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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: jwalsh07
I am compelled laud a well turned phrase. A rarity at best, even here.
61 posted on 09/26/2006 4:23:31 AM PDT by Uriah_lost (M.I.E. Mainer In Exile I'll come back when the Massholes go home.)
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To: Ace of Spades
Not a particularly impressive retort, you must have something better. Maybe not though.
62 posted on 09/26/2006 4:26:09 AM PDT by Uriah_lost (M.I.E. Mainer In Exile I'll come back when the Massholes go home.)
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To: butternut_squash_bisque

Gibson has proven himself to be a real jerk - I hope his "fans" stop defending his nonsense and his insane rantings.


63 posted on 09/26/2006 12:19:29 PM PDT by juliej
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To: SirLinksalot
"What's human sacrifice if not sending guys off to Iraq for no reason?"

I guess the alcohol finally pickled his brain.
64 posted on 09/26/2006 12:20:28 PM PDT by aruanan
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To: veronica

YOu got that right. Buchanan, Michael Moore and Gibson are scum.


65 posted on 09/26/2006 12:23:10 PM PDT by juliej
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To: aruanan

Mel is sucking up to the far left because he wants to be "loved" by them - it will backfire. He has made a fool of himself - again.


66 posted on 09/29/2006 5:45:43 PM PDT by Dodgers fan
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To: Mark was here
Mel's PR agent, is on crack.

If he wasn't before, he is now. Gibson has now said something to infuriate pretty much everybody.

67 posted on 09/29/2006 5:47:53 PM PDT by Colonel_Flagg (Nobody sees me leave.)
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To: ruthles

I am hesitant to broach the subject, and I want to give Mel the benefit of the doubt, but it makes one wonder. Is he truly antisemitic? Do his statements about Iraq grow out of a deep mistrust of Israel and a real belief that American foreign policy in the Middle East is driven by a Jewish cabal?


68 posted on 09/29/2006 6:00:04 PM PDT by SoCal Pubbie
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To: BurbankKarl

Everyone always wonders if those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. No one ever seems to ask if those who remember might be misapplying it today.


69 posted on 09/29/2006 6:04:34 PM PDT by SoCal Pubbie
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To: what's up

Conservatives tend to go overboard in their adulations at times.
I never understood the ga-ga attitude toward Mel Gibson. He has always been anti-war and has never hidden it.

That being said, he is pro-life and is a christian.

I am still just as grateful to him for "The Passion". But he certainly has always had his liberal side.

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He is anti war?

What the heck was Braveheart all about?
The glory of fighting for the overall good cause?

Freedom not mercy!


70 posted on 12/04/2006 7:50:07 AM PST by snarkytart
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To: SoCal Pubbie

I am hesitant to broach the subject, and I want to give Mel the benefit of the doubt, but it makes one wonder. Is he truly antisemitic? Do his statements about Iraq grow out of a deep mistrust of Israel and a real belief that American foreign policy in the Middle East is driven by a Jewish cabal?
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I'm guess....yea!


71 posted on 12/04/2006 7:51:58 AM PST by snarkytart
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To: SirLinksalot

The intellectual vacuity that equates ritual human sacrifice with defense at risk of one's life is stunning.

It's like equating water, vodka and bleach because they're all clear liquids.


72 posted on 12/04/2006 7:53:59 AM PST by Silly (Still being... Silly)
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To: SirLinksalot

Sometimes a movie is just a movie.


73 posted on 12/04/2006 7:54:06 AM PST by Rb ver. 2.0
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To: snarkytart
What? This thread is starting up again?

Yes, Mel is anti-war as far as the War on Terror as well as Vietnam.

He's fight the British though. He doesn't like them.

74 posted on 12/04/2006 9:00:15 AM PST by what's up
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