Feedback from our readers
Dysfunctional Family Ties
Thank you, EW, for putting Little Miss Sunshine on your cover. After yet
another summer of frat shtick comedies that make us all a little dumber,
Sunshine deserves all accolades for its heart, originality, and superb
ensemble cast (much like the devilishly delicious Devil Wears Prada).
Cheryl Gudz
Toronto
You had a chance to put the amazing actress Toni Collette on your cover
and you didn't?! All I can say is ''You're terrible, Muriel!''
Nicholas Taylor
Seattle
Winning Streak
How can you leave Old School off the list of Will Ferrell's box office
accomplishments (Movies)? At this point in his career, ''We're goin'
streaking!'' is the rallying cry behind most of Frank the Tank's biggest
fans.
Josh Mason
Freeport, Fla.
Gibson's Gaffe
It seems to me that you're condemning Mel Gibson for the wrong thing
(News & Notes). His spewing hate-filled speech is certainly nothing to
ignore. However, what he should be chastised (and punished) for is
driving his vehicle under the influence of alcohol. That was the most
irresponsible and stupid act of all, considering how many innocent lives
have been lost to drunk driving. Mr. Gibson is entitled to his opinion,
no matter how reprehensible. But getting behind the wheel intoxicated?
That's a whole other category of lethal weapon!
Joann R. King
Orange, Calif.
Granted, Mel Gibson was way out of line, but let us first consider the
father that raised him. After all, we are the products of our
environment. That said, the man should definitely reap what he sowed.
Carolyn Grey
Carson City, Nev.
Daniel Fierman's piece ''Mel to Pay?'' was powerful and to the point.
Alcoholism isn't an excuse for hate speech. But I think Gibson's
situation may be, if not excusable, understandable. In times of
extremity, many of us default to ingrained voices, no matter how much
we've fought to reject them. Having grown up with a Holocaust-denying
father, Gibson evidently has more demons than alcoholism to deal with.
Cynthia Weston
Atlanta
Nuclear Reaction
It was great to see Margot & the Nuclear So and So's on the Must List.
Having said that, please do your best to keep them a secret so they
don't become overexposed like some of my previous favorite bands.
Adam Payne
Indianapolis
CORRECTION
Prior to Little Miss Sunshine, Abigail Breslin appeared in the R-rated
movie Keane (''The Sunshine Band'').
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Number of readers who felt our coverage of Mel Gibson's DUI (''Mel to
Pay?'') was less than charitable
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Number of readers disturbed by male cows having udders in the movie
Barnyard
OBSESSIVE FAN OF THE WEEK!
No one makes Cassie Boroski of Chicago weak in the knees like Gerard Butler. A devout fan, she's logged thousands of air miles trailing the Scottish actor to places like San Diego's Comic-Con. ''Enough with the same ole,'' she argues. ''Why not make a lot of women happy and give him a page? You want to see this issue fly off the shelves? Then you will do it.'' Now, is that a threat or a request?
