anewempire 0 #101 January 7, 2006 to start off, i'm not gay at all. and from my point of view i basically saw it how airtwardo saw it. i thought it was a good movie and by like halfway through i didn't even feel like it was so much focused on that they were gay as to the fact that they were just living their lifes as a lie and didn't really know what they wanted in life and just used people to either cover up their affair or to try to convince themselves that they're "normal." i thought it was a good story. could have been better but nonetheless i thought it was a good movie. it was definitely awkward at times to the point where i couldn't really watch it. the girl i was with kept laughing at me whenever i would be like "aw... awwww... come on." but besides those awkward parts the story was good. its crazy cause i know there are gay people out there who actually live their lives like that and it was just an interesting movie to see from that aspect. honestly i have no earthly idea how someone could be gay but whatever. anyways... i'd say see it if you are someone who can appreciate movies and look past certain aspects of it (if you're like me and not gay that is). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #102 January 7, 2006 Quoteto start off, i'm not gay at all... honestly i have no earthly idea how someone could be gay... (if you're like me and not gay that is). Got it. You're not gay. Nope, not gay. Check. First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #103 January 7, 2006 Now that's an honest review Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #104 January 7, 2006 Awe leave the guy alone Narci. At least he has the balls to admit he saw it.Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #105 January 8, 2006 My immediate reaction to anewempire's post was almost identical to Narci's. Here's a guy who went to see the movie (kudos) with his girlfriend and was introduced to things that were once only vague mental images. Now it's a glaring reality on a big screen in front of him and he was uncomfortable - so what? So he feels the need to substantiate his heterosexuality - so what? We're all uncomfortable with the unfamiliar with when we first encounter it. I say 'hooray' for anewempire. I think it's admirable that he saw through to the real message of the movie. In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #106 January 8, 2006 QuoteOh, I dunno maybe 'cause I'm a fag and I think movies depicting men falling in love are kinda neat Quote Not that there's anything WRONG with that!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #108 January 8, 2006 QuoteSigh. Poopy Heads Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #109 January 8, 2006 QuoteQuoteSigh. Poopy Heads Quote Doood...IT'S UTAH!!!! The guy supposed to be 'cranking' the projector hurt his arm.... Besides Would you really wanna see it if it WENT OVER WELL there?!? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #110 January 9, 2006 QuoteDoood...IT'S UTAH!!!! The guy supposed to be 'cranking' the projector hurt his arm.... Besides Would you really wanna see it if it WENT OVER WELL there?!? You do have a point. And I thought only the Amish still used crank projecters? Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #111 February 1, 2006 Have the 8 Oscar nominations caused any of you to want to see Brokeback that were on the fence or not going to see it?Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker2001 0 #112 February 1, 2006 QuoteQuoteDude gay cowboys out on the prairie WTF? In the sequels they meet up with the indian chief, the policeman, and the construction worker. Edit to note again how damn funny that is!!!!!!!! "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #113 February 1, 2006 QuoteHave the 8 Oscar nominations caused any of you to want to see Brokeback that were on the fence or not going to see it? No.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #114 February 1, 2006 QuoteHave the 8 Oscar nominations caused any of you to want to see Brokeback that were on the fence or not going to see it? HELL NO! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebusto 0 #115 February 1, 2006 You homophobes are missing out, as it is a great story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #116 February 1, 2006 QuoteYou homophobes are missing out, as it is a great story. Not homophobia, more ironclad disinterest. Meh, I'd sooner see "Syriana" and "Munich" again.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #117 February 1, 2006 Just because someone is not interested in the storyline does not make them homophobes. I've never seen "The English Patient" and I believe that won best picture. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #118 February 2, 2006 I think he got the homophobia idea because the guy shouted 'HELL NO!' instead of just saying 'no.'Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #119 February 2, 2006 QuoteI think he got the homophobia idea because the guy shouted 'HELL NO!' instead of just saying 'no.' I'd go even further. If the thread were about "'Syriana' and 'Munich'" which he also presumably doesn't want to see, I suspect he wouldn't open the thread, much less respond to a question at all. So no, homophobia isn't implied by not seeing this film. But it IS implied by making a big deal out of avoiding it, i.e. announcing it in ALL CAPS with an exclamation point in a public forum. On the other hand it IS possible that the fellow just hates movie theaters (like I do) and won't see this or any movie (again like me.) The initial impression of homophobia is a rebuttable presumption. Edited to add: Whoops. I got ExAFO and Mx757 mixed up. Although I still wonder who would open a thread about a movie they don't want to see and spend time saying so unless there's some emotional investment involved. First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #120 February 2, 2006 QuoteEdited to add: Whoops. I got ExAFO and Mx757 mixed up. Although I still wonder who would open a thread about a movie they don't want to see and spend time saying so unless there's some emotional investment involved. Well Sparky, since you wondered, I was wondering what tack the thread was going to take on a movie that is generating a great deal of debate.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #121 February 2, 2006 The debate Brokeback thread is in Speakers Corner with the same subject name as this one.Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #122 February 2, 2006 QuoteThe debate Brokeback thread is in Speakers Corner with the same subject name as this one. Uh...yeah, k... Gonna research each thread...instead of just clicking the first one I see...Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #123 February 2, 2006 No need to be a smart ass. You said you were interested to see where this thread was headed since the movie generated so much debate. You won't find debate in this thread. The debate is in the other thread where it belongs. I was simply pointing you in that direction.Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #124 February 2, 2006 QuoteI think he got the homophobia idea because the guy shouted 'HELL NO!' instead of just saying 'no.' Oops, I missed that post. I can see where the conclusion was drawn. Although I think using the word 'homophobe' in this case waters down its meaning. If a person does not want to see a gay themed movie does not necessarily make them a homophobe. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 93 #125 February 2, 2006 QuoteIf a person does not want to see a gay themed movie does not necessarily make them a homophobe. I certainly think it should never be sufficient to label someone a homophobe. edit - sorry, this is the bonfire. I moved the rest of my post to the SC thread.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
