Brokeback Mountain: Our Community's Common Bond > Heath Ledger Remembrance Forum
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MilAn:
--- Quote from: Marge_Innavera on March 15, 2008, 04:48:22 pm ---I guess that's the reason why most people would rather be rich than famous. Fame can be like an abusive lover or spouse: beating the crap out of you and then bringing you flowers in the hospital.
As far as the Brokie fandom is concerned, IMO this is a sad indication that this story and movie might not have changed as many lives as we'd like to think.
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I wouldn't be too hard on Brokie fans. Everyone is still respectful towards Jake, i didn't see any abusive comments in here and i think his Brokie fans will still support him no matter what. But i think we are allowed to voice our opinions. He was a co-star, not in any movie, but in BBM, he is the godfather of Heath's daughter and that's why many Brokeback fans wonder why doesn't he comment? Heath's family and other close friends and co-stars commented. There was so much sh*t written about Heath in the tabloids and i find it great from his family, friends and co-stars that they also list the positive things about him. They don't want him to be remembered for the mostly, in my opinion, made up nonsense. I feel they want to protect him. And i respect that!
louisev:
I can think of more good reasons for Jake NOT to make a statement of any kind, than for him to make a statement, and his reasons for not making a statement have more to do with his own career and its advancement. This is just like when actors and actresses are confronted by the media about who they are dating or marrying or whether there is something going on with a costar on the set of a movie: it isnt about his movie, it isn't about the production, it has nothing to do with the promotion of any films that are in release, and serves as a distraction to whatever PR is occurring on his film.
Neither Jake nor Reese has issued a statement about their relationship with one another, but at some point they ceased concealing it. There is absolutely no reason why he would release any formal statement about Heath with respect to any of his current professional work, and making any statement at all could provide distractions, as well as draw unwanted attention to him while he is actively making other films. This strikes me as very typical of Jake. When it does not have to do with his charity work or his films, he doesn't just "talk to the paps." They follow him everywhere as it is.
Shasta542:
--- Quote from: MilAn on March 15, 2008, 05:10:52 pm ---I wouldn't be too hard on Brokie fans. Everyone is still respectful towards Jake, i didn't see any abusive comments in here and i think his Brokie fans will still support him no matter what. But i think we are allowed to voice our opinions. He was a co-star, not in any movie, but in BBM, he is the godfather of Heath's daughter and that's why many Brokeback fans wonder why doesn't he comment? Heath's family and other close friends and co-stars commented. There was so much sh*t written about Heath in the tabloids and i find it great from his family, friends and co-stars that they also list the positive things about him. They don't want him to be remembered for the mostly, in my opinion, made up nonsense. I feel they want to protect him. And i respect that!
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Well said MilAn. I feel the same as always about Jake. I love him just like I always have him and Heath--as a Brokie and for all the other work they've done. I believe it's his business as to what he says and what he doesn't say. But all that doesn't stop me from wishing to hear from him. I don't think that is an indication that I haven't learned anything from the lessons of Brokeback Mountain.
And he wouldn't have to talk to the paps. That wouldn't be good. He could release a statement, as someone suggested, through his agent.
Thank-you, MilAn.
MilAn:
Glad you agree with me Shasta! :)
yb:
I don't understand why something happened on lj had to be brought here, I think this issue had been put aside on this forum already. That being said, I don't understand why people felt the need to defend Jake so vehemently for his silence. All the time, those who wanted to hear from Jake had never demanded him to give a speech or an interview to discuss about his relationship with Heath in depth. Just as many people have explained many times on this thread, on another forum, and on lj, all they wanted was a simple statement; Jake didn't even need to write it himself.
I am not one yearning for a statement from Jake, I do know what's going on with this subject on the BBM fandom. Apart from a few extreme comments, most people have expressed their disappointment or question in a civilized manner; why would some people always need to tell the others they shouldn't feel this or that way. The usual arguments are 'he doesn't owe us anything' or 'he must have a reason for keeping silent'. That's all true and I can see their points, but it's also nothing wrong with people wanting to hear from Jake. If BBM's lesson is about tolerance, why can't it be applied to both sides on this issue?!
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