Brokeback Mountain [Archive] - The Gemstone IV Players' Corner

Drew2

01-21-2006, 03:11 PM

There's a DVD rip available on Bitcomet. It's absolutely perfect quality.

Anyway. I watched it. Believe it or not, I like never ever cry for movies. But this one had me crying for like 20 minutes straight. Like HARD. It may have had something to do with lack of sleep, but I bet I would have cried anyway.

So yeah. Any non-homophobes should watch it.

Alfster

01-21-2006, 03:16 PM

You pussy.

I heard it's good though

Bobmuhthol

01-21-2006, 03:18 PM

I love how the DVD copy is somehow "available on Bitcomet." I love when Bitcomet uploads movies to me.

lol jk it doesn't.

Drew2

01-21-2006, 03:24 PM

OK SORRY I MEANT THERE'S A TORRENT AVAILABLE IF YOU HAVE BITCOMET OR ANOTHER TORRENT DOWNLOADER.

I hate Bobmuhthol.

Bobmuhthol

01-21-2006, 03:26 PM

Ok Sorry Where's The Torrent Located Is What I Meant To Say.

I love not being to make posts that have all caps. Fuck that.

Drew2

01-21-2006, 03:27 PM

I got it off isohunt.com

Drew2

01-21-2006, 03:30 PM

YOU CAN MAKE IT ALL CAPS IF

You include something non-caps in the post.

OK SO THERE.

Ebondale

01-21-2006, 07:52 PM

My wife dragged me to it. Good film, actually. Its worthy of the awards it is winning.

Necromancer

01-22-2006, 11:33 PM

Astoundingly good film. Every aspect of it was well done.

Drew2

01-22-2006, 11:50 PM

Astoundingly good film. Every aspect of it was well done.
I'm glad there are some heterosexual males in the world that aren't ignorant enough to not see it.

Even more glad that they enjoyed it.

FinallyDomesticated

01-22-2006, 11:57 PM

I dragged a date to see it in the theater. I absolutely loved it. I think it was beautiful and a movie that should have been done so long ago.

My date, however, may require therapy because his knowledge of homosexual relations consists basically of: gay = something near the butt - NO. He got misty eyed and was touched over the movie. It opened his eyes to the beauty of love no matter the 'particulars' which really messed with his head considering his preconceived notions of homosexuality.

There were a few people who actually walked out of the movie sharing loud comments about how they had no idea they were going to be subjected to porn. On some level their reactions were amusing. On others, it was just sadly pathetic that people are truly that closed minded. Do they react the same way when they see two men sharing a romantic meal? Are gay couples subjected to such reactions? Its sort of thought-provoking.

Drew2

01-23-2006, 12:02 AM

Depending on where you are, yes to all the above questions.

Sean

01-23-2006, 12:05 AM

I'm glad there are some heterosexual males in the world that aren't ignorant enough to not see it.

Even more glad that they enjoyed it.

I'm pretty sure Necro's mentioned a few times that he's not hetero.

Drew2

01-23-2006, 12:06 AM

My wife dragged me to it. Good film, actually. Its worthy of the awards it is winning.

I'm assuming this man is. Pardon me if I'm wrong.

Sean

01-23-2006, 12:12 AM

I'm assuming this man is. Pardon me if I'm wrong.

Probably, but since you quoted necro's post in the post I quoted I wonder why I might have assumed you were refering to him...

Drew2

01-23-2006, 12:14 AM

I was, but I covered my ass somewhat nicely, I think.

Ebondale

01-23-2006, 12:21 AM

Tayre. It was a good film. Don't call me out like I said it wasn't and call me ignorant or something like that.

Drew2

01-23-2006, 12:24 AM

I read that three times and I still don't understand what you said.

Ebondale

01-23-2006, 12:27 AM

...

Translation: I said that it was a good film. Trying to call me out and say that I said otherwise is just plain stupid.

Drew2

01-23-2006, 01:02 AM

Actually, I said I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Maybe I wasn't clear.

Skirmisher

01-23-2006, 01:02 AM

...

Translation: I said that it was a good film. Trying to call me out and say that I said otherwise is just plain stupid.

I think you may have misinterpreted Tayre's post.

He was saying that you were one who enjoyed the film was how I am pretty sure it was intended.

Necromancer

01-23-2006, 11:53 AM

Yes, I am a proud homo.

FYI, anyone who thought that Brokeback was "porn" either A. has never seen another love scene in a movie (standard love scenes in rated R movies are much more graphic these days when they involve heterosexuals) or B. is a raging heterosexist fool. Also they are tiny hearted.

Yes, tiny hearted.

Goldenranger

01-23-2006, 12:39 PM

I'll admit I wanted to see the movie solely because I think Jake Gyllenhaal is particularly attractive, not for any sort of univeral love story that will open minds and hearts yada... I was disappointed for perhaps the first hour of the film, the sex scene in the test was just goo in my opinion, I guess I can get a sense of what was trying to be portrayed, possibly because it was two straight male actors being directed by a straight man that threw it off for me, or another reason all together, but the scene didn't sit with me well.

From this point on I was frustrated and bored, again admittedly I was going for the hotness of Jake, but I was semi-invested in the story at this point but felt that scenes felt either rushed or far too drawn out. I almost decided to abandon the movie at this point and retreat into my head for the rest. I'm not particularly sure where this changed but suddenly it got sad, really sad, and before the point where it REALLY gets sad (Don't want to mention details for those who haven't seen, but ya'll who have seen it know where I mean) and from that point onward I was holding back tears or crying. Yeah, I'm a big emotional sap when movies are able to pull those strings through well written dialogue and that connection to one's emotions that spectacular filmmaker's can do, and that last scene just kills me.

Anyway, I'm rambling, it should win a slew of Oscars especially considering the massive amount of shit that has come of out Hollywood this year. A recommended film.

Tromp

01-23-2006, 12:50 PM

I have not seen the flix but there is this dinner theatre in my hood that's been sold out for every showing since this film arrived. EVERY NIGHT w/multiple showings!!! We're talking for a more than a couple of weeks straight (term used loosely in the post). The response is so incredible that they have to post SOLD OUT signs on the roadway. As you drive by, one can see big freakin tour buses pulling in. The "family" in Florida is quite supportive of this film it seems.

xtc

01-23-2006, 01:07 PM

I have no interest in seeing this movie. I am not a homo-phobe but it has no appeal to me as all chick flicks have no appeal

Ebondale

01-23-2006, 04:56 PM

Actually, I said I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Maybe I wasn't clear.

Oooh okay, my bad. :) Maybe I just wasn't literate. :lol:

Apotheosis

01-25-2006, 01:35 PM

Well, it's reached pop culture where instead of <insert derogatormy term for homosexuals here> it's now 'brokeback mountaineers"

I haven't seen the movie and probably won't, simply because there is no interest for me.

Hell, I haven't watched a film in months. (with the exception of "The Producers")

Some Rogue

01-25-2006, 02:31 PM

Yeah, there's a guild in WoW already called The Brokeback Mountaineers.

Ebondale

01-25-2006, 04:39 PM

Yeah, there's a guild in WoW already called The Brokeback Mountaineers.

Better name than Hordicane Katrina. :rolleyes:

Wezas

01-25-2006, 04:48 PM

Better name than Hordicane Katrina. :rolleyes:

Blame Tijay

Drew2

01-25-2006, 05:04 PM

I've also heard "He belongs on Brokeback Mountain" or one can have a "Brokeback Mountain moment".

That was just from the radio this morning.

Skirmisher

01-25-2006, 05:26 PM

It was too funny watching Bush hem and haw when he was asked if he had seen Brokeback Mountain yet.

Czeska

01-26-2006, 09:20 AM

So I either drag my husband, who is not homophobic, but doesn't get into sappy drama much, or go typical and call my gay friend and go with him. Hmm..

Tromp

01-26-2006, 09:39 AM

So I either drag my husband, who is not homophobic, but doesn't get into sappy drama much, or go typical and call my gay friend and go with him. Hmm..

Drag the hubby with the knowledge you'll offer him the hot funky butt secksor he wants from you. The movie should put him right in the mood for it.

Caiylania

01-26-2006, 10:07 AM

I cannot wait to see this movie. Soon soon I hope!

xtc

02-01-2006, 04:45 PM

I haven't seen this movie but I buy the idea of Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger as homosexuals but not as cowboys. These guys are the biggest metrosexuals around does anyone seriously buy the idea of these two guys as cowboys? I guess when you are shopping a movie around about gay cowboys Clint Eastwood doesn't come banging on your door.

Caiylania

02-02-2006, 04:44 AM

Cowboys are often as stereo typed as gays are. They are not all "Clint Eastwoods" with glowering eyes and gravel voices.

I've met plenty of working cowboys who when cleaned up could look like city slickers or surfer boys. Looks have nothing to do with it. They come from all walks of life. Then of course there are good cowboys and bad ones when it comes to anything else; level of skill, morals, styles, etc...

Those two actors look no more different than many cowboys I have met. So it works for me.

And I mean the real kind, not glammed up show cowboys. But working ranch ones.

Jolena

02-02-2006, 10:10 AM

/agrees with Caiy.

I've seen plenty of ranchhand, cattle-roping cowboys in my years and these guys resembled them in many ways. I actually saw the movie a few weeks ago with my mother, who's visiting James and I. It was well-done.

I'll be honest, I enjoyed the movie and Heath Ledger impressed me with his abilities in this movie but I don't really feel it was the completely amazing film that everyone is going on and on about. I felt that in areas it was rather slow and dronish. I felt that while the acting on Heath's part was pretty phenomenal, it wasn't oscar worthy and the other people involved weren't really oscar material either. :shrug:

The movie was great, don't get me wrong. I just don't see it as the end all be all movie that most everyone else seems to.

Daniel

02-02-2006, 10:16 AM

THAT SHIT IS GROSS

Sean of the Thread

02-02-2006, 10:26 AM

Trendy bullshit.

Warriorbird

02-02-2006, 11:33 AM

:shrugs: I'm not homophobic...I'm sad romantic movie phobic. If it was like... a movie about gay cowboys who dance showtunes yet know Kung Fu then I might've dug it. Knowing that the whole thing is depressing and emo makes me not want to see it.

DeV

02-02-2006, 11:50 AM

The movie was great, don't get me wrong. I just don't see it as the end all be all movie that most everyone else seems to.I partially agree with that. I simply see it as a story that was floating around for years, one that was begging to be told, and one in which two good looking straight guys were comfortable enough to portray, as uncomfortable as it may have been, and make it look entirely believable. Ledger was great, simply because the discomfort of the situation was something he could relate to first hand, I'd imagine, being a straight guy. My first thought was that this was a man-flick, minus all the mushy love shit that usually accompanies. An accurate mix of love-lust prevails throughout the film, in my opinion. It wasn't as much romantic as it was raw. I enjoyed that aspect immensely.

I think the fact that many see this as 'Teh Gay Movie' lies primarily with the fact that there aren't many gay films made that are actually worth watching, let alone well acted, or that have reached the pinnacle of success that this film has so quickly attained en masse.

Apotheosis

02-02-2006, 02:17 PM

I would say that this is considered "teh ghey movie" because that's how the media has been presenting it.

DeV

02-02-2006, 02:56 PM

The media happened to be a very useful pawn.

Warriorbird

02-02-2006, 03:04 PM

In your evil leet gay conspiracy?

:snickers:

Worldnet Daily sure believes it.

Artha

02-02-2006, 06:40 PM

I'm going to see this movie soon-ish.

Skirmisher

02-02-2006, 07:57 PM

I think the fact that many see this as 'Teh Gay Movie' lies primarily with the fact that there aren't many gay films made that are actually worth watching, let alone well acted, or that have reached the pinnacle of success that this film has so quickly attained en masse.

That is exactly how I see it also.

While there have been some decent storylines in movies dealing with gay protagonists or issues in general, most do not garner the best actors around nor do they get the backing of a major studio.

Here you have two solid Hollywood name actors in a movie with a good story and receiving solid backing. It is that exceedingly rare combination that is causing people to take notice

Warriorbird

02-06-2006, 09:49 AM

Brokeback to the Future

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfODSPIYwpQ

Caiylania

02-08-2006, 12:53 PM

Funny, but I prefer all the music videos on youtube that fans made :) Well, most of them...

Latrinsorm

02-19-2006, 10:08 PM

does anyone seriously buy the idea of these two guys as cowboys?Heath: yes. Jake: no. Sorry Jake, I totally bought you as the combine salesman though.

Clint would make a fine gay cowboy if he wasn't a thousand billion years old.
I felt that in areas it was rather slow and dronish.Classic Western characteristic.
Knowing that the whole thing is depressing and emo makes me not want to see it.Go see it. Trust me. :)

Heath Ledger is *awesome*. Gustavo Santaolalla, despite having an obviously made-up name, is similarly awesome for the music he created.

Ebondale

02-19-2006, 10:17 PM

How could you make up a name like that? I have trouble naming my GS characters. O_o

Artha

02-19-2006, 10:31 PM

Knowing that the whole thing is depressing and emo makes me not want to see it.
Nah, some of it's happy. The ending definitely makes up for those bits, though.

Daniel

02-19-2006, 10:39 PM

THAT SHIT IS GROSS!!

/black bush

Hulkein

02-19-2006, 11:02 PM

My one friend said it sucked. So did his girlfriend.

Ebondale

02-19-2006, 11:31 PM

You have only one friend?

Artha

02-19-2006, 11:36 PM

It's kind of boring, but so is cowboy life I guess.

Hulkein

02-19-2006, 11:50 PM

You have only one friend?

... Kind of funny, but that's not even technically what saying 'my one friend' means, is it? I mean if someone says 'my one tooth hurts,' or 'my one hand is broken,' you take that as meaning 'my only tooth,' and 'my only hand'?

One of many.

Stretch

02-20-2006, 12:02 AM

It's not something I have any intention of seeing, for the same reason I wouldn't want to watch a movie like How Stella Got Her Groove Back.

Skirmisher

02-20-2006, 12:58 AM

It's not something I have any intention of seeing, for the same reason I wouldn't want to watch a movie like How Stella Got Her Groove Back.
And what reason is that?

DeV

02-20-2006, 01:07 AM

rofl. Stella's groove turned out to be gay.

Ebondale

02-20-2006, 03:08 AM

... Kind of funny, but that's not even technically what saying 'my one friend' means, is it? I mean if someone says 'my one tooth hurts,' or 'my one hand is broken,' you take that as meaning 'my only tooth,' and 'my only hand'?

One of many.

OOoh, I took that literally. :) Sorry!