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I'm fairly certain that a big reason people are going to see this movie is because of the controversy surrounding it. If it wasn't for idiots crying about it being made, no one would have known about it, and it probably wouldn't have had as many patrons as it did.

But, I DO think it's accurate to say that "Americans don't want to see this movie" because on every other message board i've been to, that's more general than MoFT, there's been a LOT of anti-gay stuff said, and people even "disowning" jake Gylen-something for acting in it. Americans still don't like gays very much, but they never liked romantic (or anything that is not action for the most part) movies in general.

bratboy wrote:

But, I DO think it's accurate to say that "Americans don't want to see this movie" because on every other message board i've been to, that's more general than MoFT, there's been a LOT of anti-gay stuff said, and people even "disowning" jake Gylen-something for acting in it. Americans still don't like gays very much, but they never liked romantic (or anything that is not action for the most part) movies in general.

To be sure, obviously large numbers of people will NOT see the film.  What are the ages of the folks on these other boards you post on, though?!?

College aged.

Plus, it's mostly people from NC, and we're kind of a socially backwards state.

Eh, there are always homophobes complaining about stuff like this. However if the movie was bad, or simply "ok," we probably would be hearing about it very much. I've been a bit too busy for the movies lately, but everyone I know that has seen it has said it was pretty good .

This kind of reminds me of the crap that was floating around when Chasing Amy came out. The homophobes were out in force about that movie too. (IMHO) It was good flick, but it wasn't Oscar material, and it didn't get as much praise.  Eventually the homophobes shut up when then movie dropped out of the limelight. 

But, then again, the thought of gay male cowboys tend to freak out homophobes more then hot lipstick lesbians.

Oh well, they'll all gag when it wins Best Picture.

Tallgeese wrote:

So, what was the "message" of the movie? I haven't seen it so I don't know if there's a "message" other than "homosexuals exist outside of San Francisco parades."

I vaguely saw O'Reilly upset at the movie, but I still don't know why.

Its just about homosexual cowboys or something ?  Nothing more sinister ?

Oh Great Flying Spaghetti Monster, won't someone please think of the children ?!

Did O'Reilly actually watch the movie before he reviewed it? Because if he did, then I say he's a closet case.

Bill O'Reilly in the ticket line wrote:

I'm just here so I'll know what I'm talking about on my TV show for once.

bratboy wrote:

It opens this friday here in Bloomington, in a large "mainstream" theater.

Date movie?

bedstuy wrote:

maybe Loofah Man should focus on this instead!

That's pretty funny, but what the smurf? Is it illegal in Oklahoma to ask a girl to join you in your motel room? And why the hell was it necessary to impound his car, aside from the obvious answer that it generates revenue when he has to pay to get it back?

The irony is that "family values" conservatives like O'Reilly who make noise about the movie only contribute to its box office results.

Me, I don't care. It's an overhyped love story that only gets attention because the protagonists are both men. So? If it was a man and a woman I don't think we'd be discussing it. In that regard, it's not nearly Oscar-worthy.

What is O'Reilly talking about it? It was a smash hit, as far as I can see.

At the local movie theatre there are 7 screens. 3 of them are playing Brokeback Mountain, or at least were a week ago.

And what controversy? Maybe I just don't watch enough right-wing television. There was no gay sex in the movie.

I just can't get over what a big deal people are making about going to see this movie.  Is it REALLY the first gay-themed movie that many folks might go see?  Maybe at a movie theater but haven't they watched one at home on cable... just out of curiousity?  I find it hilarious!  What's the big deal?  Two men with a miniscule sex scene?  Gee... I've spent my whole life watching men have sex with women in movies and I don't put my hands over my eyes and scream!

Anway, I offer you The straight dude’s guide to ‘Brokeback’

bedstuy wrote:

I just can't get over what a big deal people are making about going to see this movie.  Is it REALLY the first gay-themed movie that many folks might go see?  Maybe at a movie theater but haven't they watched one at home on cable... just out of curiousity?  I find it hilarious!  What's the big deal?  Two men with a miniscule sex scene?  Gee... I've spent my whole life watching men have sex with women in movies and I don't put my hands over my eyes and scream!

Explanation: people are stupid.

Tons of gay related movies come out all the time, some with actual graphic sex. I've never seen them spark any protests or controversy, because people who disagree generally just don't see them.

I guess the difference here is the star factor. It's big enough to get mainstream TV publicity.