Ask Warren: Are you all thumbs?

Devin Hermanson: So, just curious, when you screen a movie like [The Warren Report's free preview of GET HIM TO THE GREEK], is it essentially an endorsement? Is this a big thumbs up from Warren?

WARREN: Nope. Sorry, Devin. That’s not to say it’s a thumbs down, either. The free previews offered through The Warren Report are thanks to my relationships with the studios and their regional publicists. They contact me knowing that The Warren Report’s readership is comprised of savvy and connected movie-lovers. By sharing seats at these WOM (word-of-mouth) screenings, they hope to  build buzz for their films. Often, I am seeing the movies for the first time alongside you. (I am just as hopeful that the pairing of  Jonah Hill and Russell Brand will be hilarious but can be no more certain than you that it will be.)

However, when I feature a film in one of The Warren Report’s special screening series (Distinguishing Features, ACT NOW! or Film Rap) this is an indication of my strong, informed support of the title. Special event presentation is my stamp of approval. For instance, keep an eye out for SIXTY SIX, starring Eddie Marsan and Helena Bonham Carter, which I hope to showcase this summer.