath Next Door by Martha Stout, caught my eye. I read the first couple of chapters, and naturally I started thinking about famous sociopaths in film and the structures that deliver [...]
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3 A.M. Post: Do Coraline’s Good Reviews Sound Backhanded?
Posted in Lost & Profound, tagged advertising, caroline, film, marketing, movies on February 13, 2009 | 1 Comment »
This is a quick post. I just saw the coraline commercial, and the reviews, while good, sound like they’re bankhanded compliments.
“Best film of the year…”
when it’s only been a month…
“Best film in 3D…”
But..not a good film compared to normal ones?
It’s a sloppy commercial. The plot isn’t clear, and the audio always sounds off. Seeing Friday [...]
Hot Trends: Twilight
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Bella Swan, books, Edward Cullen, fan art, movies, Stephanie Meyers, trends, Twilight, Twitter, YouTube on November 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Hey, dude, what’s u– Are you reading Twilight?”
“Um…”
“Are you, a 22 year old man, reading a teen angst novel about vampires?”
“It’s my sister’s. I was just browsing…I mean, they’re vampires so it’s not that bad.”
“Yeah, and Harry Potter’s a wizard, but you don’t see me reading those dumb books.”
“How dare you talk that way about [...]
