http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117954767.html?c=13


I swore I aready had a thread on this but it isn't there now so here's an article in Variety about the upcoming release of Apocalypto, Mel Gibson's epic film about the fall of the Mayan Empire.
Filmed entirely in the ancient Mayan used in those times it appears to be a real history based story of this extinct civilization.
Filming was delayed for months because of hurricane Georges. The storm battered Guatemala, where the movie was made.
I personally can't wait to see it.

A Preview:www.apocalypto.com

You did make this thread and I commented how much I am looking forward to it, too.

You know, it is odd: Though you are gay and a communist, we share many similar likes.

You did make this thread and I commented how much I am looking forward to it, too.

You know, it is odd: Though you are gay and a communist, we share many similar likes.I KNEW it wasn't just deja vu! I looked through the 2 pages of this fora and could not find it.

As for your last sentence, I've heard that before. Stereotypes are almost always wrong.:)

Yeah, I saw the previews for this during The Prestige and it looks awesome. I've always enjoyed Mel Gibson's epic movies. Can't wait to check it out!

- N

I saw this Sunday. I was a wee bit disappointed as I thought more of Mayan history would be presented, instead it is just a backdrop as the personal story of a forest dwelling family unfolds.
Graphic violence, great soundtrack, breathtaking recreation of a Mayan city and the ever fascinating arriving Spanish in their galleons bouncing in the coastal surf for the first time.
With all the hype I hoped I'd learn something. It's an action film only. New turf but another blood drenched action film nonetheless.

6 out of 10 Stars.

It looks interesting.
Hopefully he finds a way to get a dig in at the Jews... err... I mean Christ-killers.


Edit:
http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=59718

You can search all your posts and/or threads from your profile.

It looks interesting.
Hopefully he finds a way to get a dig in at the Jews... err... I mean Christ-killers.Not that I noticed! But (SPOILER!) the last image you see as the film fades to black is an ornate Christian cross being held by a well dressed Spaniard on the boat, staring curiously into the trees.

It looks interesting.
Hopefully he finds a way to get a dig in at the Jews... err... I mean Christ-killers.


Edit:
http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=59718

You can search all your posts and/or threads from your profile.:confused: What about my profile?? I know how to search my posts, it's how I see where I left off after a weekend.

I used your profile to search all the threads you've started to find your other Apocalypto thread.

I used your profile to search all the threads you've started to find your other Apocalypto thread.There is only one other Apocalypto thread I started, which was not on the Arts & Culture page. So I started another, for a grand total of two.


Anyone interested in the movie out there?? Anyone seen it??

Umm.
Yeah.
I just did you a favor and found it for you. That's all.
I'm not getting on you about starting a duplicate thread or anything.

Umm.
Yeah.
I just did you a favor and found it for you. That's all.
I'm not getting on you about starting a duplicate thread or anything.

:eek: Oops! I thought you were bitch-slappin the Genji. I just realized that is the original thread. I didn't think to look for it there if the Arts page is limited to one page.
Sorry! I'm testy on Monday's.;)

You know, it is odd: Though you are gay and a communist, we share many similar likes.
Genji and I discussed this once too. He had a nice explanation. He said we were so far apart that we were bumping into each other on the other side.

PS Did anyone see the Saturday Nite Live satire on this movie? It was just the normal movie trailer with subtitles added about how the Jews were coming to destroy the world. It sounds lame, but was pretty funny.

Genji and I discussed this once too. He had a nice explanation. He said we were so far apart that we were bumping into each other on the other side.If you back away from an enemy's ideas/beliefs far enough you back right into the bugger! Kinda freaky but true! Go figya.

I think it was funny that the cop who arrested Gibson was indeed Jewish.

I'm not going to see Apocalypto. I'd prefer to remember the glory days of Mayan civilization, not its downfall.