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- May 25, 1995
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Mad About Mel's Movie
The gay community is once again ticked off at Mel Gibson -- as
well as Paramount Pictures -- forthe portrayal of Edward II in
Gibson's new flick, "Braveheart," which one gay rights group refers
to as "a throwback to the classic celluloid `queer' played for laughs
as a simpering weakling." Protesters from the Gay & Lesbian Alliance
Against Defamation (GLAAD) are geared up to hit theaters with
leaflets featuring a parody of the "Braveheart" poster.
"It's discouraging and disappointing that there are major studios
in Hollywood still willing to peddle this kind of homophobia in
films," said Kathy Renna, co-chairman of the local chapter of GLAAD.
"But it's no surprise ...