Bush invites Mel Gibson to White House for screening of Vietnam War movie

AP ^ | 2-26-02

[Oldeconomybuyer]

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush invited Mel Gibson to the White House on Tuesday to take in the Hollywood star's new film about a historic battle in the Vietnam War.

"There seems to be such a thing as collective unconscious, because there's a plethora of war films right now," Gibson told reporters at the White House. His movie, "We Were Soldiers," about a Nov. 14, 1965, battle in Vietnam's Ia Drang Valley, before the terror attacks in the United States and the ensuing war on terrorism.

[dennisw]

 

 

 

 

 

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	Lt. Gen Hal Moore, Ret., left, listens as actor Mel Gibson, right, answers reporters' questions as Gibson arrive at the White House to show President Bush his new Vietnam war movie, 'We Were Soldiers' Tuesday Feb. 26, in Washington. The fact-based movie, in which Gibson portrays Gen. Moore, is about a 34-day battle in the remote central highlands of South Vietnam in November 1965. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) - Feb 26 7:13 PM ET
	Actor Mel Gibson prepares to answer a question as he arrives at the White House to show President Bush his new Vietnam war movie, 'We Were Soldiers' Tuesday Feb. 26, in Washington. The fact-based movie, which opens Friday, is about a 34-day battle in the remote central highlands of South Vietnam in November 1965. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) - Feb 26 7:14 PM ET
	Mel Gibson (R) listens to a reporters question with Lt. General Hal Moore, Retired, outside of the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Febuary 26, 2002. Gibson was visiting the White House to show President George W. Bush his new Vietnam war movie, "We Were Soldiers." REUTERS/William Philpott - Feb 26 6:37 PM ET
	Mel Gibson answers reporters questions outside of the West Wing of the White House in Washington, February 26, 2002. Gibson was visiting the White House to show President George W. Bush his new Vietnam war movie, "We Were Soldiers." REUTERS/William Philpott - Feb 26 6:41 PM ET
	Actor Mel Gibson reacts to a reporters question as he arrives at the White House to show President Bush his new Vietnam war movie, 'We Were Soldiers' Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, in Washington. The fact-based movie, which opens Friday, is about a 34-day battle in the remote central highlands of South Vietnam in November 1965. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) - Feb 26 6:38 PM ET
	Actor Mel Gibson answers reporters' questions as he arrives at the White House to show President Bush his new Vietnam war movie, 'We Were Soldiers' Tuesday Feb. 26, 2002, in Washington. The fact-based movie, which opens Friday, is about a 34-day battle in the remote central highlands of South Vietnam in November 1965. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) - Feb 26 6:37 PM ET
	Mel Gibson stands outside of the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Febuary 26, 2002. Gibson was visiting the White House to show President George W. Bush his new Vietnam war movie, "We Were Soldiers." REUTERS/William Philpott - Feb 26 6:34 PM ET
	Mel Gibson is coming to the White House February 26, 2002 to show President George W. Bush his new Vietnam war movie, 'We Were Soldiers.' The fact-based movie, which opens Friday, is about a 34-day battle in the remote central highlands of South Vietnam in November 1965. Gibson is seen at the February 25 Los Angeles premiere of the film. Photo by Adrees Latif/Reuters - Feb 26 4:50 PM ET
	Mel Gibson is coming to the White House February 26, 2002 to show President George W. Bush his new Vietnam war movie, 'We Were Soldiers.' The fact-based movie, which opens Friday, is about a 34-day battle in the remote central highlands of South Vietnam in November 1965. Gibson is seen at the February 25 Los Angeles premiere of the film. (Adrees Latif/Reuters) - Feb 26 4:48 PM ET
	Cast member Madeleine Stowe arrives for the world premiere of the film "We Were Soldiers," which also stars Mel Gibson, Monday, Feb. 25, 2002, in the Westwood section of Los Angeles. Based on a best-selling book, the film is a depiction of the first major battle between United States and North Vietnamese forces. (AP Photo/Lee Celano) - Feb 26 12:44 AM ET
	Cast member Chris Klein arrives for the world premiere of the film "We Were Soldiers," which co-stars Mel Gibson, Monday, Feb. 25, 2002, in the Westwood section of Los Angeles. Based on a best-selling book, the film is depiction of the first major battle between United States and North Vietnamese forces. (AP Photo/Lee Celano) - Feb 26 12:40 AM ET
	Mel Gibson speaks with the media as he arrives for the premiere of his film "We Were Soldiers" Monday, Feb. 25, 2002, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Lee Celano) - Feb 26 12:34 AM ET
	Mel Gibson arrives for the world premiere of his film "We Were Soldiers," Monday, Feb. 25, 2002, in the Westwood section of Los Angeles. Based on a best-selling book, the film is a depiction of the first major battle between United States and North Vietnamese forces. (AP Photo/Lee Celano) - Feb 26 12:26 AM ET
	Actor Mel Gibson gives an interview after arriving for the premiere of "We Were Soldiers," in Los Angeles, California, February 25, 2002. The film is scheduled to open in the United States on March 1, 2002. REUTERS/Adrees Latif - Feb 25 11:03 PM ET
	Actor Mel Gibson jokes while giving an interview after arriving for the premiere of "We Were Soldiers," in Los Angeles, California, February 25, 2002. The film is scheduled to open in the United States on March 1, 2002. REUTERS/Adrees Latif - Feb 25 11:06 PM ET
	Actor Mel Gibson describes the training he went through for his new film "We Were Soldiers" during his appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC studios in Burbank, California February 20, 2002. REUTERS/Fred Prouser - Feb 20 7:47 PM ET
	Model Yamila Diaz-Rahi, who is featured on the cover of the 2002 Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition, reacts after tasting actor Mel Gibson's daily health concoction during their appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at NBC studios in Burbank, California February 20, 2002. Diaz-Rahi, a native of Argentina, posed for the cover photograph in Cruz de Loreto, Mexico. REUTERS/Fred Prouser - Feb 20 7:35 PM ET
	Actor Mel Gibson has a green "moustache" after drinking his daily health concoction during his appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC studios in Burbank, California, February 20, 2002. The drink consists of protein powder, eggs and avocados. Gibson promoted his new film "We Were Soldiers" on the program. REUTERS/Fred Prouser - Feb 20 7:36 PM ET

 

[ValerieUSA]

Thanks for the MelFest! I wonder what happened to my invitation to the screening at the White House. *pouting*

[dennisw]

A MelFest for the lovely freeper gals! I liked the Madeline Stow picture. Just saw her on Fox commenting on this movie. 

Have liked her ever since "Last of the Mohicans"

[janetgreen]

I'll say the same thing about Mel that my 17 year old granddaughter did - "Mel's a total babe".

And he's a conservative too!

[Snow Bunny]

Sam, thank you for the ping to this.

[RightWingMama]

I'll say the same thing about Mel that my 17 year old granddaughter did - "Mel's a total babe".

Your granddaughter is a very smart girl!!!
Be still my heart!

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Whoo hoo! Thanks for the ping, the post, the great advocacy. No pictures of Mel and President Bush? What's with that? (^:

[Green Knight]

"I don't like feminists and they don't like me."

One of my favorite Mel Gibson quotes. ;) Anyway, I hope President Bush, Rice, and Rumsfeld enjoy the movie. Though I'm a bit jealous as I won't be going to see it til this sunday while they get to see it tonight. As for Gibson, he's one of the few actors that I'd consider myself a fan of, and am sure he'll do a great job in this movie. And of course, Madeleine Stowe is a babe. *drool*

BTW: Does anyone know how historically accurate this movie is? "Black Hawk Down" packed a bit of extra punch for me due to its realistic portrayal. Will "We Were Soldiers" be true to the events, or will we see history being re-written the way it was in "Braveheart"? (not that Braveheart wasn't great. I just don't look at that as a faithful retelling of history)

[ALOHA RONNIE]

...T'was a pleasure last night telling folks watching the entrance of IA DRANG-1965 Heroes and those who portrayed them at last night's Los Angeles Premiere of ..'WE WERE SOLDIERS'.. in Westwood pictured on this MEL GIBSON Thread...

...just what Heroic Human History they were seeing before their very eyes.

...Even greater pleasure came when some of those I was identifying to the folks waiting to see ..'WE WERE SOLDIERS'.. were kind enough to come right on over to say .."ALOHA".. ...Sgt/Major BASIL PLUMLEY (Sam Elliott), JOE GALLOWAY (Barry Pepper), RANDALL WALLACE (Himself) and Keri Russel who plays Mrs. JACK GEOGHAGEN.

...In congratulating KERI RUSSELL in her portrayal of a new Widow at Home reading Lt. Col. HAL G. MOORE's -Letter of Condalance- sent to her I recalled how things have now come full circle ..ALL IN GOD's PLAN.. as at the time MOORE hand wrote up that Letter ..I as his IA DRANG-1965 S-1 Personnel Clerk typed it up for mailing to her.

...See ..'IA DRANG Misc'.. under ..'Movie Updates'.. at the bottom of the ..Home Page.. of our IA DRANG-1965 Website...

.. www.LzXray.com ..

...for more IA DRANG-1965 History, including Photos.

Signed:..ALOHA RONNIE Guyer / Vet-Battle of IA DRANG-1965 / Landing Zone Falcon / Lt. Col. HAL G. MOORE's Radioman-Driver-Orderly Assistant till IA DRANG-1965 Campaign / www.LzXray.com

[Snow Bunny]

HI, I just saw a picture.Daisyscarlett posted one about this at the Canteen...tee hee....Just so you know my dear fun wonderful friend......giggle.....Mel looks great .

(((( hug )))).....LUV ya Ragtime Cowgirl.

Thank you Daisy for the picture. If my computer was running better I would try to get it for here...but it is like molases tonight ( did I spell that right?? ) LOL

[ALOHA RONNIE]

..'WE WERE SOLDIERS'.. The Movie =

..'WE WERE SOLDIERS ONCE and YOUNG'.. The Book

[ALOHA RONNIE]

...Here's and ..ALOHA.. Bump 4-U...

[RonDog]

from
www.WeWereSoldiers.com

[RonDog]

Mel Gibson's Next Movie (A Winner!!)
Posted on 01/05/2001 13:01:07 PST by Mr.Clark

Morgan Stanley security chief feared dead (Notable Vietnam Vet)
Posted on 10/23/01 8:11 AM Pacific by VOA

‘The bravest man I ever knew’
Posted on 10/3/01 4:53 PM Pacific by Gamecock

Rick Rescorla

Our friend and comrade Rick Rescorla (pictured above)
was head of security for Morgan Stanley at the World Trade
Center and was killed when Tower 2 collapsed - -
Full Story

Official 'We Were Soldiers' Movie Site OPEN
View the film's preview

from www.LZXray.com

From amazon.com:
We Were Soldiers Once...and Young:
Ia Drang: The Battle That Changed the War in Vietnam

And, to ALOHA RONNIE:

GARRY OWEN, sir!

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Daisy's picture is the blow up of the pic on this thread, but very nice....still...where's the pic of President Bush and Mel? Why do I suspect that Hollywood/press children don't want our President to have such a positive photo-op? Hmmmm? Now, MeeknMing posted the GW-Gladiator pic a few threads back. LOL!

Speaking of molasses, I'm baking giant molasses cookies tomorrow, what a coincidence.* Our temps in SW Fla. are heading south into the 50s. Brrr!

*Not Mel, but chewy and available. (^:

[PhilDragoo]

I recalled how things have now come full circle ..ALL IN GOD's PLAN

I have had the pleasure of helping in prepublication work for Aid and Comfort: Jane Fonda in North Vietnam by Hank and Erika Holzer. Hank Holzer will appear on The O'Reilly Factor a week from tomorrow, Wednesday, March 6. The book is a thoroughly documented treason indictment of Jane Fonda for her 1972 radio broadcasts from Hanoi.

I have had occasion to visit many veteran and combat unit sites, and read the first-hand accounts of the brave men and women who served in Vietnam. Their service will be recognized in We Were Soldiers, Aid and Comfort, and more, as we enter a new, clean era.

I've only seen the trailer for Mel Gibson's new movie before a showing of Blackhawk Down, but it's huge.

Mel Gibson has shown his stuff many times, from Braveheart to The Patriot and in any number of subtle, understated asides.

Told that Hillary was "disappointed" that he showed a "bad example to young people" by smoking in movies, he replied, "I'll quit smoking when she and her husband quit fibbing." This at a time when the media was throwing flower petals and virtual beejays at their Satanic Majesties.

Bush invites Mel Gibson to a new, clean White House for a screening of a Showcase American Braveheart-Patriots movie.

These are the good days.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

ALOHA RONNIE Guyer-Vet/Battle of IA DRANG-1965
asks that we sign this Petition for Tower 2 Lifesaver ..RICK RESCORLA

RICK RESCORLA's Picture graces the Cover of ALOHA RONNIE's Commanding Officer
Lt. Col. HAL G. MOORE's Bestselling Book about the Battle of IA DRANG-1965
where RICK's heroism is highlighted on -35- different pages..!

Click Here to sign the petition.

Petition to the President of the United States to bestow America's Medal of Freedom Award on New York City's Tower 2 Lifesaver Hero ..RICK RESCORLA..
ON SEPT 11TH IN SPITE OF BEING TOLD HIS BUILDING WAS NOT IN DANGER, HE IMPLEMENTED THE EVACUATION PLAN HE HAD DEVELOPED FOR HIS FIRM, MORGAN STANLEY. AS A DIRECT RESULT OF HIS EFFORTS THAT DAY AND HIS QUICK ACTION, OVER 2,600 EMPLOYEES WERE SAVED. MR. RESCORLA WAS LAST SEEN GOING UP TO RESCUE PEOPLE WHO WERE UNABLE TO GET DOWN.
HIS ACTIONS REFLECT THE VERY BEST ABOUT AMERICA,
ITS CITIZENS AND ITS DREAMS.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

..'WE WERE SOLDIERS'.. is discussed on The BOB DORNAN Show this Hour in So. California on KPLS 830AM ..'Right on the Right'..

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

I heard you on Bob Dornan's show Tue morning giving your review of the movie!
I can't wait for March 1st to see it!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

I saw the movie review by Fox News today.
I can't believe Fox is calling this an anti-war movie.