I'm looking for feedback about the current movie reviews I seem to be in the habit of running. A few weeks ago, Sucker Punch provided me with not one, not two, but three posts. I've led off this week talking about aspects of Scream 4, and I could probably easily wring another two posts out of the film. My question is: should I?
When discussing current films, I'm aware that there's a good chance some of my readers haven't seen the film and I do my best to put any of my notes in context. When it comes to something like Scream 4, which has some twists and an ending that is best unspoiled, I also do my best to give readers adequate warning if they're about to stumble on something they might not want to know yet. Looking at the release schedule for the upcoming summer, I get the sense that I could very well end up dissecting at least one new movie a week.
So here's your chance to be heard. If you really hate when something like Sucker Punch takes over the blog for the better part of a week, let me know. Conversely, if you really like the in-depth autopsy and can't wait to see the same scalpels cut into Thor, X-Men: First Class, Super 8, Green Lantern and more, let me know and I'll do my best to accommodate you.
I enjoy reading your film reviews/autopsies.
ReplyDeleteI agree with pinkundine. It helps me to understand more of the movie than just a regualr review.
ReplyDeleteI'm with pinkundie as well. Keep the reviews coming and stay bitter.
ReplyDeleteSince you give adequate spoiler alerts to go along with the cogent reviews, I'd say keep it up.
ReplyDeleteI skip 'em. I can easily dissect a movie's story strengths and weaknesses myself - however, interviews with screenwriters and advice on making characters introductions memorable (for example), are super valuable to me.
ReplyDeletePut me in the lump category.
So long as you're still providing the content I enjoy from you, I have no issues at all with your reviews.
ReplyDeleteYou do more than just write a review; you ask legit questions that audiences and writers should be asking themselves, so I find it just as valuable.
I've really enjoyed them and was hoping you'd write a follow-up post on Scream 4!
ReplyDeleteIll-fitting - Make sure you check out tomorrow's post, because it will deal again with Scream 4. Heavier spoilers this time, but as always, there will be adequate warnings for those who haven't seen it.
ReplyDeleteReading now!
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