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Subject: Mel Gibson File II


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Captain Longinus
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Date Posted: 21:33:16 07/31/06 Mon
In reply to: Captain Longinus 's message, "Mel Gibson File I" on 21:29:08 07/31/06 Mon

The Passion of the Christ

Main article: The Passion of the Christ

Gibson co-wrote, produced and directed The Passion of the Christ, a 2004 film based on the last twelve hours of the life of Jesus, rendered multilingually in Aramaic, Hebrew, and Latin. The film was released through Gibson's Icon Productions. The film has been praised by Christian figures and a few politically conservative Jewish leaders and scholars (e.g., Michael Medved, David Horowitz, and Steven Waldman).

The movie has been criticised by various Christian and Jewish leaders and scholars, many of whom claimed that it would promote anti-Semitism. Critics have alleged that the film's imagery is similar to that of folkish passion-plays historically instrumental in inciting anti-Semitism. The movie has been criticised by some Protestant scholars for its incorporation of details from the visions of Catholic mystics such as the Venerable Mary of Agreda and Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich.

Asked if his movie would "upset Jews", Gibson responded: "It's not meant to. I think it's meant to just tell the truth. I want to be as truthful as possible."[2]

Accusations of anti-Semitism have been fueled by revelations that Mel Gibson's father Hutton Gibson is a Holocaust denier who believes much of the Holocaust was "fiction".[3]

On his decision to cut the scene in which Caiaphas says "his blood be on us and on our children" soon after Pontius Pilate washes his hands of Jesus, Gibson said:

I wanted it in. My brother said I was wimping out if I didn't include it. But, man, if I included that in there, they'd be coming after me at my house. They'd come to kill me.[4][5][6][7]

In spite of and because of the criticism, the movie grossed US$611,899,420 worldwide ($370,782,930 in the US alone) and became the eighth highest-grossing film in history and the highest-grossing rated R film of all time. The ticket sales were boosted by the film attracting viewers who generally do not attend theaters, including entire church congregations attending together.[8] The film was nominated for Best Music (Score), Best Cinematography, and Best Makeup at the 77th Academy Awards and won the People's Choice Award for Best Drama.

Notes

  1. ^ 1995 Academy Awards
  2. ^ The Passion of Mel Gibson
  3. ^ Giambalvo, Corrado, "Gibson's father: Holocaust was mostly 'fiction'", USA Today, February 20, 2004.
  4. ^ The Jesus War: Mel Gibson’s obsession.
  5. ^ The Jesus War
  6. ^ 'Passion'-ate defense gives offense
  7. ^ A passionate Mel Gibson strikes back against critics
  8. ^ Churches rent out entire theaters for 'Passion'
  9. ^ Mel Gibson says his wife could be going to hell
  10. ^ It's Modern Crucification
  11. ^ Respect For Human Life
  12. ^ Mel Gibson Pushed for President
  13. ^ Moore, Gibson: I Love His Work
  14. ^ Not so hot: Fahrenheit 9/11 is more smoke than fire
  15. ^ Gibson Inspired by 'Fear Mongering' Bush
  16. ^ Grobel, Lawrence, "Interview: Mel Gibson." Playboy. July 1995. Vol. 42, No. 7, Pg. 51. Retrieved May 17, 2006.
  17. ^ Wright, Tony. "Dream candidate" Ninemsn's The Bulletin. October 15, 2003. Retrieved May 17, 2006.
  18. ^ Noxon, Christopher, "Is the Pope Catholic...Enough?." The New York Times. March 9, 2003. Retrieved May 17, 2006.
  19. ^ Mel Gibson Anti-gay History
  20. ^ GLAAD meets with Mel Gibson
  21. ^ Mel Gibson to Meet Up-and-Coming Lesbian and Gay Filmmakers
  22. ^ Gays Should Beware of Men in Kilts
  23. ^ Kill or be kilted
  24. ^ on Mel’s monstrous messiah movie and the culture wars
  25. ^ The Passion of the Christ
  26. ^ The Passion of the Christ
  27. ^ ""Transcript of February 2004 Primetime"". Retrieved on 2006-07-31.
  28. ^ Matt Zoller Seitz. Mel Gibson talks about Braveheart, movie stardom, and media treachery. Dallas Observer. Retrieved on 2006-07-29.
  29. ^ "Mel Gibson arrested for drink driving", Daily Mail, July 29, 2006.
  30. ^ "Gibson charged with drink-driving", BBC, 2006-07-28.
  31. ^ a b c Gibson's Anti-Semitic Tirade -- Alleged Cover Up. tmz.com. AOL. Retrieved on 2006-07-29.
  32. ^ Did Gibson Get a Break After Arrest?
  33. ^ Mel Gibson Apologizes for Tirade After Arrest
  34. ^ Gibson Skated Twice Before
  35. ^ Mel Gibson's Statement on His DUI Arrest
  36. ^ "ADL Says Mel Gibson's Anti-Semitic Tirade Reveals His True Self; Actor's Apology 'Not Good Enough'", Anti-Defamation League, 2006-07-31.
  37. ^ Official police report includes Gibson’s remarks
  38. ^ Mel Gibson buys personal Pacific island
  39. ^ (2001) Mary Packard and the editors of Ripley Entertainment Ripley's Believe It or Not! Special Edition, Leanne Franson (illustrations), 1st ed., Scholastic Inc.. ISBN 0-439-26040-X.

References

Clarkson, Wensley (September 2004). Mel Gibson, Man on a Mission. John Blake. ISBN 1857825373.

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