'Brokeback Mountain' Author Slams Movie's Fans - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-18-2008, 06:07 PM

The author who inspired Oscar-winning movie Brokeback Mountain has come under scrutiny from film fans.

Annie Proulx claims she has been pestered by fans following the release of the 2005 movie - starring late actor Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal - which was based on her short story of the same name. The writer insists the tale has become "the source of constant irritation in my private life" because she is harassed by people offering their reinterpretations of the tale.

She says, "There are countless people out there who think the story is open range to explore their fantasies and to correct what they see as an unbearably disappointing story. They constantly send ghastly manuscripts and pornish rewrites of the story to me, expecting me to reply with praise and applause for 'fixing' the story. They certainly don't get the message that if you can't fix it; you've got to stand it."

"Brokeback Mountain has had little effect on my writing life, but is the source of constant irritation in my private life."

(This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)

TJL · 09-18-2008, 06:33 PM

That's funny that people are trying to rewrite the ending.

Deal with it folks. Not every story ends happy.

Janice · 09-19-2008, 03:30 PM

Isn't she the sour grape who pitched a fit when the movie didn't win the Best Movie Oscar? All she has to do is refuse delivery of these rewrites. She had a huge success, and instead of feeling fortunate, she's carping away, most likely to get her name in print again.

TJL · 09-19-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Isn't she the sour grape who pitched a fit when the movie didn't win the Best Movie Oscar? All she has to do is refuse delivery of these rewrites. She had a huge success, and instead of feeling fortunate, she's carping away, most likely to get her name in print again.

Yeah, it must be annoying to have so many people enjoying your work.

catlover79 · 09-19-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Yeah, it must be annoying to have so many people enjoying your work.

It's such a drag...

70s show watcher · 09-19-2008, 05:01 PM

[QUOTE=TJL]Yeah, it must be annoying to have so many people enjoying your work.

[/QUOTEgee i guess this means that if i ever meet lorne michales i shouldnt tell him what a big saturday night live fan that i am

TJL · 09-19-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 70s show watcher

gee i guess this means that if i ever meet lorne michales i shouldnt tell him what a big saturday night live fan that i am

I'm sure he would appreciate it. Just don't tell him what changes you would make to the sketches.

veggie-tari-jenn · 09-23-2008, 12:38 AM

such a shame...i loved the movie...its sad that she has to be that way.

Schmoopie · 09-23-2008, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Yeah, it must be annoying to have so many people enjoying your work.

I guess she's never heard of fan fiction, huh? Geez, you'd think she would be flattered.

Andrea

TJL · 09-23-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmoopie

I guess she's never heard of fan fiction, huh? Geez, you'd think she would be flattered.

Andrea

Well, fan fiction is one thing, but people sending you pages saying "this is how your book should have ended" is another.

I'm not too crazy about people telling me how to "improve" something I wrote.

Jude The Obscure · 09-23-2008, 11:22 AM

Actually TJL, BM was a short story.

Schmoopie · 09-23-2008, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Well, fan fiction is one thing, but people sending you pages saying "this is how your book should have ended" is another.

I'm not too crazy about people telling me how to "improve" something I wrote.

I agree, but it really makes her look bad to criticize her fans for doing so.

Andrea

09-18-2008, 06:07 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	'Brokeback Mountain' Author Slams Movie's Fans The author who inspired Oscar-winning movie Brokeback Mountain has come under scrutiny from film fans. Annie Proulx claims she has been pestered by fans following the release of the 2005 movie - starring late actor Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal - which was based on her short story of the same name. The writer insists the tale has become "the source of constant irritation in my private life" because she is harassed by people offering their reinterpretations of the tale. She says, "There are countless people out there who think the story is open range to explore their fantasies and to correct what they see as an unbearably disappointing story. They constantly send ghastly manuscripts and pornish rewrites of the story to me, expecting me to reply with praise and applause for 'fixing' the story. They certainly don't get the message that if you can't fix it; you've got to stand it." "Brokeback Mountain has had little effect on my writing life, but is the source of constant irritation in my private life." (This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)
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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Isn't she the sour grape who pitched a fit when the movie didn't win the Best Movie Oscar? All she has to do is refuse delivery of these rewrites. She had a huge success, and instead of feeling fortunate, she's carping away, most likely to get her name in print again.

09-19-2008, 05:01 PM	#6
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	[QUOTE=TJL]Yeah, it must be annoying to have so many people enjoying your work. [/QUOTEgee i guess this means that if i ever meet lorne michales i shouldnt tell him what a big saturday night live fan that i am

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veggie-tari-jenn SARCASTIC COUPON PRINCESS!! Eternal Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 13, 2008 Posts: 1,882	such a shame...i loved the movie...its sad that she has to be that way.

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Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Actually TJL, BM was a short story.