Charges of anti-Semitism stir `Passion' over Gibson's film.(Arts and...

The Boston Herald;  February 13, 2004 ;     700+ words ......modernization in the institution. Gibson's film reflects his beliefs: It is about...circulated and the worries began: Would Gibson's film follow the infamous tradition...Now the question is not whether Gibson's film will make money - it seems certain...

Gibson's passion drives film to glory

Honolulu Star - Bulletin;  February 24, 2004 ;     700+ words ......The Passion of the Christ," Mel Gibson's film detailing the last 12 hours of...crucifixion and resurrection. Gibson's film does the same thing but with more...a whole lot more on violence. Gibson's film also shows more of the political...

Mel Gibson screens crucifixion film for friendly eyes only

AP Worldstream;  August 8, 2003 ;     700+ words ......YORK Those who have seen Mel Gibson's film about the final hours of Jesus...authority over the Catholic church. Gibson has said the film is faithful to the account of...related to his criticism of the film. Gibson said in a June statement that...

Mel Gibson Screens Crucifixion Film

AP Online;  August 8, 2003 ;     700+ words ......omitted] Those who have seen Mel Gibson's film about the final hours of Jesus...authority over the Catholic church. Gibson has said the film is faithful to the account of...related to his criticism of the film. Gibson said in a June statement that...

FILM REVIEW: Controversy or not, Gibson's new film is another success

University Wire;  December 11, 2006 ;     552 words ......coming to oppose the film either based on Gibson's controversial box-offi...even looking at the film but rather at Gibson. It's ironic that in...another impressive film in the growing directorial works of Gibson that are cementing...

A Cinematic Olive Branch; Mel Gibson Alters Film on Jesus, but Jewish...

The Washington Post;  August 16, 2003 ;     686 words ......Productions company, said Gibson has edited the film to show more "sympathetic...League, said that Gibson has been unwilling to preview his film for anyone but "pre-screen...and apologized to Gibson. Rabbis who have screened the film say it threatens to...

Will 'Mel factor' keep moviegoers from film? Gibson lobbies for...

The Washington Times;  December 1, 2006 ;     700+ words ......distribution rights to the film. Let's see what...Alan Nierob, Mr. Gibson's longtime publicist...the Christ, Mr. Gibson produced and directed the film, but does not star...one hour to the film's making and release last week. Mr. Gibson will make the rounds...

5,000 pastors cheer Mel Gibson's 'Passion'; Film had been condemned by...

The Washington Times;  January 22, 2004 ;     653 words ......TIMES ORLANDO, Fla. - Famed film actor and producer Mel Gibson told 5,000 pastors yesterday...can change things, Mr. Gibson said. The film officially opens in 2,000...support of the movie. Mr. Gibson also showed the film to Pope John Paul II, who...

Mel Gibson's film about Jesus stirring up passion already ; Christmas is...

Portland Press Herald (Maine);  December 22, 2003 ;     700+ words ......Herald (Maine) 12-22-2003 Mel Gibson's film about Jesus stirring up passion...much-discussed religious event in 2004: Mel Gibson's new film, "The Passion of the Christ...Christians. In truth, tarring Gibson's film with historical anti-Semitism...

FILM REVIEW: There's no denying Mel Gibson's talent in 'Apocalypto'

University Wire;  December 6, 2006 ;     700+ words ......Apocalypto" is a film that rises above...clouds that surround Gibson, offering an experience...performances, this film is another demonstration of Gibson's undeniable talent...the feeling that Gibson's purest reason for conceiving the film was realized...

I detest this film ..with a passion; CHRISTOPHER HITCHENS ON GIBSON'S...

The Mirror (London, England);  February 28, 2004 ;     700+ words ......FEW years ago, Mel Gibson got himself into...Now he has made a film that principally...right - much of the film is excruciatingly...extraordinarily nasty. Gibson claims that the Holy...his eyebrows). YET Gibson is evidently obsessed...and it shows in his film. It also shows when...

Graham Endorses 'Passion'; Gibson film is 'faithful to Bible's teaching,'...

The New York Jewish Week;  December 5, 2003 ;     700+ words ...Mel Gibson's controversial film "The Passion of Christ" picked up...Catholic leaders also charge that Gibson's film violates Church guidelines on presenting...social communications office, praised Gibson's film and denied it is anti-Semitic with...

Film: Pulp Crucifixion: medieval horror on a biblical scale The Passion of...

The Independent on Sunday;  March 28, 2004 ;     700+ words ......this is a remarkably extreme film. Gibson's Passion is a Bible movie like...The same could be argued of Gibson's film: that attempting to portray the...crucify every viewer. Now, is the film anti-Semitic? Gibson denies it, and certain details...

Memo to Mel: Could the rabbis be Hispanic? And how about a title change?...

The Sunday Telegraph London;  March 7, 2004 ;     700+ words ......satirical attack on Mel Gibson and his Hollywood...Christ, mocking the film as a piece of money-maki...magazine. While Mr Gibson, who made the film with his own money...receipts of the film and quoted a producer...that if he were Mr Gibson, he would instead...

COLUMN: Gibson's film, promotion utilizes questionable tactics

University Wire;  February 20, 2004 ;     700+ words ......Hollywood fashion, Gibson could lose big money when the film is released Wednesday...see the movie. Gibson should be ashamed...religion to sell film merchandise...that he made this film out of pure religious conviction. Yet, Gibson is positioned to...