Grab-Bag Reviews Features an Adorable Family Team Tackling Horrors
Jason Soy — May 15, 2012 — Pop Culture
Whether you’re a horror film buff, a YouTube fanatic or just someone who appreciates fun banter on the Internet, you’ll enjoy watching the web series Grab-Bag Reviews. Hosted by father Mike Smith and daughter Meg Smith, the two charismatic critics discuss their eclectic collection of terrifying Asian films in a cozier version of the format popularized by Siskel and Ebert.
What Grab-Bag Reviews lacks in production value, they make up for in pure charm. To select movies for analysis, the pair each reach their hands into a gargantuan bag filled with DVDs and Blu-Rays, randomly pull out a film and then improvise reviews on the spot. The most enjoyable part of the show, however, is when the two recount how they come across each movie, reminiscing about their summer adventures and naturally conveying a loving bond that induces smiles among viewers.
What Grab-Bag Reviews lacks in production value, they make up for in pure charm. To select movies for analysis, the pair each reach their hands into a gargantuan bag filled with DVDs and Blu-Rays, randomly pull out a film and then improvise reviews on the spot. The most enjoyable part of the show, however, is when the two recount how they come across each movie, reminiscing about their summer adventures and naturally conveying a loving bond that induces smiles among viewers.
Trend Themes
1. Web Series Reviewers - Opportunity for more web series reviewers to provide unique, improvised reviews with a personal touch.
2. Family Content Creators - Growing trend of families collaborating on creative projects, such as film reviews, to engage a wider audience.
3. Randomized Content Selection - A rise in the popularity of random selection of content for reviewing, adding an element of surprise and unpredictability to the process.
Industry Implications
1. Film Criticism - Opportunity for film critics to explore new formats and engage audiences through personal anecdotes and improvised reviews.
2. Youtube Entertainment - Increasing demand for entertaining and unique content on YouTube, especially in the film analysis genre.
3. Asian Horror Film Market - Emerging opportunity to cater to the growing interest in Asian horror films and provide unique perspectives through reviews and analysis.
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