Today, I went to check out Tropic Thunder. I really liked the idea of a send-up of Hollywood and snooty actors. And the cast has been in some very funny movies - what better way to avoid the blowtorch that is a Phoenix afternoon in August?
Well, let's just say this: The film featured a water buffalo and a dead panda. Really, a dead horse would've been more appropriate.
A few funny moments (most of which you've already seen in the previews) and some beautiful scenery. Other than that, save your $8 and catch it on DVD. That's two strikes in a row for Jack Black. Lost count on Mr. Stiller, but this was no Zoolander or The Mystery Men.
Here's something somewhat related that I've been wondering for awhile: When did previews become known as "trailers"? Must we all speak in Hollywood jargon?
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"Most" or "must" we all speak in Hollywood jargon? S'far as the origin of the movie trailer...
"They’re called that because they used to to be spliced on the end of the feature film...The coming attractions reel would be spliced onto the end of the last reel of the movie, hence trailer."
http://www.wordorigins.org/index.php/site/comments/trailer/
Thanks for the explanation, tvadman. But I remember "preview" predating "trailer" in general use. My question is less about the word origin, and more about why one has supplanted the other.
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