[HarryD]

Lets get back on topic for a sec.

The $$$ of movies have appaernetly changed. It used to be a good story, shown in the movie house for a long period and after a long wait, off to video or (eons ago TV). Now, big 1st week Box office, the show disappears in 4-6 weeks if good, 2 weeks iof bad and reappears as a DVD 3-4 months later when the "real" money is made. I read somewhere (no I don't remember) that research has shown a good 1 st week results in better DVD sales. Add to the mix, that only vertain movies forms will have a big opening, you see less and less well made films on interesting topics.

It's all about the money man!

As an intersting aside, my parents, who hate Sci-fi as a waste of time, attended an elderhostel years ago where Ms. LeGuin was one of the lecturers. She actually turned their thinking 180 degrees. I was blown away.

All for now. OUT.