Audience and Expectations
- Johnson, B. D. (2010). A blockbuster with brains. Maclean's, 123(27), 64-66.In this article the author discusses "Inception," a motion picture directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Ellen Page and Leonardo DiCaprio. A number of issues are addressed including the plot of the film and Nolan's innovative use of slow motion in the film.
- Corliss, R. (2010). Whose mind is it, anyway? Time, 176(4), 59-61.Though the plot is really one giant hallucination, it's an experience that doesn't blow your mind so much as challenge it. Viewers will have to work to keep up with all the shifting perspectives and layers of deceit. Inception is like the coolest, toughest final exam--or like the dream of one, in which you're suddenly in class and you realize you didn't prepare for the big test. This is a movie that you'll wish you had crammed for.
Inception Teaser Trailer
Legendary. (2013, February 21). Inception - Official trailer [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp_YGmAoht0
Official Trailer 1
Warner Movies On Demand. (2011, April 4). Inception - Trailer [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3A3-zSOBT4
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Exhibition and Distribution
- Patel, K. (2010). Warner Bros., Verizon link for 'Inception' marketing stunt. Advertising Age, 81(27), 4.The article discusses smartphone software being developed by the companies Warner Bros. and Verizon Wireless to give users information about the movie "Inception," directed by Christopher Nolan. The so-called Mind Crime Prevention application will offer users information on the movie, a crime game, and movie show times.
- Warner Bros. (2011). Warner Bros. digital distribution launches groundbreaking “App Editions” of feature films “The Dark Knight” and “Inception” available for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Retrieved from http://www.warnerbros.com/studio/news/warner-bros-diApp Editions provide a fully-loaded, connected viewing experience that gives consumers the first five minutes of a feature film and a portion of bonus content that can include games, trivia, soundtracks and soundboards.