From Randy Olson: The Skillful Publicizing of "Expelled"

Q1: How do you skillfully publicize a mediocre movie?

Create a good story around it.

Q2: What lies at the heart of a good story?

A good source of tension or conflict.

Q3: Are preview screenings of a mediocre movie a good source of tension or conflict?

No.

Q4: Are preview screenings where you have to sign non-disclosure agreements a good source of tension or conflict?

Yes. Very good.

Q5: Would The New York Times be likely to cover preview screenings of a mediocre movie?

Only if the screenings had non-disclosure agreements required.

Q6: Does the evolution community take the bait every time when it comes to
intelligent design?

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The producers of this mediocre movie must be heartbroken by what The
NY Times
is saying.

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    You are invited to a FREE PRIVATE SCREENING of Ben Stein's upcoming, history-making film, Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed (Opening in theaters April 2008).

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