In a message dated 98-01-10 20:04:36 EST, you write: << I saw "Wag the Dog" this evening. As far as political satire goes, it was pretty good, but I don't see any Academy nods in its direction. >> agreed. there was something about that movie that was A) not at all outrageous, and B) left me with an empty feeling. it didn't seem to be all that unrealistic to me, and there wasn't enough political satire...i loved the concept, but the movie left much to be desired...it was a smart little movie, as a friend of mine said. bethany