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Only too true, R.I. The first week could just be curiousity. We'll see if

it drops and how far too see if it was only the true Mel fans and the curious...

posted by saul_relative on December 12, 2006 at 10:07 PM | link to this | reply

Probably not, Drew. Maybe some haggis...

posted by saul_relative on December 12, 2006 at 10:06 PM | link to this | reply

we can like his work but we dont have to like the man, true..

it will be interesting to see how much "staying power" this movie has with all the other holiday "biggies" coming out..

posted by Rumor on December 12, 2006 at 8:02 AM | link to this | reply

Saul,

I guess we have to try and separate the artist from the art.  While I do not in any way give Gibson in the same artistic respect as I would Van Gogh, from what I have read on Vincent, Gibson would most likely make a better dinner guest.  Maybe no matzo ball soup though.

posted by The_TAO_of_Drew on December 12, 2006 at 5:48 AM | link to this | reply

Probably so, Ciel. Probably so.

posted by saul_relative on December 11, 2006 at 10:14 PM | link to this | reply

When we, like ducklings, imprint on a pretty face or heroic act,

we set ourselves up for inevitable disappointment when our Great Role Model turns out to be human like us.

We all have ugly angles, and moments when we probably shouldn't, but do let those 'Parts' of our personalities out for an airing.  We all contain shadows, we all have moments of indiscretion.

Compassion is called for:  we need it the most when we deserve it the least. 

us.

posted by Ciel on December 11, 2006 at 6:57 PM | link to this | reply

I'm a fan of his work as well, kingmi. Both as director and actor. Hell,

I don't hold it against Cruise and Travolta that they're part of some nutcase religious cult, so why should I hold it against Gibson for his drunken tirade?  So he's a bigot.  So is Spike Lee and people go see his movies.  Still, I find his words more than a little disturbing.  Maybe because it reflects such a substandard stereotypical view of an people that's seen more than it's unfair share... 

posted by saul_relative on December 10, 2006 at 7:49 PM | link to this | reply

saul, I'm glad. I like Mel Gibson, always have. Anyone can make a

mistake.  Especially under stress.  Ask Michael Richards.

posted by kingmi on December 10, 2006 at 7:12 PM | link to this | reply

Unfortunately, you're right, Blanche. He will always have this taint on

his record, even if he remains successful at the box office (as actor or director).

posted by saul_relative on December 10, 2006 at 6:22 PM | link to this | reply

Yes, he is, afzal. It could have been a wash out...

posted by saul_relative on December 10, 2006 at 6:21 PM | link to this | reply

his career will never be the same, he showed his true colors as so many do

posted by Blanche. on December 10, 2006 at 6:09 PM | link to this | reply

He is lucky then.

posted by afzal50 on December 10, 2006 at 6:06 PM | link to this | reply