my use of the term inane studipdity was referring mainly to plot/acting. look at film like _class of 1999_ a truly stupid film. dumd story, horrid acting and mediorce f/x. but i saw it while finishing my thesis for my MA, and it was the perfect escape. i think in large part, for me, the inane stupidity is internal. i am wasting time (and money) and i know it but just don't care. anyway, it is cheaper than booze and less damaging. iguess that makes me the village idiot or something. oh well, i need something to clear my mind.-drew