Brokeback Mountain: Our Community's Common Bond > Heath Ledger Remembrance Forum
Brokeback Mountain back in theatres
ifyoucantfixit:
I am sorry if anyone thinks it may be disrespectful for theaters to play our lovely
masterpiece. But I am of an opinion, that if it in any way gets more people to the
theaters so that they too may appreciate it. Then I am in favor. Unfortunately as in
most things. Time mellows peoples reactions to a new and different type of event.
I truly believe that the movie has changed so many minds about the gay or lesbian
subject matter, that it is not the shocking tale to many that it once was. I further
believe that Heath and Jake might well get that deserved Award if it was played now.
I believe it has made that much of a difference. It could truly be appreciated by more
folks now. And when all is said and done isnt that the point. I say let them sit in every town and hamlet. Let them have it in ever place conceivable. So that others
who were too ignorant or too afraid to see it before, can do so.. I think that would be a
very fitting legacy to our dear Heath. He would not only have made a worldwide change, but
that change would be ongoing.....
serious crayons:
--- Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on January 31, 2008, 11:50:03 am --- But I am of an opinion, that if it in any way gets more people to the
theaters so that they too may appreciate it.
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I'm with you, Janice. It's quite possible the profit motive is not totally absent from the theater owners' decision. But that's OK with me, because I think, or at least hope, that people probably ARE interested in seeing it, either for the first time or again, and that can't be anything but good. And the theater owners' are probably also sincerely motivated by people's genuine interest, too. They're giving the people what they think the people want. So it's win-win.
Of course, if the theater owners wanted to be REALLY good, they could donate the proceeds to some appropriate charitable cause ... ::)
Shakesthecoffecan:
I think a lot of the independant theaters barely scrape by, and if this can help them with their bottom line I can understand. Business is sadly business. The story told by the movie however is bigger than all of its parts, and anytime it can be shown, there is a chance it will have a life changing effect on someone. So with that greater good in mind, I am for it.
Rest in Peace, Heath.
serious crayons:
--- Quote from: Shakestheground on January 31, 2008, 12:05:29 pm ---I think a lot of the independant theaters barely scrape by, and if this can help them with their bottom line I can understand. Business is sadly business.
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Good point. I would go, and I would even buy popcorn and a Diet Coke ... if I thought I could bring myself to see it again ... :-\
ifyoucantfixit:
I myself own two copies of the film. I have seen it over 100 times. But if they had it
here in a theater nearby. I would gladly go and see it in a theater again. Its a "love that never
grows old."
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