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This is the first of an on-going series of posts covering the cultural zeitgeist that is Snakes on a Plane and its impact on the GTA.
Anyone who hasn't heard of this film- nay, pop culture phenomenon- has surely been living under a rock. (Pun intended!) ...But Torontoist is never one to shy away from gratuitous external links. Today not only marks the opening of the film, but in turn, the end of the most extended and unexpected pre-release hype of a movie in recent history. The first screenings in the GTA start tonight at 10pm and Torontoist will be there- yes, that means our entire writing staff and editors-in-chief- to cover the whole experience- from the audiences' giddy anticipation to potential hints at a sequel following the end credits.
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(Actually, no we're not, I already hate this stupid movie.)
I hope you realize that you're all falling victim to a carefully orchestrated viral marketing campaign. New Line thanks you.
Sarcasm's so hard to interpret online...
Yawn. Movie geeks.
I can't make it. Still recovering from Step Up.
..I don't get the pun?
Well, nuts to you guys. I'll be there and I'll be drunk.
Anyone tried to buy some plastic snakes in the city this week, every dollar store is sold out!!!!
and then there's this bit of viral marketing genius: http://blog.thismagazine.ca/archives/2006/08/snakes_on_a_wha.html
As a movie i'm not really interested, but as a cultural phenomenon it's hard to beat, no?
Sequel?! Psssh. Bees on a plane? Bears on a Plane?! Sharks on a Plane?! This last one would combine two fine Samuel L. Jackson roles.... he could get eaten by a shark on a plane.
Although Snakes on A Plane 2 would be worth it just to hear Samuel L. say "Snake?! Say snake again! Say snake again!"
Snakes, Trains and Automobiles? It could be a buddy flick.
Snakes on a train?
Bon Cop, Bad Snake?
Are We There Yet 3: Snakes On A Minivan?