Author Topic: "BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN DAY" IN SAN FRANCISCO - It's Official (Read 9526 times)

SFEnnisSF · « **on:** June 09, 2006, 07:11:37 pm »

For those not following the Castro-SF Thread:

Late breaking news from San Francisco!

The Honorable Bevan Dufty, representing District 8 (in which the Castro Theater is located) on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors has issued a Proclamation officially declaring June 12, 2006 "Brokeback Mountain Day" in San Francisco!

BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN DAY IN SAN FRANCISCO
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WHEREAS, The award-winning movie, Brokeback Mountain, represents the finest in direction, acting, cinematography, scenery, and musical score; and

WHEREAS, The screenplay and the short story upon which Brokeback Mountain is based are both excellent works in their own right; and

WHEREAS, Both the movie and story have deeply affected and brought people of all ages, genders, and sexual orientations together; and

WHEREAS, Brokeback Mountain has transformed countless lives by inspiring people to take action to make major life changes, and has helped people to overcome long-held prejudicial beliefs; and

WHEREAS, Brokeback Mountain has opened up a nation-wide dialog on the important issues of homophobia, same-sex marriage, and human rights in general; and

WHEREAS, There will be a special showing of Brokeback Mountain at the historic Castro Theater June 12, 2006; and

WHEREAS, People will be flying to San Francisco from places throughout the United States, including New York, Florida, Washington, and southern California specifically to attend this special showing of Brokeback Mountain; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, That June 12, 2006 be proclaimed "Brokeback Mountain Day" in San Francisco.

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This is credited to Pete for all of his hard work on this. We are truly grateful.

Quote from: ptannen

With my experience as a former City and County of San Francisco employee, I spoke to Supervisor Dufty to suggest this proclamation and worked behind the scenes with his staff to be sure that this happened. I want to thank Eric for his help and encouragement and thank Jeff Wrangler and Leslie (lnicoll) for their suggestions and proofreading. The list of places people are flying in from is not complete; as it was the list I had a few weeks ago when I drafted this proclamation.

Pete

MaineWriter · « **Reply #1 on:** June 09, 2006, 07:13:15 pm »

I was just about to post this Eric...great news, huh? Boy I wish I could be with you guys on Monday...but I'll be there in spirit. Raise a toast to me, willya?

Hugs and more,
Leslie
xoxox

fernly · « **Reply #2 on:** June 09, 2006, 10:15:36 pm »

Pete, Eric, Leslie, Jeff - this is wonderful, and so are you all !!!!

silkncense · « **Reply #3 on:** June 09, 2006, 10:34:09 pm »

HOW great is that! You guys really are all wonderful.

beeple · « **Reply #4 on:** June 09, 2006, 10:48:37 pm »

wow! that's great! congrats to all involved!

will this be publicized at all? some sort of announcement? news? press conference? a parade! such great things must be given notice!

Jeff Wrangler · « **Reply #5 on:** June 09, 2006, 10:49:46 pm »

I am very happy to have contributed to this even in a small way.

starboardlight · « **Reply #6 on:** June 09, 2006, 11:33:28 pm »

that is so cool. thanx to all of you who worked behind the scene to make this an official day.

Ellemeno · « **Reply #7 on:** June 10, 2006, 12:23:08 am »

See you all on Brokeback Mountain Day.

Pete, Eric, Jeff, Leslie, I'm proud to know you.

slayers_creek_oth · « **Reply #8 on:** June 10, 2006, 12:25:15 am »

Thats on Vic's b-day too!

Brokeback Mountain Day! I like the sound of that...

Ellemeno · « **Reply #9 on:** June 10, 2006, 12:33:08 am »

I posted on IMDb:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/45407033

kirkmusic · « **Reply #10 on:** June 11, 2006, 02:03:12 pm »

I'd like to see someone try to declare a "Crash" day in Los Angeles.

SFEnnisSF · « **Reply #11 on:** June 11, 2006, 03:23:10 pm »

Quote from: kirkmusic on June 11, 2006, 02:03:12 pm

I'd like to see someone try to declare a "Crash" day in Los Angeles.

Aloysius J. Gleek · « **Reply #12 on:** June 11, 2006, 03:30:00 pm »

U.S. Naval Observatory
Astronomical Applications Department

Sun and Moon Data for One Day
The following information is provided for San Francisco, San Francisco County, California

(longitude W122.4, latitude N37.:

Monday
12 June 2006 Pacific Daylight Time

SUN
Begin civil twilight 5:16 a.m.
Sunrise 5:47 a.m.
Sun transit 1:10 p.m.
Sunset 8:32 p.m.
End civil twilight 9:03 p.m.

MOON
Moonrise 9:12 p.m. on preceding day
Moon transit 1:43 a.m.
Moonset 6:14 a.m.
Moonrise 10:12 p.m.
Moonset 7:21 a.m. on following day

Phase of the Moon on 12 June: waning gibbous with 98% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.

Full Moon on 11 June 2006 at 11:03 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time.

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Census Bureau map of San Francisco area

Have a blast, San Francisco Brokies! We'll be thinking about you! Yahoo!

YaadPyar · « **Reply #13 on:** June 11, 2006, 03:30:19 pm »

Quote from: kirkmusic on June 11, 2006, 02:03:12 pm

I'd like to see someone try to declare a "Crash" day in Los Angeles.

ALREADY BEEN DONE!

Mayor Declares 'Crash' Day in Los Angeles
Expect auto accidents and racial harmony to ensue
March 31 2006

Driving in Los Angeles -- always a dicey proposition -- will get a little bit more melodramatic on Tuesday (April 4) when the City of Angels officially celebrates "Crash"/FilmL.A. Day.

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, the Los Angeles city council and Police Chief William Bratton will be on hand to recognize "Crash," the recent surprise Oscar winner as the year's best picture. "Crash" director Paul Haggis is also expected to attend the City Hall ceremony along with an unnamed assortment of cast and crew members from the acclaimed drama.

"Our city is proud of Lionsgate and the cast and crew of 'Crash' for this powerful film, which was shot almost entirely on the streets of Los Angeles," says Mayor Villaraigosa. "In the most diverse city in the world, we live and work side by side with people from different backgrounds, but we seldom talk about -- and learn -- from our differences. Art is meant to provoke. 'Crash' certainly has and will continue to do so for years to come."

"Crash" was filmed almost entirely in Los Angeles with an ensemble cast including Don Cheadle, Thandie Newton, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and Oscar nominee Matt Dillon. The movie earned a selection for critical raves for its message of racial understanding and for its unique combination of carjackings, hugging and musical montages.

Los Angeles' "Crash" celebration just happens to coincide with the DVD release of the new Director's Cut of the film. Where were the mayor and police chief the first time "Crash" was released on DVD last fall? It's amazing the difference an Oscar win for editing can make.

SFEnnisSF · « **Reply #14 on:** June 11, 2006, 03:32:18 pm »

Too bad we don't have a BARF emoticon....

Lumière · « **Reply #15 on:** June 11, 2006, 03:40:29 pm »

Kool!

Becky · « **Reply #16 on:** June 11, 2006, 04:00:01 pm »

Wow I love that idea! If only they had that in Bedford...

Ahh well I guess I will just have to celebrate on my own. So Brokeback day is tomorrow? Or have I read wrong?

YaadPyar · « **Reply #17 on:** June 11, 2006, 04:01:10 pm »

Quote from: sfericsf on June 11, 2006, 03:32:18 pm

Too bad we don't have a BARF emoticon....

As you wish -

(THIS is going to make this thread look so classy.)

beeple · « **Reply #18 on:** June 11, 2006, 04:27:42 pm »

Quote from: YaadPyar on June 11, 2006, 03:30:19 pm

"Crash" director Paul Haggis is also expected to attend the City Hall ceremony along with an unnamed assortment of cast and crew members from the acclaimed drama.

does brokeback mountain get a ceremony???

ednbarby · « **Reply #19 on:** June 11, 2006, 05:37:45 pm »

Way to go, my beloved Brokies! Pete, Eric, Leslie and Jeff, you're the best, and like Elle said, I'm damned proud to know ya.

Can't wait to see all you great folks tomorrow on Brokeback Mountain Day!

Yeeeee-haw!

Meryl · « **Reply #20 on:** June 11, 2006, 09:28:14 pm »

For me, every day is Brokeback Mountain Day, but this....

THIS IS THE ICING ON THE CAKE!

Thanks, Pete, Eric, Leslie and Jeff and the City of San Francisco. You rock!

Jeff Wrangler · « **Reply #21 on:** June 11, 2006, 09:49:19 pm »

Pete deserves a world of credit for the idea. Me, all I did was look for speling erors.

Ray · « **Reply #22 on:** June 11, 2006, 09:52:21 pm »

Quote from: YaadPyar on June 11, 2006, 04:01:10 pm

As you wish -

(THIS is going to make this thread look so classy.)

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaa You are a total and unchallenged nut Celeste! Gawd I love you!

kirkmusic · « **Reply #23 on:** June 19, 2006, 05:28:17 am »

Crash day. sigh. I really should check on such things before I open my big mouth.

starboardlight · « **Reply #24 on:** June 19, 2006, 04:10:52 pm »

Quote from: YaadPyar on June 11, 2006, 04:01:10 pm

As you wish -

(THIS is going to make this thread look so classy.)

ha ha. Celeste. i love how large it is. in comparison to normal emoticons, the largeness is completely appropriate for how I feel about "Crash Day" in my town.

Meryl · « **Reply #25 on:** June 19, 2006, 05:47:21 pm »

Quote from: kirkmusic on June 19, 2006, 05:28:17 am

Crash day. sigh. I really should check on such things before I open my big mouth.

Don't feel bad, Kirk. It was such a stunningly tasteless, self-serving event--how could you have expected that it really happened?

starboardlight · « **Reply #26 on:** June 19, 2006, 06:11:59 pm »

Quote from: kirkmusic on June 19, 2006, 05:28:17 am

Crash day. sigh. I really should check on such things before I open my big mouth.

yeah, I even wonder if it really happened, or was it a joke from the Blog-o-sphere.

bbm_stitchbuffyfan · « **Reply #27 on:** June 19, 2006, 11:09:36 pm »

I think the Crash thing really did happen. At least hardcore Crash fans can't bitch about not having a "Crash day" while San Fran now has a day for Brokeback.

As for this news, that is so incredibly awesome. I wonder if they'll screen it June 12th somewhere in San Fran next year. I hope so.

We've all said this so many times before but I just have to say this, don't know why:

I fucking love this movie.

SFEnnisSF · « **Reply #28 on:** July 10, 2006, 03:14:16 pm »

Hot off the press! Courtesy of Pete Tannen.

SFEnnisSF · « **Reply #29 on:** July 10, 2006, 03:19:44 pm »

Here it is a little smaller for reading.

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