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The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie -- deliberate, contrived and dishonest, but the myth, persistent, persuasive, and unrealistic. Belief in myths allows the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.

-John F. Kennedy

Quick Note on Mel Gibson

Studio executives, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the matter, were divided on how Gibson's behavior would affect his career. One noted that people have short memories, including filmmakers who might want to profit from Gibson's star power.

Filmgoers, too, could overlook much if the film is perceived as worthwhile.

"Usually it comes down to the marketing of the movie and does the average person want to see the film," said Paul Dergarabedian, president of box office tracking firm Exhibitor Relations.

(story here)

So what he’s saying is… Mel Gibson’s career is dependent on whether the average person wants to see his films?

Really?

Doesn’t that seem rather arbitrary?

Posted by Wulf on July 31, 2006 at 01:58 PM

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That does seem rather capricious and arbitrary. I thought that the success or failure of a movie was largely dependent on Frank Rich's opinion of it.

Posted by: Rammage at July 31, 2006 2:09 PM

The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie -- deliberate, contrived and dishonest, but the myth, persistent, persuasive, and unrealistic. Belief in myths allows the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.

-John F. Kennedy

Quick Note on Mel Gibson

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