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Steven Soderbergh, Vol. II

Happy Sad Confused

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How to Screen a Comedy or a Drama

Ted Danson: Test screening can be helpful, but it shouldn't be a hammer. He says comedies need to screen if 400 people aren't laughing and dramas are different. The first magic mic tested in the 60s, like a 63, which is not a good score. And so, you know, all three oceans films tested identically.

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