This topic has been empty for a while and I had to mention something about the man who was one of my object of lust as a teen. I saw him in 'The Year of Living Dangerously.' There was this scene with Mel and Sigorney Weaver when he is trying to entice her to go home with him and he kisses her twice. I would have fainted after the first kiss and can't imagine being conscious after the second. That was the first time I can remember when I was actually envious of an actress. Needless to say, that movie and that man) made quite an impression on me. 'Tim' and 'Gallipoli' were also very good. My non-Austen side has also enjoyed his turns in action films. His directoral efforts have been great also - 'The Man without a Face'and 'Braveheart.'

No kidding, Karen...the man's a babe...one of the few truly beautiful men in existence...

Agreed. Even though Braveheart was such a twisted misinterpretation of History that it disgusted half of Scotland.

But he did look very good in a kilt, Caroline!!;-)

Yeah. ooooh, yeah........

Mad Max.all,that leather. oooh, yeah!

that man is just a babe-a-rama-lama-ding-dong! ;-)

Mad Max, the first one, definitely. When I was a teenager and enjoyed those very syrupy romantic novels for teens I stumble on one of his first, Tim. I haven't seen it in the past 15 years so can't comment on how I'd feel now. But seen the made-for-tv-movie with Candice Bergen, and it was terrible in the bad sense. Just hawfull.

You know, after seeing Braveheart for about the tenth time, I realized that Mel can look good even with long hair and covered head to toe with dirt. Perhaps it is his "fine eyes"!

Laura: Mel can look good even with long hair and covered head to toe with dirt. Perhaps it is his "fine eyes"! It's his fine "something", alright! ;-)

Mel has never been a droolee of mine, but I do have to admit that when he beds the princess in Braveheart, I noticed!

Bravehear is the only thing I have seen him in that I really like a lot. Maybe it's the dirt itself.

Amy: Bravehear is the only thing I have seen him in that I really like a lot. Maybe it's the dirt itself. you like 'em dirty, eh Amy? ;-)

About three months ago, I sat next to a reporter who had interviewed Mel Gibson just after the release of Braveheart. She claimed that he was a chain smoker, never finished a cigarette before lighting the next one. Also, very fidgety, couldn't sit still.

Now I did'nt forget so here it is, drooling material : and a few links : Oscar Guide Nominees Bio : http://oscars.guide.com/nominees/bios/gibson.html Filmplex interview : http://www.gigaplex.com/celebs/gibson.htm A page from a fan in Oz : http://www.mania.com.au/~slatts/louise.html Trouble's world's page : http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/7505/ and 13 more links here : http://www.tnef.com/mel_gibson.html

That he could'nt stand still, cannot believe anyotherwise

Oh Johanne! I actually gasped when I saw that first pic! Ooh baby, ooh baby! And again I say ooh baby! Thank you my dear! *samooch*

[Oh Johanne! I actually gasped when I saw that first pic! Ooh baby, ooh baby! And again I say ooh baby! Thank you my dear! *samooch* Ditto ditto ditto.

Elaine, what's your point? ;-)

Laura, not sure what your question is. I, myself, have never met Mel Gibson.

An AP item (appeared in local newspaper Feb 27): Paris (AP) What men do French women fin the sexiest? Here's a hint: He's not French. Actor Kevin Costner got the vote in a poll to appear Thursday in Paris Match magazine. Paul Newman came in second, followed by Mel Gibson and Tom Cruise. Harrison Ford rounded out the top five. How many Frenchwomen drool along with us here? :)

Kevin Costner? Never considered him particularly sexy -- kinda wimpy, actually!

Now he was very sexy in Bull Durham and No Way Out...hasn't been very sexy lately I'm afraid...

I like him in cute roles, like Field of Dreams.

I heard that he used a body double in a nude scene in "Dances with Wolves" under the waterfall (rear view). Do you think CF had a body double in "The Advocate" when walking into the bath? I've long wondered about that.

No Way Out. Now that was a sexy movie...in the back seat of the limo. ...

Do you think CF had a body double in "The Advocate" when walking into the bath? Definitely not! I saw that very pleasant rearview again not too long ago in Playmakers -- it's for sure all CF!

Whew! Susan, I'm so glad!!!;-)

Well, I agree that Mel Gibson is pretty doggone close to the perfect man. I loved Braveheart, especially. As for "a twisted version of history," I can't agree. I read up on William Wallace all over the net, and while I agree there was artistic license in the film, it was true to the spirit of the age and of William Wallace's deeds, where rendering the details of time and place into very real depictions of battle. Mel has always seemed to me to be a very bright, self-effacing, funny guy, with a wholesome and balanced life, and a romantic view of life. And A SUPER MEGA-HUNK TO BOOT! Grin... Something jut came over me. Oh well

Rhea - as long as it wasn't a sense of reality, you're OK (you did keep your stub, did you not?) ;}

Mel is my favorite object of drool. I haven't seen Conspiracy Theory yet (dying to!) but I almost started yelling at Julia through the TV when (on the preview) he said, "kiss me for luck" and she hesitated! I can bearly remain consious thinking of him paranoid and scared. He locks his refrigerater-how cute! So far, I think he was the best in Forever Young, but Conspiracy Theory might change my mind. Remember when he put the salt over his shoulder in the diner? And when he was at Jamie Lee Curtis's house and "The Very Thought of You" came on and he started crying?" And when he ran through the rain and then he had his tank top on??? Oops, I'm going on forever, I'd better shut up!

I feel that this is a topic which must be revived. I am a die-hard Mel fan, so bear with me. Having seen Conspiracy Theory (twice) and Ransom within the same month, I am definately worse than ever! I am going to drag, so hang in there! Here are the Mel films in order of how much I would like to marry the character depicted therein in real life. To my mind, Conspiracy Theory was the ultimate Mel. Or should I say Jerry? By the time the film was over I was just as in love with Jerry as Alice. The "Kiss me for luck" scene, the "I believe you" scene, and of caurse the end, were right up there with "Cat!" and "If you can paint, I can walk!" in the classic romantic lines hall of fame. Not to mention his little stocking cap, or his hospital gown, or when he tells Alice he loves her! "Love gives you wings, love gives you insight, love lets y u see things you wouldn't normally see-I just know that I've loved you since the first time I saw you". The second best ultimate Mel movie was Forever Young. "The Very Thought of You...." the restuarant, the salt, the shoulder... The Man Without a Face-Mel without a face is still Mel, and just that half of him we had added to his character in the film makes him a guy I would more than go for in real life. Mel reading shakespeare!! Braveheart-"I don't want to wake-I want to stay here with you!" Sitting through hours of gore is fine with me as long as I get my fill of Mel in a kilt with a Scottish accent. Maverick-Mel is the epitamy of cuteness in every single scene. I particuarly enjoy the carriage scene where Mel is trying to stop the horses. Heck, I like every scene in this film, except the one where that tricky Jodie Foster is all over him. Ransom-Mel's ordeal was heart-breaking in this film. Unfortunately, I feel that we don't see enough of him in this film. Gary Sinise seems to dominate the film. Not that he didn't do a great job, but Gary and Mel are not interchangable. The balcony scene and the final sequence were classic Mel, and the film was worth seeing. The Lethal Weapon series-I know this series has a following, and I enjoy them for what they are. but it has to be said, this genre of basically plotless, bloody, swear-filled cop films seems like a waste of time for Mel. He is the best American actor of the 90's without question, and he could be doing better things. Early Mel-I never cared for the Road Warrier films and the rest of his earlier career were full of fair to midlin movies such as Attack Force Z. There is one other Mel flick I must see, "Tim". Sadly, the idea of Mel playing a man named for a guy I adore in real life makes me a tad bit shaky. I plan to rent it soon, however. Oh, and on a final note, I just want to make it clear that in denying Mel a bigger singing part in Pocahontas, Disney disapointed me big-time, however, there are still benefits to owning the soundtrack, as the one song, ("Mine, Mine, Mine", and a tiny part in "The Virginia Company") is still very pleasant. Whether he can sing is beside the point. Anyone wish to discuss my Mel? :)

Anyone wish to discuss my Mel? :) Okay, I'm game--then again, I'm game for any drooling today. I'm in a playful way ya see... I think the first time I saw Mel was in Tim I was a young teenager at the time and it made quite an impression on me. It's a sweet film--sad and tender. A real "chick film". Also, he was very young and remarkably handsome. Although, I have to say that I prefer him now, he's aging well. I saw him on Oprah a while ago and he's still stunning. Generally I don't go for men who are too handsome...too much to worry about in terms of competition. But he is so normal and accessible that I can't help but g t caught up in it. While watching Oprah I noticed that his Australian accent is almost non-existent now. It's a pity too, because I liked it. :-( I haven't seen "Conspiracy Theory" yet, probably won't until it hits video, but I have seen all the others you mentioned. Gotta say...love that Mad Max stuff. He's so...dirty. In all the right places too! I liked Braveheart well enough, but I don't believe it was the best movie that year. Then again, his competition wasn't really great. I was glad for his win as best director though, because he's earned the title--if not for that movie then for his career as a whole.

Oh dear, it seems that Mel has been out of favor for a while :-( Is anyone out there? Did you see him a while ago in Tequila Sunrise? Cos if you didn't, go rent it, will you? Then let me hear from you :-)

Gi....Mel is NEVER out of favor...I have seen him in EVERY movie he has been in! He has 2 movies coming out this year...Payback & lethal weapon 4...I can't wait...

I almost despaired... I like your pseudonym, meldarcy, are you around in topic 68? I haven't heard of Payback.

Who's that hiding behind the curtain? ;-)

Aha Karen found you -I wondered what had happened to those photos you were tormenting us with.I know a lot wouldn't agree with me but he leaves me cold.

As they say..."different strokes for different folks..." ;-) I enjoy him, especially his earlier work. Ever catch "Tim"? *hee hee* What that boy can do in pair of cutoffs!! And he has a marvelous sense of humor when he's on talk shows.

A good actor and a level-headed man. I like him.

Karen agree about his sense of humour-I've seen him doing a few interviews this week to promote his latest and he wasn't a bit perturbed about being in another English-bashing film in fact he told the Mayor of Liverpool to phone Sony in Japan to complain and not him. I had the pleasure of hearing him in the Chicken Run earlier this week and much prefered him incognito but like you said "different strokes for different folks"

(Judy).I know a lot wouldn't agree with me but he leaves me cold. Me too . But the pics are terrific, Karen. I gasped....in that 2nd and 3rd pic...the guy in the red shirt whose back is to us....looks like Colin's back and back of his head!.(I always seem to be looking for him in other actor's movies....wishful thinking, I guess :-(

Karen, I thank you, my mother thanks you, my sisters thank you, my aunts thank you, my nieces thank you, I'll bet Gi thanks you too. As long as Mel doesn't hit me over the head with it, I can overlook his politics. It's that beautiful face I adore. Sadly, his recent pictures are proof that he's been out in that hot Aussie sun too long. But oh, I love that boy's look in films like Mrs. Soffel, Gallipoli and The River. Just a beautiful man. Is he even better in real life? What's he filming right now?

(Evelyn) the guy in the red shirt whose back is to us....looks like Colin's back and back of his head!. Ha ha!! Naw, his hair is too straight. Needs some waviness. These pics are from the movie "What Women Want" and Helen Hunt is in it, although she wasn't there. All he did was go up the stairs and knock on the door. Couldn't see if door was opened because of those gizmos to bounce light at the sides obstructed my view, along with all those nasty, self-important people whose job it is to harrass onlookers. ;-)

(Karen)his hair is too straight.Needs some waviness -and a bald patch too.

(Karen)his hair is too straight.Needs some waviness His hair isn't always curly...me thinks he might have it straightened at times. Look at the high school pic in the 3 DOR program.

That's when he used to blow dry his hair. Now lets it air dry.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Karen :-) Like Heide, I don't care about his political (or religious) beliefs. He is a good actor, a great looking man and a very funny one. He has a marvellous voice - I realise voices are a turn-on for me ;-)- and incredible blue eyes. I didn't like his latest films (Payback, Conspiracy Theory) and wish he would do things like Man without a Face more often... but I guess these won't support his seven kids... I loved to see this topic come to life again, although I'm sure it will be for a short time ;-)

Most of the talk here seems to be about CF's hair, anyway... Come on, gals, back to where the real drool flows... ;-)

TIME FOR A CHANGE Copyright (c) 2000 Premiere Online They didn't know it, but they needed an attitude adjustment What Women Want THE PITCH: A male-chauvinist ad exec (Mel Gibson) gets electrocuted in his bathroom and is suddenly blessed with the power to hear women's thoughts. Or is he cursed? While his X-ray hearing enables him to sabotage the career of his "you go, girl!" boss (Helen Hunt), it also forces him to consider the inner musings of his lover (Marisa Tomei), his ex-wife (Lauren Holly), and his shrink (Bette Midler). THE BIG PICTURE: What director Nancy Meyers (1998's The Parent Trap) wanted was Gibson in the lead. "I always thought he should do romantic comedies," she says. Gibson, whose Icon Pictures coproduced, says it was "an interesting exercise to react to outer and inner voices at the same time." Coming out of the testoster-zone of The Patriot, he suddenly found himself surrounded by women and experimenting on- camera with mascara, panty hose, and leg-waxing. Not that any of that softened him, of course. "I'd come back from a nice lunch at the commissary and there would be Mel, basking in the sun, eating a raw steak," says Mark Feuerstein (Rules of Engagement), who plays Gibson's coworker. "He's an animal. The most charming animal of all time." ("I get free-range, no-hormone beef and eat that raw," Gibson explains. "I've been doing it for months now and I haven't been food-poisoned or sick once.") Meyers says that the actor promised to spare her from his infamous on-set pranks, but he quickly reneged. "The freeze-dried rat in a [bakery] bag at the monitor next to my cranberry juice was the least of them," she says. ("I did that trick to Julia Roberts years ago," Gibson reports. "I've had that rat forever. He's at home-he's like one of the kids.") So, what do women want, besides not being the butt of practical jokes? "Sigmund Freud was asking that question his entire working life and died without anything near an answer," Gibson says. "But I'm convinced it's somewhere between conversation, chocolate, and dancing." (Paramount, December 15) If you would like to read the article in its entirety, pleas go to Premiere Online at http://www.premiere.com

somewhere between conversation, chocolate, and dancing I wonder? At least he *knows* it's not raw beef :-)