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We're marketers. And we love movies. And we have so little experience in marketing. Like so little. But it's fun to talk about, so that's what we do. Join us for fun discussions about movie/TV marketing and our very own pitches for what we think can be done better.

Alyssa Bland, Logan McElroy


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    Take 47: The Batman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 35:58


    Join us as we talk about the marketing of THE Batman! Don't forget the THE! In this episode, we cover Batman History Jingles, Riddle Contests, and Twilight/Batman Spotify Playlists. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @KuufnarMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 46: Marry Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 29:27


    Join us as we talk about the marketing of Marry Me! We discuss JLo and OWil, Owen Wilson's Concert Tour, and Snapchat Virtual Concerts! Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube.AdWeek Article: https://www.adweek.com/social-marketing/universal-pictures-snap-oz-team-up-on-virtual-concert-event-for-marry-me/ Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @KuufnarMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud

    Take 45: Nightmare Alley (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 32:34


    Join us as we talk about the marketing of Nightmare Alley! We discuss the 2022 AARP Movies for Grownups Awards nominations, Freddy Krueger and Bradley Cooper podcasts, and Scam Artist Marketing. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube.NME Article: https://deadline.com/2021/12/spider-man-no-way-home-promotional-brand-campaign-tiktok-fortnite-hyundai-1234898631/Vanity Fair Article: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/09/nightmare-alley-guillermo-del-toro-awards-insider Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @KuufnarMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 44: Encanto

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 30:44


    Join us as we talk about Encanto! Maribel isn't the only one that doesn't have powers, we don't either. Join us as we talk Hologram Encanto, House Tours, and Themed Fruit. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @KuufnarMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 43: Spider-Man: No Way Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 37:51


    Join us as we talk about Spider-Man: No Way Home! It's the newest MCU film, the newest Sony film, and one of the biggest films of all time! Join us as we talk Spider-Man video games, hilarious posters, and Jon Watts short film (Hyundai commercial).   Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube.Deadline Article: https://deadline.com/2021/12/spider-man-no-way-home-promotional-brand-campaign-tiktok-fortnite-hyundai-1234898631/ Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @KuufnarMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 42: Eternals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 38:41


    Join us as we talk about Eternals! This movie has a little bit of everything - Mom Appeal, LA Rams Gameday Takeovers, and Optimistic Gecko Partnerships. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @KuufnarMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 41: Dune

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 42:26


    This week we talk about Dune. Denis Villeneuve has brought the “unadaptable” to the big screen once more, and it's a bit more well accepted than the David Lynch version. Join us as we talk DUNC, Ticket Sales Strategies, and Marketing with Zendaya. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 40: No Time to Die

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 35:58


    This week we talk about No Time to Die. The last James Bond film before Tom Holland takes over as 007. That's right, we said it. Join us as we talk Boss Baby Bond, Pepsi - Shaken, Not Stirred, and The Next Bond Actor. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud. Product Placements Article: The modernization of James Bond's brand partnershipsFuture of the Bond Franchise:James Bond adapts to a changed world after 6 years awayTikTok Stats• TikTok by the Numbers (2021): Stats, Demographics & Fun FactsTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=N_gD9-Oa0fg

    Take 39: Squid Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 35:14


    This week we talk about Squid Game, the thrilling story of some people who play a game for some money. Turns out, a lot of people want to watch other people play a game for money. More people than anyone seems to be able to comprehend. Join us as we talk Squid Game Companion Podcasts, the CEOs of Netflix, and Mr. Netflix Worldwide. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 38: Midnight Mass

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 37:07


    This week we talk about Midnight Mass, the new Netflix horror series from Mike Flanagan. How does Netflix draw a line from Haunting of Hill House to Haunting of Bly Manor to Midnight Mass? Join us as we talk Twitter Marketing, Midnight Mass Haunted Houses, and Netflix's Trust in Mike Flanagan. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-XIRcjf3l4Teaser 1: https://twitter.com/midnightmass/status/1423328027589562379?s=20Teaser 2: https://twitter.com/midnightmass/status/1423690389932830725?s=20

    Take 37: Malignant

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 34:43


    This week we talk about Malignant, James Wan's newest horror film. Join us as we talk about Pop-Up Video Stores, Gabriel Cosplay, and why Malignant needs a huge push for its physical release. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gczt0fhawDs

    Take 36: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 30:29


    This week we talk about Shang-Chi, Destin Daniel Cretton's addition to the MCU. Join us as we talk Simu Liu stock images, the impressive performance, and Shang-Chi sponsored weddings. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YjFbMbfXaQ

    Take 35: The Green Knight and A24 Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 38:09


    This week we talk about The Green Knight, David Lowery's fantastical adaptation of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Join us as we talk Green Knight Emo Nite, Tabletop RPGs, and A24's Marketing Masterclass. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud. Character Posters:Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS6ksY8xWCYThe Green Knight RPG: https://magazine.promomarketing.com/article/a24-made-a-whole-role-playing-board-game-for-the-green-knight/Character Posters: https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2021/05/a24-releases-six-posters-for-the-green-knight/

    Take 34: Jungle Cruise

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 38:44


    This week we talk about Jungle Cruise, the Disney flick starring Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson. Where do you think this ranks in the ride-based film genre? Join us as we talk Jesse Plemons vs. Jesse Plimes, Jungle Cruise Casino Boats, and Premiere Access Improvements. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud. Jungle Cruise Website: https://movies.disney.com/jungle-cruiseGet My Boat x Jungle Cruise Press Release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/getmyboat-hosting-a-sweepstakes-celebrating-the-release-of-disneys-jungle-cruise-301339645.html

    Take 33: The Suicide Squad (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 33:11


    This week we talk about The Suicide Squad (2021), a film that acts as a breath of fresh air and a continuation of the 2016 Ayer film. If you're confused, don't worry - a lot of other people seem confused as well. Join us as we talk Starro Plushie Cannons, Ads for Therapy, and TikTok Movie Advertising. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud. James Gunn Starro Tweet: https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1420153000698339330?s=20Character Posters: https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2021/03/the-suicide-squad-gets-twelve-character-posters/Red-Band Trailer: https://youtu.be/Z1EbSXxrZ34“Rebellion” Trailer: https://youtu.be/vBumm7mYT_0“Rain” Trailer: https://youtu.be/eg5ciqQzmK0

    Take 32: Space Jam: A New Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 38:23


    This week we talk about Space Jam: A New Legacy, a movie that somehow exists in the space between advertisement and film. Join us as we talk Alternative Space Jam Sports, the Plural of Space Jam, and the shameless inclusion of every WB character ever. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud. Hare Jordan Ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=178&v=mdEGMGj8JsU&feature=emb_titleAerospace Jordan Ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsQZ9_NPWww Space Jam Website: https://www.spacejam.com

    Take 31: Black Widow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 36:04


    This week we talk about Black Widow and how it's the real family we made along the way (we saved part of this description from our F9 episode).  Join us as we talk about Releasing Spiders, Russian Propaganda, and 2-for-1 Marketing Campaigns. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud. Variety Article: https://variety.com/2021/biz/entertainment-industry/movie-marketing-fast-and-furious-black-widow-1234913351/

    Take 30: F9 - The Fast Saga

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 34:14


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 30! This week we talk about F9: The Fast Saga and how it's the real family we made along the way.  Join us as we talk about Space Diesel, Hitting Children with Cars, and Nurturing the Future Fans of the Franchise. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud. Variety Article: https://variety.com/2021/biz/entertainment-industry/movie-marketing-fast-and-furious-black-widow-1234913351/

    Take 29: Luca

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 31:38


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 29! This week we talk about Luca and all of the boring and/or incomprehensible decisions made to market this film.  Join us as we talk about Aquarium Tik Tok, Hidden Sea Monster Tails, and BIG Watermelon. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud. Tell me this isn't Big Watermelon: https://www.watermelon.org

    Take 28: In the Heights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 35:43


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 28! This week we talk about In the Heights and all of the unique challenges of marketing a musical. Join us as we talk about Piragua Truck Racing, Theater Kids, and not naming this film “Lin the Heights.” Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud. Refinery29 Article on Colorism in “In The Heights”: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/06/10523733/in-the-heights-colorism-casting-controversyBlast Magazine article on marketing failures of “In the Heights”: https://blastmagazine.com/2021/06/13/warner-brothers-marketing-failed-in-the-heights/

    Summer 2021 Box Office Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 33:39


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take, um, well this one doesn't have a number. We're doing Box Office Predictions (or BOPs) this week. Join us as we talk about Space Jam 2, M. Night Shyamalan's Old, Suicide Squad, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 12.5: Bo Burnham's Inside

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 26:14


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 12.5! Join us as we talk about Secret Bo, Beard Sales, and how COVID media is looking now. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 27: Bad Trip / Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 35:40


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 27! Or is it time for the best prankcast of 2021? Join us as we talk about prank trailers, expressing love, and how our dads don’t listen to our podcast. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.Borat Subsequent Moviefilm LA Tims Piece: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2020-10-28/borat-sequel-stunts-make-benefit-amazon-prime-in-an-era-without-event-moviesBad Trip Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjT9I6eb4p8Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOwaypo3jC4

    Take 26: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World / School of Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 42:27


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 26! It’s the Battle of the Battle of the Bands! Join us as we talk about Recasting Scott Pilgrim, with Muppets, and maybe Jack Black too. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.Scott Pilgrim Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/scottpilgrimWhy Scott Pilgrim Tanked - The Wrap: https://www.thewrap.com/scott-pilgrim-vs-box-office-how-something-so-good-did-so-bad-20335/

    Take 25: The Mitchells vs. The Machines / The LEGO Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 43:55


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 25! Lots of talk in this one about carving out your space in the animation market and making brand films. Join us as we talk about Doug the Pug, Naughty Dads, and tiny bricks you can build stuff with? Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.The Mitchells vs. The Machines Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ak5dFt8Ar0The LEGO Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ_JOBCLF-IThe Guardian Article: https://www.theguardian.com/media-network/media-network-blog/2014/apr/17/lego-movie-content-marketingEverything is Awesome Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StTqXEQ2l-Y

    Take 24: Mortal Kombat / Sonic the Hedgehog

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 41:33


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 24! We talk about the history of Mortal Kombat advertising and the beautiful legs of the short-lived original live-action Sonic. Join us as we talk about Hardshirt Goldturtle, Human Sonic, and How to Ask Sonic on a Date. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud. Marketing Week MK Article (2005): https://www.marketingweek.com/asa-investigates-violent-mortal-kombat-viral-ad/Mortal Kombat Movie Website: https://www.mortalkombatmovie.com/“Speed Me Up” Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCuCpVPkWDY&feature=youtu.be

    Take 23: Nomadland / Sound of Metal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 45:53


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 23! This week, Alyssa and Logan talk about Nomadland and Sound of Metal. Amazon didn’t pay us for this episode. Not yet, at least. Join us as we talk about Bold Predictions, Water Bottles for Water Only, and Tricking Amazon into Paying for Nomadland. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.Nomadland Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sxCFZ8_d84Sound of Metal Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFOrGkAvjAERelease Strategy for Nomadland (Indiewire): https://www.indiewire.com/2021/01/inside-release-strategy-for-searchlight-nomadland-hulu-imax-and-oscars-1234609520/Making Sound of Metal (ScreenDaily): https://www.screendaily.com/features/the-fight-to-make-sound-of-metal-hollywood-didnt-want-to-hear-about-heavy-metal-and-deaf-people/5157945.article#:~:text=It%20was%20the%20end%20of,but%20it%20did%20not%20proceed

    Take 22: The Shape of Water / Get Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 42:07


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 22! This week, Alyssa and Logan talk about The Shape of Water and Get Out. Alyssa pranks Logan real good at the end of this one. Join us as we talk Fish Relations, Sunken Place Tea, and the probability of Guillermo del Toro hearing this. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud. How Oscar winner ‘The Shape of Water’ was made for just $20 million: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-the-shape-of-water-was-made-for-just-20-million-2017-11-29#:~:text=The%20film%20was%20only%20made%20for%20%2420%20millionHow Jordan Peele’s Genius Marketing Campaign Led to the Success of “Us”: https://bettermarketing.pub/how-jordan-peeles-genius-marketing-campaign-led-to-the-success-of-us-973ea3d6ea3fGet Out Marketing Tapped into Relationship Between Racism and Horror: https://variety.com/2017/biz/news/jordan-peele-get-out-marketing-racism-horror-1202012833/The Shape of Water O-Fish-al Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFYWazblaUAGet Out Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzfpyUB60YY

    Take 21: Godzilla vs. Kong / Alien vs. Predator

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 44:17


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 21! This week, Alyssa and Logan talk about Godzilla vs. Kong and Alien vs. Predator. And alien goo. Lots of alien goo discussion.  Join us as we talk about Talk Show Appearances, Lizard vs Monkey Ripoffs, and Alien Goo Slip-n-Slides. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.Mobile365 Promo Information: https://mediatel.co.uk/news/2004/10/08/mobile-marketing-pushes-alien-versus-predator-film

    Take 20: Parasite / Knives Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 46:49


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 20! This week, Alyssa and Logan talk about Parasite and Knives Out. If you turn it off before the last 30 seconds, you’ll avoid Logan trying to do the Benoit Blanc voice.  Join us as we talk about Painful Blu Ray Releases, Fake Stabbing People, and Benoit Blanc’s True Crime Podcast. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud. Digital Media Management Knives Out Case Study

    Take 19: Zack Snyder's Justice League / Justice League (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 41:24


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 19! This week, Alyssa and Logan talk about Zack Snyder’s Justice League and Justice League (2017). We try to define the term “Director’s Cut.”  Join us as we also talk about Pop Up Cyborg Ads, Travelling Theatre, and Justin’s League. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

    Take 18: Raya and the Last Dragon / Moana

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 42:02


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 18! This week, Alyssa and Logan talk about Raya and the Last Dragon and Moana. We also do a mad lib. This is not a joke. Join us as we talk about Raya’s Digital Advertising, Bloodborne’s Raya DLC, and The Most Merchandisable Sidekick. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 17: I Care a Lot / Gone Girl

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 39:00


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 17! This week, Alyssa and Logan talk about I Care a Lot and Gone Girl. The Rosamund Pike collection. Join us as we talk about Avenging Grandmas, Frito Cookies, and The Birds, The Bees, and Death. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud. Gone Girl Viral Marketing: http://www.movieviral.com/2014/07/05/gone-girl-viral-marketing-campaign-has-evidence-of-a-new-trailer/Gone Girl Marketing Strategy: https://www.thewrap.com/how-fox-marketed-gone-girl-into-a-hit-by-keeping-its-secrets/

    Take 16: Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar / Girls Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 39:52


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 16! This week, Alyssa and Logan talk about Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar and Girls Trip. Google Ads finally makes an appearance on the show!  Join us as we talk about shrimp costumes, another perfect tagline, and why Girls Trip belongs on Criterion. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud. Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar Trailer: https://youtu.be/KlGtllX6RFEGirls Trip Trailer: https://youtu.be/7jE61BzKmgQTake the Girls Trip Quiz: https://app.powster.com/universalstudios/girls-trip/us/quiz/?campaign=powster_movies

    Take 15: Freaky / Freaky Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 35:41


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 15! This week, Alyssa and Logan talk about Freaky and Freaky Friday. The 2003, pop-punk filled masterpiece, not the 1976 or even 2018 one.  Join us as we talk about serial killer online dating, Lindsay Lohan mall tours, and the day Freaky Friday released. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud. Article from The Wrap: https://www.thewrap.com/freaky-movie-world-premiere-beyond-fest/SyFy Christopher Landon Interview: https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/freaky-christopher-landon-interview-complicated-killFreaky Trailer: https://youtu.be/jNX-wzv89UQFreaky Friday Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UShtvCen6So

    Take 14: The Invisible Man (2020) / The Invisible Man (1933)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 35:37


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 14! This week, Alyssa and Logan talk about The Invisible Man (2020) and The Invisible Man (1933). We take a deep dive into the history of audiences and horror. Join us as we talk about Universal Classic Monsters, The Dark Universe, and the Coolest Theater Standee. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 13: Wolfwalkers / Brave

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 40:27


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 13! This week, Alyssa and Logan talk about Wolfwalkers, Brave. And the tension between popular 3D animation and hand-drawn animation. Join us as we talk about animation awards, Scottish accents, and wild bear attacks. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 12: Locked Down / Contagion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 39:49


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 12! This week, Logan and Alyssa (aka the Bad Boys) talk about Locked Down and Contagion. We didn’t start the virus. We promise. Join us as we talk about padlocks pointing down, heist man turned virus man , and demand for COVID-19 movies. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 11: Palm Springs / Popstar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 40:23


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 11! This week, Alyssa and Logan talk about Palm Springs and Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping. We had a pretty good time on this lonely island of films.  Join us as we talk about palm tree sunglasses, Pull & Peel Posters, and missed Tik Tok opportunities. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud. Interview mentioned  in Popstar section.

    Take 10: Hail, Caesar! / The Big Lebowski

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 41:59


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 10! This week, Alyssa and Logan talk about Hail, Caesar! and The Big Lebowski. We don’t know a lot, but we do know that the Coens love kidnapping. Join us as we talk about daunting directorial expectations, Hobie Halloween, and Walter Sobchak-branded undies. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 9: Wonder Woman 1984 / Birds of Prey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 39:21


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 9! This week, Alyssa and Logan talk about Wonder Woman 1984 and Birds of Prey. We spend too much time talking about the titles of both of these. Join us as we talk about 80s workout stations, a new wish-making foundation, and human limb dog treats. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 8: Soul / Inside Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 39:18


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 8! This week, Alyssa and Logan talk about Soul and Inside Out. You know, that genre of movie where intangible entities that define us as human are represented by tiny, colorful blob people. Join us as we talk about how to dunk on the Knicks, why every Pixar song should have a jazz version, and the significance of CBD vampires.Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube.Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 7: Tenet / About Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 36:00


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 7! This week, Alyssa and Logan talk about Tenet and About Time. These movies are either connected by time travel or by sunscreen scenes, that’s for you to decide. Join us as we talk about the Tenet human bone scavenger hunt, an About Time and The X-Files crossover episode, and how Christopher Nolan thinks we’re all goddamn idiots.  Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud

    Take 6: Happiest Season / How the Grinch Stole Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 38:18


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 6! This week, Alyssa and Logan talk about Happiest Season and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. I regret to inform you that there is also beatboxing.  Join us as we talk about the amazing Happiest Season tagline, Jack Nicholson as The Grinch, and the crushing reality of American Consumerism. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 5: Mank / Citizen Kane

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 38:32


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 5! This week, Alyssa and Logan talk about Mank and Citizen Kane. We think we figured out the real meaning of Rosebud. Join us as we talk about MankJuice, making rich dudes mad, and Russian Nesting Snowglobes. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 4: Blood Quantum / Smoke Signals

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 31:58


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 4! This week, Alyssa and Logan talk about Blood Quantum and Smoke Signals. We wanted to do an episode for Native American Heritage Month, and these are some great films for the occasion. Join us as we talk about the Shudder Monster, legally requiring non-horror fans to subsidize horror, and Thomas’s amazing storytelling.Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube.Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 3: The Trial of the Chicago 7 / 12 Angry Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 39:42


    Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 3! This week, Alyssa and Logan talk about The Trial of the Chicago 7 and 12 Angry Men. We love a good courtroom drama, so we decided to take on the newest release as well as a timeless classic.  Join us as we talk about an Earth wearing glasses, marmalade's place in the courtroom, and the wild new set of 12 Angry Men merchandise.Check out the amazing trailer for 12 Angry Men here. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud. 

    Take 2: The King of Staten Island / Uncut Gems

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 35:07


    It's time for episode 2! This week, Alyssa and Logan talk about The King of Staten Island and Uncut Gems. Neither of these films are particularly new, but to balance things out, we made sure neither was particularly old either. I think the math checks out. Both of these films share the interesting trait of having a star comedian gives a heartfelt, dramatic performance, and that's interesting for sure. Join us as we talk about giving tattoos and drugs to minors, making wild bets with your marketing budget, and yet another Willy Wonka-style Golden Ticket adventure. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Take 1: The Witches (2020) / The Witches (1990)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 40:49


    It's our first episode! This week, Alyssa and Logan kick things off by talking about not one, but TWO spooky movies: The Witches (2020) directed by Robert Zemeckis and The Witches (1990) directed by Nicolas Roeg. Both of these films do some interesting things in terms of marketing and advertising, and we discuss what we think the films did well and maybe not so well. We also give some our own ideas, including but not limited to fake street mice and iconic British Boy quotes. Follow us on Twitter: @marketerscutFollow us on Instagram: @marketerscutSubscribe to our YouTube. Art by Jacob Wall. Check out his work on Instagram @JacobArtWallMusic by Logan McElroy. Check out more on Soundcloud.

    Welcome to Marketer's Cut

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 1:01


    Find us on Twitter: @marketerscutSubscribe anywhere you can find podcasts, or listen on our site: www.marketerscut.comFollow our hosts on Twitter as well!@loganjmcelroy@rubber_blandArt by Jacob Wall. Find him on Twitter @jacobrwall or Instagram at www.instagram.com/jacobartwall.Music by Logan McElroy. Find more on Soundcloud at www.soundcloud.com/loganjmcelroy

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