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Brokeback Mountain challenged Hollywood

[Source: BBC NEWS] Twenty years ago, Ang Lee’s drama about the love between two male sheep herders was finally released after a long struggle to get it made. It was a watershed moment for gay representation that balanced playing by Hollywood’s rules and …

Color Theory: Brokeback Mountain and the Complexion of Longing

Ang Lee is one of film history’s most exceptional cases of career acrobatics. The juggernaut chameleon has directed (often produced, and sometimes written) Taiwanese dramedy and Taiwanese-American romcom classics, like Eat Drink Man Woman and The Wedding …

Brokeback Mountain turns 20: See where the stars of the groundbreaking romantic drama are now

Brokeback Mountain chronicles the decades-long complicated romance between two cowboys in the American West. The romantic drama premiered at the 2005 Venice Film Festival and hit theaters on Dec. 9, 2005. The film stars Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne …

"Brokeback Mountain" broke hearts on the big screen, and it's back to do it again

When Ang Lee’s seminal film (no pun intended, don’t even get me started) “Brokeback Mountain” hit theaters in the winter of 2005, its unanimous critical praise instantly pushed up against a wall of off-color jokes, Hollywood controversy and intense …

How Brokeback Mountain challenged Hollywood

ShareSave Twenty years ago, Ang Lee's drama about the love between two male sheep herders was finally released after a long struggle to get it made. It was a watershed moment for gay representation that balanced playing by Hollywood's rules and …

The ‘Brokeback Mountain’ Scene We Can’t Stop Thinking About 20 Years Later

Jack Twist, I swear: the gay cowboys are back! Brokeback Mountain arrived on screen in 2005 with great anticipation and even greater reviews. Twenty years later, the film is hitting theaters again for a special anniversary re-release. It’s clearer now than …

'Brokeback Mountain' still stuns 20 years later

I remember the first time I heard about "Brokeback Mountain," the love story between two cowboys. My mom told me that my grandfather enjoyed the movie. A simple sentence, one that other prepubescent children might have forgotten. But as a …

He Came, He Saw, He Bailed On The G7 Again

Above: Not somewhere in Wyoming. (Screengrab) One of the more memorable lines from the Oscar-winning film Brokeback Mountain came near the end from conflicted cowboy Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal), who told his long-term secret romantic partner Ennis Del Mar …

Slumdog Millionaire is not cultural appropriation

“Cultural appropriation” was one of the more unfortunate ideas to take hold during the domination of mainstream pop culture by progressive identity politics over the past decade. But just as it has been proclaimed that we are entering a “post-woke” era and …

32 Years Later, Denzel Washington Being Snubbed At The Oscars Has Aged Terribly

The two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington is one of the most acclaimed actors of all time, but one Oscar loss feels particularly egregious more than three decades later. As a rare kind of performer who can blend emotional depth, strong …

Paris is Burning to Brokeback Mountain: Top 10 greatest movies ever made on LGBTQ+ to watch in this pride month

'Crash' Deserves Its Controversial Best Picture Win

When Crash was released on May 6, 2025, its reputation began as one of solid critical acclaim, but it would turn to disdain by the time the film was competing on Oscar night with six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture. The frontrunner for …

Film lets you put yourself in mariner's place as he drifts for 76 days

Steven Callahan survived 76 days lost at sea after his boat sank in 1982. Callahan's experience, documented in his book "Adrift," is now a documentary film. The film uses immersive perspective, with the actor recreating Callahan's …

Sunflower Music Festival, theater productions, film screenings and more events

photo by: Mike Yoder Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St., is pictured in this file photo. Friday, June 20 A Midsummer Night on Mass, 4-10 p.m., downtown Lawrence. See msnonmass.com for list of special offers at downtown businesses. Summer Movie Night: “Mr. …

Movie rundown for the weekend through June 22: 'Elio' opens

OPENING “28 Years Later” — (Horror, R, 115 minutes). Almost three decades after the rage virus emerged, one of the survivors, who has been living on a small island, goes on a mission to the mainland, where he discovers horrors that have mutated not only …

On the Big Screen This Week: Glitchy Zombies, Scary Videotapes, and Lotsa Movies for Yer Kids

Feelin' ornery this week, so many take my reviews below of The Life of Chuck and 28 Years Later with a grain of salt. Or maybe those movies are part of the reason I'm feeling ornery. Special Screenings Thursday, June 19 Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (2022) …

Classic Meets Contemporary: A2 Theaters Roll Out Must-See Films This Weekend

Ann Arbor has a fresh crop of classic movies showing this weekend that you won’t find screening at the local multiplex. Get thee hence to the Michigan Theater and/or the State Theater up in A2 and revisit some of these timeless classic films and some …

Movie rundown for the weekend of May June 19-22: A look at what's playing on the big screen

OPENING “28 Years Later” — (Horror, R, 115 minutes). Almost three decades after the rage virus emerged, one of the survivors, who has been living on a small island, goes on a mission to the mainland, where he discovers horrors that have mutated not only …

All Around Alameda – Get Out There!

Have you checked your screen time lately? Here at the Alameda Post—an online newspaper—we can’t deny the wonders of the World Wide Web. But when it’s time for a break from blue light, check out the plethora of local events in Alameda. Every Thursday at 11 …

Tess Mann Atelier's Felicity Gown Graces International Stage at Prestigious French Film Festival Tribute

Chrystabell honors David Lynch in Tess Mann Atelier’s golden Felicity gown at Cannes tribute. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, June 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nashville-based fashion brand Tess Mann Atelier is honored to announce that its …

Rohit Jugraj, to launch international film trade initiative

In a bold step towards reimagining India's film industry on the global stage, filmmaker Rohit Jugraj, to launch international film trade initiative. MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, June 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold step towards reimagining …

Congressional Budget Cutting Activities in Science Preceded DOGE

Multiple Congressional Books Named "WASTEBOOK" Listed Hundreds of Federal Grants in Science Years Ago GAINESVILLE, TX, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Some people are still expressing surprise and misgivings about …

Stella Adler Academy of Theatre & Film in Hollywood Opens Enrollment for Summer 2025 Sessions

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The prestigious Stella Adler Academy of Theatre & Film in Hollywood, California, is now accepting students for its Summer 2025 Term, offering world-class training to aspiring …

Zeke Wilson Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for 'The Eighth Round'

Fans Will Have A Chance To Help Make History! SAVANNAH, GA, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed boxer, author, and civil rights activist Zeke Wilson is thrilled to announce the launch of a crowdfunding campaign for his …

ArtMattan Films Acquires Acclaimed Debut Feature Brides by Nadia Fall

ArtMattan Films is proud to announce the acquisition of Brides, the debut feature from Nadia Fall. Following its celebrated world premiere at Sundance 2025 NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArtMattan Films is proud to …

The Premier Camp for Kids with Alopecia and their Family, Alopeciapalooza 2025 is 8/8/25 to 8/11/25 in Indiana

Summer camp for kids with no hair because of all forms of the autoimmune hair loss disease, Alopecia. WYOMISSING, PA, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Children's Alopecia Project is thrilled to announce Alopeciapalooza …

Ray Gifted Keys Releases 'That's On Me' Lyric Video Ahead of Upcoming Album I Am Gifted

Detroit artist Ray Gifted Keys drops her latest lyric video while teasing her new album I Am Gifted - a powerful message of growth and self-accountability. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Detroit’s own Ray Gifted …

'Unholy Alliances: A True Crime Story,' by Author Janet Walker, Details a Shocking Story of Sexual Assault Survival

“Unholy Alliances: A True Crime Story,” by Author Janet Walker, Details a Shocking Story of Sexual Assault Survival BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Janet Walker, the publisher, owner, and founder of the …

Crumbl and Benson Boone Craft a Mystical, Magical Dessert

What Does Moonbeam Ice Cream Taste Like? Crumbl knows. LINDON, UT, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crumbl is joining forces with the musical superstar that is quite literally backflipping his way into fame – Benson Boone! …

Websnoogie, LLC Launches Revolutionary Free SEO Audit App Delivering Instant Website Analysis

Revolutionary app delivers complete SEO audits in under two minutes, making professional-grade optimization insights accessible to all businesses. OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Websnoogie, LLC, a leading provider …

FEDCON Releases 'The Greatest Ad Ever'

FEDCON aims to position themselves as the most legitimate and effective in their field and has recently launched a media department to achieve this end. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FEDCON is a contract …

In a Tumultuous World, ‘Guardians’ Shines as a Beacon of Faith and Hope—Releasing to Home Entertainment June 24, 2025

'Guardians' Faith Film About Man Who Sees Angels Releases June 24 on VOD—Story of Grief, Redemption & Hope Offers Beacon During Turbulent Times LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world faces …

Pre-orders for the Life Size Bust 'Pacific Rim (Film) Crimson Typhoon' Began June 19, 2025

Prime 1 Studio has announced the Life Size Bust "Pacific Rim (Film) Crimson Typhoon." Pre-orders began June 19, 2025 (JST). Release set for December 2026. ASAKUSA, TAITO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prime 1 Studio is …

Industry-Leading: Aiarty's Super Denoising Brings Crisp Clarity to Extreme Low-Light Videos

From noisy night scenes to grainy indoor shots, Aiarty’s AI-powered video enhancer intelligently removes all kinds of visual noise — without destroying detail. CHENGDU, SICHUAN, CHINA, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The newly launched …

Woven 2 SAVE: Kurriizmatic and SAVE Launch Bold Fashion-Fueled Campaign to Help Prevent Suicide and Save Lives

Woven 2 SAVE honors those lost to suicide through sustainable fashion and ignites a national movement for prevention and mental health awareness. BLOOMINGTON, MN, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an unprecedented fusion of …

ENDERBY ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES GLOBAL OCEAN PROTECTION CAMPAIGN 'ENDANGERED WONDERS' IN RESPONSE TO UNOC 2025

An ambitious campaign leveraging the power of film and storytelling to drive transformative action for ocean conservation, polar resilience and blue investment. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Responding to …

ENDERBY ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES GLOBAL OCEAN PROTECTION CAMPAIGN 'ENDANGERED WONDERS' IN RESPONSE TO UNOC 2025

An ambitious campaign leveraging the power of film and storytelling to drive transformative action for ocean conservation, polar resilience and blue investment. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Responding to …

ENDERBY ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES GLOBAL OCEAN PROTECTION CAMPAIGN 'ENDANGERED WONDERS' IN RESPONSE TO UNOC 2025

An ambitious campaign leveraging the power of film and storytelling to drive transformative action for ocean conservation, polar resilience and blue investment. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Responding to …

ENDERBY ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES GLOBAL OCEAN PROTECTION CAMPAIGN 'ENDANGERED WONDERS' IN RESPONSE TO UNOC 2025

An ambitious campaign leveraging the power of film and storytelling to drive transformative action for ocean conservation, polar resilience and blue investment. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Responding to …