If any of you have heard of Mel Gibson's newly directed movie thats about to premiere on the 25th, then you've probably been watching tv in the last 10 minutes. Its on almost every channel and everyone is talking about this new age portrayal of Jesus and his persecution. Mel Gibson has been under a lot of pressure because of this film. In fact, it is said to be so controversial, that in order for it to come to the theatre, it must first be petitioned. How crazy is that shit?
This film has been said to be a "life changing experience" for those who have seen it. Others, mainly those of the Jewish community (i say fuck the [img]graemlins/apepissright.gif[/img] jews), say that its nothing more than an attempt to resurface troubles that settled down years ago. As Rabbi Marvin Hier, director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles put it, "It is an attempt to portray all Jews as the enemy. I am not saying that synagogues are going to be burned when the film comes out, but it could poison the minds of young people who say to themselves, `Boy what a terrible people those Jews are.'"
(fuckin jews...)
I for one, am going to see this movie. I was planning on asking Pliedes to tag along, he's usually into this shit. If you get the chance, I say check it out. Its supposed to be pretty damn good.
[ February 06, 2004, 03:14 PM: Message edited by: St. Anky ]
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