Brokeback mtn

I think I am the only person I know who has seen Brokeback Mountain and has not thought it is a wonderful movie. Perhaps this is b/c I am from Wyoming and am upset that all the movies made about the state and books written about the state are about cowboys. Really, folks, very few Wyomites actually dorn a 10 gallon hat. I mean Ashlee from NJ has a better selection of cowboy boots than I do. And then there's the whole portrayal of Wyoming folk as close-minded Matthew Shepard hating people (even if the movie took place 3 decades ago, the point is still there). Yes, there is definitely that faction present in my lovely home state. However, there are also people who feel just the opposite and I personally feel the more people are confronted w/these issues (i.e. gay people in Wyoming live openly) the better things will be.

And then there's just the fact that it was a very sad love story. Their relationship was so violent and aggressive. It made me think if I was a gay male if I would embrace this movie. I don't know if I would.

And-- to boot, the film is deceptive as it was not filmed in Wyoming, but in Alberta. So, even though it talks about the Bighorns (my home range) you don't see them.

hmmmm.... perhaps some of my discontent comes w/my home state's portrayal by someone, Annie Proulx who moved to Wyo later in life. She actually lives outside Sheridan. I often meet people who are "fascinated" or "moved" by Wyoming and I think it's very difficult for people to fully understand it-what it means for someone to be born and raised there.

ok...enough rants for today!