I would still belive in Einstien's theories even if he was sexualy impotent, I would still read stephen king's horror stories even if he gets scared from mice, and I would still find Gibson's movies interesting even if he is apt to say something silly when drunk!! What about you?
2006-08-02 23:09:53 · 13 answers · asked by bunkushbunkush 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
The main problem is that he drove drunk, not that he made anti-Semetic remarks. Having said that, the fact that he claims to be a devout Catholic (and made "The Passion of the Christ") makes it difficult to reconcile his remarks with the image he otherwise seeks to portray.
If you like his movies, that's fine. I like a lot of his older stuf, too. But when a Hollywood star does something that totally contradicts the image he's made for himself, he's fair game for the media.
2006-08-02 23:12:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really is a rather thought-provoking issue, isn't it?
Where is the line between the private life of Hollywood celebrities, and their artistic output? Seems like every day, we read stories about what idiots these people are -- Gibson's story is merely the latest, and it's hardly the worst we've seen -- and yet we continue to line up for their movies.
"Movie stars" are impossibly well-paid men and women, most of whom (I'm speculating here) have very healthy EGOS. Do we really expect them to be model citizens, too?
But, here's the deal for me. When I read all the pre-release paranoia over "The Passion of the Christ," I determined right then and there that I absolutely WOULD see it. Whatever Mel Gibson truly believes, he has the right as an artist and filmmaker to say it. If we don't like it, then we can vote against it in the only way that matters: by keeping our money in our pockets. I don't condone censorship of any kind where the arts are concerned; the market will judge.
Obviously, some people are upset enough at Gibson's latest indiscretions that they'll probably boycott his films for the rest of his career. My feeling is that, if we stopped going to movies because we didn't care for the PERSONAL behavior of the people who make them...there wouldn't be many films for us to choose from.
Don't get me wrong: the dude made an absolute fool of himself, and he needs help. But, that's his personal business, and I don't have a personal relationship with him. Our only relationship is that between a filmmaker and a member of his audience, and I'll continue to assess him on that basis.
2006-08-03 10:58:48 · answer #2 · answered by shkspr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saying something incredibly racist and full of hate is hardly a "silly remark" in my opinion. From my experience, people are usually more honest when they are drinking so I think it's very likely that this was just part of his 'real self' coming through. No matter how much you admire his work in the entertainment field, you really know nothing about him as a person. So while it is totally your choice to still support Mr. Gibson's movies, I also choose to not spend any of my money or time on a bigot.
On a side note, Mel's father is widely-known as an anti-Semite, so it's really not much of a surprise to me that some of his beliefs have rubbed off on his son.
2006-08-03 06:40:01 · answer #3 · answered by Miss D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not "silly", it's "hateful", and there's a big difference; he blamed Jews for all the world's wars. Even for a comment made in a drunken stupor, that's serious prejudice.
Furthermore, this is not an isolated incident. Asked about gays by a reporter in Italy, he made flagrant anti-gay comments as well. Asked about tolerance in a seperate incident, he said he thought he was, then glibly admitted that he probably wasn't.
Many also say that "The Passion of the Christ" was unfair to Jews, showing more anti-Semitism in a poor characterization and a tendency to blame the Jews for the death of Christ (accepted for centuries as true by the Roman Catholic Church, though now long since overturned.)
He knows he needs help, and I think he wants to get it. He's made apologies and he's supposedly getting help for alcholism. So we'll see. But the only person destroying Mel's image is Mel.
2006-08-03 06:15:38 · answer #4 · answered by JStrat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gibson made the horrendous mistake of making "passions of the Christ" , a movie which some fundementalist jews might not like. Fundementalists are fundemntalists , they have a narrow mind and they like to hurt, and they will try their best to suffocate gibson's popularity. We all make mistakes, little mistakes, we all curse and say stuff, and they were eager to hunt such mistake and screw a great artist.
Gibson's sin was this: FREEEEEEEEEEDOOOOOOOOOOM
and he is paying for it.
Regardless of the course this 'incident' might take, Gibson will come out of it-at least as a fan like me is concerned- a hero.
2006-08-03 06:25:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree completely. While I don't agree with the comments made, Mel Gibson is a great man who has achieved great things. I don't know why all of Hollywood is getting hot over it and saying "it's the end of his career!" ... I think he will continue to go on to greatness. Especially with his apologetic behavior; he seems very sorry.
2006-08-03 06:14:29 · answer #6 · answered by ciaguy07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It increases his value if he goes from hard working, dedicated Director, Writer, Actor to....INFAMOUS and Notorious.
Look how it worked for Wynnona Ryder when caught for shop lifting...everyone went to her movie where she was a clepto...and it wasn't even that good.
Paris Hilton...going bankrupt and in jeopardy of losing her Paris based hotel...porn on the internet...she gets a TV show and bails the entire bankruptcy process with ONE payment.
Glenn Campbell's albums - the ancient ones...all saw a rise in sales when he was arrested and sanf his "Lineman" song in his cell...
Mel will be okay.
2006-08-03 06:16:34 · answer #7 · answered by Warrior 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a person in the spotlight, your mistakes are going to be as magnified as your accomplishments. It simply goes with the territory. I don't think anyone is destroying his image, the publicity is a result of his actions. People will decide for themselves whether to continue to see his films.
2006-08-03 08:46:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well they probably are trying to ... and it will not make any difference to me anyway..we all make mistakes..but they have to make a big thing in the media about this...i got a dwi once and it was not in the news..but that one done me...but they make examples i guess to of those celebrities so he may going through quite a few remarks about this though.....and they are suppose to know better is the thing...and remarks made while drinking should not really be considered...we all say and do things at times we should not do while drinking..that is why i do not drink anymore or go to bars..that and i have changed my life...
2006-08-03 06:16:11 · answer #9 · answered by sanangel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's so stupid how they are trying to ruin Mel Gibsons image! I will still go to his movies so will all of his true fans.
2006-08-03 06:14:23 · answer #10 · answered by couchP56 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋