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Mel Gibson's "The Passion" takes in $64,578,000 (info. Box Office Mojo)
Box Office Mojo ^ | 2-28-04

Posted on 02/28/2004 10:59:28 AM PST by Rocko

With $23,240,000 for Friday, Mel is now in the black.


TOPICS: Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: boxoffice; melgibson; thepassion
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To: tertiary01
Re: Many liberals believe that they are gods

Yes. Government.

41 posted on 02/28/2004 11:45:30 AM PST by ChadGore ("Maybe they thought Saddam would lose the next Iraqi election")
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To: Rocko
If only they'd make it, I'll bet the "Passion of Hillary" would have a better opening. </sarcasm>
42 posted on 02/28/2004 11:46:04 AM PST by LibWhacker
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To: mass55th
Special Effects by
Daniel Acon .... special effects coordinator
Renato Agostini .... special effects supervisor
Franco Ragusa .... special effects foreman
43 posted on 02/28/2004 11:46:11 AM PST by Rocko
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To: Paul Atreides
Kerry, a Catholic with Jewish ancestry, said he was concerned the film may fuel anti-Semitism.

"I am concerned," he told reporters. "I don't know if it's there or not but there's a lot of it around now. I think we have to be careful."



This guy is even BETTER than clinton at taking BOTH sides of an issue
44 posted on 02/28/2004 11:46:16 AM PST by Taffini (I like Tony Sorprano even though he is a fat boy)
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To: mass55th
Re: Does anyone know who did the special effects for the picture?

G.O.D. Productions.

In the "last supper" sceen, did you see the wine? Well, it's really water.

I don't know why everyone is so suprised by the movie. It's screen play is based on a good book that, from what I hear, sells pretty well.

It's a good movie, but the book is even better.

:)

45 posted on 02/28/2004 11:49:09 AM PST by ChadGore ("Maybe they thought Saddam would lose the next Iraqi election")
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To: mass55th
The actor who was Jesus said the special effects came without much effort. He had 18-20 hour days and was even struck by lightning at one point. And about 6 hours of make-up daily. In the process of making the picture, he said many people became Christians as if they never were before.
46 posted on 02/28/2004 11:51:46 AM PST by BobS
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To: Paul Atreides
"Reckon what his position will be on Monday?"

It's going to have to be pro-Passion and pro-Christian. I watched NBC Nightly News just to see a story about "Church-gowers and how they vote..." That, mostly conservative. Now, if this movie revives church-going, the the church-going vote for G. W. Bush is going to increase and that worries the liberals. Kerry is already gearing up to get real religious real soon...you watch!

47 posted on 02/28/2004 11:54:29 AM PST by KriegerGeist ("The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty though God for pulling down of strongholds")
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To: dagoofyfoot
"Watch as I make all things new"



this is interesting. this is the sceen that really moved me. it gives the answer to, why is He doing this?

To make all things new.

This is the feeling of Hope that Mel was talking about. This gives people the hope that they can start their lives over again and be forgiven for their past.
48 posted on 02/28/2004 11:57:00 AM PST by Taffini (I like Tony Sorprano even though he is a fat boy)
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To: Taffini
Wait until he tries to take credit for giving the idea to Mel.
49 posted on 02/28/2004 12:01:19 PM PST by freeangel (freeangel)
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To: BobS
I saw the program on PAX last week, and saw how they meticulously applied his beard hair by hair...very time consuming, but it looked so real. I know they used special effects for the nailing, but can't remember what company provided those.
50 posted on 02/28/2004 12:03:06 PM PST by mass55th
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To: Rocko
Thanks much!!
51 posted on 02/28/2004 12:04:07 PM PST by mass55th
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To: ChadGore
I saw it last night with my wife. The theatre was almost full with a surprising number of high school age kids as well as adults. It struck me that not one person got up during the entire movie. After it ended, we all sat there in silence for a few minites.

It is the most powerful movie that I have ever seen and the best. I am still reeling from it. There are violent parts, but I am struck by the enormity of this event. I have been asking myself why I haven't thought more about this gift throughout my life and it's personal impact on me. For some people (like me), this movie is a real jolt.
52 posted on 02/28/2004 12:10:12 PM PST by TheExploited (R-Illinois)
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To: RoseofTexas
AND Jewish to boot!! Hmmmm, while we're at it, let's throw in some black ancestry blood too! :)

Sorry if I wasn't clear on the subject...I'm just making a funny. Ketchup boy wants to be everything to everybody, just like hitlery did during the Senate race where she claimed she had Jewish roots. And Lurch is catering to the black community so I thought let's just throw in some Black ancestry for the heck of it! :)
53 posted on 02/28/2004 12:11:13 PM PST by RoseofTexas
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To: Rocko
There's a site where you can post your response to The Passion on the Web:
http://www.mylifeafter.com

Let them know what you think!
54 posted on 02/28/2004 12:11:54 PM PST by kidkosmic1 (www.InterviewwithGod.com)
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To: Paul Atreides
Reckon what his position will be on Monday?

Christ is Lord, if the polls point that way.

55 posted on 02/28/2004 12:15:30 PM PST by Little Bill (I can't take another rat in the White House at my age.)
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To: Paul Atreides
Reckon what his position will be on Monday?

Christ is Lord, if the polls point that way.

56 posted on 02/28/2004 12:15:37 PM PST by Little Bill (I can't take another rat in the White House at my age.)
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To: Rocko
Mel Gibson's "The Passion" takes in $64,578,000 (info. Box Office Mojo)

Wonder if any of the Hollywood executives who took a pass on "The Passion"
are having their anti-depressant dosages increased.

Or are now on suicide watch...

More likely these transitional examples of humanoid-to-reptile de-evolution
are busily dreaming up bigger Bible-based blockbusters with more gore (and some
s-e-x) content in order to hitch their wagons to a "the next big thing".
57 posted on 02/28/2004 12:16:01 PM PST by VOA
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To: Paul Atreides
Asked by reporters on his campaign plane if he planned to see the film, he answered,
"I don't know."


John Forbes Kerry
Man of Decision, Conviction and Action

(end sarcasm)
58 posted on 02/28/2004 12:18:37 PM PST by VOA
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To: Taffini

"I am making all things new." Revelation 21:5
59 posted on 02/28/2004 12:21:48 PM PST by kittymyrib
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To: Geist Krieger
Kerry is already gearing up to get real religious real soon...you watch!

Already happened. Footage shown today of Kerry coming out of Ash Wednesday services with cross on forehead. He looked less than humbled, which is the main purpose of the distribution of ashes on the first day of Lent.

60 posted on 02/28/2004 12:34:55 PM PST by Use It Or Lose It (JFKerry: Jane Fonda in a pin-striped suit.)
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