Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award

Oct 24, '16, 1:36 pm

CaptFun Regular Member Join Date: May 26, 2010 Posts: 4,998 Religion: Catholic

Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award Quote: As he mounts something of a directorial comeback, Mel Gibson has been chosen to receive the Hollywood Film Awards’ Hollywood Director Award. The prize will be handed Nov. 6 at an awards ceremony to be hosted by James Corden at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Gibson’s new film, Hacksaw Ridge, stars Andrew Garfield in the true story of Desmond T. Doss, an Army medic and conscientious objector who displayed heroism in the Battle of Okinawa. The pic, which also stars Vince Vaughn and Teresa Palmer, is set to be released Nov. 4 by Lionsgate. Hacksaw Ridge is the first film that Gibson, a best director Oscar winner for 1995’s Braveheart, has helmed since 2006’s Apocalypto and 2004’s box-office hit The Passion of the Christ. He also starred recently in the action thriller Blood Father. Past honorees of the Hollywood Director Award include Tom Hooper, David O. Russell, Oliver Stone, Ron Howard, Martin Scorsese and John Schlesinger, among others. The Hollywood Film Awards, marking their 20th anniversary, are produced by Dick Clark Productions. Nice to see this. For a while I wondered if there wasn't some sort of blacklist going on in Hollywood against people of Gibson's faith or "conservatism". The premise of the story ... a pacifist goes to war to save as many people as he can ... reminds me a BIT of the movie Sargent York starring Gary Cooper and Joan Leslie. It looks like a good movie. I PLAN to see it. Though I haven't formalized my plans yet.

#2   Oct 24, '16, 1:46 pm

gracepoole Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2011 Posts: 7,044 Religion: Catholic

Re: Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award Quote: Originally Posted by CaptFun Nice to see this. For a while I wondered if there wasn't some sort of blacklist going on in Hollywood against people of Gibson's faith or "conservatism". No, just against his antisemitism.

#3   Oct 24, '16, 2:12 pm

Convert in 99 Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2007 Posts: 8,587 Religion: Catholic

Re: Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award Man he is getting old! That's honestly the first thing that came to mind. But I'm really glad he's getting an award! __________________ I side with Pope Francis!

#4   Oct 24, '16, 2:21 pm

Exiled Child Veteran Member Join Date: June 30, 2014 Posts: 12,329 Religion: Catholic

Re: Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award He's one of my favorite people in Hollywood, easily, hands down. He's made all kinds of great stuff. __________________ Solvitur ambulando…. It is solved by walking… ~Augustine

#5   Oct 24, '16, 2:24 pm

tomarin Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2007 Posts: 7,539 Religion: Catholic

Re: Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award Quote: Originally Posted by Exiled Child He's one of my favorite people in Hollywood, easily, hands down. He's made all kinds of great stuff. I like some of his older movies (Galipoli, The Year of Living Dangerously - when he spoke with an Australian accent) but he seems to have self-destructive tendencies. __________________ If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand wither, let my tongue cleave to my palate if I do not remember you -- Psalm 137

#6   Oct 24, '16, 2:31 pm

Exiled Child Veteran Member Join Date: June 30, 2014 Posts: 12,329 Religion: Catholic

Re: Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award Quote: Originally Posted by tomarin He seems to have self-destructive tendencies. We all do. Or, at least I do. The trick is to master those tendencies, and sometimes we fail at that. People sometimes make drunken fiasco mistakes. If we picture life as a car we're driving, most of us will careen wildly all over the road at certain times, and worse, we'll drive through trees, off bridges, into walls and buildings, etcetera. In truth, it's pretty miraculous most of us have even survived some of the self-destructive things we've done. __________________ Solvitur ambulando…. It is solved by walking… ~Augustine

#7   Oct 24, '16, 2:33 pm

CaptFun Regular Member Join Date: May 26, 2010 Posts: 4,998 Religion: Catholic

Re: Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award Quote: Originally Posted by gracepoole No, just against his antisemitism. He DID have some unfortunate moments back in the early part of the century at that. Never drink too much in Malibu. You may pop off and someone may hear you. (Then everyone will). Can't remember the details. Do remember the controversy.

#8   Oct 24, '16, 3:07 pm

LeafByNiggle Veteran Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Posts: 10,598 Religion: Catholic

Re: Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award Quote: Originally Posted by Exiled Child He's one of my favorite people in Hollywood, easily, hands down. He's made all kinds of great stuff. One of his best roles was as Rocky in Chicken Run.

#9   Oct 24, '16, 4:14 pm

Dwyer Regular Member Join Date: February 26, 2007 Posts: 1,361 Religion: Byzantine Catholic

Re: Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award Quote: Originally Posted by gracepoole No, just against his antisemitism. Alleged anti-Semitism. You can say Mr. Gibson made anti-Semitic remarks when he was arrested in 2006; he was drunk at the time of making the anti-Semitic remarks. He apologized for making those anti-Semitic remarks and asked for forgiveness from the Jewish community and he said he is not an anti-Semite: Quote: "I'm not just asking for forgiveness," Gibson said. "I would like to take it one step further and meet with leaders in the Jewish community, with whom I can have a one-on-one discussion to discern the appropriate path for healing." It was the second apology the 50-year-old Oscar winner has issued through Nierob since his arrest early Friday. Gibson said he is "in the process of understanding where those vicious words came from during that drunken display" and hopes members of the Jewish community, "whom I have personally offended," will help him in his recovery efforts. "There is no excuse, nor should there be any tolerance, for anyone who thinks or expresses any kind of anti-Semitic remark," Gibson said. "But please know from my heart that I am not an anti-Semite. I am not a bigot. Hatred of any kind goes against my faith. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mel-gibs...n-anti-semite/ A screenwriter Gibson worked with on the put on hold Warner Bros.' Judah Maccabee movie project in 2012 alleged Mr. Gibson made anti-Semitic remarks while working on the movie script but Gibson stated in a reply letter that the accusations are false. __________________ "It's a free country; you can say whatever you want." --Old American Saying (U.S. Postal Service stamp-- from 1977 Americana series which extols freedom of speech and features a Speaker's Stand decorated with an American Flag shield.) Last edited by Dwyer; Oct 24, '16 at 4:27 pm.

#10   Oct 24, '16, 4:28 pm

Trader Regular Member Join Date: June 28, 2007 Posts: 3,894 Religion: Catholic

Re: Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award Quote: Originally Posted by Exiled Child He's one of my favorite people in Hollywood, easily, hands down. He's made all kinds of great stuff. He has a terrific body of work as actor and director, despite personal problems. Hollywood tends to forgive a lot if you make lots of money for them. It was a long time ago that Frank Sinatra got fired for shacking up with Ava Gardner while still married to Nancy Sinatra. It was a very temporary setback for his career.

#11   Oct 24, '16, 5:06 pm

ringil Veteran Member Join Date: May 9, 2011 Posts: 9,319 Religion: Catholic

Re: Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award Isn't he a member of a schismatic sect? I don't think he is SSPX. __________________ To those with only hammers everything looks like a nail. "tough love thy neighbor as thyself. Get your own loaves and fishes!"- Stephen Colbert

#12   Oct 24, '16, 5:33 pm

TCEL Regular Member Join Date: January 17, 2014 Posts: 2,440 Religion: Catholic

Re: Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award Cool. The portrayal of Mary in The Passion is easily the most magnificent portrait I've seen. Hope he can do more things of that caliber. __________________ From Jewish Passover to Christian Eucharist: the Story of the Todah “If men will not be governed by the Ten Commandments, they shall be governed by the ten thousand commandments.” ― G.K. Chesterton

#13   Oct 24, '16, 5:52 pm

7 Sorrows Forum Elder Greeter Prayer Warrior Forum Supporter Book Club Member Join Date: September 23, 2008 Posts: 43,891 Religion: Catholic

Re: Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award Quote: Originally Posted by Trader He has a terrific body of work as actor and director, despite personal problems. Hollywood tends to forgive a lot if you make lots of money for them. It was a long time ago that Frank Sinatra got fired for shacking up with Ava Gardner while still married to Nancy Sinatra. It was a very temporary setback for his career. I thought Nancy was his other daughter. __________________ You created every part of me; you put me together in my mother's womb. (13) when I was growing there in secret, you knew that I was there----you saw me before I was born. (15) ~~~Psalm 139

#14   Oct 24, '16, 5:54 pm

phil at dayboro Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2014 Posts: 8,578 Religion: catholic

Re: Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award I saw the Shorts of his new movie at the Cinema ,,,,looks like it could be a Quality movie, Some people may not like the man,,,I don't really see THE. Man,,but rather the talent,, Many people don't like Tom Cruise ,, I rather llike his acting ability,, I saw Tom's last movie Jack Reacher ,,I thought they all tried to hard to make it a good story, And killed the story by trying to hard ,, ( over acting ) it didn't flow the story line,, But he is still a good actor,,,his private life I don't care for ,,

#15   Oct 24, '16, 5:54 pm

7 Sorrows Forum Elder Greeter Prayer Warrior Forum Supporter Book Club Member Join Date: September 23, 2008 Posts: 43,891 Religion: Catholic

Re: Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award Quote: Originally Posted by ringil Isn't he a member of a schismatic sect? I don't think he is SSPX. That might be his father. I am not sure. He is a talented actor and director. One of my favorite movies is Signs. __________________ You created every part of me; you put me together in my mother's womb. (13) when I was growing there in secret, you knew that I was there----you saw me before I was born. (15) ~~~Psalm 139 Oct 24, '16, 6:38 pm TCEL Regular Member   Join Date: January 17, 2014 Posts: 2,440 Religion: Catholic Re: Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award Quote: Originally Posted by 7 Sorrows That might be his father. I am not sure. He is a talented actor and director. One of my favorite movies is Signs. I really enjoy that movie too. It's my traditional Halloween fare. I had no idea the aliens were allegorically demons! It's so obvious when someone points that out. That's why water kills them - it's holy water. Etc. __________________ From Jewish Passover to Christian Eucharist: the Story of the Todah “If men will not be governed by the Ten Commandments, they shall be governed by the ten thousand commandments.” ― G.K. Chesterton   #17   Oct 24, '16, 6:51 pm 7 Sorrows Forum Elder Greeter Prayer Warrior Forum Supporter Book Club Member   Join Date: September 23, 2008 Posts: 43,891 Religion: Catholic Re: Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award Quote: Originally Posted by TCEL I really enjoy that movie too. It's my traditional Halloween fare. I had no idea the aliens were allegorically demons! It's so obvious when someone points that out. That's why water kills them - it's holy water. Etc. Wow! I have never heard that before. I like the story of a man of faith who loses his faith and regains his faith . I had no idea the aliens represented demons. They were killed by ordinary water though, correct? __________________ You created every part of me; you put me together in my mother's womb. (13) when I was growing there in secret, you knew that I was there----you saw me before I was born. (15) ~~~Psalm 139   #18   Oct 24, '16, 7:28 pm Trader Regular Member   Join Date: June 28, 2007 Posts: 3,894 Religion: Catholic Re: Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award Quote: Originally Posted by 7 Sorrows I thought Nancy was his other daughter. It is probably a good thing that you are not too involved in Hollywood gossip. A lot of people waste their time on it. Frank's first wife was Nancy Barbato with whom he had three children, Frank Jr, Nancy, and Tina. You can catch up with the rest here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Sinatra It takes a long article to keep up with all his relationships.   #19   Oct 24, '16, 8:18 pm TCEL Regular Member   Join Date: January 17, 2014 Posts: 2,440 Religion: Catholic Re: Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award Quote: Originally Posted by 7 Sorrows Wow! I have never heard that before. I like the story of a man of faith who loses his faith and regains his faith . I had no idea the aliens represented demons. They were killed by ordinary water though, correct? If I manage to later, I'll link the article I read about it. It's really neat. Just for a teaser, the crop circle from the air looks like a pitch-fork, the aliens have cloven feet, and they have a hard time opening doors. You have to let them in. Beau, the little girl, is called an angel, and she's the one who leaves the water glasses everywhere. It really is obvious when someone points it out. __________________ From Jewish Passover to Christian Eucharist: the Story of the Todah “If men will not be governed by the Ten Commandments, they shall be governed by the ten thousand commandments.” ― G.K. Chesterton   #20   Oct 25, '16, 2:44 am 7 Sorrows Forum Elder Greeter Prayer Warrior Forum Supporter Book Club Member   Join Date: September 23, 2008 Posts: 43,891 Religion: Catholic Re: Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award Quote: Originally Posted by TCEL If I manage to later, I'll link the article I read about it. It's really neat. Just for a teaser, the crop circle from the air looks like a pitch-fork, the aliens have cloven feet, and they have a hard time opening doors. You have to let them in. Beau, the little girl, is called an angel, and she's the one who leaves the water glasses everywhere. It really is obvious when someone points it out. I have never read any of this about the movie Signs. I will have to rewatch it. I know the little girl always said the water tasted funny and that was why she had so many glasses everywhere. I don't remember the crop circle looking like a pitchfork either. If you can find the link I would like to read it. __________________ You created every part of me; you put me together in my mother's womb. (13) when I was growing there in secret, you knew that I was there----you saw me before I was born. (15) ~~~Psalm 139   #21   Oct 25, '16, 5:20 am jesucated Regular Member   Join Date: April 13, 2016 Posts: 758 Religion: Catholic Re: Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award Quote: Originally Posted by Dwyer Alleged anti-Semitism. You can say Mr. Gibson made anti-Semitic remarks when he was arrested in 2006; he was drunk at the time of making the anti-Semitic remarks. He apologized for making those anti-Semitic remarks and asked for forgiveness from the Jewish community and he said he is not an anti-Semite: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mel-gibs...n-anti-semite/ A screenwriter Gibson worked with on the put on hold Warner Bros.' Judah Maccabee movie project in 2012 alleged Mr. Gibson made anti-Semitic remarks while working on the movie script but Gibson stated in a reply letter that the accusations are false. To play devil's advocate, isn't this a bit like saying adultry isn't really adultry if the person is drunk at the time and says later that he or she didn't really mean it?   #22   Oct 25, '16, 5:36 am TCEL Regular Member   Join Date: January 17, 2014 Posts: 2,440 Religion: Catholic Re: Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award Quote: Originally Posted by 7 Sorrows I have never read any of this about the movie Signs. I will have to rewatch it. I know the little girl always said the water tasted funny and that was why she had so many glasses everywhere. I don't remember the crop circle looking like a pitchfork either. If you can find the link I would like to read it. Aliens...or Demons? Reinterpreting "Signs" __________________ From Jewish Passover to Christian Eucharist: the Story of the Todah “If men will not be governed by the Ten Commandments, they shall be governed by the ten thousand commandments.” ― G.K. Chesterton   #23   Oct 25, '16, 6:45 am Maximilan Kolbe Banned   Join Date: August 27, 2015 Posts: 1,614 Religion: Catholic Re: Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award Quote: Originally Posted by jesucated To play devil's advocate, isn't this a bit like saying adultry isn't really adultry if the person is drunk at the time and says later that he or she didn't really mean it? Not even close. Adultery is an act. Either you did it, or you didn't. Anti-Semitism is an attitude, not definable by a specific action like intercourse outside marriage. One can make anti-Jewish remarks without being anti-Semitic, in the same way one can make off-color remarks without being a permanent racist, sexist, or ageist. In my youth, I used to love reading (unbeknownst to mom) Truly Tasteless Jokes, and shared them with friends. Since we laughed at jokes about pretty much every demographic in existence, be it Catholic, black, women, handicapped, white, old people, Jewish people, animals, and more, I'd hardly say we were all anti-all those groups. Just immature and at times vulgar. His comments were wrong, but there is no way of knowing whether or not he walks around with a permanent rabid dislike for the Jewish people. And his dad was the former schismatic, not Mel, not that that has any bearing on this award either way. Looking at all the morally repugnant people in Hollywood who get awards all the time, apparently being morally bereft has no bearing on whether or not their achievements are celebrated.   #24   Oct 25, '16, 7:49 am 7 Sorrows Forum Elder Greeter Prayer Warrior Forum Supporter Book Club Member   Join Date: September 23, 2008 Posts: 43,891 Religion: Catholic Re: Mel Gibson to Get Hollywood Director Award Quote: Originally Posted by TCEL Aliens...or Demons? Reinterpreting "Signs" Thanks. That was interesting. So this was the writer of the article's reinterpretation of the movie, but not M. Night Shemalayan's meaning? Interesting that a Hindu went to Episcopal and Catholic schools. Christianity made some kind of impression on him. __________________ You created every part of me; you put me together in my mother's womb. (13) when I was growing there in secret, you knew that I was there----you saw me before I was born. (15) ~~~Psalm 139