I'm grateful for the flattery (as Gen Walters once said, anyone who thinks flattery doesn't work has obviously never had any), and it is certainly an enviable opportunity. On the other hand, there were other screenings "for distributors" several weeks ago, and at those events the theaters are filled up with all sorts of invitees, typically disadvantaged children, handicapped seniors, and the like.
So there are thousands of people to envy, you see...meanwhile, if you haven't seen the trailer (which is on something like www.lordoftherings.com), you should. It's beautiful, and it gives you a real taste of the movie.
18 days to go :=)
I'm glad to hear that the trailer isn't a cheat. As a computer geek, I have it right here on my hard drive of course (patting his mini-tower affectionately). I also have the song by Enya that plays over the close of the film. I have always preferred her to your typical pop singer, and i've read that in the context the song is extremely moving -- do you agree? Besides, she sings in Sindarin (and Quenya too?), anyone who does that has a lot to recommend her, I think. I'm probably going to buy the score -- I understand that it is much more subtle than a John Williams Star Wars type thing.
I know I'm going on too long, but if I could, I'd be questioning you for hours, but as I remember you handled experts in that field (and Democrats too, of course). General Walters always impressed me as a very savvy individual, your quote shows that he is both subtle and sharp.