--- In howardrobardhughesmemorial@yahoogroups.com, "Van J. Simmons
Jr." <gsimmons@v...> wrote:
> Word is out that a movie entitled "The Aviator" is to begin filming
> in June. I am concerned that this - like preceeding movies and
> writings - will not realistically portray Howard Hughes. Do any of
> you have any ideas to share with the rest of us about this?
> Sincerely Van gsimmons@v...

van: I have read a few reports on the Internet about "The Aviator"
movie. They mention that it ends around 1946, I would hope that it
highlights HRH's great achievements during that part of his life.
Hopefully it will persuade the public to change their perception of
HRH as someone who in his life was much more than a wealthy obsessive
recluse. I do not think that Leonardo di Caprio is right for the role
unless the make up artists do a good job on his appearance to make
him look older. I would have thought that someone like Andy Garcia or
Nicholas Cage would have been better for the part.