So if Brokeback Mountain wasn't the best picture of last year, but Ang Lee was the best director of last year... and Brokeback was the only film Ang Lee directed last year... doesn't something seem a tad askew there?
BTW, Crash was an over-blown TV Movie of the Week that was mediocre at best; I don't care what The Academy thinks of it.
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
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Well I disagree.
When you get right down to it, "Brokeback Mountain" was a love story. I agree that it was an excellent story and very well done, but it was a love story.
I approve of the Oscar going to "Crash." I think "Crash" showed the ugly side of Americans - which we all have, no matter how hard we try. I don't think "Crash" was a mediocre Movie of the Week, I think it was insightful and didn't hesitate to make me think about racism and just how prevalent it is in our society.
But I can agree to disagree, thanks to the First Amendment of the United States Constitution which gives me the freedom of speech.
So um I distinctly remember after you watched Crash you said that you could relate to the way Sandra Bullock felt. Last time I checked I haven't related to any movie of the week character EVER. hmm maybe u should put ur feelings aside for brokebutt mountain.l
To Liz, I respect your viewpoint and analysis. While I'm not even sure Brokeback was the best picture of the year since I didn't see every film nominated, all things considered I simply feel it was better than Crash. I thought the relationships presented in Brokeback were very real and genuine, whereas in Crash everyone came across as extremely phony to me. Particularly the two black fellows. I just couldn't buy into how ridiculous they were. Now maybe that was the point but it simply didn't work for me at the time. For my part, Crash may deserve a second look to see if my perspective shifts.
As for you Brent, Brokebutt Mountain? I expect better from you. Bareback Mountain would have been a better choice. If you're going to crack jokes about my lifestyle do it properly. Also, yes it's true, I did identify with Sandra Bullock's character after seeing the film. I can relate to that whole 'angry at the world' mentality she had going on. Maybe not to her degree, but it happens. Sometimes something as simple as a trip to the mall results in my complete hatred of society. What can I say? A large percentage of the population really annoys the hell out of me. The key is learning to keep that annoyance in check. Sandra Bullock's character was actually my favorite thing about Crash; I felt she was the most authentic of them all.
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