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14. the film had the bad guy killing his gay son's lover, for comedic effect

Reply to NewJeffCT (Reply #13)

Wed Aug 9, 2017, 04:32 PM

Aug 2017

It was timed and orchestrated to make people snicker at the murder.

Also the film explicitly juxtaposed the effeminate, homosexual son vs the "real man" Gibson.

Just gross.

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Along with the hospital that treated Larry O'Donnell after his serious accident 7962 Aug 2017 #6

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HA! 7962 Aug 2017 #16

Buying the world so you can't have it.. nt LakeArenal Aug 2017 #2

This is why it is hard to boycott the Kochs LeftInTX Aug 2017 #3

Then I'll boycott Wonder Woman Doc Coco Aug 2017 #4

It's a terrific movie leftynyc Aug 2017 #11

lulz obamanut2012 Aug 2017 #15

meh, not everyone in Hollywood is going to share my politics. geek tragedy Aug 2017 #7

I generally agree NewJeffCT Aug 2017 #10

easier to enjoy films he directs instead of where he stars in them geek tragedy Aug 2017 #12

True NewJeffCT Aug 2017 #13

the film had the bad guy killing his gay son's lover, for comedic effect geek tragedy Aug 2017 #14

My favorite Gibson movie is "Payback". Dont think it did great at the box office though 7962 Aug 2017 #17

They fund a lot on PBS too. BigmanPigman Aug 2017 #8