Mad Mel Returns

Ross Douthat points out that, despite Mel Gibson's personal and media troubles, he's still a formidable force at the box office. To which I would add (and this is coming from someone not entirely thrilled with The Passion) that he's also an extremely impressive filmmaker as well.

And now, after having seen Apocalypto, all I can say is: you really have no idea. I mean, not to hyperbolate or anything, but ... wow.