Laurence Olivier, single-handedly frightened a generation away from the dentist with his portrayal of the Nazi torturing dentist in the 1976 film “Marathon Man”. He only needed Dustin Hoffman to answer the one question;
Is it safe?
Even if you have never seen the film before the picture above shows how frighteningly convincing Lord Olivier’s character was. Now if John Schlesinger was to remake the film today, I think I could play the part of Dr. Christian Szell with equal conviction. But I would want Ben Bernanke in the chair with his mouth open so I could really get into character and give an Academy Award nomination performance.
Is it safe Ben?
Bernanke, the central bank chairman suggested the Fed’s asset purchase programme may begin to taper off later this year if it sees further improvements in the economy. Continue reading “Is it safe?”