Seriously...advancement??
Brokeback Mountain is one of the hottest movies all year. Well, for the whole two weeks we have been in 2006. But you know what I mean. It's one of the most talked-about movies because it involves two heterosexual stars playing homosexual cowboys.Here's what bothers me. So much is being made about:
A) What a risk the actors took in accepting these roles because of course if heterosexual men play homosexual cowboys they will ruin their career and never be able to have a real role again. And the actors jump right in, saying "The instant I heard about what the movie was about I said no way. Then I decided to do it." Why doesn't anyone call them what they are - homophobic and judgemental? You would call an actor racist if he didn't want to take the risk of being painted or dyed so that he could play the role of an African-American character.
B) How tough it must be for heterosexual men to play the roles of homosexual cowyboys...or in other words, HAVE ACTORS ACT (i.e. play a role that doesn't mimic their everyday life i.e. have heterosexual men play homosexual cowboys) .
C) What a novel idea this is to write about gay cowboys because there has never been a movie or a TV show written about gay cowboys before...all of those things written about and/or done by gay men just don't count because they aren't cowboys.
Is it 1985?
I just don't get why these three stupid points are the only ones being made. Talk about the great cinemetography, the talented acting, the creative storyline and great script...talk about anything other than these stupid, stone-age ideas. In case anyone hasn't noticed - it's old news to be so damn judgemental and surprised that there are homosexual people out there.
Regardless of whether or not you agree with or understand homosexuality, this kind of reaction to this cultural phenomena is rather dated. It makes everyone sound like they have regressed in their perception of judgement about so-called alternative lifestyles.
I want to go see this movie...because it looks good. Not because I'm sooooo proud of the damn actors for taking the risk, or the director for taking the risk, or society for taking the risk and accepting a story about homosexual cowboys.
Seriously, is it 1985? Maybe even 1982?
posted by Steph @ 9:10 PM
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