what are the contemporary issues in reference to the film brokeback mountain?

Answer 1

Intolerance of homosexuality in the US midwest- still prevalent today (look at what happened in Top Gear when Richard Hammond went across Alabama with "man love rules" on hi car!) - that was the main one.

I also think it dealt with an interesting issue about whether love can exist across gender and sexual orientation boundaries - I think Jack Twist was gay, but I really don't think Ennis del Mar was. He never looked at a man other than Jack. That comes across a little clearer in the book I think, the difference in their attitudes.

Also dispelling the stereotype that all gay men are either fashion designers or hairdressers!

By the way, they weren't cowboys, they were SHEPHERDS. They looked after SHEEP.

Answer 2

Admirers say the film is erasing Hollywood's homosexual stereotypes and raising consciousness of gay rights. Critics say Brokeback's destiny is to be remembered more for its marketing than its artistic achievements.

Oprah plugged the gay-cowboy drama on her show. Howard Stern gave it a thumbs up. "Have you seen Brokeback?" has become a dinner-party Rorschach test of gay tolerance.

Answer 3

Two cowboys loving each other.

Although being gay is now more accepted, the film didn't go down that well because it is a 'gay film'.

Answer 4

Tolerance of homosexuality?

Answer 5

gay doesn't mean stereotypical lead roles for there male leads in hollywood.