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p> I didn't see all of that HBO puff piece on Lyndon Johnson recently, but didn't it portray [EOW winner] Bill Moyers as a whiny, sniveling, lackey? br> -- Greg Barnard br> Franklin, TN /p> p> DINNER ENTERTAINMENT br> Re: Lawrence Henry's History vs. Hollywood: A Beautiful Mind : /p>

Thank you for the inspiring article "History vs. Hollywood: A Beautiful Mind." It is beyond comprehension the length critics will go to in the attempt to distinguish themselves as articulate naysayers on almost any subject. Is it not obvious that movies are designed to entertain, that they are fantasies, pictures drawn by discerning hands simply to entertain, not enlighten or educate the public.(which is what documentaries are for)?

I own and operate a small inn, where we serve our guests a prix-fixe menu every evening. One evening my very talented chef served sea scallops, perfectly pink in the middle. They were delicious to me and to a few of my quests. However, most of the guests were horrified to find any fish served pink in the middle. While discussing this unfortunate incident with my chef, I was informed that regardless of the diners' objection, this was the proper way to serve scallops. I replied then as I do now, "It is not our job to educate the public in the proper way to eat scallops. It is our job to delight the public with the quality of our food."

p>For the cold hard facts read the book; to be entertained go to the movies. br> --

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