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the money quote: “The economics of distributing films in theatres — with the extraordinary costs of theatre rental, newspaper advertising, and related distribution expenses — simply make theatres outmoded.” from Digital Cinema Report

Oil Expensive-Save on Gas? Beer Powered Cars (after a 10 sec commercial for laundry soap)
 

That sounds like good advice in general.  I now know “Three Bone-headed Moves You Should Avoid When Selecting a Marketing Partner,” and you will too by watching this very short video from the 60 Second Marketer.     

The highlight of going to see the new Indiana Jones movie for me (see here for my thoughts on it) was seeing the trailer for the new David Fincher movie (director of Fight Club, 7even, and Zodiac), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.  See the trailer here.