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The audience at the 7:40pm showing of “Kicking and Screaming” at the Regal Cinema 16 was surprised and confused by the selection of previews shown before the film. Many members of the audience found the choices to be illogical.
“They showed a preview for some kids’ movie that looked like ‘Jumanji’ but in outer space. You know, that whole ‘board game comes to life’ thing,” said filmgoer Craig Zumer afterwards. “I just don’t get it. Was ‘Kicking and Screaming’ supposed to be a kids’ movie? My eight-year-old nephew hates Will Ferrell. I mean, the movie had kids in it, I guess, but there weren’t any in the theater. What makes them think I want to see Space Jumanji?”
“Yeah, I was really thrown for a loop,” agreed audience member Dan Leiton. “There was a short one for some poker movie that looked all serious and stuff. I came to see a comedy, I want to see previews for other comedies. Maybe something with Rob Schneider. But that poker movie has Robert Duvall in it, so I guess that kind of explains it. Still, though, just because I go to see ‘Kicking and Screaming’ doesn’t mean I have a hard-on for Robert Duvall.”
Many people who attend movies are unaware of the various factors that can go into the selection of trailers, including studio demands, local interest, and the theater owners’ decision-making. In many cases, exposure to unexpected previews can lead to a more diverse film-going experience.
“Normally, I wouldn’t go to see a psychological thriller about Jennifer Connelly and her plumbing problems, but the preview made it seem so... suspenseful!” said attendee Margaret Stillman. “Plus, it has that nice man from ‘Chicago’ in it, so it must be good. I’m so happy I found out about it, even if I was shocked at the time.”
“I don’t know, the way they cut these trailers, they can make anything look good,” warned Joe Thayer, another member of the audience. “I mean, from the preview, I thought that ‘Revenge of the Sith’ was going to be awesome. But then there was hardly Vader or Wookiee fighting or anything. From now on, I’m not going to a movie until I read the reviews online.”
When asked to comment, Regal projectionist Paul Bellows was cryptic. “They’ll watch what I pick and like it!” Bellows proclaimed. He then scurried off to thread the 9:20 showing of “Monster-in-Law”.
this article is not funny at all, i thought this was supposed to be a comedy site.
Guava
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Posted: 6/7/2005 3:21:00 PM
This is so stupid and pointless. Do you actually get paid to write this slop?
Roger Ebert
Two thumbs up!
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Posted: 6/7/2005 4:39:42 PM
I think previews are over-rated! As for Guava and Truman; two thumbs down. If you don't have anything nice to say, cast the first stone. Although I am surprised that the editor published this piece in the first place. After all a bird in the hand is better than nothing. So let sleeping dogs nap, and if you live in a glass house, put on some make-up for christ sakes.
Disgruntled Reader
TWO FINGERS UP!
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Posted: 6/7/2005 5:07:46 PM
This is by far the biggest piece of shit I've ever seen. I found this article to be a worthless piece of garbage. The writer should be savagely beaten with a rusty shovel while his entire family watches. Where do you find some of these strap-ons that call themselves writers? This poor form of literature has actually made me want to go back to work. Thanks cocksucker.
HORRIBLE
THIS ARTICLE SUCKS
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Posted: 7/11/2005 11:14:13 AM
WHY WOULD YOU WRITE THIS?
drunkeymonkey
inside joke?
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Posted: 1/5/2006 4:14:04 PM
i worked at a theatre and im guessing this was written by a fellow booth monkey. its a shitty place to work, but the job is ass-easy. its as close to getting paid to do nothing as i can imagine.
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