"Certainly his movies are one thing, but in terms of his private life, and also his views, I find them very offensive," Gibson said, according to the AP.
On a first viewing, I found Paul Schrader's latest trawl through America's scuzzy underbelly to be bracingly unwholesome.
Contrary to that view, I found the Port Authority staff the most effective, dedicated and professional group of men and women I have had the privilege to know.
Many parents (and no doubt even more grandparents) take a more lenient view; I found plenty of online sites that specialized in creating gift packages for campers.
And yet, to my surprise, on returning for a second viewing I found myself moved by the film — by the very doggedness with which it both hunts for and despairs of meaning.
Although overall the film troubled me on first viewing, I found individual moments from Strawberry Fields coming back to haunt me in the days that followed – always a good sign.
But on first viewing I found myself asking halfway through, "What is this film actually about?" After not very much thought, I came to the conclusion that it was not a How Things Never Go According to Plan story, but a love poem to Scotland and the Scots.
When comparing the angioplasty information pages on WebMD, Wikipedia, and Medpedia (from a consumers point view), I found Medpedia's post much easier to understand, both visually and content-wise.
From a purely personal point of view, I found both lacking but nevertheless became convinced that a modernized form of Mussar was essential for synagogue life today.
