On Wed, 2 Aug 1995, Blair Sandler wrote: > I have not seen Waterworld, but judging by trailers and reviews, > the pattern is similar. Now I am not simply anti-leadership. And > it has often been the case that revolutionary leaders have come > from bourgeois, elite, or privileged backgrounds. But I would > hesitate to pronounce these movies "progressive." (Consider also > the "spectacular" quality of such movies, not to mention the > violence.) Louis Proyect: You know, Blair, on further reflection I think you are completely correct and I am all wet. (But, you have to admit I know how to turn a pungent phrase whether I'm right or wrong.)
