The news that Hollywood director James Cameron is helping solve the problem of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is indeed heartening.  Less well reported, however, is that he is not the only member of the Hollywood elite willing to lend his considerable expertise.

While we’re sure that any day now we’ll see photos of the likes of Sean Penn wielding a plastic bucket as he bobs in a canoe, let’s face it:  about the only thing he can accomplish is to look ridiculous.  We must admire Mr. Penn’s matchless abilities in this endeavor — looking ridiculous, that is — but something more substantial is needed.

And now we find the real power in Hollywood is bringing its creative might to bear.  Salvation, if not actually at hand, is at least in negotiations … and may be offered a percentage of the rolling adjusted gross.

Hollywood may not solve this mess, but it didn’t start it, either, and no matter how it turns out, by the time the movie industry experts are done, the oil spill will look much better.  It may even be coming soon to a theater near you.