9/5/2010, 3:02 pm
According to the LA Times, Borgnine's sin was that he didn't care to see "Brokeback Mountain," the explicit film about a tragic love affair between two gay cowboys.
"While Borgnine's work ethic is admirable — he has three films due out this year — his personal politics are less than laudable. Four years ago, he waded into the discussion about the merits of the movie 'Brokeback Mountain,' the first film to feature A-list talent in a gay love story. As Borgnine told Entertainment Weekly, 'I didn't see it and I don't care to see it. I know they say it's a good picture, but I don't care to see it.' Then he added, 'If John Wayne were alive, he'd be rolling over in his grave!'"
Mind, if John Wayne were alive today, he had better not be in a grave at all.
It appears that Borgnine is being accused of homophobia because he didn't want to see a movie that showed two cowboys having gay sex. It is as silly as being accused of hating Italian food because one will never see "Eat, Pray, Love."
https://www.associatedcontent.com/artic ... rnest.html
This is a most grievious offense by party member Borgnine. Nevermind he has alawys lead the fray in all socialist utopian ideas in Hollywood. His refusal to see such a great work of art as "Broke Back Mountain" is inexcusable. This is nothing short of homophobic rage syndrome and must be dealt with accordingly. I agree that his life time achievement award be recinded. Also I renounce the capitalist trash mart "Big Lots" for displaying this venerated work of art in the $3 DVD rack among other less acclaimed videos in a show of complete disrespect.
I am hurt and moved to tears by this gross and unwarranted insensitivity. I need a hug, a warm blanket, and my fuzzy houseslippers to drink my strawberry latte.
(snif)
