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newyearsday:
I thought it was outstanding. I was rooting for Jake the whole time and it was very cool to see him out of his element so to speak, but fully on board for the ride of his life.
Re: the joke about Brokeback... Bear said, laughing, as they made the snow cave they would sleep in, "this reminds me of a couple of scenes from Brokeback," and Jake replied emphatically, "I hope not!" or"it better not!" Given that they had just finally gotten punchy and relaxed after a day fighting a blinding blizzard of horizontal hail, I could enjoy the humor. But technically, this could easily be seen as a homophobic response. But maybe he also said it based on how hard it was to film the tent scenes in certain aspects like technical things; who knows.
Overall though, brilliant television and great job to Jake for facing down his fears. Massive!
Monika:
I´m watching it right now. Go Jake!
delalluvia:
--- Quote from: newyearsday on July 13, 2011, 01:27:05 am ---I thought it was outstanding. I was rooting for Jake the whole time and it was very cool to see him out of his element so to speak, but fully on board for the ride of his life.
Re: the joke about Brokeback... Bear said, laughing, as they made the snow cave they would sleep in, "this reminds me of a couple of scenes from Brokeback," and Jake replied emphatically, "I hope not!" or"it better not!" Given that they had just finally gotten punchy and relaxed after a day fighting a blinding blizzard of horizontal hail, I could enjoy the humor. But technically, this could easily be seen as a homophobic response. But maybe he also said it based on how hard it was to film the tent scenes in certain aspects like technical things; who knows.
Overall though, brilliant television and great job to Jake for facing down his fears. Massive!
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Technically, I suppose. Or it could be the knee-jerk response of someone who doesn't want to be approached sexually. Got to give Jake kudos. Even Bear was impressed that Jake never lost his sense of humor, was considerate to everyone on the shoot, was up for anything and man, for someone afraid of heights...I don't know how he did it.
newyearsday:
Hey, Delalluvia! Yes, I agree and like your point about Jake's personal response to the joke. It made sense to me in the moment; in retrospect I started to wonder how it *could* be seen. Our culture's acceptance of homophobic joking juxtaposed with the growing sensitivity to it makes for a tricky balance. But I give Jake the benefit of the doubt here. And as I said, was totally impressed by his attitude and skills in the whole thing. Go Jake!
delalluvia:
--- Quote from: newyearsday on July 13, 2011, 08:21:41 am ---Hey, Delalluvia! Yes, I agree and like your point about Jake's personal response to the joke. It made sense to me in the moment; in retrospect I started to wonder how it *could* be seen. Our culture's acceptance of homophobic joking juxtaposed with the growing sensitivity to it makes for a tricky balance.
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Yes and add to that the exasperation he must feel. Jeez, it's been over 5 years now, enough with the jokes! I can imagine the jokes have already become very old for him, but he may be forced to grin and bear them for the rest of his career. So, if he has a lapse here and there, I'm not going to hold it against him.
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