That's Just The Way Boys Are
So Hollywood's got this new Western coming out, Brokeback Mountain, about two cowpokes who spend a magical summer up on the eponymous mountain and learn a lot about life, love and themselves. They have some kind of adventure, or maybe overcome some kind of adversity, and as a result ere'body and they momma is going ca-raazy about this flick. In fact, the short story that inspired it is Blogpulse's No. 20 top link today. The movie doesn't seem to be about making money — although, who knows, all the hype could translate into millions — but more about getting out there in time for Oscar consideration. And one roadblock to its success seems to have been cleared: Though it's about gay cowboys, many Christian groups say they won't protest or boycott the movie. (Though that probably doesn't mean they'll be lining up at the box office.) How will such a story play in George Bush's America? Check back on Monday for the recap.
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by Philip Ewing at December 9, 2005 10:38 AM
Category: Moving Pictures
