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Hollywood Crashes and Yearns : /p>

The problem with films like Brokeback Mountain and Crash (so-called films that "make you think") are that they're really films making a political statement. Brokeback Mountain (which I haven't seen but, heard plenty about) as a story isn't that controversial (now-a-days) but rather its intent, which is to further greater awareness and acceptance of gays bothers me because I don't wish to "accept" gay behavior as "normal." (I will however accept a gay person as a person and afford them the same respect I would give anyone else.)

p>The movie Crash , although it cleverly links all the characters together, I found really annoying because of the over-used racial stereotypes, particularly the white cop raping the black woman. An affluent black woman I might add who is portrayed as having no recourse because white racism is so predominant and pervasive that the black couple must grin and bare it. PLEASE! I found that offensive as a white person who has respect for police officers (I know a few and they would bend over backwards to prevent any appearances of racism). Understandably, creativity on the level of brilliance cannot be churned out at the rate that Hollywood needs to sustain itself, so sophomoric teen sex or mega death and destruction will continue to be its staple but liberal political statements like these will not attract broad interest no matter how much the media tries to force-feed the public. br> -- John Nelson br> Hebron, Connecticut /p> p> Didn't see it, but would be extremely uncomfortable...also uncomfortable with nudity in film or in the theater. Call me a prude...doesn't bother me in visual art, sculpture, etc. There is something extremely uncomfortable and voyeuristic about watching people nude or having sex. As Bush 41 would say, "Not prudent." br> -- Bette S. /p>

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