[Prole]

I enjoyed the article, especially the references to "War Games, "The Terminator" and "The Matrix" being hostile toward the advancement of technology.

However, it made no mention of why "In The Valley of Elah," "Lions for Lambs," and other similar garbage is detrimental to our National Security.

PS... Bullet 4 is especially relevant to the rampant narcissism in today's public schools. The mantra of "everyone is a winner" is echoed in the classroom, and reinforced through cinema.

Someone once posted here about hearing a group of schoolkids singing,

"I am special, I am special, look at me, look at me!"

Such egocentric nonsense will yield some tremendously broken spirits once these kids realize how expendable/disposable they are in the real world.

Hollywood plays up this false sense of reality by the individual making some amazing accomplishments in exchange for doing next to nothing.

[Slings and Arrows]

I agree.

[6SJ7]

PS... Bullet 4 is especially relevant to the rampant narcissism in today's public schools. The mantra of "everyone is a winner" is echoed in the classroom, and reinforced through cinema.

"The Incredibles" is a rare movie that plays against the stereotype of "everyone is a winner". Its a great animation too!

[Mr. Silverback]

"I am special, I am special, look at me, look at me!"

I'm afraidto ask, but let me guess: Sung to the tune of "Frere Jacque?"