When the Siver Screen Turns Red: Opinions on Movie Violence : ‘Batman the killer is not a hero for our times...’
Benson’s article seems to underestimate the film audience. I don’t see any face-painted maniac defacing art to impress a woman. Shooting Presidents is the acceptable norm.
Speaking of women, Ms. Benson’s point of view toward violence harks back to the days of June Cleaver.
JOHN INGRAM
Los Angeles
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