Sunday, December 30, 2007

More movie apocalypse


More movie apocalypse, originally uploaded by Stephen10031.

Further thoughts on New York City destruction fantasies... —

"New York has been destroyed for so long -- since the early 19th century when it came to be America's first city -- that it is somehow reassuring to see the tradition continue. When New York is no longer destroyed, on film, in flight simulator software, video games and paintings -- that will be a sign that the city no longer dominates America's, and the world's, imagination. And if New York is no longer the setting of our worst fears, then it may also no longer be the home of our greatest hopes..."

And, the Ten Best New York City Destruction movies!