Musings on a Media Noteless Day

Brokeback Mountain was inevitable because it is a reflection of today's social environment. Western movies (and other popular entertainment) are products of the time in which they are made, even if they are supposed to depict another time. For example, the substantial influence of the Religious Right could be reflected in a Western with a strong religious theme. So, Mel Gibson, start workin' at talkin' like a cowpoke.