JEFFREY STRASBURG wrote: > > I've been toying with an idea for a paper that I thought I'd throw out for > response. Seems to me that the portrayal of the US President in films > like INDEPENDENCE DAY and AIR FORCE ONE (the former piolet/Green Beret > turned President) plays into the perceived weakness of Bill Clinton as > Commander-in-Chief because of his lack of military experience. ... > Any suggestions, or any comments on the idea, > particularly if it's either blatantly obvious or old ground? I'd include the representation of the President in MARS ATTACKS! as well. P.E.C. ---- Online resources for film/TV studies may be found at ScreenSite http://www.tcf.ua.edu/screensite