| -Will you go to Mel Gibson's new movie "Apocalypto" -- |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 03:01 PM |
#0 |
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No. It sounds crappy. I wouldn't have seen it even if his meltdown |
NYCGirl |
Aug-01-06 03:03 PM |
#1 |
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NYCGirl, did you see Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ"? |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 03:04 PM |
#4 |
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No, I didn't. |
NYCGirl |
Aug-01-06 03:04 PM |
#7 |
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I wasn't planning to see it before his drunken outbursts... |
truebrit71 |
Aug-01-06 03:03 PM |
#2 |
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Truebrit71, thanks for your comments. I appreciate it. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 03:05 PM |
#10 |
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He may be an ass but the movie looks ok, I'll probably check it out n/t |
IndependentVoice |
Aug-01-06 03:04 PM |
#3 |
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Thanks, IndependentVoice. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 03:13 PM |
#25 |
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Gibson likened some of the events at the time to the Bush admin so |
NVMojo |
Aug-01-06 07:45 PM |
#88 |
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Got you in the "Yes" column, NVMojo. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 08:14 PM |
#111 |
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Yep |
cgrindley |
Aug-01-06 03:04 PM |
#5 |
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Welcome to the DU, cgrindley. Do you post your film criticism |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 03:20 PM |
#32 |
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Me? |
cgrindley |
Aug-01-06 03:51 PM |
#51 |
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His recent antics? |
gratuitous |
Aug-01-06 03:04 PM |
#6 |
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Thanks Gratuitous. Maybe I'll change that word! |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 03:09 PM |
#20 |
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So long as you know I was kidding |
gratuitous |
Aug-01-06 03:19 PM |
#30 |
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Interesting observations. Thanks -- and... |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 03:22 PM |
#35 |
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I didn't see it, either. I knew how it ended, already, and I have an |
calimary |
Aug-01-06 07:06 PM |
#78 |
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"The Devil Wears Prada" is lots of fun. My husband says that |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 07:12 PM |
#82 |
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If I have to read subtitles, then no. |
Balbus |
Aug-01-06 03:05 PM |
#8 |
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I think he is going to use a Mayan dialect, as he used ancient Aramaic in |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 03:15 PM |
#26 |
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Yes, I did see it and was distracted by not being able to understand |
Balbus |
Aug-01-06 03:27 PM |
#40 |
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We watch so many foreign movies that I'm used to subtitles by now. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 04:54 PM |
#52 |
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Same here. My peripheral vision has been aided |
TahitiNut |
Aug-01-06 07:12 PM |
#81 |
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Audrey Tatou wasn't speaking English in "The Da Vinci Code." |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 07:16 PM |
#83 |
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No |
geardaddy |
Aug-01-06 03:05 PM |
#9 |
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Who do you call "The Patriot" propaganda? |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 04:57 PM |
#53 |
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Maybe propaganda is a bit strong. |
geardaddy |
Aug-01-06 05:44 PM |
#62 |
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I understand. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 05:58 PM |
#65 |
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Gibson didn't make "The Patriot" |
Touchdown |
Aug-02-06 02:25 PM |
#159 |
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Oh, |
geardaddy |
Aug-02-06 05:40 PM |
#170 |
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assuming he apologizes |
sgxnk |
Aug-01-06 03:05 PM |
#11 |
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I'd rather watch a Roman Polanski film. |
Bornaginhooligan |
Aug-01-06 03:06 PM |
#13 |
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he makes better films |
sgxnk |
Aug-01-06 03:10 PM |
#21 |
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* snarf * |
Scurrilous |
Aug-01-06 03:17 PM |
#28 |
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My opinion of Mel Gibson has not changed. |
calico1 |
Aug-01-06 03:06 PM |
#12 |
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I'll put that down as a "pass." Thanks for responding. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 06:45 PM |
#67 |
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I intend to see the movie, yes. |
eShirl |
Aug-01-06 03:06 PM |
#14 |
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I suspect this is going to be another "VIOLENCE fest" |
hlthe2b |
Aug-01-06 03:07 PM |
#15 |
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You could be right. He's certainly known for that by now. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 04:58 PM |
#54 |
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Depends on the reviews. |
BuhByeChimp |
Aug-01-06 03:07 PM |
#16 |
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Which reviewers do you read -- and trust? Anyone in particular? |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 04:59 PM |
#55 |
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I use yahoo |
BuhByeChimp |
Aug-02-06 02:23 PM |
#158 |
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No! It sounds like the christian version of what happened to the |
Joanne98 |
Aug-01-06 03:08 PM |
#17 |
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it's supposed to take place in about AD 900-1000 or so |
DinoBoy |
Aug-01-06 03:12 PM |
#24 |
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I'm actually interested in that |
eShirl |
Aug-01-06 03:24 PM |
#39 |
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That's exactly what it sounds like |
Synnical |
Aug-01-06 03:21 PM |
#33 |
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Not much going on at that website as of now. Thanks for the link. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 05:58 PM |
#64 |
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I had wanted to, it looked really interesting |
DinoBoy |
Aug-01-06 03:08 PM |
#18 |
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Are you attributing your change of position to his recent DUI, and |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 06:49 PM |
#68 |
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I always thought he was something of a loon |
DinoBoy |
Aug-01-06 08:19 PM |
#116 |
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The movie itself looks |
geardaddy |
Aug-01-06 03:09 PM |
#19 |
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Do you plan to see it, or not? |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 06:43 PM |
#66 |
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No, I do not. |
geardaddy |
Aug-01-06 10:10 PM |
#136 |
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I'm not suggesting he's a "great" film maker... |
LanternWaste |
Aug-01-06 03:11 PM |
#22 |
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I agree. I will see or not see the film based upon the film's merit, |
Dhalgren |
Aug-01-06 03:18 PM |
#29 |
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so true... |
eShirl |
Aug-01-06 03:20 PM |
#31 |
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Any other directors come to mind when you think of people whose |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 06:53 PM |
#70 |
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I wish I did want to see it so that it felt more like a ban |
GloriaSmith |
Aug-01-06 03:12 PM |
#23 |
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Gloria Smith, I'll put you in the "pass" column. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 07:02 PM |
#73 |
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Prefer to not encourage him in any way. |
enuffs_enuffs |
Aug-01-06 03:15 PM |
#27 |
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One plus for Gibson action. One minus for Gibson historical. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 07:04 PM |
#74 |
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Not unless he REALLY needs another vehicle to kick start a dead career. |
enuffs_enuffs |
Aug-01-06 08:24 PM |
#117 |
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Gibson "action"??? More like leather daddy spanking fantasy, |
Touchdown |
Aug-02-06 02:34 PM |
#162 |
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maybe.depends |
bluedog |
Aug-01-06 03:22 PM |
#34 |
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On what does it depend? |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 07:05 PM |
#75 |
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It would be impossible for my opinion of Mel to get any lower.... |
gilpo |
Aug-01-06 03:22 PM |
#36 |
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Got it. Thanks for your reply. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 07:05 PM |
#76 |
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Nope. He's been on my blacklist for YEARS. n/t |
in_cog_ni_to |
Aug-01-06 03:24 PM |
#37 |
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OK. Your post is appreciated, Incognito! |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 07:06 PM |
#77 |
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DAMMIT, DAMMIT, DAMMIT! |
DistressedAmerican |
Aug-01-06 03:24 PM |
#38 |
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If you do see the movie, I'd love to get your reaction. I'll have to |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 07:19 PM |
#85 |
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I'm an archaeologist too |
semillama |
Aug-02-06 12:40 PM |
#154 |
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You sound......Distressed ;-) |
NoSheep |
Aug-03-06 11:58 AM |
#179 |
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only if it relates the human sacrifice of Jesus to Mayan sacrifice |
idgiehkt |
Aug-01-06 03:28 PM |
#41 |
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what if it's an allegory for today's apocalyptic Rapture Ready freaks? |
eShirl |
Aug-01-06 03:32 PM |
#44 |
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I don't believe it. |
idgiehkt |
Aug-01-06 05:26 PM |
#59 |
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it's a fascinating topic for me... |
arcane1 |
Aug-01-06 03:30 PM |
#42 |
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It has the stupidest title of any movie in recent film history |
Frank Cannon |
Aug-01-06 03:31 PM |
#43 |
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I don't think there will be any Conquistadors in it |
eShirl |
Aug-01-06 03:33 PM |
#45 |
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I have no idea what this movie is about |
Frank Cannon |
Aug-01-06 03:36 PM |
#46 |
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ah. |
eShirl |
Aug-01-06 03:37 PM |
#47 |
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I was under the influence of the liberal myth that all... |
Frank Cannon |
Aug-01-06 03:41 PM |
#48 |
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Interesting reading here if you wish: |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 07:51 PM |
#90 |
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Or "Raptur-tidy-doo-dah"? |
geardaddy |
Aug-01-06 03:49 PM |
#50 |
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LOL! n/t |
Red Right and BLUE |
Aug-01-06 05:08 PM |
#56 |
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LOL. I like your alternative titles, Frank. Especially the last one. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 07:42 PM |
#86 |
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glad you posted this, Radio Lady. I read this a few months back |
NVMojo |
Aug-01-06 07:56 PM |
#93 |
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"Planet of the Green Amazon Women" wins that title... (n/t) |
Posteritatis |
Aug-02-06 12:20 PM |
#148 |
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Bah! Teenage Nymphos in Zombietown is better. |
Touchdown |
Aug-02-06 02:51 PM |
#163 |
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Exactly: better, not worse. ;) (nt) |
Posteritatis |
Aug-02-06 03:14 PM |
#164 |
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Nope. "Planet of the Green Amazon Women" is sheer poetry |
Frank Cannon |
Aug-02-06 05:54 PM |
#171 |
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The first time I heard the name, it sounded like a kind of a drink or |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-03-06 11:51 AM |
#176 |
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I'll wait for the DVD (like with all films) |
bikebloke |
Aug-01-06 03:44 PM |
#49 |
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Not much of a moviegoer, Bike Bloke? DVD it is... |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 07:53 PM |
#92 |
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My Opinion Of Him Has Changed As A Person, Not As A Movie Star. |
OPERATIONMINDCRIME |
Aug-01-06 05:10 PM |
#57 |
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Operation Mind Crime, thanks for your post. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 08:00 PM |
#95 |
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Wasn't going to see it before, now I'm definitely not. |
AZBlue |
Aug-01-06 05:24 PM |
#58 |
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I've checked you off as a "Pass," AZBlue. Thanks for the post. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 08:01 PM |
#96 |
| -
I'll do the DVD... |
Tom Yossarian Joad |
Aug-01-06 05:27 PM |
#60 |
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OK, Tom. Give us a review when you get to see it -- thanks! |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 08:02 PM |
#97 |
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With the current attitude towards Gibson, I'll probably only have to wait |
Tom Yossarian Joad |
Aug-01-06 08:06 PM |
#101 |
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Hard to tell. The movie might have more "legs" than you think. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 08:09 PM |
#106 |
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You're welcome! Here's one of mine if you're so inclined... |
Tom Yossarian Joad |
Aug-01-06 08:18 PM |
#114 |
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Mel's a hack. He's insane and I have no interest in his work. n/t |
progressivebydesign |
Aug-01-06 05:29 PM |
#61 |
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You won't be going, then. Thanks, progressive by design... |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 08:03 PM |
#98 |
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I might check it out - looks interesting. nt |
QuestionAll... |
Aug-01-06 05:46 PM |
#63 |
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Thanks, QuestionAll. Did you see "The Passion of the Christ"? |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 08:04 PM |
#99 |
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Yes I did. |
QuestionAll... |
Aug-01-06 09:21 PM |
#131 |
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Seeing muscular half naked men...possibly. |
Neshanic |
Aug-01-06 06:50 PM |
#69 |
| -
Not happy with the regular Chippendales, Neshanic? |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 08:07 PM |
#104 |
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Oh, no wonder he's panicking...he's got a movie coming out soon. |
tinfoilinfor2005 |
Aug-01-06 06:56 PM |
#71 |
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You make an excellent point there. Thanks for posting. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 08:10 PM |
#107 |
| -
Yes |
Crewleader |
Aug-01-06 07:02 PM |
#72 |
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So noted, Crewleader. Appreciate your post. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 08:11 PM |
#108 |
| -
Nope! |
foreigncorrespondent |
Aug-01-06 07:08 PM |
#79 |
| -
Donate them to a liberal library somewhere? Burning them smacks of |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 08:13 PM |
#110 |
| -
Watch Mel Gibson rape Mayan culture for Hollywood & Christianity. |
readmoreoften |
Aug-01-06 07:08 PM |
#80 |
| -
Got you in the "No" column -- thanks for posting. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 08:15 PM |
#112 |
| -
Yes. Diamonds 'Collapse' Brought To The Big Screen |
loindelrio |
Aug-01-06 07:17 PM |
#84 |
| -
Conspicuous consumption, indeed. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-03-06 11:53 AM |
#177 |
| -
yes, this time frame he covers in the film is fascinating, especially |
NVMojo |
Aug-01-06 07:43 PM |
#87 |
| -
It's one gorgeous calendar -- (PHOTO) |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 08:36 PM |
#121 |
| -
For the product placement. Notice the Starbucks on temple ground floor. |
Neshanic |
Aug-01-06 07:45 PM |
#89 |
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Funny. LOL! |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-03-06 11:41 AM |
#174 |
| -
No. I was offended by his tirade and wouldn't want to give him |
ThruTheLookingGlass |
Aug-01-06 07:52 PM |
#91 |
| -
Did you have the same opinion of Roman Polanski? n/t |
Fountain79 |
Aug-01-06 08:06 PM |
#102 |
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When that scandal erupted, I was too young to decide to go or |
ThruTheLookingGlass |
Aug-02-06 12:35 PM |
#151 |
| -
send him to scotland!!! |
sweetheart |
Aug-01-06 07:58 PM |
#94 |
| -
Hello, Sweetheart. This is the backstory on the Duke of Sutherland: |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 08:32 PM |
#119 |
| -
ethnic cleansing |
sweetheart |
Aug-01-06 08:37 PM |
#122 |
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We heard this history when we were on the Northern Highlands tour |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 08:43 PM |
#125 |
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If it's a good movie |
jpgray |
Aug-01-06 08:05 PM |
#100 |
| -
How will you decide if it's "good" or not? |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 08:34 PM |
#120 |
| -
The opinions of those who see it? |
jpgray |
Aug-01-06 08:38 PM |
#123 |
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Sure. Whose opinions influence you on movies? Critics? The public? |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 08:40 PM |
#124 |
| -
Another movie by that Jew-hating B actor who is an even worse director |
Swamp Rat |
Aug-01-06 08:07 PM |
#103 |
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That's quite a photoshop job! Pretty scary! Thanks for posting it. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 08:28 PM |
#118 |
| -
My opinion hasn't changed. |
Jazzgirl |
Aug-01-06 08:09 PM |
#105 |
| -
So, MG won't be seeing any of YOUR cash, Jazzgirl? Thanks a bunch. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 08:45 PM |
#126 |
| -
Right wing nuttery is so passe |
OzarkDem |
Aug-01-06 08:13 PM |
#109 |
| -
So... you won't be going, right? |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 08:49 PM |
#129 |
| -
Yes I would go and see his new movie |
Radioactive |
Aug-01-06 08:17 PM |
#113 |
| -
The film is scheduled to open December 8th, Radioactive. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 08:48 PM |
#127 |
| -
Perhaps you'll touch base with me again then? |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 08:48 PM |
#128 |
| -
I don't see movies at the theatre, but I'll watch the DVD. |
Beelzebud |
Aug-01-06 08:18 PM |
#115 |
| -
Another checkmark for DVD. Thanks, Beelzebud! |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-01-06 08:51 PM |
#130 |
| -
No! |
Disturbed |
Aug-01-06 09:51 PM |
#135 |
| -
Thanks, Disturbed. Wonder what his wife thinks when she sees him |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-02-06 11:37 AM |
#137 |
| -
What, no poll? |
TheFarseer |
Aug-01-06 09:24 PM |
#132 |
| -
No polls. I'll mark you down as a "yes." |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-02-06 11:44 AM |
#140 |
| -
Yeah, I think it looks pretty cool. |
haruka3_2000 |
Aug-01-06 09:28 PM |
#133 |
| -
I will not Dixie Chick Mel Gibson just because I don't agree with |
B Calm |
Aug-01-06 09:29 PM |
#134 |
| -
agreed, |
oc2002 |
Aug-02-06 11:49 AM |
#142 |
| -
If it's good. I like the subject matter |
warrens |
Aug-02-06 11:40 AM |
#138 |
| -
Possibly |
shadowknows69 |
Aug-02-06 11:40 AM |
#139 |
| -
Succinct quote from LA Biz Observed |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-02-06 11:57 AM |
#144 |
| -
UPDATE: 8/1/06 Disney cancels Mel Gibson's Holocaust miniseries |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-02-06 11:48 AM |
#141 |
| -
The cancellation may be "unrelated" to recent events -- |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-02-06 11:50 AM |
#143 |
| -
I'm Interested Ancient Maya's |
otohara |
Aug-02-06 12:06 PM |
#145 |
| -
Have there ever been any other movies on this theme? |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-02-06 12:12 PM |
#146 |
| -
I don't go to the movies usually because... |
Texas Explorer |
Aug-02-06 01:16 PM |
#155 |
| -
I surmise you will eventually see this film, correct? Thanks for |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-03-06 11:55 AM |
#178 |
| -
Rudy Youngblood, the star of "Apocalypto" -- has his own website. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-02-06 12:16 PM |
#147 |
| -
No, but because MG REVELS in depicting gory, bloody scenes. |
WinkyDink |
Aug-02-06 12:29 PM |
#149 |
| -
Got it, Winky Dink. Thanks. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-02-06 05:35 PM |
#169 |
| -
If you are asking if I would boycott his moves based on is actions - no. |
breakaleg |
Aug-02-06 12:31 PM |
#150 |
| -
I'll Wait For The Remake... |
KharmaTrain |
Aug-02-06 12:37 PM |
#152 |
| -
...if there really IS a remake. |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-02-06 05:21 PM |
#166 |
| -
Pass. |
LWolf |
Aug-02-06 12:37 PM |
#153 |
| -
I can only think he has deviated from some kind of normal path -- |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-02-06 05:34 PM |
#168 |
| -
I've never let |
FlaGranny |
Aug-02-06 02:04 PM |
#156 |
| -
I don't go to movies but I probably will see it on DVD or PPV. |
Cleita |
Aug-02-06 02:08 PM |
#157 |
| -
Absolutely. |
survivor999 |
Aug-02-06 02:26 PM |
#160 |
| -
Opening Day |
ShaniqaPie |
Aug-02-06 05:27 PM |
#167 |
| -
True... Same phenomenon... |
survivor999 |
Aug-02-06 06:00 PM |
#173 |
| -
Depends on reviews...it looks interesting... |
SaveElmer |
Aug-02-06 02:27 PM |
#161 |
| -
maybe :) |
jollyreaper2112 |
Aug-02-06 03:26 PM |
#165 |
| -
It didn't sound that interesting to begin with... |
cynatnite |
Aug-02-06 05:56 PM |
#172 |
| -
Will he be sober in the movie? |
dogday |
Aug-03-06 11:43 AM |
#175 |
| -
Dogday, the film is in post-production. As far as I know, MG does not |
Radio_Lady |
Aug-03-06 03:07 PM |
#180 |
| -
Will there be self-aggrandizing profile shots of Mel? |
MrCoffee |
Aug-03-06 03:09 PM |
#181 |
| -
i hadn't planned to see it because honestly the storyline doesn't really |
chimpsrsmarter |
Aug-03-06 03:13 PM |
#182 |
| -
I have never been a fan of Gibson (even before the incident) |
damkira |
Aug-03-06 03:19 PM |
#183 |
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