To some, the first harbinger of spring is when pitchers and catchers report to spring training. To others, it's the first shoots of crocuses peeking out of the ground, only to be beaten down by yet another late-season snowstorm. But after 2004, there's a new one -- the reappearance of
The Passion of the Christ in theatres. Yes, Easter is drawing near, and that means it's time to enjoy Mel Gibson's graphic depiction of a Jewish guy getting the living shit kicked out of him for three hours. Nothing says "family values" like a good, hefty helping of the old ultra-violence. And nothing says "synergy" like a
shameless plug for the Mixed Reviewers, who on the film's origimal release brought perhaps the most diverse views on this film you're likely to find in one place.