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Choko · Miss BrisbaneForums 2005 Joined: 31 May 2005 Posts: 1198

Hey All,

Question! Lots of controversy over the movie 'Brokeback Mountain' and whether it should be shown in Australia or not.

Basically the story revolves around two cowboys and their close relationship, class it as gay if you want.

The movie has been hailed as a cinematic masterpiece by director Ang Lee, it's already won 4 Golden Globes and is tipped for big things at the Oscars.

It's been banned in some US cinemas by hardcore Christians and Mormons against the storyline. It is slated for release in Australia in March, but is causing many people to be opinionated about it. How much it will be edited I don't know.

My view is: You can watch all manner of things on the telly here, but going to the cinema is a personal choice, if you don't like it - don't go!!! There are far worse things happening on the street which go against local religious and cultural beliefs which the authorities allow, to ban a movie to me seems riWakerleyulous. I'm more against films that promote and glorify violence and are littered with foul language.

Brisbane · Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 9:32 am Post subject:

I'd prefer banning this movie about fags. Its retarded and we have enough social decay without having our kids watching this garbage.
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RIEL · Brisbane forums AdWakerleyt Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 404

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You obviously have some strong views. Here I presume the rating be adult only if the censors allow it to be shown.
I think considering people's religous views here it may be shown but I don't think many people will go. So I agree with you Alcoholic. Doesn't bother me either way, actually wouldn't mind seeing it but not fussed.

Snype · Brisbane Forums Veteran Joined: 09 Apr 2005 Posts: 1682

Well even the actor's girlfriend walked away from the theatre when it was shown. My friend loves it and I keep 20 arms distance from him. Laughing

RIEL · Brisbane forums AdWakerleyt Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 404

gangster · Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 2:01 pm Post subject:

Brisbane

Why dont you read what Choc Actually wrote.

She does have a point you know about what the authorities allow or turn a blind eye to.

Brisbane · Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 2:38 pm Post subject:

RIEL · Brisbane forums AdWakerleyt Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 404

The catch phrase of the 80's was "Real men don't eat quiche".....now the catch phrase of the millenium will be "Real men don't watch 'Brokeback Mountain'" Laughing