I realize the subject matter may not be to the inclination of all of those here at hatrack since it has been labelled as the "gay cowboy movie".
However after reading the review below it sounds fascinating. I don't know if I will see it in the theaters, given Narnia is coming out too, however I definitely want to rent it later.
I am not going to see it, but I have read the short story.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I will probably see it when it comes out on dvd.
Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
I haven't even heard of it.
Considering I watch less than 1% of movies that come out, prospects aren't good.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
I saw a preview for it the other day, and wasn't terribly impressed by what I saw. I may see it when it comes out on DVD, but I'll probably skip it.
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
lol, while when I realized the actors involved, I'd watch it just for the eye candy even if they are portraying gay men.
AJ
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
That was my reasoning, AJ.
Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
I saw it last week. It was pretty good in my opinion, though the end is sad.
Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :
I would go see it if I had time.
But since, like porter, I don't go to a lot of movies I doubt I'll catch it.
I will watch it at some point, either on DVD or HBO.
Posted by Krankykat (Member # 2410) on :
This flick will probably be a big hit with the stock car /rodeo crowd.
Here is one country boy who won't see it.
Posted by Dobbie (Member # 3881) on :
So, in the movie, do they actually eat pudding?
Posted by Dobbie (Member # 3881) on :
So, in the movie, do they actually eat pudding?
Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
No...?
Posted by Dobbie (Member # 3881) on :
On "South Park", Cartman said about independent films, "They're all about gay cowboys eating pudding."
Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :
I want to see it, but I'll probably have to wait until I get back to Florida and see it alone. Most of my friends around here are male and refuse to have anything to do with the "gay cowboy movie."
However, a few have expressed interest in the "Japanese hooker movie."
-pH
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I would so go see this RIGHT NOW if I could.
Narnia with the fam this afternoon comes first, and I'd have to slip Ron a mickey to get him to go with me (though when he saw the poster he said, "You're gonna drag me to see that, aren't you?").
I think it will be a good movie, but I admit the reason for my interest is mostly that part of my brain that goes "Guuuh, wha?" when I see pretty boys kissing.
That was too honest, wasn't it? *skulks back to sakeriver*
Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :
I'm not a huge fan of either of the men.
Although Jake is pretty when he's looking sullen and dark.
-pH
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Yeah, HL is not all good looking to me, and JG is cutest when he's unhappy.
But still.
Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :
Well, I get the feeling that Mr. Gyllenhaal will be looking quite tortured and troubled through much of this movie.
Actually, lots of men look better when they're experiencing emotional turmoil.
Or maybe I'm just sadistic.
-pH
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Heh. I've had this conversation with other women before. I don't think it's sadism, exactly, but I think some of us are turned on by expressiveness, which is in direct contrast to the stoic, manly-man stereotype. Men in TV shows and movies are more often expressive when their characters are in distress.
That's my theory, anyway. I used it to explain why Ben Browder was cutest when strapped into the Aurora chair on Farscape. Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
If I have time, I'll see it, though theres a pretty long list of other movies to see first.
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
pH we *could* see it before you leave Chi-town... Steve might go see it with me, sometimes he likes arty movies, even if they destroy his image.
AJ
Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
quote:Originally posted by pH: Well, I get the feeling that Mr. Gyllenhaal will be looking quite tortured and troubled through much of this movie.
Indeed he does.
And if I do say so myself, they make a cute couple.
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
I might go see it, my best friend is obsesed with Jake Gyllenhaal, and it will certainly be different from Jarhead.
Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :
Ooooh, Banna, let's! Let's!
-pH
Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :
Don't know if I'll get to see it in the theater, but I definitely want to see this one. I've heard good things about it. Anyway, I think there's more to it than just "gay cowboys".
Posted by Evie3217 (Member # 5426) on :
I will definitely see it if I have the cash this break. I'm a poor college student, so I have to ration my cash output, but hopefully I'll be able to see this one. Maybe I can drag my parents into taking me to it.
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
It has the apperance of a good family film Evie, you might get away with that.
Incidentally, anyone catch what The Colbert Report said about BB last night, and movies in general?
It was good stuff.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Jake G is hot even if he isn't feeling tortured, when tortured he's much hotter.
Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :
I will of course be seeing it. I've been looking forward to this movie for a long time. Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
Olivia, if Ron would rather not see it with you, I would be willing to.
Posted by Tarrsk (Member # 332) on :
Heterosexual guy checking in here. I'm definitely going to see it. I'm a big fan of director Ang Lee (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), and from what I've heard, the story is one of the great tragic romances of our time, straight or gay.
Plus, Anne Hathaway's hot. Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
Not in the wigs she wears for this movie, she's not! Blech!
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
Yes.
Posted by Joldo (Member # 6991) on :
I'm seeing this. I've been looking forward to it since I heard it was being made, gaw, last Christmas, I think.
Besides, Jake and Heath cuddling is unbearably cute.
Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :
Hear hear Joldo.
Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :
Oh, as for women liking the gay male stuff... in Japan is a huge industry. Most of the gay anime and manga is written by women for women. Which is different from the gay porn anime made for men. Not that gay men can't enjoy the stuff that is targeted for a female audience. I happen to love the plot and emotions.
Posted by Joldo (Member # 6991) on :
I just think it's funny when that extends into their own creations. If you've ever read slashy fanfic, it's hilarious how obvious that a lot of it's written by giggly teenage girls.
Posted by Enigmatic (Member # 7785) on :
Telp, thank you for linking to the other thread about this movie. Because I made the pudding joke first.
--Enigmatic
Posted by Amanecer (Member # 4068) on :
I'll see it. The movie seems very... appealing to me and it's not just because of the two gay guys. I have a feeling that I won't like the movie since it seems to encourage leaving one's spouse for somebody else, but I still very much want to see it.
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
I'm not going to see it, as far as I can tell it's just a bid for an Oscar. I tend to hate all of the "meaningful" "politically correct" "art" movies that come out this time of year. I don't really like movies that have a message.
Since I also don't find gay guys particularly sexy, I think I'll save my money for Chronicles of Narnia and Memoirs of a Geisha.
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
they aren't gay in real life blacwolve!
AJ
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
Many people are putting Memoirs in the same category as far as political correctness goes, though I can't remember if that is because it's too PC or not PC enough.
Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
quote:Originally posted by Amanecer: I'll see it. The movie seems very... appealing to me and it's not just because of the two gay guys. I have a feeling that I won't like the movie since it seems to encourage leaving one's spouse for somebody else, but I still very much want to see it.
It actually discourages people from being themselves and sends the message that gays suffer and then die because they are gay.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
Heath Ledger on a horse. I'm there.
Livvy, I still like Ben Browder better when he knows about the chip. He develops crazy eyes. THat's why I like Lost so much this season, too, cause Jack is developing that look, like he might explode at any minute.
Ni!
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
quote:Originally posted by BannaOj: they aren't gay in real life blacwolve!
AJ
I don't like slash fanfic either. It's just, in a romantic comedy about two guys, I can't exactly imagine myself as one of the characters, which makes it lose the appeal.
Lyrhawn- I don't know much at all about Memoirs, except that in the trailers I've seen it looks stunning visually. Also, I find prostitutes more interesting than cowboys, just a personal thing.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
You know, I don't think I've ever imagined myself as one of the characters in a romantic comedy, hetero or otherwise.
Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :
quote:Because I made the pudding joke first.
No, Matt & Trey did.
I'm gonna see it, just because the idea of Jake & Heath being gay together makes me laugh myself to sleep.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I can definitely imagine being attracted to a guy, and it isn't that hard for me to identify with a character that is attracted to guys. But I am still puzzled by the herd of young teen girls writing stories about Legolas and Aragorn macking, back in the height of the LotR craze.
*shrug*
Yeah, Telp. I've stumbled across some decent yaoi occassionally. Most mainstream anime have a character designed to be a sort of male "stand in" for a girl. Yu Yu Hakusho had Kurama, Gundam Wing had Quatre. I think they are deliberate come-ons to the boylove doujinshi magazines. It's baffling to me that some artists even give male characters breasts. There's a real blurring of gender lines in the creative imagination, perhaps because the male and female social roles are more rigidly defined in Japan. It's interesting.
Ophelia - I'm there, chica.
kwsni - yes, yes! We've talked about this before, haven't we? It's one reason I enjoyed your writing... so much distress! Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
My writing which has ground to a dead stop, and which is now covered in the clutter that has taken over my brain.
Ni!
Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ophelia: Olivia, if Ron would rather not see it with you, I would be willing to.
Eee! I wanna come! (Too bad I'm in Massachusetts...)
~Jane~
Posted by Joldo (Member # 6991) on :
Hm . . . I wonder if this would be a good date movie . . .
Posted by Ser Bronn Stone (Member # 8759) on :
I try to see all of the films nominated for Best Picture, and by all accounts this will be one of them. I am interested in those who won't see a film because of its 'politically correct subject matter'. I certainly did not deny myself the enjoyment of the Narnia film just because I am uncomfortable with the overtly religious elements of it.
Posted by Stan the man (Member # 6249) on :
I rarely ever go to the movies, so movies that even if I wanted too, I won't go see.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I would love to have the luxury of seeing almost any film with my Hatrack girlfriends (who are also my rl girlfriends, thanks to various WenchCons).
Not that this particular movie screams "Chick Flick", but I don't usually go for the ones that do.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
I'll be seeing it, for sure. But I'm sure everyone already knew that. Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ser Bronn Stone: I try to see all of the films nominated for Best Picture, and by all accounts this will be one of them. I am interested in those who won't see a film because of its 'politically correct subject matter'. I certainly did not deny myself the enjoyment of the Narnia film just because I am uncomfortable with the overtly religious elements of it.
That wasn't what I meant at all. I have no desire to go see Brokeback Mountain because it sounds incredibly boring to me. I have a lot of friends in the next few weeks who are going to try to get me to watch it because of it's "powerful message" and that's not a good enough reason for me to see a movie. If there is a movie with politically correct subject matter that I'm also interested in seeing, then I'd go see it.
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I used it to explain why Ben Browder was cutest when strapped into the Aurora chair on Farscape. ![[Blushing]](graemlins/blushing.gif)
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Which is different from the gay porn anime made for men. Not that gay men can't enjoy the stuff that is targeted for a female audience. I happen to love the plot and emotions.
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