I do think Johnny Depp gets a bad rap, due to his good looks and original teen appeal. However, the guy has made terrific career choices, both within the Hollywood system with films like Gilbert Grape and Ed Wood, and with great independent directors such a Kusterica and Jarmursh. He's very focused in each role, and holds the screen for all of Dead Man, a very interesting and beautiful film. Brad Pitt gets the same rap and has taken a few chances, but I do think his egoism shows through in his tendency to overmanner his more "interesting" roles. Mark Netter [log in to unmask] ---- To signoff SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]