06/10/2004

Brokeback Exclusive: Heath and Jake Swap Spit

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Towleroad's source very close to the production of the cowboy love story Brokeback Mountain which is currently shooting just outside Calgary, Canada, reports in that a kiss between actors Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger was shot yesterday. According to the source "the boys were a bit nervous at first, but eventually got into it and turned in a great scene." Towleroad isn't speculating as to what "got into it" means.

Apparently, the two actors were only having problems with the kiss, not any of the sexual scenes, like the following moment excerpted directly from the script:

INT. BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN: CAMP: TENT: JUST BEFORE DAWN:

Both are warm inside JACK'S bedroll.

JACK is wide awake now. ENNIS, on his back is half-asleep.

JACK, tentative, takes one of ENNIS'S big hands from outside the bedroll
and guides it inside, down toward his own groin.

ENNIS, coming full awake, realizes where his hand is... jerks it away as
if he's touched fire.

Raises up, gets to his knees, unbuckles his belt, shoves his pants down
with one hand, uses the other to haul JACK up on all fours.

JACK doesn't resist.

ENNIS spits in the palm of his hand, puts it on himself.

They go at it in silence, except for a few sharp intakes of breath.

ENNIS shudders.

Recent reports that Ang Lee is nervous about including explicit love scenes may still hold true — all the gay stuff may yet end up on the cutting room floor, and the director has told the Calgary Sun that the sexual scenes will be "modest". However, anyone who has read Annie Proulx's heartwrenching story will know that this forbidden love is at the center of the tale. Ang Lee would also be a fool to let such a potent, buzz-building, controversial, and lust-inducing element fall by the wayside.

In March, Ledger told the BBC, "What is it about wrangling Jake Gyllenhaal up in the mountains that frightens me? Just that! But it obviously doesn't scare me away because I'm doing it. Aren't we at the stage these days when it just doesn't ******* matter? It's a story of love and it's a story between two people. If people can't get over that and just accept it as a story, then that's their problem. I'm big enough and brave enough to do it in the fact that being brave is having to answer questions like that."

Just recently, Gyllenhaal deflected rumors that he was nervous about the role, telling the Calgary Sun that he understood the nature of the part, and intimating that he may have had a male crush at one time: "It’s about how impossible love can be sometimes and I can relate to that. I grew up in a family where many of our close friends were gay couples. As well as that, every man goes through a period of thinking they’re attracted to another guy.”

The film's gay storyline continues to create tremendous buzz because few if any young leading male actors have had the courage so far to step out into romantic gay roles in films of this scope. We'll hold out hope that none of the controversy is left in the editing room.

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Comments

dang, i knew of the movie but that's like gay porn right there!

Posted by: eunae | Jun 10, 2004 6:35:02 PM

Everytime I see the name of that movie, I think, "BAREback Mountain"

Posted by: boifromtroy | Jun 10, 2004 6:50:32 PM

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for posting this information about this movie. I simply can't wait to see it... and hope it captures at least some of the story.

Posted by: lostmonkey says... | Jun 10, 2004 7:30:46 PM

wait, are we all talking about that dream I had last night? They're making a movie out of it??? (jk)

Lee would be a fool to back away from the controversy and the sexual theme that is the axis of the entire story. As John Updike said: "Once you start something, it's lethal not to go through with it"... He was right.

Thanks for the post and continued updates. You never cease to impress.

And Scott: I'm sure that's the name of the forthcoming porn (*no pun intended) -if it hasn't been made already.

Posted by: M@ | Jun 10, 2004 8:00:22 PM

good stuff, andy.

Posted by: arjanwrites.com | Jun 10, 2004 11:26:07 PM

What's truly surprising about Ang Lee's reticence is that he's already directed a very honest gay film, "The Wedding Banquet". There weren't any sex scenes but I believe there was some very passionate kissing between the male leads.

Posted by: Jon | Jun 11, 2004 5:12:25 PM

Whoo hooo! Can't wait (especially for the Director's cut).

Ride 'em Cowboy!

Posted by: wehotom | Jun 11, 2004 5:14:19 PM

You know your mind is in the gutter when you read the title as "Bareback Mountain." (eyes roll.)

I need to get out more. :)

Posted by: N. | Jun 11, 2004 11:09:47 PM

Great post! I'm hoping the movie lives up to the short story. Ang Lee screwed with the Hulk, hopefully he won't screw with the sex. Jake Gyllenhaal IS cute enough to sit through two and half hours of The Day After Tomorrow, but he seem wishy washy about Brokeback during publicity for TDAT on Leno.

Posted by: JOE | Jun 12, 2004 12:37:30 PM

Great post! I'm hoping the movie lives up to the short story. Ang Lee screwed with the Hulk, hopefully he won't screw with the sex. Jake Gyllenhaal IS cute enough to sit through two and half hours of The Day After Tomorrow, but he seemed wishy washy about Brokeback during publicity for TDAT on Leno.

Posted by: JOE | Jun 12, 2004 12:37:51 PM

I'm glad towleroad has sources for this particular movie. Like a lot of queer Proulx fans, I've been waiting for this has been long overdue. And if Ang Lee does in fact cut out any of the heart-pounding sex, I will demand a refund. After all, the sex is the foundation. Well, in some way it is.

Posted by: Ken | Jun 12, 2004 8:05:00 PM

Haaha, very good.

Posted by: Steven Neff | Jun 13, 2004 7:01:54 PM

Huh huh huh... Ennis rhymes with_______.

That Annie Proulx is a crazy one, naming her characters after body parts. I think there's a Mulva in her next novel.

Posted by: Jason | Jun 14, 2004 8:51:24 PM

estou doida pra assistir esse filme,e fiquem sabendo que nenhum dos dois sao gays

Posted by: barbara | Jun 19, 2004 6:44:46 PM

I thought it was BAREback mountian too. Then I found out it was BROKEback mountain and I felt kinda dumb. BUt it just makes me want to see it more

Posted by: CRAZYAMI88 | Jun 20, 2004 7:47:37 PM

I think that will be great to see them play a role, like you said it's just a character that you seem comfortable with.

Posted by: maynwmayne842002 | Jun 21, 2004 10:28:44 AM

I think that will be great to see them play a role, like you said it's just a character that you seem comfortable with.

Posted by: maynwmayne842002 | Jun 21, 2004 10:29:23 AM

I think this will be a great step.

People need to get over things in life, why do people care so much about everything?

I think everything should be left the way it is and it will be great...

There are male/female sex scenes in movies without controversy, why is this any different?

I can't wait to see it! It'll be a great one!

Posted by: Markymark | Jun 21, 2004 7:38:12 PM

Ok, i am very excited about this, i wont deny by saying seeing these hot guys making out wont be hot, but seeing a gay love story in the box office is gonna be great!

Posted by: james | Jun 27, 2004 2:19:15 PM

Am just haunting yet *another* "Brokeback Mountain" message board to put my two cents in.

I've high hopes for this film, and I'll admit that ever so often I'll find myself obsessively rereading the short story and longing to see how it plays out on the silverscreen, so, I guess I'll just wait and pray for the best like the rest of you lot. :D Frankly, sex-wise, as long as that snippet of the script stays in, (to illustrate the visceral nature of their relationship at first, of course), I will be one satisfied fangirl.

It would be a shame to let the eye-candy go to waste, after all. *g*

Posted by: FB | Jul 5, 2004 3:57:53 AM

I was extremely excited and delighted to find out about this movie. I first heard about it on Vh1's "Totally Gayer" tv show and followed up by readind the article it refered to in Variety. The kicker for me was finding out that two hot young hollywood actors were signed on to do it. That alone would draw me to the theaters. But as I am a fan of shows like Queer as Folk for obvious reasons I pray that dir. Ang Lee does not disappoint in the love scene department because that's what I think about everytime I see a picture of Jake/Heath. So this girl is keeping her fingers crossed.

Posted by: slyfoxx | Jul 6, 2004 4:44:35 AM

omg I am so exited about this movie! Jake is sooo cute and so is Heath. I just saw The Day After Tommorow this afternoon and I almost melted. Heh. Though the movie itself was good. I'm going out to buy the Brokeback book soon and I cant wait to read it!

Posted by: Joe | Jul 8, 2004 10:57:02 PM

Ang Lee can not, and I mean CAN NOT get rid of the sex scenes! Screw the rest of the world! Get a back bone Lee and put it in the movie!!! If not, well then he's just a chicken and the boys work of making out and making love will be put to waste! Sheez. I hope he bloody thinks about that one!!!

Posted by: Inari | Jul 9, 2004 9:45:39 PM

Jake Gyllenhaal IS AN incrediable Actor and the fact that he took time to do a movie means that it must be worth seeing. I hope that the movie will be as good as the book. This was about an incredable love story. It's about love and how we find it in them most confusing places. Ledger and Gyllenhaal will do a wounderful Job developing the depth that the caracters in this move will have to possess. I am excited to see the move and I hope that is dose not turn into a sex pot but a movie that shows the depth of love, and the understanding that things are not always how they should be.

Posted by: Atrau | Jul 26, 2004 11:26:01 PM

Posted by: Atrau | Jul 26, 2004 11:26:32 PM

I'm really glad to see a big-screen gay romance being made. After so many mockeries and jokes being made of it (remember 'Boat Trip'?) it's nice to see a movie which isn't a parody of a gay relationship, or a romance with incidental gay characters, or anything but a good solid romance that just happens to be the trials and tribulations of two *men* in love, not a man and a woman. I'm exceedingly proud of the actors for having the balls to do this, and I'll look forward to seeing it, even if they do keep it 'modest'

Posted by: Dillon | Jul 30, 2004 12:50:49 AM

dont cut the sex scenes,out let this be a bold career move 4 you,who cares what people think! or at least put the extras on dvd

Posted by: poxan | Sep 7, 2004 1:26:14 AM

wold like to hear form jake Gyllenhaal he is so hot and geourges and sexy nice bosy as well

set up more nude mens on this site and keep filming alot of gay movies

Posted by: Jonathan | Sep 13, 2004 3:14:10 PM

hey everyone that thinks the movie is gonna be great. i got the awesome part to be an extra in the movie, while being filmed by fort mcloud, me and my mom got to sit around and get payed, i must say heath ledger and jake Gyllenhaal are 2 of the most down to earth nice people ever, to work with them was great, we were only in the 4th of july scene when heath gets in a fight! i can't waite for the movie

Posted by: Jessy Gust | Sep 17, 2004 10:10:06 PM

maybe it's just me but no sex scene = no profit for me. i'll be disappointed if the intimacy is modest, but i'll still pay good money to see it (keeping in mind, it should've been more explicit)

Posted by: Reggie | Nov 27, 2004 5:46:22 PM

hot male on male action, nothing skimmed by the way (and not to mention...it's jake and heath,HELLO!)are good times to me

Posted by: starling | Nov 28, 2004 12:35:31 AM

wow, omg I cant wait to see this... Jake and Heath are the most hot guys ever. Pleeeeeease keeep the proper sex scenes its not real without those. It wont be anything new if the camera wonders off to the curtains and the wind blows and you cant see anything. boooring... Anyway cant wate to see it dont cut the sex.... people talk to me I need to talk to other people that like this film / book email meee

Posted by: nick | Dec 7, 2004 2:12:46 PM

I can't wait to see this movie...Donnie Darko is my favorite movie of all time and I think Jake is an amazing actor. I hope Lee keeps the movie as it should be and wimp out. It is time for a movie like this.

Posted by: Zorra | Dec 8, 2004 12:10:27 AM

I mean "doesn't wimp out"...sorry, it's late...

Posted by: zorra | Dec 8, 2004 12:11:15 AM

OMG I love Jake Gyllenhaal!!!! He was sooo good in all of his movies! (although i didnt see all of them) The Good Girl, Donnie darko, october sky, moonlight mile, highway, lovely and amazing, bubble boy...Anyways i think this movie is gonna be awesome!!!!! cant wait for it to come out! they could of pickerd another guy but hey...I think Kirsten is CRAZY to have dumped him. He's gonna play a verry good role in this movie and will have alot of credits for it too. I know it! :)

signed, Mrs. Gyllenhall

Posted by: i_love_jake | Dec 15, 2004 6:56:12 PM

BLAST!

Posted by: i_love_jake | Dec 15, 2004 6:58:05 PM

sorry instead of writting "pickerd" i ment to write Picked..srry!

Posted by: i_love_jake | Dec 15, 2004 6:59:36 PM

Ya-Ya wishes she could have a chance with Jake...but I think J-P would do a better job!
lol. I LOOOOOVE JAKE GYLLENHAAL!!!!! SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOTTT!!! AND SEEEEXXXXXYYYY!!!!! I LOVE SMURFS.... and Vanity... (like in Donnie Darko!) I told you i was the biggest fan! i cant stop talking about him!! and donnie darko!(my fav movie)!!

p.s my idol is jena malone...just to let you know!

Posted by: I_LOVE_JAKE | Dec 15, 2004 7:03:22 PM

excuse me miss... you dropped something, my JAW!! ha ha ha ha! oh ya! (family guy) BLAST!!

I LOVE JAKE GYLLENHAAL!!!!! I LOVE DONNIE DARKO!

Posted by: i_love_jake | Dec 15, 2004 7:05:28 PM

JAKE

Posted by: I_LOVE_JAKE | Dec 15, 2004 7:06:10 PM

GYLLENHAAL

Posted by: i_love_jake | Dec 15, 2004 7:06:39 PM

Posted by: I_LOVE_JAKE | Dec 15, 2004 7:07:03 PM

SEXY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: I_LOVE_JAKE | Dec 15, 2004 7:07:50 PM

J(2)=FAF69
only 2 pplz knows what that means, if i told you, you would probably be in shock, and then i would have to kill you! lol. but hey thats the way i am!
HINT; it has to do with jake (ofcourse) :P

Posted by: I_love_jake | Dec 15, 2004 7:11:25 PM

he is not GAY!!!! god every one says that he is. just because he plays a gay role in the movie, doesnt mean that he is.. ass. besides. its hot that he plasy a gay cowboy! save the pony ride the cowboy!(jake not heath)

Posted by: i_love_jake | Dec 16, 2004 9:22:01 AM

plays* srry again

Posted by: i_love_jake | Dec 16, 2004 9:23:10 AM

I love PICKLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And peanut butter.... yum.... SANDWICHES!!! (PBJ)

Ok. Jake. Where shall I start? SEXY!!!!!! YUMMY. ok anyway, I think that this movie is gonna be great. But Heath?? EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWY.

Posted by: Guess where who | Dec 17, 2004 11:39:46 AM

I understand that david harbour (that gorgeous hunk is in this movie. i believe he trys to come on to jay---should be funnnnnn!!!!!David harbour will also being starring on broadway in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? with Kathleen turner.

Posted by: nancy haverly | Dec 18, 2004 3:01:23 AM

If this movie does not have at least one sex scene then it's not worth seeing. If Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal are both willing to do a sex scene then it should be in the movie. We're ready for it, the world's ready for it. There of course is going to be some controversy about this movie but whether or not there are sex scenes theres going to be controversy on just the fact that this movie is about gay lovers. But I hope that Lee takes a chance and doesn't let those people stop what could be a great film.

Posted by: Tiffany | Dec 23, 2004 12:12:33 AM

Woo! Man kisses! Jake Gyllenhaal! It's about time! I swear, I'm going to have a spontaneous orgasm in the theater. Don't be offended if half the ladies light up after that scene. I cannot wait!

Posted by: ManKissEnthusiast | Dec 23, 2004 6:25:55 AM

heath ledger is my idol. i wish i could be jake to get it on with heath. his name describes the feeling i get when i see him on the big screen. HOT IN HERRE!!. u know wat i mean ;) anyways..i'm looking for someone who wants to go see brokeback mountain with me.. we'd have a great time...

Posted by: Lovin_Ledger | Dec 23, 2004 5:01:48 PM

Amanda, my nerdy friend, dreams about Heath everynight.... Has anyone seen the movie Highway... well u know that scene with Gyllenhaal and his "girlfriend" well my friend wishes she could do that

Posted by: heath's gurl | Dec 23, 2004 5:05:56 PM

DONT MIND THE LAST COMMENT!

Posted by: hey_ellen_looking_sexy | Dec 23, 2004 8:27:48 PM

i cant believe that kirsten is getting MARRIED to jake! THE WORLD HAS ENDED! jake is no longer single! BLAST!

P.S ok kids got to bed!
kids- but i dont wanna!
mom- but i want to have some alone time with ure father!
kids-to do what?
mom-stuff....
kids- are you gonna kiss him?....:P
mom-maybe...
kids-ewwwwwwwwy!!!!
mom-maybe more!
kids-we're going to bed
mom- cover ure ears, shut the door
kids- but mom ure like this every night of the week!
mom-and...GO TO BED!

hint:

james-dad
nerd-mom
5 kids, ya-ya, jumpsuit, james jr., tobey and heath

Posted by: HEY_ELLEN_LOOKING_SEXY | Dec 23, 2004 8:34:29 PM

i wish jake was in a "verry verry SCARY movie"

Posted by: hey_ellen_looking_sexy | Dec 28, 2004 6:29:29 PM

i saw you justine..
dedicated to a certain person.

Posted by: perdo_loves_james | Dec 28, 2004 6:35:18 PM

omg jake and heath are so sweett ive seen them in interviews and there just really cool guys and does heath not look like hes on something in his interviews but i still love him the movie comes out on september im so going opening weekend

Posted by: paris hilton | Dec 29, 2004 2:29:20 AM

I love jake Gyllenhaal... He is gorgous and a great actor as well... I hope Ang Lee doesn't forget the essential part of the story, the sex!!!! Its the rore romance of it that needs to be captured, a kiss aint good enough. But its stilllovely

omg omg I cant waaaaaaaaaaaaaait

Posted by: nick | Dec 29, 2004 3:16:09 PM

oh yes! I'm not going to bother saying how excited I am as everyone else, but i sure am! Does anyone know if there are any trailers you can preview over the internet yet??

p.s. is that really paris hilton in the first 2 messages before mine? lol

Posted by: Ijeoma | Jan 1, 2005 3:22:41 PM

OMG I cant believe that jake is doing this....now if it was me..thats adifferent story, but he JUST CANT BE GAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Christina | Jan 4, 2005 11:04:38 AM

Noone said that Jake was gay, and you don't have to be gay to act as a gay character in a movie. get over it.

Posted by: Colin | Jan 11, 2005 10:21:01 PM

Agrees with colin. Gah! Some people!

Am very excited about this movie!

Posted by: kelly | Jan 21, 2005 3:06:35 PM

OMG OMG!! Not only is Jake Gyllenhaal a great actor..but he's also really hot! I think i'm in love! I can't wait until this movie comes out! I have a feeling that it will be AWESOME!! I'm not so crazy about Heath Ledger but whatever!

Posted by: mingaling88 | Feb 1, 2005 3:50:05 PM

I will be very upset if Ang goes the way of Oliver Stone and his pathetic attempt to drum up controversy for a movie and then not bring the goods. This whole story is based on a very physical and emotional attachment between Ennis and Jack. To not show the intensity of their relationship that *gasp* manifests itself in sex is absurb and completely destroys the story itself. Nearly everytime these two see each other, they engage in sex because it's the quickest way to really be intimate with someone, especially one you haven't seen in awhile and love. Ang will get reamed (no pun intended) if he doesn't do jusitce by this short story.

Posted by: rquigl03 | Feb 8, 2005 3:23:21 PM

This movie is going to be awesome!!!!!!!! Jake Gyllenhaal has got to be the hottest guy in the world, and to see him making out with a another guy...(instant orgasm). Just seeing the two guys kiss will give me the biggest boner I have ever had!!!

Posted by: Matt | Feb 17, 2005 2:19:56 AM

PLEASE DON'T CUT OUT THE SEX SCENES!!!!!
IF THERE IS NO SEX SCENES, I WILL BE "AS LIMP AS A CHIMP"!!! AND THAT WOULD BE NO GOOD.

I WANT TO DO Jake Gyllenhaal REAL HARD!!!!!!!

Posted by: Matt | Feb 17, 2005 2:25:07 AM

I am going out this weekend and renting every movie with Jake Gyllenhaal in it. I'm not even sure who he is but after reading all of the posts on this site relating to this guy I can see that I have been missing out on something.

Posted by: SternEdwards | Feb 19, 2005 5:27:38 AM

you're all insane

Posted by: egit | Feb 21, 2005 5:23:18 PM

Jake is the sexiest thing in the world. WHy would he stoop so low as to do a gay movie? so low. he deserves better.

Posted by: lovinjake | Feb 21, 2005 7:44:37 PM

i really dont care that much about the sex scenes,but ang lee had better deliver well on the intimate scenes between them,especially the part where the walk away from each other at end.ps:wouldn't mind if the sex scenes were included.

Posted by: vuyo | Feb 23, 2005 4:45:59 AM

ann rice was done a HUGE injustice in interview with a vampire(huge fan of the scene were tom seduces brad),i hope ann proulx doesn't sit and let the same thing happen to this obviously good book like the way ann rice did to her book 11 years ago.

Posted by: vuyo | Feb 23, 2005 4:56:16 AM

This is driving me crazy, I hardly can wait to see two of the hottest guys in the world on a sex scene, this movie is going to be the best and my favorite Please, God! Let it happen I LOVE HEATH, I love everyone who can love him I´m so exited

Posted by: EWAN | Feb 24, 2005 3:14:56 PM

yessssssssssssssssss

I cannot fucking wait.

Posted by: emily | Feb 27, 2005 9:53:01 PM

first of all, jake and heath are JUST acting, they aren't actually gay. NOT that i don't enjoy them acting gay on eachother, its very... intertaining. boys will be boys.

Posted by: brittany | Feb 27, 2005 9:56:45 PM

When I see this movie in theaters, I will be hyperventilating the whole time because it's going to be HOT.

Posted by: ME | Feb 27, 2005 9:59:16 PM

If they cut the sex scene and all the gay stuff, I will CRY MY EYES OUT.

Posted by: ME | Feb 27, 2005 10:00:26 PM

maddy, put your real name. and i know i spelt entertaining wrong. gosh maddy, go cry your EMO TEARS of doom now.

Posted by: brittay | Feb 27, 2005 10:02:31 PM

For gods sake Brittany this is not a chat room.

Posted by: Maddy | Feb 27, 2005 10:04:29 PM

BROKEback huh? sounds rough (very hot)! i so can't wait to see this movie. these guys think they have fame now?...just wait.
i live with a gay couple and we're all buying our tickets in advance. i just hope they don't cut the love scenes (that's what makes the movie different) and who wouldnt want to see hottie on hottie??

Posted by: ladyinca | Mar 4, 2005 10:38:38 AM

This is one of my most anticipated future releases. Not just because both actors are awesome, and good looking, and seeing them *together* will be the hottest thing since anything ever, but also because it is damn well about time that a male/male romance made it to wide release, and starred well-known actors. From what I've read, this film looks promising, and I plan on bringing everyone I can to see it, because with support, maybe the studios will provide us all with some more variety in their romantic films. My heartfelt congratulations and respect to everyone involved for having the courage and openmindedness to do this. You rock and we thank you! Cheers!

Posted by: Amy | Mar 5, 2005 6:08:09 PM

I oh so hope that the scenes aren't cut too much. who give a flying **** if its about gay people. I have 2 gay friends and one is out of the closet to everyone and he gets discriminated for it all the time. Who cares if you are gay? Its just the way you are! I've been waiting for a very long time for a movie about gay lovers that weren't girls. Have you ever noticed that people don't usually have problems with lesbians, atleast in my town and where I am, it's mostly the guys that get discriminated around my parts. Its horrible.People need to get over theirselves and face life. Just because a person is gay doesn't mean they are "the devil" or evil. They are just like you and me. If God said being gay is a sin, then why are there so many gay people out there?..... I think this movie with hit it off big time with the gay community and the "girls who love seeing guys kiss" community. Off I go

Posted by: Caitlin | Mar 29, 2005 12:20:24 PM

Jake Gyllenhaal is really really REALLY hot. I loved him in Donnie Darko and bubble boy and just everything hes a really good actor, and it doesnt hurt that hes hot as well teehee. And usually I wouldn't be into that kind of thing in a movie but i must admit that scene does sound very hot! lol. I want to see it!

Posted by: MEEEEEEEE | Mar 30, 2005 9:13:32 PM

How ignorant...calling "Brokeback Mountain" gay porn? If that was a sex scene between a man and a woman...I doubt as many people would call it "porn". Films are riddled with explicit sex scenes between men and women...that doesn't stop them from being critically aclaimed (remember "Monster"?...which, coincidentally, stars Heath Ledger as well). Then all of a sudden "Alexander" came out and all people can talk about is the fact that Colin Farell's character is bisexual. On that note, I'm sure "Brokeback Mountain" is about more than just two guys being gay.

If this is a movie about love...then so be it...and don't be so eager to label sex scenes as "gay porn" just because the action is taking place between homosexuals.

Props to Jake (hothothot! and talented to boot!) and Heath! I can't wait to see the movie.

Posted by: MERE | Apr 3, 2005 3:10:47 PM

"Ennis" is an interesting name. Is it a derivative of, perhaps, Penis?

Posted by: Newell | Apr 7, 2005 9:07:28 AM

Has anyone seen highway???
Well for those of you who have...

"Jackey and Jilli went up the hilly"

Posted by: PiLoT | Apr 9, 2005 8:01:20 PM

Has anyone seen highway???
Well for those of you who have...

"Jackey and Jilli went up the hilly"

Posted by: PiLoT | Apr 9, 2005 8:01:20 PM

Why is your name pilot?
His mom fucked a pilot... she didnt know his name... So she called him pIlot

Posted by: Pilot | Apr 9, 2005 8:03:06 PM

ummm.... U wanna know something funny??? huhuhuhuhuhu doya doya doya doya?

That guy in Highway gets his feet broken
BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Posted by: CrAzY cHiNcKeN mAn | Apr 9, 2005 10:13:32 PM

Is Jake Or Heath actually nude in the movie? Does it show their penis? If so email me.. I bet their ***** are BIG!!!!

Posted by: kevin | Apr 17, 2005 3:34:01 PM

does anybody noe where i can find the script to highway?

Posted by: awkwardstain | Apr 30, 2005 12:30:37 AM

i luv jake, he is incredibly hot and sexy!!! he's not getting married to kirsten (thank god) i cannot wait 2 c brokeback mountain!!!! i'm giving jake all the support i can give (even though his buzz cut is kinda shocking) anyway, go jake!

Posted by: jakesgurl | May 1, 2005 8:16:56 PM

ommmgg jake and heath in a scene like that? together? holy ---- my life is complete.. can't wait till it comes out!!! =]

Posted by: crissy | May 2, 2005 11:23:34 PM

I remember the buzz when "Making Love" came out. Many people said "gee, they could have told the story without the kiss" I hope we're over that now. And since the movie Money is with 15 to 20 year olds who will see the same movie over and over, hopefully the almighty $$$ will give Lee the guts to keep the story together. Cheers to Heath and Jake, both great actors. Loved "Four Feathers" and "October Sky"

Posted by: wolf | May 5, 2005 6:06:31 PM

i love u heath

Posted by: viki | May 26, 2005 2:42:44 PM

Why, God, why? I love Heath, and I cannot believe he's doing a gay love scene. That's so incredibly disgusting, I'm having a hard time grasping it. I'll be boycotting this movie, I'm afraid. Yuck.

Posted by: Mackenzie | Jun 2, 2005 11:13:32 PM

"I'm having a hard time grasping it"

Yes, they say stupid people have a hard time understanding simple concepts.

Enjoy your little boycott.

Posted by: mackenzieisatard | Jun 3, 2005 7:00:17 PM

I'm very excited about this movie... if they dare to cut out all the hot sex... well then they better freaking put it in the DVD at least!!!

I'll be crying at the loss of hot boi lovin.

Posted by: rosie | Jun 10, 2005 12:38:37 AM

i wanna see this movie so bad im so obsessed with heath ledger brokback will be so hot a movie .. too bad im too young..:S oh well thats what dvds are for

Posted by: ifonlyiwereolder | Jun 10, 2005 10:11:16 PM

this movie sounds super hot and i cant wait to see it...ill be front and center at the cinema...they should make more gay movies like this...!!!

Posted by: mikey | Jun 14, 2005 5:16:12 PM

I'll have my tickets in advance and I'll be going multiple times too.

Posted by: Guess Who? | Jun 22, 2005 4:58:08 PM

WOHOOOOOOO!!
Gay snogging is hot
Jake Gyllenhaal is hot
cowboys are hot
i think i'm gonna like this movie!!
YEHARR GOOOOO COWBOYS WOHOOO GO JAAAAKE WAHOOOLICALLOINA GAY SNOGS YEHARRGA ME LIKE NO .......ME LOVE

Posted by: Gyllenhaalicholican | Jul 10, 2005 9:09:51 AM

i made a new word....wow..... me like....
WAHOOOLICALLOINA!!

Posted by: Gyllenhaalicholican | Jul 10, 2005 9:13:20 AM

I think my eyes will be glued to the tv screen when they snog or have sex oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.........

Posted by: Gyllenhaalicholican | Jul 10, 2005 9:16:43 AM

i just thought of something...i just BROKE my BACK!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA *gasps* HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ...ok that was not funny MMMMM..PWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA *dies of laughter fit*

Posted by: Gyllenhaalicholican | Jul 10, 2005 9:39:45 AM

I just read the book last night. It is excellent, every bit of it. I hope the director doesn't shy away from the sexuality, either. It's not gratuitous, it would be a shame to leave out the few major moments where it drives the story forward. We'll see... (I hope)

Posted by: Jeannine | Jul 13, 2005 7:20:32 PM

Hot hot hot hot hot...damn....i'll be seeing this!

Posted by: Katie | Jul 30, 2005 11:49:31 PM

Just hoping that if all the ruff stuff is taken off for the in theatre movie that they have to full version included on the DVD.

Posted by: Dan | Aug 7, 2005 3:53:35 PM

when is the movie coming out? i can't wait to see it! Brokeback Mountain is a beautiful story... I hope the movie does the story justice. :)

Posted by: Trixee | Aug 9, 2005 3:28:33 AM

I don't know how they're going to do it, but I am SO going to cry when certain things happen :( It's one of the saddest stories... but beatiful in it's own little way I suppose, just like Donnie Darko, if you understood that <3 . I'll just watch the happy scenes over and over again.

Posted by: Sonney | Aug 10, 2005 10:30:42 AM

Yet another fan hoping that the director will tell this story fully. It deserves telling well and we all deserve to see it fully realized.

Posted by: Patrick Goodnow | Aug 13, 2005 12:22:49 AM

Hey Mackenzie...Heath cut his teeth playing a Gay cyclist called "Snowy" in a television show in australia called SWEAT, it was about elite atheletes..he played the character with respect and above all sex appeal..i personally can't wait to see him in this flick and am glad to know that one of Austrlaia's best exports is not a homophobic idiot like Mr Gibson

Posted by: glead | Aug 18, 2005 1:38:48 AM

#sings# GAY SNOGS ARE HOT GAY SNOGS ARE HOT give us a G give us a A give us a Y give us a S give us a N give us a O give us a G give us a S..... GAY SNOGS ARE VERY HOT!!!

Posted by: JAKEISTHEFITTESTGUYIHAVEEVERSEEN | Aug 21, 2005 9:14:39 AM

i'm litually S####### my pants to see this movie!! HURRRRRRRRRYYYYYYY UPPPPPPPPPPPPP!! AT LEAST CAN I SEE A TRAILER A 3 MINUTE LONG TRAILER??? COME ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNN PLEASE #crys#...oh well supose i'll have to wait untill it's out #sobs#

Posted by: JAKEISTHEFITTESTGUYIHAVEEVERSEEN | Aug 22, 2005 12:27:50 PM

They should consider all the parts of the movie, because its something everybody's waiting for. I'll be disappointed if they dont show that in theaters but at least pretty please have it on DVD.

Posted by: Brand | Aug 24, 2005 8:29:14 PM

can you say 'YAWN'!

Posted by: Matt | Aug 30, 2005 4:13:55 PM

WHERES A TRAILER PLEASE MUST SEE TRAILER MUST SEE JAKE KISS HEATH! PLEASE DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN SEE ONE PLEASE? THE ONE ON CNN ISN'T WORKING #SOBS# ANYONE? PLEASE?

Posted by: JAKEISTHEFITTESTGUYIHAVEEVERSEEN | Aug 31, 2005 7:09:52 AM

here is the link for the trailer
http://www.dtheatre.com/read.php?sid=3327

scroll down and follow the link in the comments section as the main link on the page is disabled.
cheers

Posted by: chilledout25 | Aug 31, 2005 5:11:25 PM

Why can't i see the trailer well i mean i hear the voices and stuff but i see no pictures. it sucks. not fair.

Posted by: I CAN'T GET THE FLIPPING TRAILER THINGIE WORKING AND I'M REALLY ANNOYED | Sep 1, 2005 9:10:32 AM

The link for the trailer:
http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/brokebackmountain.html

Posted by: Eric | Sep 7, 2005 10:25:14 AM

Thank you Jake Gyllenhaal for not being afraid to portray something as natural and everyday as life itself... I'm talking about love.

Chris in Montreal

Posted by: Chris | Sep 12, 2005 7:30:06 AM

this movie is going to rock my world. i can't believe that it is actually going to be released because of all of the hype it's gotten... good and bad

but i am so excited i can't even pause to think about it. i haven't even got the book yet but i preordered it and DAMN, it's not going to be here until NOVEMBER. and the movie's not out until DECEMBER. argh. i have a whole quarter of college to wait through until i can see it.

but the entire storyline about love, secrets, self denile, and acceptence are very true to life forces and i'm sure nearly everyone in the audience will find a way to connect, as long as they keep an open mind.

i hate people with closed minds.

SO EMBRACE THE BEAUTY THAT IS... ART!!

or jake gyllenhaal. tee.

Posted by: HOOVAH | Sep 12, 2005 12:45:47 PM

Unable to wait any longer for the official December debut of Brokeback Mountain, I flew from Texas to the Toronto International Film Festival this past weekend specifically to see the Canadian premiere of the film. It was truly one of the top two movies I've ever seen in all my 36 years. I had read the short story by Annie Proulx twice prior to seeing the film. The movie unfolded exactly as I had pictured the events and characters in my mind. Larry McMurtry and the author did well to portray the harsh lives of two very poor young men who had nothing but the raw beauty of rural Wyoming and themselves to bring them comfort in an otherwise unforgiving time in their lives. I was seriously moved by this movie. You'll find that it will be forever etched in your mind as it tends to haunt you afterwards with a bittersweet yearning for that impossible, unfinished love the two men shared. If you have a chance to read the book, do. It will explain some of the scenes in the film that otherwise don't make sense. Seriously - this film will live with you for a long, long time.

Posted by: Hermes | Sep 14, 2005 1:02:42 AM

I caught Brokeback Mountain this Sept. at the Toronto International Film Festival. The movie has the feel of an old fashioned epic western, complete with dramatic scenery, fistfights and a slow and linear pace. That the two male leads have a passionate and sexual relationship, something that would never have been permitted, let alone explored in the heyday of the traditional western, is a welcome variation to the hetero-centric versions of the genre. Ledger and Gyllenhaal do Annie Proulx’s story justice, and particularly Ledger stands out as the taciturn Ennis. The love scenes between the two men came across as authentic and unforced. I have reservations about the film’s length- near the end, it wanders and gets sidetracked, dissipating the emotional impact of the ending. As well, some of the musical score was intrusive and unnecessary. That said, I commend director Ang Lee’s courage and sensitivity in translating this heart-wrenching story to the screen. I connected with the movie on an emotional level, and will see it again when it comes out in general release. PS…I find it somewhat ironic that the movie was filmed in Alberta, the Canadian province most resistant to the now countrywide law allowing gay couples the right to marry.

Posted by: aajjtt | Sep 14, 2005 11:31:59 PM

Can barely wait to watch it. Guess i'm going to import the Annie's Proulx writings just before watching it. Thanks for sharing the script with us.

Posted by: eriston | Sep 16, 2005 7:11:47 PM

Hi. Thank you very much for sharing this information with us. I'm Michael From Colorado Springs. I really can't wait to see this movie. I actually agree with Heath Ledger and what He personally says about the film. YOU GO HEATH. I think this movie will be really great. I think that Ang Lee should do the movie however way he wants it. Who cares what other people would think about the gay sexuality and sexual scenes. It's Ang Lee's own special way of portraying the Movie from the Top-Selling novel. It's his own freedom of speech of however way he wants the sex scenes to be portrayed in this movie. Shoot, Show whatever you want. I'm rooting for you and are 100 percent behind you on this film Ang Lee. Good Luck. You have my blessing. And I think the cast are doing a great job too. Especially Heath Ledger and Jake Gylenhaal. Bring a really great Motion Picture to us guys. I'm rooting for you all the way. Good Luck All Of You!!! (-:

My Most Bestest Regards,
Michael Peaslee

Posted by: Michael Peaslee | Sep 20, 2005 2:25:59 AM

We can't wait to see the movie. It parallels much in our two lives. I was raised on a sheep and cattle farm in Idaho in the late 60s and while in college met a cowboy rancher. It lasted several years, until I got my doctorate in animal sciences and he got married (he's still stuck on his farm going nowhere). Ten years ago I met another cowboy who had finally divorced his wife after she figured out we were more than hunting partners after several years. And we intend to live happily ever after.

Posted by: Justin | Sep 20, 2005 8:15:03 PM

The most anticipated movie of my life! Jake Gyllenhaal is the most incredibly beautiful man and was so perfectly cast - whether he is straight or not, it's sure going to make my fantasies seem a lot more real...cannot wait.

Posted by: Joe | Sep 23, 2005 3:32:39 PM

omg i cant wait to see it im going to die if i dont it will be soooo sweet and make everyone who sees it cry i heard its going to be sad and romantic and hott its all good heath on jake is hott as hell more more more !!!!

Posted by: shae | Sep 24, 2005 1:51:59 PM

QUESTION!!?? does one of them die???? Im gonna cry and I'm 3 months away from even seeing the movie.

Posted by: Lisa | Oct 3, 2005 3:11:34 AM

To all those people who are so intent on seeing the sex scene included in the final cut of this movie: and you wonder why there are so many movies portraying gay relationships superficially or movies with "incidental gay characters." You're putting so much emphasis on the sex that it seems you don't give a damn about the story. You're a bunch of sex addicts.

Posted by: brodymdude | Oct 6, 2005 3:32:22 AM

I just saw the trailer opn IFC. I was shocked...not by the content but by the honesty. I can't wait to see this love story. There are so many stories in our community and it is about time that they are honestly told. I hope Lee doesn't give in to the usual suspects in filedom. we need his honesty.

Posted by: Honey | Oct 6, 2005 7:57:54 AM

Following up on the previous two remarks--I read the story over a week ago and still become emotional when thinking about certain scenes. And it's not the sex, which aside from that passionate kiss is not really explicit at all. I mean, the phrase "erect cock" may have been shocking in the New Yorker back whenever, but really ... In fact I am amazed at Annie Proulx's mastery of innuendo and the unspoken. It's incredible that this story has had such an impact on so many, and I don't think it's due to the "pivotal" scene (pun intended if you've read the story). I am anxious to see how these guys touch and hold each other in the movie--those meaningful gestures that I think homophobes (and maybe just American men in general) are REALLY afraid of.

Posted by: Rand | Oct 6, 2005 2:21:06 PM

Right on RAND...

You've all got to read this story...it is almost as spare as poetry; each descriptive phrase and piece of dialog packs power.

The shirts will tear you up...that simple, corny, heartfelt gesture sums up all of the regret, love, loss, and secretiveness present in the story. Who hasn't grabbed the clothing of a loved one and taken in a powerful memory. How harrowing to smell nothing.

But I digress...the sex is as important as it is for any relationship, gay or straight...in this story it is not the most powerful element, but a fair representation of these guy's physicality, and a force that keeps bringing them together.

Posted by: JXJ | Oct 7, 2005 8:40:58 AM

i think that its cool. i dont think ive ever seen a movie with gay guys. but they chose the right two. yes i am against gay marriage and stuff like that but its just a movie.i people are making a big deal out of that then i dont think they realize the true part of it. people are in love. you cant help who you love guy or girl.not to be like rude or gross but if your gonna pick two guys two be gay on screen they're the right ones. i have seen them act before and they are fantastic!!! the book is also one of my favorites.

Posted by: annie holbert | Oct 18, 2005 9:08:54 PM

Are there any photos on the web of the kissing and/or sex scenes and if so where are they?

Posted by: sam | Oct 31, 2005 12:33:03 AM

This movie is fab! When it comes to your town go see it, don't wait for the DVD, even though we are all going to buy the DVD. I had not read the original story, but I imagine that the movie remains true to the vision from what I have read. This is THE movie of the year for all Queers. Even the Lesbians in the audience loved the film. Get your straight friends to this movie. When Jake Gyllenhaal introduced the film he said something like "there was a hole on the shelf, a spot where this belonged" Everyone involved with this film deserves praise.

Posted by: John | Nov 9, 2005 3:51:06 AM

I think the movie sounds good but I do agree that they should leave the explicit love scenes out, because not many people would except that. Something like that could mess up there carrier. Alot of male actors dont do nude scenes because of that.

Posted by: alex | Nov 9, 2005 9:42:57 PM

My partner and I saw this movie at the Columbia County Film Festival in upstate NY a couple of weeks back. Definitely a must see for anyone. The theater was packed with straights and gays, young and not so young. The reaction that we heard from everyone was that the movie was very well done. For us, to see this powerful story on film was bittersweet. The struggle that those before us went through just to hide who they were to world is a reminder of how far we have come. I'll share one comment overheard after the film, spoken by a middle aged man to his wife: "I thought the movie was very well done, but I just didn't understand the relationship." I smiled and thought about how lucky I am to live where I do. See this movie. Not for the only for the sex scenes (which are HOT), but for the love story of two people who struggle with who they are and how they live in the world. For that, after all, is a universally understood experience. The performances of all, including the supporting cast, are wonderful as well. The performances of the actresses who played the wives and girlfriends of the two central characters are absolutely amazing.

Posted by: Tom | Nov 11, 2005 5:55:12 PM

I think its great that two big stars like this are doing serious gay roles, it's about time gay characters were portrayed with some sincerity, not just minor characters or over the top farcical ones. Really looking forward to it!

And yes they are hot as hell.

Posted by: Mart | Nov 13, 2005 6:54:31 PM

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Posted by: dyin | Nov 22, 2005 4:16:10 AM

Ha ha ha! I've seen posters in theaters months ago on this movie....I been looking at movie reviews and trailers looking for "BAREback Mountain"....(that's what I can recall) can't find one....I went to Google search and got tje right title....For me, it's such a wonderful story, it's just so happened that it's of same sex that the world has a "high nose" on it.....PLEASE DON'T BE HYPOCRITE!

Posted by: carlos | Nov 30, 2005 3:11:07 AM

I am very excited to have just learned about this film YESTERDAY, while watching the Tonight Show. Ebert and Roeper were on and Leno was commenting on Oscar candidates, and joked about the humorous prospect of straight guys going to the theater to see a "good ol' western" film without previous knowledge of the storyline.

I have been reading reviews, message boards and of course seen the trailer now. The movies have always offered caricatures of homosexuals or incidental gay roles, but the last time I was so inspired and pleased to see a MAINSTREAM feature film dealing with male love was in "Making Love" from 1982, which was ahead of its time. As with subsequent TV movies like 1985's "Consenting Adult" and "An Early Frost", I am glad once again there is a chance for everyday society (not just gay film followers or indie-flick aficionados at alternative theater houses) to see any form of romance and love as a human thing, a sexual thing, a genuine and honest thing ...a beautiful thing. Others, like "Fried Green Tomatoes", "My Own Private Idaho", "The Talented Mr. Ripley" and even "Alexander" tried too hard to sidestep the issue as not to alienate audiences. I hope this will again allow society to see men the way a lot of women would like, without the obligatory macho facade or stoic demeanor they feel is expected of "real men" (many females have been candid about their secret desire to see "straight" guys, even their boyfriends, intimate with another guy). This movie and those like it give me new-found hope to shoot for the "real thing" and somehow legitimizes my longtime and innate same-sex attraction in the same way it has historically been depicted for heterosexual couples.

Sometimes I wonder, even though I keep myself in good shape, well-groomed, and regularly receive attention for my looks, why I don't feel fulfilled with casual and mechanical sex anymore or why explicit porn doesn't really "do it for me". Often I think that my libido has waned, and then something like this comes along. Maybe I am stuck on an unrealistic and idealistic notion of romance, but what I really long for is a combination of love, understanding, companionship and THEN the sex to express it; I find sex especially hot in this context. I know this story is going to hit a real nerve with me, just like I suddenly well-up when I see a compassionate yet charming character in a TV movie, or someone captivating I identify with in a candid interview.

I am just a relatively young, decent and genuine guy, not some homosexual stereotype at all, and I come off as "straight" to those who don't know, but something like this can unexpectedly strike a chord that brings me to tears, as if I was validated and am for the first time seeing myself and what I have to offer more clearly. It will be cathartic when I do see it (if it isn't already), and somewhat comforting after recently losing both parents and the dog I had forever, to think maybe I can finally love and be loved the way I've always wanted. I can hardly wait.

Posted by: Steve | Dec 3, 2005 11:18:27 AM

ONLY THREE MORE DAYS!! I hope this movie comes to my city...cant wait to c it and i hope i dont have to wait unntill the DVD comes out. This should be a great movie and props to Jake and Heath for doing this film

Posted by: ITSALMOSTHERE | Dec 6, 2005 4:50:41 PM

Straight guy who cant wait to c this movie...I cant wait to c it because 1. Jake is an awsome actor 2.Its about time a movie like this came out and 3. Heath and Jake have to kiss haha cant wait

Posted by: NICK | Dec 6, 2005 4:55:02 PM

I can not wait to see this movie. I have been reading everything I can. The reviews from the critics have been nearly unanimous in their praise. Just viewing the trailer and the Logo and VH1 special have been very moving to me and others. I am hopeful that the gay and straight (but nor narrow) communities will unite and storm the box offices when this movie finally comes to your community. I understand, by the way, that in some cases this may not be until well after the holidays. If it is not scheduled for your community demand to know why not. We need to send a message to Hollywood and the fat cat owners of the movie cineplexes, that the American public can appreciate a story line with gay love as a theme. This is our chance to demand to see more movies like this instead of sequels and remakes of TV shows and classic movies.

I want to THANK Focus Features, Ang Lee, Jake, Heath, the cast, and the entire production crew for making a movie that will be chronicled as among the high watermarks for promoting understanding and acceptance of the gay community and for future American movies to achieve. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Posted by: Tom | Dec 10, 2005 2:12:34 AM

When is Hollywood and the fashion industry going to realize that most of us AREN'T GAY.
Can I please buy a plain, black shirt that doesn't have frillies or french cuffs or those stupid white buttons on the collars? For cryin' out loud, we're not all gay!

I'll be sure to skip "Butt-Fuck Mountain" with the rest of the "breeders."

Posted by: Normal Guy | Dec 11, 2005 5:26:09 PM

In Australia we have another month to wait to see Heath and Jake do the nasty and to swap spit. But if the short story is anything to go by it will be worth the wait. Australians are known for their mateship and manly hugs, but this kicks the bitch totally. Quite a few 'fishing buddies' will be outed by this movie.

If Heath and Jake want to revisit their experiences in the movie my bed is always available - it'll hold three or four at a pinch!

I'm obsessed with the movie. Have images on my desk top I stare at, watch the preview every couple of days. Now I've found towleroad.com I'll have to come back more often. Thanks for a great post.

Posted by: David P | Dec 14, 2005 8:24:32 PM

Mr "Normal Guy," if you're an example of "normal" and what's responsible for mankind's future as a "breeder" it's no wonder our race is doomed. You sound like one of those guys who refuse to believe that they no longer wear a size 32 waist while their gut hangs over their their belt that's wrapped around their butt cheeks.

Hopefully this will be a good telling of a story, true to the author's vision and characterization.

Posted by: Normal Too | Dec 17, 2005 8:52:30 AM

Loved the movie. Too bad it wasn't based on a true story as I'm willing to bet it's happend many times before. And, not just in Wyoming. I fell for these guys hard as they are gorgeous and all. A little hard to hear at times and mumbled too much, but I forgive them. Now, if we can continue to enhance the way we protray gay men I'd be happy. This helped, but it's not enough as they didn't grow much and remained stuck. Oh, well.

Posted by: Agoateeguy | Dec 19, 2005 7:45:09 PM

polska czeka wlasnie na ten film. i mam nadzieje, ze znajdzie sie wielu fanatykow 'brokeback mountain', ktorzy pozycza chusteczki w kinie.
one kiss 4U...others for heath;)

Posted by: www.traveler.blog.pl | Dec 22, 2005 6:56:46 PM

Are you all crazy? You all get excited and started clapping your little hands over a movie that is essentially about two selfish fathers that are willing to destroy their repective families so they can indulge their troubled sexual identities? How stupid can you get, this is not a love story!

Posted by: Bob Noggles | Dec 22, 2005 11:52:11 PM

Good or bad it's loosing money. Out 6 weeks now and hasn't broken even yet. Production was 13 mil it's made 7.5 as of today. Guess folks aren't ready for such a strong departure from their value system.

Posted by: Paul | Dec 28, 2005 9:50:49 AM

Actually, reports are that Brokeback has already turned a profit. Once the foreign rights were sold that brought it even with the $12.5 million budget. So Brokeback has been profitable since its opening.

Posted by: andy | Dec 28, 2005 11:50:55 AM

I LOVE Jake Gyllenhaal he is an INCREIBLE actor...he is hot too..thats a plus though....all his movies have been really good like "october Sky" and "Donnie Darko" i cant wait to see this one!

Posted by: Shruti | Dec 29, 2005 9:16:50 PM

Well, people who say this is gay porn look at it as its gay porn, but you its not its a romantic love story about how people lived in the 60's and how hard things were because homosexuality was a terrible thing. Its basically a struggle for both of them. I say conratulations to Ang lee, heath leder, Jake Gyllenhaal for the excellent movie that is Brokeback mountain. I can also say that I have never cried at a movie before but this had me in tears, and my friends. I loved every minute of it and thought that it couldn't of been done any better. I cant wait for it to come out on DVD.

Posted by: Andrew | Jan 7, 2006 6:31:38 PM

This was a beautiful movie. I found myself longing for more passionate love making scenes and it came up short. I wish they could have spent more time together. Jake Gyllenhall was such a warm, loving character and a pleasure to curl up with. I found it hard to hear what they were saying, there was a lot of mumbling in this movie. When I watch it again I will put in closed captioning!

Posted by: Michelle | Jan 11, 2006 11:29:36 AM

Posted by: Michelle | Jan 11, 2006 11:29:38 AM

Amazing that people are still posting away. I outgrew the comments section on my blog, and we started a Brokeback Discussion forum. 8,000 posts in the last two weeks:

http://www.davecullen.com/forum/

And we now have a team of volunteers updating the links in our Ultimate Brokeback Guide nightly--about a dozen new links per day:

http://www.davecullen.com/brokebackmountain/

Posted by: Dave Cullen | Jan 12, 2006 1:06:54 AM

BM will come across europe since friday 20th january 2006 (even if was in venice months ago, for the film festival that actually won). I'm sooo looking forward to that... cant wait!
blusky
PS please avoid all that girly replies above
(www.misterblusky.ilcannocchiale.it)

Posted by: blusky | Jan 14, 2006 2:06:02 PM

I love this movie. Kudos to Jake, Heath and Ang Lee, as well as the two lovely ladies who starred in this awesome flick!

Posted by: Sam Wax | Jan 20, 2006 4:41:03 PM

A mi país no ha llegado, pero he visto imagenes y trailers en la red.
Creo que es un cliché....que todas las historias gay terminan mal, con los protagonistas sufriendo, en tragedia.
Creo que la ambientación es buena...pero no tenía porqué ser 'necesariamente' un drama.

Posted by: nico | Jan 25, 2006 7:50:23 PM

This movie is one of the best I have seen for a long time! Thank you Ang Lee for producing the story that most of us gay/bisexual or straight men for that matter go through when we fall in love! Love is a brilliant thing but can be mendlesome at times and we forget at times that love can and will hurt! This film makes you feel like theres hope out there for your perfect partner and that we should never give up for what we have put so much into!! Love!

Posted by: Carl jenkins | Jan 26, 2006 8:15:32 AM

omg ! i can't stand the comments some ppl are saying about this movie. i mean, i don't agree w/ homosexuality, but it's there, and shouldn't be concealed by one sex if the other is allowed to flaunt it. if it were a scene between to girls it wouldn't be a problem - so why should it be a problem for males? the sex scenes should not be cut out- doing so would be contributing to the double standards between female homsexuality and male homosexuality when they should be considered no more or less than heterosexuality. just because this doesn't apply to the heterosexual male fanasty it doesn't mean it's "morally wrong" .

Posted by: jen | Jan 31, 2006 2:43:41 PM

Heath is SSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOT in the movie im a guy and im gay so of course the make out scene was a real tunr on for me!!!!! I wish i could get in Heath's pants!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH MY GODDDDDDDD!!!!!

Posted by: Dexexy | Feb 4, 2006 9:26:18 PM

I meant to say a real turn on not a real tunr on.... srry!!

Posted by: Dexexy | Feb 4, 2006 9:28:45 PM

I meant to say a real turn on not a real tunr on.... srry!!

Posted by: Dexexy | Feb 4, 2006 9:28:48 PM

i'm very glad to see many of you like this movie.and so i like it very much.and i saw it yesterdy.I didn't know why E didn't fly away with J.and i have searching for more information about it.and now i found this web.Because i'm not Englishspeaker,i just can understand little.is there any happy ending like guys together?

Posted by: taki | Feb 12, 2006 8:48:44 AM

OMG this movie is GREAT!!! At the end when Jack got killed and Ennis went to Jack's house and found his shirt, that part make me cry... this story is truthly touching. Q.how does jack died? his wife say he was drowned of his blood or those three guys murder him with the axes?

Posted by: Jack | Feb 19, 2006 12:00:54 AM

love it love it love it, im very straight but my deepest fantasy has always been 2 men & this film got me all excited, my heart racing & WOW i wanna see more xxx nothing wrong with gay absolutly nothing at all xxx

Posted by: kaz kinsella | Feb 21, 2006 3:25:25 PM

i have watched the movie here in the philippines this feb 15.. im so touched and got strucked how both character struggle to show their love with one another.. i love the movie so much and im dying to read it too.. hey i have seen WEDDING BANQUET, it is also a good movie. did ANG LEE really directed it.. it is one of my first gay movie that i have seen.. i love it too...

Posted by: obaba | Feb 21, 2006 10:01:46 PM

the movie was sooo good,
they portray what we called as TRUE LOVE..

i love the two of them

Posted by: benedict | Mar 1, 2006 10:20:13 PM

im from the philippines, i wtched the movie and the Brokeback Mountain is owesome! Its so very honest,... I cried after I watched the movie! This is the only one movie that made me cry. HUHUHU! Great actors and actresses. Heath & Jake r so great in their acting.>>> Go for Oscar !

10/10 Rating for this movie! This is the movie of the year.

Posted by: Joms | Mar 3, 2006 2:56:18 AM

This movie is great because of the actors...The acting is superb not only because I felt the essence of the story but because it real and is happening. Watch the movie and just enjoy not only the broke back thing but the whole movie...cheers to Jake and Heath c",)

Posted by: Just Me | Mar 8, 2006 4:33:52 AM

first off bitch's jake gyllenhaal is my man and i saw all his movies heath ledger is just as hot so back off i love u jake i love u heath call me!!!

Posted by: asia | Mar 13, 2006 9:48:24 PM

wow .wow. wow

such a cute and good movie for the gay fraternity.

its like a heavenly spirited on my body dude.

nepal

Posted by: M R Pode | Mar 17, 2006 12:28:27 AM

I liked Brokeback Mountain. It was a great movie about two bisexual men falling in love, before they married women and tried to lead "straight" lives, the trap so many GLBT people fall into. It was a touching story.

Posted by: Steeves | Mar 28, 2006 5:55:46 PM

HOLA
LA PELICULA NO TIENE MUCHO QUE LLEGO AQUI A MEXICO Y EN CUANTO PUDE IR AVERLA FUI.
EN REALIDAD ME ENCANTO SOLO PIENSO EN ESA HISTORIA DE AMOR FUSTRADO, JACK NO DEBIO MORIR Y INNIS QUEDAR SOLO,
NOSE QUISIERA IR A BROKEBACK Y MIRAR TODO DE CERCA
SOLO ME QUEDA DECIR QUE AMO ESTA HISORIA EN ESPECIAL A JACK

Posted by: MANOELL | Apr 8, 2006 5:50:09 AM

i am not a fan of gay movies. Or maybe i should say i never even saw one. This movie was so good that it just made me want to cry! Just the love that these two had for one another. The secrer that was kept seemed to destroy all kinds of lives(whether gay or hetero.) THis film has opened my eyes!!

Posted by: marie | Apr 8, 2006 11:14:49 PM

i would just like to say first that this is one of the greatest movies i have seen in a long time i love the actors that played in this movies first i would like to say thank you to ang lee for doing this great movie and to the actors heath ledger and jake gyllenhaal for doing this movie good jod guys cant wait for the next movie wiht you guys in it oh by the way heath ledger and jake gyllenhaal are hott!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: ashley | Apr 10, 2006 2:12:42 PM

It was great! Can't believe Jake died! Poor Ennis! Poor me, I never got to see them fall in love and live happily ever after -- TOGETHER!!! They made a great couple! I know.. they were just characters, but still! The passion they shared, any straight couple would just dream of having for each other! It's something about man to man love, indescribable -- of and the sex, that's good too! ;-)

Posted by: James | Apr 18, 2006 12:17:43 PM

BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN BROKE MY HEART !!!

I'm just coming out from the theatre - overwhelmed by this wonderful story.
Thank you, Mr. Ang Lee! And compliments to Jake Gyllenhaal (he's so cute and handsome!) and Heath Ledger for their impressing and powerful play!!!

Can't wait for the DVD to be released..!

Posted by: Lars | Apr 18, 2006 6:12:30 PM

i havent seen this movie yet but i am dieing to everytime i hear about it in the channels on my games i always go crazy because even the straight guys are telling me its worth seeing(going crazy love D.J.)

Posted by: dj | Apr 22, 2006 1:32:01 AM

Beautiful movie. Heartbreaking and haunting. Thanks to the cast and crew for the courage to make it.

Posted by: Frank Eichenberg | Apr 24, 2006 1:53:17 AM

i dont really know whats wrong with all of you. obviously all of you that have posted are faggs. wow what is the world comming to. u r all GAY FAGGETS. go screw your fathers!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: 59FIFTY | May 2, 2006 5:58:00 PM

Then what are you doing on this forum, you wanna be queer.

Posted by: Firas | May 30, 2006 8:24:10 AM

-Pickup Trucks. The trucks driven by Ennis and Jack are different,it is interesting that both had black GMCs and the same model 1966 Ford pickups.
-In the scene jack is leaving Signal, looking at Ennis in the mirror... if only he turned went around the block he would have found Ennis in the alley "Ennis, quit your hammering and get the hell here (the truck)" You can imagine it crossed Jack mind as he drives away. Of course there wouldn't have been a story.

Posted by: Mark Chandleer | Jun 5, 2006 4:54:39 PM

-Their only time in "Brokeback" was that first summer. The book states this and Ennis mentions this to Jacks wife. the camping trips were mostly on Wyomings Big Horn mtns.
-In the final scene together (only time shown where they are together to comfort one anothers tears)Ennis says "I can't stand this anymore Jack". I take this to mean he is just about ready to give in and be with Jack- in the near future if not that moment. "If you can fix ir you gotta stand...."

Posted by: Mark Chandleer | Jun 5, 2006 5:09:29 PM

-not really said in the film, I think Ennis did not want to be the one to take Jack from his young son.
-When Elma junior visits and says "they can find themselves another cowboy" the look of regret-if only he had done that the last time he saw Jack...
-"Jack, I swear..." When he had found the shirts any doubts Ennis had about the way Jack had felt about him melted away. "...if only I had never let go that summer so long ago before it was to late...

Posted by: Mark Chandleer | Jun 5, 2006 5:32:42 PM

-In the scene with Jack peeling potatoes. If you look real close and don't blink, you see that Jack does glance at Ennis bathing. you have to watch the eyebrows. It's that quick.
-"I aint queer" Later in the day after the first night together after Jack does the camp chores, including washing Ennis shirt, he rides to to where Ennis is with the sheep. This is a special trip, not a ride he would normally make. Brilliant how this scene was held, so you know that sat together close in silence for some time. Obvious to eveyrone else but I missed this at first.

Posted by: Mark Chandleer | Jun 5, 2006 5:44:01 PM

I think this was the best movie Jake Gyllenhaal did, other than his other movie, The Day After Tomorrow. He was a very outgoing and talkative guy. He tries to open up to Ennis and it works. I just love watching the sex scene and where they kiss. That shows that they're really falling in LOVE with each other. One sad part of the movie is where they get into a fight where Jack has a bruise on the side of his face and Ennis with a bloody nose. Another sad part is where Jack and Ennis leave for the summer and Ennis goes into an alleyway and he gets very sick because he already missed Jack. The very sad part was when Ennis finds out that Jack is dead. The most powerful part of the movie was when Ennis says, "Jack, I swear..." and where you see Ennis go into Jack's childhood bedroom and he finds Jack's blue shirt with blood on the sleeve and he finds his shirt tucked inside Jack's. This movie can touch you in a million ways. If you keep watching it, you would cry every time you see the ending. This is a VERY powerful movie.

Posted by: Brandi | Jul 18, 2006 11:58:42 AM

The best movie ever made! Jake is soooo hot!!!

Posted by: Rex | Sep 23, 2006 9:26:50 AM

Hi Mark,

thanks for noting Jack peelin g the potato. i thought he didn't dare, but i guess i will see it by myself if he did steal a look at Ennis bathing. will be amusing he he he.

yeah, i am straight but so obsessed bout this movie, makes my man irritated in some way. got the dvd, the wall paper and here i am in this forum. happy to discuss ith other victim of Brokeback devastation by Ang Lee..

Posted by: Novi | Nov 6, 2006 10:56:50 PM

I saw this movie for the first time on cable tv. It was even better than I expected. It's not just a story about "gay" men but 2 people who really love each other. The first time I saw it i broke down crying because it reminded me of me and my true love whom I let go of. I watch it every time its on and I am going to go get the DVD, and yes I still cry.

Posted by: Alicia | Jan 2, 2007 3:31:15 AM

i think that people are really missing something in this movie it's a story of love.I have heard all kinds of comments gay porn sucks. oh god they look so hot.People are very ignorant by saying that they don't get that love can be not just a man and a women but i can also be two men or two women love is when you feel great and really special around a person and it doesn't matter it's sex if you love someone go for it don't back of because of what the people might say live your love because they are living theirs jake is my favorite actor he and heath did a wonderful job the both know the meaning of acting.I support all kinds of orientations go guys and girls specially go jake and heath

Posted by: lazaro | Jun 21, 2007 1:26:34 AM

I thought that The Return of the King was the best film! Without all the stunts, special effects and cost, BBM is easily as terrific! I'm so pleased. No, I'm not gay, nor lesbian, just an improved person for having enjoyed it so much.

Posted by: Les | Jun 29, 2007 4:10:47 PM

m200k

Posted by: ro512ck | Jul 3, 2007 10:15:51 AM

just wow

i cried

and i think i will again

Posted by: Hello Stranger | Jul 16, 2007 6:15:55 AM

this movie is defiantly one of my favourites. i don't care what people think about it just because it's about to gay people. anyone with a heart will love & appreciate this movie. i watched it last night, & i cried heaps. i've seen it quite a few times now. i love it that much. it makes me cry everytime. truely one of the best films of all time. x

Posted by: emily | Jul 29, 2007 4:02:42 AM

Emily, it won more awards than any other movie that failed to win the Best Picture Oscar. And we all know why it was denied the Oscar, after winning practically every other film award. But the movie is still out there, and will still be appreciated for years to come, long after the lame "Crash" has been forgotten. Brokeback is a classic, this generation's "A Streetcar Named Desire."

Posted by: Johnny | Jul 29, 2007 8:45:17 AM

I think that the film is amazing! And Jake Gyllenhaal is so hot in it even though he is acting as a gay cowboy. I thought he was hot in donnie darko, but last night I had a dream that I was with Jake In a film where he had to kiss me! even though Im about 10 years younger than him. Jake is not gay! he is just acting a role where he is gay and viewers should see the overall beauty of the true love in the film and not just call it "the gay cowboy movie".

Posted by: sexypink | Aug 11, 2007 3:41:49 PM

This film really make to explore more about the gay sex. I love if Heath makes love with me. He is such a great lover, good kisser & good fucking too.

Posted by: tom wellington | Feb 6, 2008 5:08:46 AM

I'm sure there's a true body & feeling relationship between Jake & Leger. They are just cover up with having a relationship with girls. Sorry Michelle & Renee. They are the Truth Lover. I'm felt sorry to Jake for the losing of Leger. There will always a someonme special for you out there But NOT RENEE.

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