[LS]

Before everyone gets carried away with the usual bashing (most of it deserved) of Hollywood, realize that "Amazing Grace" is due out soon---a movie about Wilberforce's nearly single-handed abolition of slavery in England. It was presented at Sundance, and I'm told that the director said, "Without Jesus Christ, this movie would never have been made."

Also, while I haven't yet seen it, I'm told that "The Road to Happyness," a true story, is one of the most positive depictions of capitalism EVER on screen. There is zero reference to white racism, and all the businessmen in this movie are portrayed as encouraging, moral, and likeable.

[brushcop]

Okay, but Hollyweird needs to be flamed for the perversion nevertheless.

[mewzilla]

So don't throw the baby out with the bath water, is that what you're saying?

If so, okay.

My response: don't bathe the baby in a cesspit :)

[IrishMike]

Looking for the tree through the forest ?

[WV Mountain Mama]

Happyness was a great movie about the American Dream. It also enforced my belief that if everyone were stripped of their money and possessions, 10 years from now, the same people would be wealthy, the same people would be in debt, etc. The man in Happyness at every crossroads took the road needed for him to achieve his dream, no matter how hard. Too many Americans would have given up at the first or second setback.

I enjoy movies, but limit what I see to lighter stories and all Harry Potter. "A Good Year" with Russell Crowe was great. OK, Russell Crowe was great! :)