Posted on 01/10/2005 11:24:54 AM PST by Pyro7480
Odd Couple Gibson, Moore Exchange Praise
PASADENA, Calif. - Mel Gibson and Michael Moore have been used as shorthand for cultural and political divisions among Americans, but how do the filmmakers feel about each other? Cue the Hollywood ending it's hugs all around.
"I saw the film. I liked it," Gibson told AP Radio Sunday at the 31st Annual People's Choice Awards, countering the contention that "Fahrenheit 9/11" fans and "The Passion of the Christ" enthusiasts are mutually exclusive groups.
Moore's critique of President Bush's policies since the Sept. 11 attacks and Gibson's film about Jesus Christ's final hours were huge hits at the box office in 2004, and both won People's Choice awards Sunday. "Fahrenheit 9/11" was named favorite movie and "The Passion of the Christ" was the favorite drama.
"I feel a kind of strange kinship with Michael," Gibson said. I mean, they're trying to pit us against each other in the press, but this is all just a hologram, you know. They've really got nothing to do with one another. They were used as some kind of divisive left-right thing."
Moore said he saw Gibson's film twice, and even took his father to see it.
"I thought it was a powerful piece of filmmaking," Moore told AP Radio Sunday. "I'm a practicing Catholic, and you know I think Mel and I may be from different wings of the Catholic Church. My film might have been called 'The Compassion of the Christ.'"
I guess that doesn't make him "Christian."
/sarc
Gibson, is either a paleo-conservative or what would be called in Europe a Christian Democrat - Christian Democrats are for family values and are for the govt providing services - big govt.
Lastly, let us not forget thatthe Vatican was against the war in Iraq and hinted it was an unjust war.
It was Michael Moore's father who saw Mel Gibson's film and not vice versa, at least as reported in the posted article's text.
It is Mel Gibson who is at fault for consorting with the enemy ...
Maybe Mel is simply trying to be gracious. Still, my first reaction was to run for the airsick bag!
nah I dont think Mel will take the paycut....
oh well so what....
It's just one man's opinion...he is entitled to it no matter what...
Doesnt mean I won't watch Lethal Weapon 17 or Braveheart 2....
Maybe you'd like to try reading my post again with your Sense of Humor hat on.
Thank you. His praise of Moore and his vicious film is enough for me. I'm no fan.
I'm in the heretic wing. ;O)
Definitely not, at least to what his public statements have been in the past.
His recent opposition to Prop 71 in California comes to mind, citing not only ethical reasons, but for the reasons of Gov't staying out of it.
LOL
People can make exuses or rationalize this all they want. Gibson liked F911. Nuff said. A conservative would never praise that POS or the fat turd who made it.
They're both film-makers who've taken big chances and absorbed mucho criticism. Why wouldn't they recognize a kindred spirit? There's more to life than politics and religion.
I've been saying from the beginning not to put too much faith in Mel politically.
This is just Hollywood talk I think. Meaningless, for the press.
He's only practicing...he doesn't do it for real.
As much as I cannot stand MM, you have spoken the truth, Larry.
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