[LaneyDoll]

Originally Posted by guihong

That's my philosophy about any movie about tragedy or crime-make it very distant. Hence I'd probably see a comedy about the Titanic, and I don't have moral problems with making a movie about that disaster (and obviously many have been made). Good Morning Vietnam was hilarious, too, but not without its controversy. I think that was O.K. and distant enough in time. M*A*S*H is a classic, funny show about Korea. But Afghanistan or Iraq are too recent, even though I predict one day we'll see comedies based there.

I agree-timing is everything. I think that a comedy about 9/11 would raise serious protest. And rightfully so because the event is so fresh and the survivors still dealing with reprecussions. As it is surely with Mr. Wells' family.

Originally Posted by guihong

And BTW, I've forgotten to ask-I've hoped that you and your kin are all right from the tornadoes earlier this year .

Yes, we are fine-thank you for asking. The tornadoes cut a path through my hometown (within a mile of my home) and you can still see the aftermath to this day. My son recently showed me, using Google Earth, the scars left carved into the land. It is heartbreaking. But we are lucky