When I saw Fahrenheit 9/11 this Saturday past, I sat in front of these two little old women dressed in their tea time finest. The...louder of the two made the movie a more interesting experience with her opinionated commentary. Especially because every time Dubya appeared on screen, she growled 'Murderer!' Despite the gravity of the film and the topic, I couldn't help but chuckle. The severity of feeling is not unique.

"ART IS GOOD WAR"

I agree that Moore is over-the-top and often incorrect. He has his faults, for sure. But you can't say he doesn't have a point.

I would love to see a more refined, subtle exposé of the Bush administration, but something tells me refined and subtle isn't going to grab the attention of the average person on the street.

I have not seen the film yet, so I can't really comment on it, but I am suspicious about extremism even if it rests on my side of the political fence.

If you are curious, I feel that today's NY Times Op-Ed article by Nicholas Kristof provides an excellent perspective.
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/30/opinion/30KRIS.html

Claire, you are unfortunately correct about what grabs public attention.

I saw the film last Thursday at a press showing. I found it incredibly restrained for Michael Moore - and instead became more depressed by the relentless marshalling of facts about the Bush family's close connections with the Bin Ladens, and how they benefit from the armaments industry. I'd urge everybody to see it with an open mind and enough money to have a stiff drink afterwards.