Thursday, October 18, 2012

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  Hey Lovely People,

   So, I'm joining the posting trend this week.  While I was at the movies on Saturday, I saw the movie trailer for a new Abe Lincoln film.  I immediately gave it a side eye and raised brow, but I thought I was try to "unpack"( Kat lol) it before writing it off.  Based on last week's conversation on Critical Literacy, I'm interested to hear how you all think this text can be understood with this political and social era. What does it mean to produce a movie like this at this time?

     It's coming to most theaters Nov. 16. I'd love to go see with with some of you!

  Here are the links for two different trailers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=F_PfTl63qQQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDMmIhDsBSw&feature=related

  See you in a few!
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2 comments:

  1. LeighNovember 1, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Aleshia, I also have a range of reactions to this fun, and some of them are contradictory. I think we should have a Donovan night at the movies.

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  2. emilyNovember 14, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Aleshia, at first I didn't know what you were talking about—— the trailer alone didn't raise skepticism or criticism in me.

    BUT:
    Have you read this review? It's pretty scathing.

    http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/13/opinion/in-spielbergs-lincoln-passive-black-characters.html

    After reading this, I can see how the trailer would raise your brow, so to speak. Are the criticisms in this article what you were wary of when you saw the trailer? If so, you are a very perceptive trailer-watcher...

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