July 10, 2002

Hollywood War-time Morale Booster?

I've learned not to expect much from Hollywood in recent years, but I just saw a trailer for a film that debuts Friday called "Reign of Fire" that *could be* a big cinematic metaphor for our War on Islamists.
See for yourself here at the movie's website:

Touchstone Pictures' "Reign of Fire"
Curiously, the nest of the "monsters" is in London, which also is becoming known as a hotbed for Al Queda and other forms of violent IslamoFascism.
[Note: There's a poll at the site with this question:
Which do you think is the better plan for bringing down the beast?

 A. Take the fight to the dragon: strike now before it can.

 B. Wait it out: the dragons might die or leave anyway.

 C. Flee: try and find somewhere secure from the flying scourge.

84% of the respondents have chosen A. Take the fight to the dragon.

If I were President Bush, this movie and this poll's results (can you say "Iraq attack"?) would tell me LOTS.]