Tom - It was not my intention to imply the discussion of strong women in Hollywood is being dominated by men. There was a posting a few days ago about wanting to hear women's views. It is true that more women are portrayed as aggressive or taking part in violent acts, and some are heroic. _Ms_ ran an interesting article a few years ago discussing _Eve of Destruction_, _La Femme Nakita_, _Terminator 2_, and a few others. If I remember correctly, the author argues that women using violence to save children or the world, was acceptable but women taking part in violence for its own sake, was not. Perhaps things are changing? Helen. Helen Mellett "The eyes of others our prisons; Reference Services Librarian their thoughts our cages." North Central College ---Virginia Woolf [log in to unmask] [log in to unmask]