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Do Spoilers Spoil Movie Discussions?

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If knowing plot twists can ruin a movie, is it that good a movie to begin with?

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Posted August 31st, 2009, 6:08 AM by Alison Willmore

Spoiler etiquette is getting ever more complex, but honestly, if knowing a plot twist in advance can ruin a movie, is it that good a movie to begin with? This week on the IFC News podcast, we discuss the definition and rules of spoilers, when and why critics and advertisers have deemed it acceptable to spoil a film, and whether talking around spoilers makes it impossible to have a real discussion about a particular feature.

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