The Hunt is most notable for its cancellation and postponement, brought on by either mass shootings or the president’s tweets, depending on who you ask (in either case, it’s a decision the studio undoubtedly is regretting now). But now that it’s finally being released, does Craig Zobel’s violent satire live up to the controversy? Well, yes and no. Continue reading
If nothing else, Vice deserves praise for having one of the best trailers in recent memory. Beginning with a low-key exchange between an instantly recognizable Bush (Sam Rockwell) and Cheney (Christian Bale) set to the opening strains of The Killers’ swagger anthem “The Man,” the song and trailer quickly build to an expertly synchronized crescendo. The combination of audio and visuals whet the appetite the way all good trailers do, showing just enough to get the audience excited but never revealing too much. It’s a masterclass in hype-building, and whichever anonymous editor stitched it together should be proud. Continue reading