I knew that Angelina Jolie was slated to play Dagny Taggart but wasn't aware that Brad Pitt was involved in any fashion. Once I heard Jolie was cast as Dagny I lost all interest in the film adaptation.

Yes, I really do enjoy Rand's writing but its all a very idealistic fantasy but one in which I enjoy indulging myself. The fact that other people seem to be annoyed by that fact or need to try to slight me for it is in large part the reason I read Rand's books in the first place. I found out about the books from a list of books that fundamental christians wanted banned. I figure if the fundies hate it then it must have some redeeming value to it or in the very least must make you think and in my opinion I was right.

I also read Frank Herbert's "Dune" about once a year and a couple of Chuck Palahniuk's books on a routine basis. Its rare for me to find things that I like and when I do I try to enjoy them often.