27 BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN 2005

THE PEAK OF ROMANTIC DRAMA

EXPECTATION A mainstream film about a gay relationship? A guaranteed talking point. OMG Ang Lee’s sensitive, humane handling of sheep-tenders Ennis Del Mar (Heath Ledger) and Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal) broke hearts and barriers.

WHAT HAPPENED NEXT Lost the Oscar to Crash, but remains the moral victor.

“I wish I knew how to quit you.”

Gus Van Sant nearly directed Joaquin Phoenix and Matt Damon.