Brokeback Mountain opening Dec. 9
12-04-05, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Grimfarrow
Plus, with gay marriage such a contentious topic, Hollywood will surely try to pat its own back by voting for a film that is the most "progressive".
12-04-05, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by DodgingCars
I've heard a lot of good reviews of this movie, but I doubt it will draw much of an audience at all. When I saw the trailer while at Walk the Line, there were people laughing (at not-meant-to-be funny spots). I think no matter what people think about the subject matter, most hetros will have very little interest in this movie. Certainly those interested in film will want to see it -- especially with the good buzz and Ang Lee directing, but I can't think of a single straight male (or female for that matter) who would be interested in seeing this movie.
As far as the Oscars are concerned... I can't say. It's certainly got a lot of good reviews and seems to have been well received by the critics, but when it was frequently referred to as "the gay cowboy movie" at the film fests, I'm not sure how much respect it has from the average movie-goer (or Oscar voters). We'll see.
As far as the Oscars are concerned... I can't say. It's certainly got a lot of good reviews and seems to have been well received by the critics, but when it was frequently referred to as "the gay cowboy movie" at the film fests, I'm not sure how much respect it has from the average movie-goer (or Oscar voters). We'll see.
12-04-05, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by RayChuang
Alas, AMPAS voters are much more conservative than people think. While Brokeback Mountain might get a few Oscar nominations, I don't think it will win them because Hollywood--despite their repeated denials--knows full well that blatantly-liberal movies can cause massive customer backlash. That's why I see movies like Syriana and possibly Munich getting less box office revenues than originally anticipated.
But all this speculation is useless. Go see the film for yourself, and judge it upon its merits, not all the worthless brouhaha people are generating. All I'm saying is that I've seen in, and I think it's exactly the kind of film that WILL break out and win Oscars.
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12-05-05, 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by lmwong1977
Too true, I just dont post if I'm not interested in something.
Anyway, those not interested, dont be surprised if your girlfriend drags you to see it. Us girls are very interested in Heath and Jake, together or not.
Anyway, those not interested, dont be surprised if your girlfriend drags you to see it. Us girls are very interested in Heath and Jake, together or not.
As Ang Lee said in a recent interview, if you have to talk negatively about this, go see a therapist.
I think might surpise people who have already made up their mind before the movie has even opened.
12-05-05, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Grimfarrow
Believe me, it will get all the major Oscar noms. That is guaranteed. And I don't know which film fests you are referring to, but it won Best Picture at Venice, and at Toronto, where *I* was sitting right in the middle of the packed industry screening, it was the only film out of 30 high-profile ones where the jaded industryites actually broke into applause.
I'm telling you that you're average Joe has no interest in this movie. Having not seen the movie, I don't know how it will do at the Oscars, but my guess is: It will get nominations. Will it win? I have my doubts, but there's no way to say for sure...
I'd guess that the "safer" movies would likely have a better chance: Cinderella Man, Constant Gardener, Capote, Good Night and Good Luck, History of Violence, Pride & Prejudice, Syriana, Squid and the Whale, Wal the Line, etc, etc, etc,
12-05-05, 10:16 AM
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I have absolutely NO problem with the subject matter whatsoever. I think it's great that Hollywood is making a mainstream love story that has two men as the leads, even though I'm sure that any romance between the two from the book (wasn't it a book?) will be seriously toned down.
Having said that, I'm not interested in seeing it.
Not a drama/love story fan.
Having said that, I'm not interested in seeing it.
Not a drama/love story fan.
12-05-05, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Xander
I have absolutely NO problem with the subject matter whatsoever. I think it's great that Hollywood is making a mainstream love story that has two men as the leads, even though I'm sure that any romance between the two from the book (wasn't it a book?) will be seriously toned down.
Having said that, I'm not interested in seeing it. Not a drama/love story fan.
Having said that, I'm not interested in seeing it.
Not a drama/love story fan. There is plenty of making out/kissing too.
12-05-05, 11:52 AM
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Have the West Coast theatres been listed anywhere? I'm gonna drive wherever I have to to catch this over the weekend, but I can't find any theatre listings and showtimes yet...
12-05-05, 12:36 PM
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Have the West Coast theatres been listed anywhere? I'm gonna drive wherever I have to to catch this over the weekend, but I can't find any theatre listings and showtimes yet...
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036
No Online Ticketing Available for This Theater
12:01am
Nothing yet for the actual opening date.
12-05-05, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by adamblast
Have the West Coast theatres been listed anywhere? I'm gonna drive wherever I have to to catch this over the weekend, but I can't find any theatre listings and showtimes yet...
Saw one in a quick search: Pacific's The Grove in LA, CA - moviefone.com If you switch it to the 9th, lots of showtimes and you can but them online (tho there is that surcharge)
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12-05-05, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by maingon
Not intrested in this one, I dont have a problem with movies with gays but its just not my thing and wont spend my money to see guys making out.
Why pay when you can see that in the privacy of your own home.
Your Hetrosexuality is noted.
12-05-05, 02:46 PM
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God, I wish I lived in a country where every last little 'effing thing wasn't divvied up into "left" or "right."
The average Joe won't have any interest in this? WHO THE HELL CARES?
The average Joe won't have any interest in this? WHO THE HELL CARES?
12-05-05, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by grunter
God, I wish I lived in a country where every last little 'effing thing wasn't divvied up into "left" or "right."
The average Joe won't have any interest in this? WHO THE HELL CARES?
The average Joe won't have any interest in this? WHO THE HELL CARES?
But you're right. From an artistic point of view... it doesn't matter. I wasn't only commenting on someone's assertion that this will be huge with women audiences and is basically guaranteed the Oscar win. I totally disagree -- and the reason is because average Joe doesn't want to see it.
12-05-05, 07:13 PM
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I really like the story. Hopefully the movie isn't too manipulative with the source material.
And any film that pulls a strong performance (so say critics) from a former Dawson's Creek star - has to be good.
And any film that pulls a strong performance (so say critics) from a former Dawson's Creek star - has to be good.
12-05-05, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by conscience
And any film that pulls a strong performance (so say critics) from a former Dawson's Creek star - has to be good.
12-05-05, 08:24 PM
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Mrs. Ledger has been doing fine work for years now.
With Dick I can agree. Not much else of her other performances that I agree with you on, though.
12-05-05, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by conscience
With Dick I can agree. Not much else of her other performances that I agree with you on, though.
ME WITHOUT YOU?
THE BAXTER?
STATION AGENT?
Well, I've been enjoying her work.
12-06-05, 08:25 AM
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You're kidding...
ME WITHOUT YOU?
THE BAXTER?
STATION AGENT?
Well, I've been enjoying her work.
ME WITHOUT YOU?
THE BAXTER?
STATION AGENT?
Well, I've been enjoying her work.
12-06-05, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by DodgingCars
I can't think of a single straight male (or female for that matter) who would be interested in seeing this movie.
Don't be so sure. It's hot men together and I know A LOT of women who find that hot.
12-06-05, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by digitalfreaknyc
You know what's funny? I have a preview screening ticket for it this week. I couldn't give it away to any of my gay male friends but i have two STRAIGHT female co-workers that are dying to see this. They snatched it up immediately.
Don't be so sure. It's hot men together and I know A LOT of women who find that hot.
Don't be so sure. It's hot men together and I know A LOT of women who find that hot.