Brokeback Mountain: Instant Milestone in Mainstream Cinema
Even though I'm not angry that Brokeback Mountain didn't win
the Best Picture Oscar (I contend that Capote deserved the illustrious
honor), it's still an instant classic. It just happened to have the misfortune
to be released in a year of particularly strong films. This Tuesday, April 4th
the DVD finally arrives in stores and at last everybody -- especially those in
the hinterlands -- will have the chance to find out for themselves what all
the fuss has been about.
Those who haven't had the chance to see it will hopefully recognize
instantly that, indeed, all that MUCH ADO has been ABOUT SOMETHING.
The disc includes several featurettes, including a Making Of and a close up
on Ang Lee. There are no deleted scenes (which will disappoint fans who
were hoping for more of the romance between Jake and Ennis). I'm also
surprised that there isn't a feature length commentary but suspect that a Special Edition will follow in
short order. The Widescreen Edition, considering the spectacular scenery, is a must.
For a little behind the scenes info either before, after or during your screening of the film, here are my
interviews with two of the film's principals:
Star Heath Ledger Director Ang Lee
Even though I'm not angry that Brokeback Mountain didn't win
the Best Picture Oscar (I contend that Capote deserved the illustrious
honor), it's still an instant classic. It just happened to have the misfortune
to be released in a year of particularly strong films. This Tuesday, April 4th
the DVD finally arrives in stores and at last everybody -- especially those in
the hinterlands -- will have the chance to find out for themselves what all
the fuss has been about.
Those who haven't had the chance to see it will hopefully recognize
instantly that, indeed, all that MUCH ADO has been ABOUT SOMETHING.
The disc includes several featurettes, including a Making Of and a close up
on Ang Lee. There are no deleted scenes (which will disappoint fans who
were hoping for more of the romance between Jake and Ennis). I'm also
surprised that there isn't a feature length commentary but suspect that a Special Edition will follow in
short order. The Widescreen Edition, considering the spectacular scenery, is a must.
For a little behind the scenes info either before, after or during your screening of the film, here are my
interviews with two of the film's principals:
Star Heath Ledger Director Ang Lee
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