This title is here to generate buzz

I haven’t been excited about summer blockbusters this year. Other than the fact that I’m going to see Superman Returns on Thursday, there is nothing this summer that I wouldn’t wait for it to be on DVD. Even the snappy “Snakes on a Plane” flick that all the kids are crazy about.

No, I would rather wait for the fall, as I usually do, to catch what is worthy of my time. However, like Samuel L. Jackson, I am sucked in by the movie titles. After catching this story by the Associated Press, I see that I’m not the only one. Cool trailers don’t hurt either:

Running with Scissors: I know that the title is based on Augusten Burroughs’ memoir, but the image and the sense of naughtiness alone is enough to drag me into the theater.
The Science of Sleep: Granted, I would watch anything that Michel Gondry directs or anything that Gael Garcia Bernal would star in, but the title suggests exploration and substance. It could also be classified as being too arrogant.
Mini’s First Time: This title is only here to titillate. If I were to buy a ticket, I’d feel a little bit dirty. It’s like, “Hey, I’m watching someone lose her virginity.”

I can’t think of any more films. Do you have any suggestions?

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prach

movies that are expected to do well usually don’t live up to my expectations. usually, it’s the sleepers that are actually worth catching.

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