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On Movies & Media

The Trouble with Trailers

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Jeffrey Overstreet

08 May 2010
Filed under: On Movies & Media

Steven Greydanus describes a growing problem for moviegoers, and he's absolutely right.

Have you ever been shocked at what you saw during the trailers?

Have your kids ever been frightened by a trailer before a family film?

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A Surprise Package post from the office where I feel like a hostage — featuring new music and an old(er) favorite.
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Favorite Recordings of 2025: #15–#11

Here are my reflections on five of my fifteen favorite recordings of 2025, featuring (in alphabetical order) Ólafur Arnalds (with Talos), Patty Griffin, Anna B Savage, Mavis Staples, and Wet Leg.
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Overstreet’s Favorite Recordings of 2025, Part Two: #30–#16

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Time to open up your music apps and make yourself a list of outstanding albums you might have missed!
15 Feb 2026 20 min read
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