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Mel Gibson's standing ovation ( APOCALYPTO, His latest movie )
LIFE STYLE EXTRA ^ | 09/25/2006

Posted on 09/25/2006 11:17:05 AM PDT by SirLinksalot

Mel Gibson's standing ovation

Monday, 25th September 2006, 12:23

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LIFE STYLE EXTRA (UK) - Mel Gibson received a standing ovation at a preview for his new movie, 'Apocalypto'.

The actor-director - who has kkept a low profile since making anti-Semitic comments and being charged with drink-driving - made a surprise appearance at a screening of the Mayan adventure film at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas on Friday (22.09.06).

Addressing the crowd, Mel drew parallels between the movie's subject matter and today's world saying: "The precursors to a civilization that's going under are the same, time and time again.

"What's human sacrifice if not sending guys off to Iraq for no reason?"

The two hour long version shown at the event was a rough cut of the finished product di not have any sound effects or musical score.

Mel was recently invited to meet with three prominent American Jewish groups, after his apology for making anti-Semitic remarks when he was arrested for drunk driving.

The 'Lethal Weapon' actor's outburst happened as he was being questioned by a California police officer after he was caught speeding through Malibu, California, while under the influence.

The 1939 Club, New York's Museum of Jewish Heritage and a Beverly Hills rabbi have all reached out and asked Mel to meet with them.

(c) BANG Media International.


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To: Lancey Howard

It's really difficult to figure him out, I think. We who care enough to read about him find his strength/viewpoint in one area does not necessarily translate to a complementary strength/viewpoint in another area. Well, you what they say - "Always keep 'em guessing", and he does.


21 posted on 09/25/2006 11:30:45 AM PDT by Max7
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To: Tallguy

No...its nothing new...the guy is a raging narcissist!

The rage is in the Passion, aand all his movies. The guy is just very sick.


22 posted on 09/25/2006 11:31:34 AM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie (Moderate Mooslims.....what's that?)
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To: SirLinksalot

stupid celebrities.


23 posted on 09/25/2006 11:32:01 AM PDT by freekitty
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To: RexBeach; SirLinksalot

Sorry. Post #19 should have been posted to RexBeach.


24 posted on 09/25/2006 11:32:29 AM PDT by Lancey Howard
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To: Lancey Howard

I don't think they really care about his drunken rant--that was after he made the movie anyway. Their delicate sensibilities were damaged when he created something that a lot of Christians went to see. Now that shouldn't be allowed.


25 posted on 09/25/2006 11:33:03 AM PDT by beaversmom
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To: SirLinksalot

Everybody here used to like him....funny how people change so easily.


26 posted on 09/25/2006 11:34:09 AM PDT by stuartcr (Everything happens as God wants it to.....otherwise, things would be different.)
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To: SirLinksalot
What's human sacrifice if not sending guys off to Iraq for no reason?"

Geez, how this guy has fallen from public grace. Alcoholism strikes again.

27 posted on 09/25/2006 11:34:34 AM PDT by pabianice
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To: Lancey Howard

Oh now I see why Kennedy didn't evoke the "Monroe Doctrine" to justify invading Cuba. He misinterpreted the doctrine...


28 posted on 09/25/2006 11:35:22 AM PDT by streetpreacher (What if you're wrong?)
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To: SirLinksalot
Smokin' that Mayan tobacco again.

29 posted on 09/25/2006 11:36:25 AM PDT by evets (beer)
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To: beaversmom
Mel's pretty smart in some ways but he's a total idiot in others.

That sums it up pretty well.

30 posted on 09/25/2006 11:36:36 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (The broken wall, the burning roof and tower. And Agamemnon dead.)
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To: Nihil Obstat
I think the movie will do good...

As for Iraq, best to read this tome on how Athens fell after a long drawn out engagement...


31 posted on 09/25/2006 11:36:50 AM PDT by BurbankKarl
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To: stuartcr
Gibson has always been anti-war.

People on FR didn't ever want to believe it.

(I still like Gibson's stance on gays, abortion, and faith. Rarity in Hollyweird.)

32 posted on 09/25/2006 11:36:56 AM PDT by what's up
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To: what's up

I think it's amusing the way he can work people up over things.


33 posted on 09/25/2006 11:37:58 AM PDT by stuartcr (Everything happens as God wants it to.....otherwise, things would be different.)
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To: SirLinksalot
"What's human sacrifice if not sending guys off to Iraq for no reason?"

Give Mel credit, at least he didn't say sending guys off to Iraq for oil.

Nah, no credit for Mel, he's as moonbatty as his cohorts. The ignorance amongst the chosen few is truly stunning.

34 posted on 09/25/2006 11:38:27 AM PDT by jwalsh07
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To: stuartcr
Everybody here used to like him....funny how people change so easily.

Is it written somewhere that prior agreement with somebody on a particular issue is an obligation for future agreement on everything?

35 posted on 09/25/2006 11:40:52 AM PDT by jwalsh07
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To: stuartcr
Yes, he's loony.

Which is why he's entertaining on screen.

(But at least he's a pro-life loon.)

36 posted on 09/25/2006 11:42:54 AM PDT by what's up
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To: SirLinksalot
I'm getting the feeling that this flick might be really, really good. Gibson may hold some vile quasi-anti-semitic personal views courtesy of dad, but he definitely has the passions of a great artist.

Gibson's not in this picture, so promoting it won't be all that hard - especially if it lives up to its true billing. I for one find that photo of the priest on top of the pyramid overlooking the crowd hypnotic and majestic.

Look for Disney to make a BIG PR push with scarcely a word about the director....

37 posted on 09/25/2006 11:44:56 AM PDT by Al Simmons (Hillary Clinton is Stalin in a Dress)
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To: lady lawyer
I think this civilization is in decline, but not for the reasons Mel cites. The sacrifice of innocent human being began in 1972, with Roe v. Wade.

The obvious parallel. Sad that Mel missed it.

38 posted on 09/25/2006 11:45:56 AM PDT by Aquinasfan (When you find "Sola Scriptura" in the Bible, let me know)
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To: SirLinksalot

Well, I certainly don't agree with stance there, but I do believe both his previous movie and this coming one are serious signs that was has been written of is about to unfold and be revealed, starting with the First Seal/otherwise known as/the Ram of Daniel 8.


39 posted on 09/25/2006 11:49:18 AM PDT by rjp2005 (Lord have mercy on us)
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To: SirLinksalot

I always wondered why he and Danny Glover hit it off.

Now I know.

TT


40 posted on 09/25/2006 11:58:43 AM PDT by TexasTransplant (NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSET)
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