Just read, at Bartleby.com,

that "The Second Book of Moses, Called Exodus," in preparation for a screening tonight of the new Hollywood version, just called "Exodus" in deference to Tinseltown's love of one-word titles. I'm above all looking forward to digitally rendered plagues. I'm wondering, though, should it have happened, as is likely, that the filmmakers have taken liberties with the story and characters, whether the Writers Guild will be forced to negotiate between God and the screenwriters over credits. Also wondering, if "Exodus" the movie is a hit and there are x-rated spin-offs, will one be entitled "Aaron's Rod"?