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entertainment6 months ago

Brokeback Mountain at 20: A Landmark in Queer Cinema

Brokeback Mountain, a groundbreaking romantic drama about two cowboys, turns 20 and is returning to theaters. The film starred Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal, whose careers have since flourished, with Ledger passing away in 2008. The movie was critically acclaimed, earning eight Oscar nominations and three wins, and remains influential in cinema and LGBTQ+ representation.

culture6 months ago

Brokeback Mountain's 20-Year Legacy in Queer Cinema

Brokeback Mountain, released 20 years ago, was a groundbreaking film for LGBTQ+ representation in Hollywood, challenging norms with its romantic portrayal of two male sheep herders and sparking ongoing debates about queer storytelling and casting. Despite production challenges and controversy, it remains a culturally significant and influential film, celebrated for its artistry and impact on mainstream cinema.

arts-and-culture2 years ago

'Brokeback Mountain' Rides Again as a Musical Play in London's West End

"Brokeback Mountain" has been adapted for the stage for the first time in a new West End production. The play follows the story of a cowboy and a ranch hand falling in love in 1960s Wyoming, as originally depicted in Annie Proulx's 1997 short story and the 2005 Academy Award-winning film adaptation. The play features BAFTA-nominated actor Mike Faist and Oscar-nominated actor Lucas Hedges in the lead roles, and includes music to convey the characters' emotional landscapes. The production aims to remind audiences that homophobia still exists and that the fight against it is not over.

entertainment2 years ago

Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges to Star in West End Premiere of 'Brokeback Mountain' Play

The world premiere of Ashley Robinson's play with music adaptation of Annie Proulx's Brokeback Mountain will take place at London's Soho Theatre from May 10 to August 12. The production will feature original songs by Dan Gillespie Sells and direction by Jonathan Butterell. Tony and BAFTA nominee Mike Faist will star as Jack with Oscar nominee Lucas Hedges as Ennis. The play follows the relationship between two men who take jobs on the isolated Brokeback Mountain in Wyoming in 1963, and the tragic consequences of their hidden love.

entertainment2 years ago

Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges to Star in West End Premiere of 'Brokeback Mountain' Adaptation.

Annie Proulx's "Brokeback Mountain" is set to be adapted for the stage on London's West End, starring Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges as Jack and Ennis. The play, with songs by Dan Gillespie Sells and directed by Jonathan Butterell, will run from May 10 through August 12 at the new West End venue @sohoplace. The production is produced by Nica Burns with Adam Blanshay Productions, Lambert Jackson Productions, and Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment.

entertainment2 years ago

Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges to Star in West End's 'Brokeback Mountain' Stage Adaptation

Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges will star in a London stage adaptation of Annie Proulx’s best-selling novel Brokeback Mountain. The play with music will run at the Sohoplace Theatre in the West End for a 12-week season from May 10. The play is based on Proulx’s short story and not on Ang Lee’s critically acclaimed 2005 film. Faist will play Jack Twist and Hedges will play Ennis Del Mar. The production was granted stage rights by Proulx and will be directed by Jonathan Butterell with Dan Gillespie Sells writing some of the music.