http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/thepassion/ en-us Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:30:28 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2008980/posts im Caviezel, the star of the blockbuster film The Passion of the Christ, told an interviewer that he had been challenged by a friend who was not pro-life to live up to his professed pro-life convictions and adopt a disabled child. The friend told Caviezel that if he did that, then he would change to the pro-life position. When Caviezel and his wife, Kerri, went to China to adopt not one, but eventually two orphans suffering from brain tumours, the friend reneged on the deal. Caviezel, however, said, "It didn't matter to me because the joy that we had from... Life Site News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2008980/posts#comment Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:30:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1996751/posts LOS ANGELES (AP) - Mel Gibson, who's being sued by a writer over payment for the "The Passion of the Christ" screenplay, wants to keep financial information about the blockbuster movie out of the public eye. Benedict Fitzgerald claimed in his February lawsuit that Gibson misled him into accepting a small payment for writing the script by saying the movie would cost between $4 million and $7 million. Fitzgerald, who shared screenwriting credits with Gibson, claimed he agreed to "a salary substantially less than what he would have taken had he known the true budget for the film," which the... Christian Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1996751/posts#comment Fri, 4 Apr 2008 16:52:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1915179/posts Bella, an independent film staring Mexican superstar Eduardo Verástegui, is scheduled for limited release in theatres on October 26. The movie, an inspirational drama set in modern-day New York, has what America's been asking for but what Hollywood refuses to give. Having won the People's Choice Award at last year's Toronto Film Festival, you'd think major Hollywood distribution companies would be crawling over one another for a crack at the film. But such is not the case. Bella's central theme puts a premium on the value of human life — including life in the womb — and that is a... Renew America http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1915179/posts#comment Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:37:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1690184/posts (AP) Mel Gibson's apology for making drunken anti-Semitic remarks isn't enough to redeem him, actor-producer Rob Reiner said. The actor also must acknowledge that "his work reflects anti-Semitism," particularly the 2004 hit movie "The Passion of the Christ," Reiner told Associated Press Radio. Asssociated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1690184/posts#comment Sat, 26 Aug 2006 00:26:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1686514/posts It has taken a couple of weeks, but the reviews from evangelical Christian leaders about Mel Gibson's latest performance are now in. Gibson's drunken remarks about "(expletive) Jews" being responsible for "all the wars in the world," which the actor made to a Los Angeles sheriff's deputy who pulled him over on July 28, were "hurtful and unfortunate" (James Dobson), "reprehensible . . . shameful" (the Rev. James Merritt) and "cause for concern" (the Rev. Ted Haggard). But has the actor-director's intemperate speech by the side of a highway prompted any prominent evangelical leader to voice second thoughts about the... The Ledger http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1686514/posts#comment Sat, 19 Aug 2006 17:11:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1682445/posts COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 11) - Focus on the Family ministry founder James Dobson spoke in support Thursday of Mel Gibson and his film, "The Passion of the Christ," saying Gibson's drunken tirade during a traffic stop had nothing to do with "one of the finest films of this era." Gibson, 50, was arrested for drunken driving Aug. 1 in Malibu, Calif., and launched an anti-Semitic rant toward the arresting deputy. Gibson reportedly said, "The Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world," and asked him, "Are you a Jew?" Dobson said in a statement that "we certainly... AP via AOL http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1682445/posts#comment Sat, 12 Aug 2006 16:02:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1678657/posts TWO INCIDENTS occurred on July 28. Both took place on the West Coast; both involved an American venting his hostility to Jews. But only one of them became, in the days that followed, the big national story about anti-Semitism. The other was treated as a serious but local matter, and drew only modest coverage around the country. boston.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1678657/posts#comment Sun, 6 Aug 2006 13:52:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1678526/posts by Mark Finkelstein August 5, 2006 - 21:57 Neal Gabler might not look like an athlete, but don't be surprised to see him lining up for the long jump at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. For on this evening's Fox News Watch, Neal took a leap of logic of Beamonesque proportions. According to Gabler, the fact that a drunken Gibson made anti-Semitic remarks retroactively proves that his 'Passion of the Christ' was anti-Semitic too. Here's how the liberal media critic put it: "The interest here is 'The Passion.' It made something like $400 million. It was accused of being anti-Semitic. The... Fox News Watch/NewsBusters http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1678526/posts#comment Sun, 6 Aug 2006 02:13:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/1674359/posts The following is the complete text of Mel Gibson's statement regarding his arrest for investigation of driving under the influence of alcohol: "After drinking alcohol on Thursday night, I did a number of things that were very wrong and for which I am ashamed. I drove a car when I should not have, and was stopped by the L.A. County sheriffs. The arresting officer was just doing his job and I feel fortunate that I was apprehended before I caused injury to any other person. "I acted like a person completely out of control when I was arrested, and said... GrandForksHerald.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/1674359/posts#comment Sat, 29 Jul 2006 20:51:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1670970/posts Where is 'Jesus' these days? The answer is thus: He's at the University of Notre Dame studying Spanish. "I'm in the process of finally getting my college degree," said actor Jim Caviezel, whose astonishing portrayal of Christ in Mel Gibson's remarkable "The Passion of the Christ" catapulted him to stardom. "I'm now too old to be Jesus," chuckled Caviezel, 37, who just wrapped shooting "Deja Vu" with Denzel Washington in New Orleans. "You can now call me Moses." I caught Caviezel via cell phone as he scurried across the campus of his dreams last Friday. "It's like home here," he... Chicago Sun Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1670970/posts#comment Sun, 23 Jul 2006 22:03:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1646967/posts The latest issue of Entertainment Weekly (aka the official magazine of office receptionists) takes a stab at listing the 25 most controversial movies of all time. "Every now and then, a film comes along that can genuinely get someone's goat without any studio goosing. Films whose incendiary elements can inspire an offended party to pick up a picket, call for a boycott, even pray for divine intervention. These can be important, progressive, taboo-shattering films--or merely films that feature a lot of randy humping. They can also be films that are truly, objectively despicable." I have real problems with EW's list:... http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/ http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1646967/posts#comment Sat, 10 Jun 2006 22:26:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1640465/posts The media buildup of The Da Vinci Code is now history. (Or, at least, should be; though, it was curious a week out—at the start of the Memorial Day weekend when everyone was relaxing at the beach, or the equivalent—to see all the Code coverage, including Dateline’s Dan Brown interview and Anderson Cooper’s 360º “decoding” feature.) Now, it’s time to weigh the hype against the raw numbers. (Which, no doubt, the media conglomerates are watching closely, as well, and may explain NBC’s and CNN’s renewed attention to yesterday’s news.) According to IMDb Box Office figures, the “all time” top 10... Human Events Online http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1640465/posts#comment Tue, 30 May 2006 07:24:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1621473/posts The US is powerful and religious; the EU is weak and secular. Mark Steyn wonders whether it is any coincidence. ------------------------------------------------------ The other day, the guy on my local radio station mentioned that The Passion of The Christ was the Number One movie in America. ‘So congrats to Mel Gibson,’ he said. ‘And it’ll probably hold on to the Number One slot until the new Starsky & Hutch opens.’ The Spectator http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1621473/posts#comment Tue, 25 Apr 2006 23:47:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1619842/posts Hollywood puts its faith in holy films John Harlow, Los Angeles HOLLYWOOD, long accused of promoting Godless amorality, has found religion. Studio executives are praying that a flood of Christian films will rescue them from a slump by performing miracles at the multiplex. Inspired by The Passion of the Christ, Mel Gibson’s vision of the crucifixion, which earned £400m at the box office, Hollywood is directing Oscar-winning stars such as Hilary Swank and William Hurt to show their spiritual side on screen. First into the cinemas will be The Da Vinci Code, starring Tom Hanks and Audrey Tatou, due for... Times Online http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1619842/posts#comment Sun, 23 Apr 2006 06:06:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1619670/posts Inspired by box-office smashes such as The Passion of the Christ and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, studios are not only casting an eye to more religious-themed stories, but they're also marketing movies more aggressively than ever to churchgoers. Producers now find themselves making sales pitches to ministers. Executives are screening films in church community rooms. One studio has created a "faith division" to market to the devout. The strategy has two aims: to use faith-based hits to help staunch a three-year box-office slide and to convert those with little faith in Hollywood fare... email http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1619670/posts#comment Sat, 22 Apr 2006 21:34:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1614728/posts On this Holy Thursday EvE, will anyone before Easter-be watching the Passion of the Christ? In loving memory of Jesus Christ ,true God and true Man-Out of love for mankind He allowed this suffering to open Heaven's Gate, by the will of the Father. We adore Thee O Christ and we bless Thee because by Thy most Holy Cross Thou hast redemmed the world----lest we forget! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1614728/posts#comment Fri, 14 Apr 2006 00:09:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1608496/posts Get prepared. This film of the Passion isn't your typical Hollywood production, and it's producers say playing the race card is needed. It's not Mel Gibson's The Passion, but folks involved in this big-screen's production are no less passionate in bringing this adaption of Christ's last 48 hours to your local cinema house in a film that openly plays the race card - with the Messiah cast as a black man. This racial perspective to the conventional biblical story, the producers say, "is sure to challenge Conservative Christian beliefs." Spero News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1608496/posts#comment Mon, 3 Apr 2006 21:21:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1577607/posts Mel Gibson made so much money from “The Passion of the Christ” that he’s now putting it where his mouth is, so to speak. He’s continuing to build a religious compound in Malibu for Catholics who reject Vatican II, and is implicitly endorsing his controversial father’s beliefs by helping him launch a similar church in Pennsylvania. Last year, according to federal tax filings, Gibson parked $5 million of his "Passion" profits in his tax-free private foundation — the same vehicle he’s used to pour millions into a 17-acre religious compound he’s building in Agoura Hills, Calif., at a “secret” rural... Religion News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1577607/posts#comment Mon, 13 Feb 2006 17:09:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1569657/posts SPECIAL ALERT! NBC to mock the Crucifixion of Christ Dear (received via e-mail), NBC, fresh from giving us the anti-Christian The Book of Daniel, has decided to hit back at the Christian community by presenting an episode of Will and Grace which mocks the crucifixion of Christ. On the April 13 edition of NBC's Will and Grace, Britney Spears will appear as a Christian conservative sidekick to Sean Hayes' homosexual character, Jack, who hosts his own talk show. Jack's fictional network, Out TV, is bought by a Christian TV network, leading to Spears contributing a cooking segment called "Cruci-fixin's." To... http://www.afa.net http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1569657/posts#comment Wed, 1 Feb 2006 21:57:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1118562/posts A new spec screenplay has created a lot of heat in Hollywood thanks to Mel Gibson's THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST. Bobby Florsheim and Josh Stolberg's THE PASSION OF THE ARK was sold to Columbia Pictures for $1.5 million dollars, with another million waiting for the two writers if the project gets greenlighted. It's a huge sale for the industry, especially for two previously unproduced screenwriters, but that's the kind of heat that high concept religious movie ideas have in the wake of Gibson's CHRIST film. THE PASSION OF THE ARK is set in the modern day and follows a... Cinescape.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1118562/posts#comment Fri, 16 Apr 2004 03:15:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1548013/posts When did being obnoxious start getting confused with being intellectual? Honestly, I was just in another forum where somebody posted a picture of Jesus hanging on a cross with the caption "Happy Hanukkah, we killed your savior." Didn't these same people bitch and moan when the "Passion Of The Christ" came out because they said Mel Gibson was trying to say just that? But now if you're a left winger you can make a joke out of it and it's okay? The people who do this sort of thing call it "discussion". If you respond to them in like manner,... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1548013/posts#comment Wed, 28 Dec 2005 12:23:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1544747/posts http://www.apple.com/trailers/touchstone/apocalypto/ The Teaser for Mel Gibson's Apocalypto Source: Touchstone Pictures December 21, 2005 Your first look at director Mel Gibson's Apocalypto is now online at Apple, where you can view the teaser trailer in High Definition QuickTime here and in regular QuickTime formats here. Co-written by Gibson and Farhad Safinia, Apocalypto is a heart stopping mythic action-adventure set against the turbulent end times of the once great Mayan civilization. When his idyllic existence is brutally disrupted by a violent invading force, a man is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression where a harrowing... comingsoon.net http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1544747/posts#comment Wed, 21 Dec 2005 17:43:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1538373/posts Until Mel Gibson delivered "The Passion of the Christ" to the world, Hollywood had no use for religion in movies. "The Ten Commandments" was ancient history, "Ben Hur" a dusty page in movie history. Spirituality was anathema to box office profits. But when Gibson's "Passion" earned $370 million in the United States and $611 million worldwide -- flabbergasting Hollywood, the secular world and the country's growing Christian demographic -- opinion changed. Today, studios are striving to capitalize on the market that "Passion" established -- and a 55-year-old tale from an Oxford theologian is the movie industry's biggest hope. "This is... San Francisco Chronicle http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1538373/posts#comment Sun, 11 Dec 2005 20:14:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1537717/posts That’s what Barbara Nicolosi, who teaches Christians the art of screenwriting, told Godspy, an online magazine, in a recent interview. “A Christian project saved the global box office from 2001 to 2003 with Tolkien’s trilogy, The Lord of the Rings. Then another Christian project, The Passion of the Christ, saved the global cineplexes in 2004. And yet another Christian story is going to save the entertainment industry this year with C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” That’s the movie that opens Dec. 9 and is based on the novel by Christian apologist C.S. Lewis, the 20th-century Anglican... National Catholic Register http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1537717/posts#comment Sat, 10 Dec 2005 12:37:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1524964/posts Christian vs Christian in pop culture smackdown: "Mel Gibson's film production company has filed a lawsuit against a Utah firm for editing his movie The Passion of the Christ. The suit targets Ray Lines and his company CleanFlicks, which edits the nudity, violence and foul language out of films. (...) "The lawsuit is not asking for compensation, KUTV reports, but rather seeks to shut down CleanFlicks for good." relapsedcatholic.blogspot.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1524964/posts#comment Sat, 19 Nov 2005 02:38:17 GMT