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Mon Dec-11-06 05:13 PM
Response to Reply #80 |
| 81. Hey, that's Mel Gibson for you. |
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The guy that brought us Braveheart, and The Patriot.
He's like "Mr. Peabody's Improbable History," for adults.
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| -Radio Lady Reviews: Mel Gibson's "Apocalypto" (WARNING: SPOILERS! Opens Friday, December 8, 2006) |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-08-06 01:37 AM |
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thanks for the review! |
some guy |
Dec-08-06 02:01 AM |
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The violence is so graphic that I had to look away briefly in several scenes. |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-08-06 11:18 AM |
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Here's the reason that this movie was released at Christmas time: |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-08-06 12:26 PM |
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An archaeology professor, Traci Ardren, at the Univ. of Miami, takes on Mel in her review: |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-09-06 11:08 PM |
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I think we should all send Mel a history book... |
ellisonz |
Dec-08-06 02:16 AM |
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The Mayans did fight the Spanish on the Yucatan |
SemiCharmedQuark |
Dec-08-06 03:11 AM |
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I am continually astonished at the USA white man's view that Mexicans aren't Americans. |
radwriter0555 |
Dec-08-06 05:58 AM |
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where I live there are many, many Mexican immigrants |
idgiehkt |
Dec-08-06 03:09 PM |
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"Barranca del Cobre" -- Google it for traveler's journal and photos. Fascinating! |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-08-06 03:21 PM |
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There's obviously a lot we could learn about the real history.... |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-08-06 11:36 AM |
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Here's a little tidbit I don't think most people will know! |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-08-06 11:46 AM |
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The Mayans *did* practice human sacrifice |
IAmJacksSmirkingRevenge |
Dec-08-06 07:46 AM |
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Most cultures practiced human sacrifice at some point. |
Bridget Burke |
Dec-08-06 08:12 AM |
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Well what can you expect, he did say he made a lot of it up. |
SemiCharmedQuark |
Dec-08-06 08:20 AM |
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Interesting viewpoints. Comments appreciated! I specifically avoided reading or watching any |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-08-06 11:22 AM |
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the crucifixion of Jesus is a tale of human sacrifice |
idgiehkt |
Dec-08-06 03:15 PM |
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Yes, that is certainly true. |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-08-06 03:22 PM |
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This is purported to be a "torture trilogy" by a few reviewers. |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-09-06 12:41 AM |
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wow, that is an interesting observation |
idgiehkt |
Dec-09-06 03:28 PM |
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thanks for the review and giving people an oppurtunity to have |
wildhorses |
Dec-08-06 09:42 AM |
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The splash page says: WHEN THE END COMES, NOT EVERYONE IS READY TO GO. |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-08-06 11:25 AM |
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just out of curiosity --what did your husband think about it? |
wildhorses |
Dec-08-06 11:57 AM |
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My husband really hated it because he reads historical fiction more than I do. |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-08-06 12:06 PM |
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Dawn Taylor in the Portland Tribune also gave it a better review than I expected. |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-08-06 12:16 PM |
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roflmao |
idgiehkt |
Dec-08-06 03:17 PM |
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You're welcome, I'm sure... add your comments, too. |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-09-06 12:39 AM |
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indeed! (timely cartoon reference) |
Lisa |
Dec-08-06 07:25 PM |
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Neat cartoon, Lisa! But sad, too.... Thanks for posting Matson's work! |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-09-06 12:36 AM |
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The Nation ripped Mel and his film as Racist crap. |
ThomCat |
Dec-08-06 11:27 AM |
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I believe he did use actual Maya workers for the film. |
FedUpWithIt All |
Dec-08-06 12:54 PM |
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The principal characters were not Maya. Here's the quote from "The Nation" article. |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-08-06 01:10 PM |
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Well, that certainly doesn't surprise me. What a disgusting person he is. |
Beausoir |
Dec-08-06 06:46 PM |
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Eh, "Hollywood" always does this |
Godhumor |
Dec-10-06 09:52 PM |
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Self-delete |
Godhumor |
Dec-10-06 09:56 PM |
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Thanks for the review RadioLady |
cwydro |
Dec-08-06 11:48 AM |
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This movie cost an estimated $40 million dollars U.S. |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-08-06 12:43 PM |
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Our local print reviewer, Shawn Levy, is much more generous about this film than I was... |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-08-06 11:53 AM |
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Thanks for the review. I won't watch 'Hostel.' I won't watch this. |
philosophie_en_rose |
Dec-08-06 01:07 PM |
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Yes, Philosophie, I concur. It has a real "butcher shop" atmosphere in the theater. |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-08-06 01:14 PM |
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Ugh. Slasher flicks disguised as "meaningful epics" are not fun. |
philosophie_en_rose |
Dec-08-06 02:33 PM |
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I didn't stay through the credits to see if the American Humane Society |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-08-06 02:57 PM |
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I'm looking |
idgiehkt |
Dec-08-06 03:28 PM |
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What a great link! Thanks so much for posting it! That tapir looked very real! |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-08-06 03:39 PM |
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here's a link to some photos of gibson with the robot and real tapir |
idgiehkt |
Dec-09-06 03:39 PM |
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Thanks for your efforts. |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-09-06 09:37 PM |
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Thanks, Radio Lady... |
Zookeeper |
Dec-08-06 02:28 PM |
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That's kind of where I got to with another director and writer earlier this year. |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-08-06 03:02 PM |
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yeah well, i guess that's hollywood for you; we're going anyway as part... |
bridgit |
Dec-09-06 12:56 AM |
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Is that Digital Light Processing? Wish I understood it. Interesting article at this link: |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-09-06 01:09 AM |
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yep, that's it all right... |
bridgit |
Dec-09-06 01:14 AM |
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gibson does love his gore, doesn't he? |
idgiehkt |
Dec-09-06 03:27 PM |
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Excellent review. Thank you. n/t |
LWolf |
Dec-09-06 10:30 AM |
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Thank you, LWolf -- for your kind comments! |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-09-06 01:27 PM |
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No. |
LWolf |
Dec-09-06 03:00 PM |
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Anything else on your movie agenda this weekend, LWolf? |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-09-06 09:32 PM |
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I have a really nasty cold. |
LWolf |
Dec-10-06 11:31 AM |
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Oh, so sorry to hear you're ill. My hubby got a cold last week and is without a voice today. |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-10-06 04:55 PM |
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The on-line critics who contribute to Metacritic.com have given the film a 67 out of 100... |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-09-06 02:18 PM |
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Reviews are up at Rotten Tomatoes.com -- 65% favorable. |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-09-06 02:23 PM |
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My thoughts (SPOILERS) |
DinoBoy |
Dec-09-06 04:46 PM |
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Dino Boy, you did a GREAT job with that! Excellent writing! |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-09-06 09:50 PM |
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I have only one bit to add/question... |
fleabert |
Dec-11-06 06:00 PM |
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Interesting observation. Thanks for adding your comment... and thanks to your husband, too! |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-12-06 09:00 AM |
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For a good fictional dose of this Mayan massacre, read a Michener novel: |
bertha katzenengel |
Dec-09-06 09:39 PM |
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Yes, I mentioned that in my original post -- thanks, Bertha. |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-09-06 10:06 PM |
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Well, if I'd bothered to read your entire post, I would've known that. |
bertha katzenengel |
Dec-09-06 10:14 PM |
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That's OK, Bertha. It's a pretty long review (and thread). |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-09-06 10:21 PM |
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Radio_Lady with the Mayan children in Tulum (Mexico) -- 1990 (PHOTO) |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-09-06 10:19 PM |
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Everyone look. This photo shows four absolutely gorgeous people. n/t |
bertha katzenengel |
Dec-10-06 11:18 AM |
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Bertha, how kind of you! What a sweet thing to say! |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-10-06 04:58 PM |
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UPDATE: Looks like "Apocalypto" won #1 film on Friday opening, beating even "Braveheart"! |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-10-06 01:56 AM |
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FURTHER UPDATE: Mel Gibson's film is projected to win the weekend. |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-10-06 04:52 PM |
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$14 million is kind of sad, by Hollywood standards. |
JackBeck |
Dec-10-06 05:03 PM |
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I've been a film reviewer off and on for decades. So much crap makes BIG BUCKS, |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-10-06 05:34 PM |
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I enjoyed it |
Godhumor |
Dec-10-06 09:58 PM |
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Good to mee you on the DU, Godhumor. Thanks for posting. |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-10-06 10:27 PM |
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We've met before |
Godhumor |
Dec-10-06 11:00 PM |
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Sorry I didn't recognize you. "Lady in the Water" -- that was earlier this year. |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-10-06 11:16 PM |
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A Few Historical Notes |
RoyGBiv |
Dec-10-06 11:59 PM |
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Hi Roy... I've moved on to this week's screenings, but I'll kick the thread JUST FOR YOUR RESPONSE! |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-11-06 04:48 PM |
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Sounds like this movie needs more... |
Bornaginhooligan |
Dec-11-06 04:57 PM |
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LOL! SPLISH! {Sound of coffee accidentally spat onto keyboard} |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-11-06 05:03 PM |
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Hey, that's Mel Gibson for you. |
Bornaginhooligan |
Dec-11-06 05:13 PM |
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Here's a twist on asking (begging?) for Mel and a possible Oscar nod: |
Radio_Lady |
Dec-12-06 08:53 AM |
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