Gibson '08
Posted on 03/07/2005 6:03:45 PM PST by wagglebee
I wish that were true, but it's all about the money. Why else remove the R rating, that could have been done beforehand. This opens up another audience. That opens up more purse strings in the dvd market.
Money is power and people get lost in both very quickly.
When Gibson tried to give credibility to the People's Choice Awards ( see my comment above}, I saw some real PR at work!
So, is he saying that Braveheart was mediocre?
LOL! That's so true. We live in a world were mediocrity is celebrated and so often glamorized. Looking forward to seeing his next movie.
Gibson '08
His move to remove the R rating is a shrewd business move that corrects for what in hindsight was a poor business move (so much violence that it carried an R rating at the theaters), and makes the film more accessible. He initially underestimated how many people would get scared away by the R rating AND the MSM's hypoctritical criticism of the violence (while the "Kill Bills" get a pass-zheesh). If he had somehow made it PG-13 from the start he might have had the #1 box office move of all time.
Why shouldn't he be congratulated for a midcourse correction?
I should also add that I trust Gibson to do something productive and meaningful with the money instead of, say, sending it up his nose, or wasting it on ostentatious living.
If you watched the interview, you would have heard that he said, "the Oscar awards, THIS YEAR, were a celebration of mediocrity!
Kill Bill did get an R, and every review I saw did mention the violence. Not that anyone should have been surprised by violence in a Gibson or Tarantino film. The fact that The Passion was such a lightning rod to begin with had a lot to do with this. Not to mention Kill Bill's violence became over the top in a hurry.
Plans and considering are not equivalent terms.
Fatima movie will be great!
It's one of the few examples of cinematic violence that's justified in the name of art in order to convey the severity and extent of Christ's sacrifice.
A film about the Maccabees or Fatima would be nice (though the 1952 Fatima film is great). But what I would love to see would be "Vatican II: The Movie -- by Mel Gibson." That would be fantastic!!!!
I dread a Mad Max 4. There was so much wrong with MM3 -- especially the loss of input from Byron Kennedy (may he rest in peace). Too much potential for disaster in a MM4.
Hey guys I think there was Fatima movie back in da day Maybe I am wrong
COOL rack Mel
What i hear that he currently working on script for Macbeeres I think maybe Fatima script is probably next
There been rumor in Hollywood trade paper that Mel both working on Macbrees probably Fatima this not first time I hear he working on that project
Thank you for the clarification. Now, it makes sense!
" they are trying to make money " and push their agendas.
"I would love to see a Fatima movie done by Mel, although he should be careful to not bring up too much conspiracy about the Third Secret as that would distract from the main message of Fatima."
At this juncture in history I am not sure if that is possible. Unless one simply does an exact remake of the 1952 movie......which while it was nice was far from cinematic excellance. It also carefully avoided......oh what is it called?........truth!
The Fatima apparitions & Miracle of the Sun occured in 1917. They warned of the imminant advance of Soviet Marxism - which would spread its influence over the world. Our lady predicted WWII would ensue, if her message were not heeded and acted upon.
Churchmen ignored it. WWII happened - millions and millions of souls perished, as Mary fortold. She fortold even worse subsequent disaster for the Church adn the world, lest Church men heed her.
They - by and large - ignored her, relagating the Fatima message & devotion as the province of little old ladies.
Once again - in 1960 - Mary was snubbed......her directions, and message from God ignored. Fatima was an either/or proposition. Pope John XXII chose "or". That is why the Church and the world are in the state it is in in 2005.
Our Lady's message at Fatima was not about bunnies and rainbows. Nor was it just another pretty devotion......or pious spiritual excercise.
It was about a warning to mankind from its Maker. Nearly a century has passed since Mary gave her messages & warnings. Because they were ignored, we have been through a century of unparalled evil and slaughter.
In essense Mary said "turn back, O man - forswear thy foolish ways". Priest and bishop alike ignored Fatima - even ridiculed it. As the world grew more secular, so did the hearts of the laity.
Fatima - at its heart - is both religious AND geopolitical. The two are hopelessly intertwined in it. there is no escaping this.
Based upon seeing the compleat, original version of The Passion of the Christ, I would find it hard to believe that Mel Gibson would go to the effort of making a film about Fatima which did not show it as it is - warts & all.
It would be my guess that he will lay open the facts - as known.......and indicate a "trail of breadcrumbs" regarding that which is controversial - at the very least.
True, but even pushing the agendas is amiss from their artistic role.
You truly are blessed to know such faith, and have it laid out before the eyes of your children.
But Fatima...AH! My girls would LOVE that. They love the Blessed Virgin, and are fascinated that Mary has appeared to children so often. It makes them feel special to know such a thing.
I strongly believe that our goal as parents is to get our loved ones to Heaven. By showing and living that faith it brings to us all many blessings.
God Bless you and your family.
I saw Hotel Rwanda, and it was the most powerful film I have seen in a long time.
The most powerful film to have come out in the past year was The Passion of the Christ. For the Oscars to completely ignore it shows just how out of touch they are.
You're absolutely right... Gibson just said it like it is.
Good Morning, all!
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