Based on a true story. Inspired by real events. These words accompany films of all kinds, from historical biopics to quirky indies, and have even managed to sneak their way into horror movies. Whether it’s The Amityville Horror, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, or the more recent horror hit, The Conjuring, advertisers are always quick pull out the “based on real events” card when marketing their newest film. One of the more interesting ways this advertising gimmick has evolved...
We’re living in the golden age of television. Or at least that’s what most people say when asked about the state of current TV shows. Whether it’s the edginess and hard edges of AMC’s original programming (Breaking Bad, Mad Men, The Walking Dead, etc.), the popularity of comic book based properties (Arrow, The Flash, Daredevil, etc.), or the epic adult storytelling of HBO (Game of Thrones, True Detective, The Newsroom, etc.), television is often hailed...
Pre-release hype in films is an interesting tool. Its use in the trade has become almost more important than the actual quality of the movie, as most blockbuster releases attempt to build up anticipation to fill as many seats in a theater as possible on opening weekend. The Avengers films, as well as most Marvel movies, rely almost entirely on pre-release hype and buzz as a way to draw in movie-goers, with the most...
Mad Max and Terminator: Genisys - CGI vs. Live Action By Connor Bethel Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) has come a long way since its beginnings in the late 80s and early 90s. Originally used for small elements in throwaway B movies, CGI use has increased in such a fast manner that even movies that do not take place on some alien planet in the future have used CGI. Remember The Wolf of Wall Street?...
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