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javasaurus) wrote2004-06-22 10:20 am
javasaurus) wrote2004-06-22 10:20 am
"Unfarenheith 9/11" -- Slate commentary
In response to the new Michael Moore movie, Farenheith 9/11, Christopher Hitchens of Vanity Fair has produced a scathing attack on Moore's portrayal of recent history. His article appears in MSN's Slate (opinion) page, and is worth reading. My favorite paragraph (Telluride refers to a debate Hitchens had with Moore many moons ago):
However, I think we can agree that the film is so flat-out phony that "fact-checking" is beside the point. And as for the scary lawyers—get a life, or maybe see me in court. But I offer this, to Moore and to his rapid response rabble. Any time, Michael my boy. Let's redo Telluride. Any show. Any place. Any platform. Let's see what you're made of.
However, I think we can agree that the film is so flat-out phony that "fact-checking" is beside the point. And as for the scary lawyers—get a life, or maybe see me in court. But I offer this, to Moore and to his rapid response rabble. Any time, Michael my boy. Let's redo Telluride. Any show. Any place. Any platform. Let's see what you're made of.