Margaret Spellings loves Brokeback, and other movie related news
· Margaret Spellings may have caused quite a ruckus over a couple of lesbians and an animated bunny, but one of the favorite films of President Bush's Education Secretary is none other than Brokeback Mountain. She actually says, "I enjoy all sorts of things, and I consider myself to be quite open-minded." She then went on to contend that "there is a difference between the personal money she uses to buy a movie ticket and the taxpayer dollars spent on children's programming."
· "Brokeback Mountain" director Ang Lee, who also directed "The Hulk," said recently, "The head of Marvel Comics sent me a note congratulating me on my recent success, with a P.S.: 'If we make the Hulk gay, would you come back and make a second for us?'"
· Brokeback star Anne Hathaway revealed to a mostly gay audience, "My older brother, Mike, is getting married to his partner of five years, Josh, this fall. I'm gonna be a bridesmaid!"
· Two men's shirts from the film that were worn by Jake Gyllenhaal are being auctioned on eBay for charity. You can access the auction here, but be aware. Bidding is already at $20,450.
· The New York Book Review argues against the way Brokeback was marketed as a "universal romance." (Thanks Todd)
· Nevertheless, the Brokeback Mountain book is a big hit in Hong Kong.
Comments
Another piece, Willie Nelson loved Brokeback and is releasing his song, "Cowboys Are Secretly, Frequently (Fond of Each Other)" in it's honor (in addition to having one of his songs in the movie).
His gay manager (came out 2 years ago), loves working for Willie (hah!).:
"I want people to know more than anything - gay, straight, whatever - just how cool Willie is and ... his way of thinking, his tolerance, everything about him," he added."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4715822.stm
I'm all for more Wille. ;)
Posted by Doc? on February 15, 2006 1:41 PM
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