Quid Pro Ad Quota

On the Media | May 5, 2011

The Nazi revenge thriller "Iron Cross" has received little notice and critics who have seen the film haven't been too kind. The Hollywood trade publication Variety initially slammed the film but removed its negative review following a major ad buy by the filmmakers. Was it a quid pro quo? Gawker's John Cook explains.

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