It's a sweeping Western with tough cowboys, telling a time-tested love story that's simply about unrequited feelings. On the other hand, it shows two men having intercourse, which is a first for a mainstream Hollywood film. That's what has people talking.

A lot of the people who watch the Academy Awards don't go to movies. So what's on stage is the only performance of yours they're going to see.

I'd like to thank everyone I worked with on the movie. My makeup man, who had a lot to work with. My hairdresser ... At least acknowledge the important people who helped you win.

The only way you can win is to get your movie seen.