stuart@genrad.UUCP (stuart) (10/08/84)
I found a quote of John Milius, the writer and director of the movie Red Dawn (Review of the News, Aug 22, p. 26): "The continent itself -- and the particularly American setting of the film, a small town -- amidst these incredible mountains and sweeping plains -- this is the most powerful visual symbol of America I can imagine. This is the heart of America, and showing an enemy right here is very disturbing. We are not inviolate -- we can lose everything, and this is something we must never forget." Also, "[about the freedom fighters of Europe] These bands of fighters struggled with whatever weapons they could obtain, usually from the enemy. Their efforts were usually of no strategic importance, but often created enormous tactical advantages -- in every instance, however, their determination captured the spirit of resistance. They proved that you can fight, no matter what -- it can be done." So, despite the flaws in the story-line, Milius was able to give people a taste of what occupation, in your own home town, would be like. Actually, it would probably be quite a bit worse than that even... I suppose alot of the critics can't wait for it to pass so that we can all forget about such awful things, seein' as how it only happens to other people and how the free press in our country wouldn't let it happen here :-)