On Thu, 29 Jun 1995, Gene Stavis wrote: > However, we do no-one a service by pretending that the experience is the > same or close to comparable for all purposes. This is a comment that evoked memories of the endless battles to justify the film rental budget I so tenuously enjoy as it is cut slowly but surely out from under teachers of film (not just at my institution.) I would hope, nevertheless, that we do all fight for the medium, develop the strongest arguments we can muster, share winning arguments with each other, and here's the big suggestion: What if all of us tried to form a film lending library, bringing the resources of all institutions we represent together to purchase copies of films for the classroom use of institutional members. Is anyone interested in such a project? Could we discuss this? Would you, Gene, be willing to spearhead this project? I would help in any way possible. We could bring the FILM-H people in on this as well. Some of us lurk on both lists. Sincerely, Susan Denker Tufts University/Museum School Boston P.S. In response to speculation on the "difference" between film and the video/laser big-screen experience. I always feel that there isn't enough air in the room to breathe easily when watching laser projection, no matter how special the CAV transfer on the laser disc may be. ---- To signoff SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]