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After Mel Gibson-Joe Eszterhas spat, Hollywood Jews weigh in on ‘Judah Maccabee’

Hollywood Jewish defense of Mel Gibson over Joe Eszterhas comes despite the controversy over his controversial portrayal of Jews in the 2004 film “The Passion of the Christ” and his rant against Jews following a drunk driving arrest in 2006.

Friday Five: Benny Gantz, Lena Dunham, Joe Eszterhas, Seth Greenberg & Rali Margalit

Israeli military chief cracks down. Screenwriter/actress has folks talking about ‘Girls.’ Scribe tells Mel Gibson to take a walk. Basketball coach eyes gold. Musician stands up to soccer hooligans.

Mel Gibson’s Maccabee project screenwriter: Gibson really hates Jews!

Mel Gibson’s film project about Judah Maccabee never really stood a chance from the beginning. First of all, it’s a Mel Gibson movie about Jews. Secondly, it’s supposed to be, umm, pro-Jewish. Gibson had to deal with Jewish groups freaking out about how insensitive his decision to make the movie is, and now he also […]

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