Mel Gibson Dean Richards Interview

Mel Gibson called WGN-TV reporter Dean Richards an "a--hole" after a live satellite interview on Friday, January 29, 2010. During the interview, Richards asked Gibson if he felt like he was "a better person" than he was five years ago, referring to Gibson's infamous "anti-Semitic rant" and past "drinking problems." http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/leshock-value/2010/02/mel-gibson-calls-wgns-dean-richards-an-ass-now-on-tmz.html

Richards persisted with personal questions until Gibson responded, "That's almost four years ago, dude. I mean, I've moved on. I guess you haven't." Richards continued to push Gibson for a response regarding his past behavior. Finally, Richards finished the interview with, "Edge of Darkness opens today, its good to see you back in the saddle and doing what you do best. Thanks a lot for joining us and take care." Gibson, who sipped his coffee while Richards ended the interview, then responded by giving the reporter a thumbs up and muttered "A--hole."http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/leshock-value/2010/02/mel-gibson-calls-wgns-dean-richards-an-ass-now-on-tmz.html

The 2010 film Edge of Darkness is the first film that Mel Gibson has had a leading role in since the 2002 sci-fi movie Signs. Between 2002 and 2010, Gibson produced and directed Apocalypto and The Passion of the Christ. In 2006, Gibson made headlines after he cursed at police officers and shouted that "The Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world," during his arrest for drunk driving in Malibu. All of Gibson's inflammatory comments were included in a police report, which was posted online by TMZ.com.http://www.tmz.com/2006/07/28/gibsons-anti-semitic-tirade-alleged-cover-up/ Gibson later apologized to "everyone in the Jewish community."http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Movies/07/31/gibson.dui/index.html