'Brokeback' Takes Top Film at Gay Awards

[Unknown User]

Posted: 3/28/06 at 4:30pm

All I have to say is "duh".

"The fact is this: that `Brokeback Mountain' has helped to change the world. And it is such a privilege and honor to have joined you, and all the people all over the world, who struggle for compassion and equality."

I don't agree with that though.
Link. Updated On: 3/28/06 at 04:30 PM

[ZONEACE]

Posted: 3/28/06 at 4:33pm

I've long since been over this damn movie.

[Jon]

Posted: 3/28/06 at 5:34pm

I can't think of a more suitable screen name to post that information.

In other news from Captain Obvious:

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[Mother's Younger Brother]

Posted: 3/28/06 at 6:19pm

Ya beat me to it, Jon.

And actually, so did you, Zoneace!

[BlueWizard]

Posted: 3/28/06 at 9:50pm

Please note that the quotation is from Ang Lee, who attended the ceremony. Recently in Taiwan, lawmakers passed a motion to include gays and lesbians in a bill to protect spousal abuse, and there are other plans to give gay and lesbian couples equal benefits and protection under the law. The Taiwanese lawmakers have explicitly said that Lee's BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN influenced their thinking. I say that's pretty remarkable.

Updated On: 3/30/06 at 09:50 PM

[broadway86]

Posted: 3/29/06 at 10:56am

I absolutely agree, bluewizard. There is no denying the film's impact.

[Madame X2]

Posted: 3/29/06 at 11:00am

What OTHER movie would have won? Seriously, were there any other major contenders?

[Princeton78]

Posted: 3/29/06 at 3:03pm

*yawnzers*

[broadway86]

Posted: 3/29/06 at 3:31pm

The other nominees were...

Capote
The Family Stone
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Rent

Although I'd consider Capote and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang to be great films, I can't say that Brokeback had any serious competition for this award. Rightfully so, IMHO.