A war weary nation

Hollywood all but refuses to fight terrorism on screen - "The Kingdom" being a strong exception - but it has no problem critiquing our handling of the war on terror. The general public isn't buying into the latest cinematic diatribes, as recent box office numbers indicate. My Washington Times story breaks down some of the reasons why films like "Rendition" and "In the Valley of Elah" are tanking, and what it could mean for upcoming features like "Grace is Gone" and "Lions for Lambs." Note: Opinionjournal.com cited the story in its "Best of the Web" round-up and added an intriguing side note.
(Photo: Reese Witherspoon can't dial up her missing husband in "Rendition.")