INTRODUCTION TO TRAILERS

HOW DO YOU FIND OUT ABOUT A FILM?

I use trailers to find out about films. Usually I will watch the trailers before a film shown in the cinema, or shown in ads on YouTube before the main video. This allows me to get a taste for the film and to judge whether or not I want to commit to watching it.

WHAT MAKES YOU WANT TO SEE A FILM?

I like big franchise films as I like the continuous story-line, and the evolution of the cinematic universe, which can be seen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I also watch for actors that I know are good performers, like Tom Holland, Darren Criss, and Meryl Streep. I will occasionally watch for the directors like the Russo Brothers, as I know their work is always top quality.

HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A FILM?

The way I know what to expect from a film is to watch the trailers. The trailer usually give a taste of the film, and introduces the main characters and storylines. Usually the moments featured in the trailer show the big name stars and existing story line continuations/references if it is part of a series. I can also see what to expect from the posters. It will show you the protagonists and the genre in a concise way.

WHAT AM I PAYING FOR WHEN I BUY A CINEMA TICKET?

You pay for the movie itself but mostly for the experience. Most cinemas now have the highest quality screens and sound system, which make the experience much better. The environment within a cinema is so different to streaming at home as everyone there wants to watch the same movie. There are also trailer about similar film to the one you are watching, and there are snacks.

ARE THERE FILMS I HAVE TO SEE IN CINEMA OR DOES IT NOT REALLY MATTER?

Some franchises do work better on a wider screen. I have found my watching experience is better in the cinema when I am watching a Marvel movie, because the action sequences contain so much detail. However, you don't miss much by watching at home, and it is definitely personal preference.