In the spirit of unnecessary remakes, here’s an unnecessary remake of one of my Letterboxd reviews:

I think the ability to enjoy these live-action remakes hinges on the following:
1. Your sentimental attachment to the original.
2. How often you watched the original growing up.
3. How recently you rewatched the original before seeing the remake.
4. Your ability to avoid getting hung up on how the remake differs from the original.
5. How true the remake stays to the…

I need people who work in film marketing to pay attention to what I’m about to say. The first teaser for Companion is the perfect way to market a movie like this. It captures the tone of the film without making the plot too obvious. It’s just enough to make people curious. Meanwhile, the trailer is the perfect example of how NOT to market a film. Sure, maybe it only gives away one twist. And maybe it’s a twist that’s…