Shalom I would like to put in my 2 shekels worth about the film vs video discussion. There is no question that the best way to see a film is in a theater. I believe the multi-plexes don't count as legitmate film viewing venues. I also think that the way to read a book is in hard cover with good typography and design. Sheer heaven! To go to the theater and be part of the audience's response and perhaps have an influence on the performance is nirvana. To attend a concert performance where a former lover of the soloists presents flowers in the middle of the concer t and then disappears is never reflected in audio or disc. However, television and or video has brought to the mass audience the possibility of viewing and experiencing cultural activities as has never existed previously. An example of this cultural enhancement is the comment by James Levine the conductor for the Metropolitan Opera which broadcasts an opera a week is that the requests for more and newer opera has come from parts of the U.S. that has very little access to seeing opera live. I forgot to mention that in lieu of access to live performances one can see the very best on video not a bad alternative. The 12th Film Festival in Jerusalem is currently taking place and as always there is a wonderful selection of films and documentaries. I will report on a few in another post. Gotta do a little work. Peace & security to all Harriet Kasow [log in to unmask] Video Librarian Hebrew University Mt. Scopus, Jerusalem ---- To signoff SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]