Product Placement in Movies: A Parasitic Relationship

Movies are advertising to you in what seems like every scene. Product placement is a necessity for a lot of films to get made but like movies themselves, there is an art to it. In this video essay I discuss product placement in movies, the ethics of it and why you should always maintain a critical mind when watching any media.

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Films Discussed:
The Killer (2023)
Waynes World (1992)
Nomadland (2020)
Deadpool (2018)
Jack and Jill (2011)
The Emoji Movie (2017)
World War Z (2013)

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