Events – Film – Special Screenings – Saturday, July 20, 2024

When looking up Ang Lee’s 2005 cowboy film Brokeback MountainGoogle gives this clever little number as a question “people also ask”: “What was the use of Brokeback Mountain?” Watch: The Annie Proulx short story from which the Jake Gyllenhaal/Heath Ledger two-hander is adapted is a truly heartbreaking tale of two men who love each other in a world that would rather destroy them than let that love blossom. The “point” of Brokeback Mountain is that it exists, forcing the closed minds watching to see the consequences of a homophobic culture reflected back to them. The point is that Brokeback Mountain is good, sad, melancholic, and most importantly, gay. Enjoy this landmark photo among other queer cowpokes courtesy of Neon Rainbows, who will be at the Paramount with a mini-DJ set by Boi Orbison, a photo booth, and special guests. Afterparty at Cheer Ups, ya hear? – James Scott Read a full review of Brokeback Mountain.