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What if Twitter quotes were used on movie posters?

Anders Wotzke — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:08:25 +0000

Oh Twitter. Thanks to you, now everyone can be a film critic. Yes, even @puppydog2222. She had no issues calling Twilight: Eclipse “the best movie ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Look out, Citizen Kane.

That’s the kind of hyperbolic praise few professional critics will ever bestow on a film, but it’s exactly what movie marketers want to hear, and more importantly, want YOU to hear. No one can deny that in the age of ’140 characters or less’ professional film criticism is losing ground to the bite-sized opinions of casual filmgoers. At this rate, it mightn’t be all that long until a quote by @puppydog2222 carries the same weight as, say, Roger Ebert. When that happens, movie posters might look something like this…

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Note: The Twitter accounts and quotes pictured above are fictional (excluding I Am Legend… E! critic Ben Lyons actually said that). Otherwise, any likeness to actual persons is purely coincidental.

Bond vs. Bond

Anders Wotzke — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:10:53 +0000

In celebration of the latest outing of the world most famous spy in Quantum of Solace, which hits Australian cinemas next week, IGN put together a funny little video that pits ex-Bond Pierce Brosnan vs. Daniel Craig.

Who would you rather win?

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBg1DE0EZMo

If you’re in a Bond mood, check out Lazy Eye Theatre’s blogathon for the 00 Agent.

Don’t Watch Nic Cage Movies – A Public Service Announcement

Anders Wotzke — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:06:44 +0000

The following public service announcement is to raise awareness of a serious issue affecting the psychology of movie goers all over the world.

If we work together, we can make a difference. We can restore peace and integrity to our beloved medium.

How?
By boycotting Nicolas Cage movies…

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXUfEru-tqQ

What a laugh! I don’t live in the US, so I haven’t seen the original video. I assume it has to do with voting in the upcoming election (what doesn’t?). But whatever it was, the footage is now been used for better purposes!

If that video’s not convincing enough, then just watch these “highlights” of Wicker Man…if you dare.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6i2WRreARo

Not the BEEES!