DVD and Madeye... I DO understand the importance of "Brokeback" and the impact that it had in mainstream media. I guess I just find it a little annoying that there are better gay movies and portrayals out there but because they didn't have big name stars and massive hype, they weren't seen by the masses. As Harvey Firestein said, though... "This is America and if it don't make money... it don't count." I also had a few plot/continuity issues with "Brokeback".. but that's just me being pedantic. LOL.
DVD... I think you'll really like "Big Eden". If you are at all sappy (personally, I cry at the silliest movies *groan*), you'll find it a wonderful movie. It's basically a romantic comedy... and just a romantic comedy. No camp. No cliches. The closest thing to a cliche is the main character's dread of telling his grandfather he's gay... but even that is handled better than in most movies. Oh... and I LOVE the townspeople! There are some great characters! You'll have to let me know what you think of it.
On the subject of the straight girl/gay guy friendship thing... I think part of the bonding is the fact that we have similar experiences. Gay men- I believe- experience both sides of the... for want of better wording... dominant/submissive roles of relationships. For one thing, straight men are usually the pursuers. They don't generally experience being "hunted"...LOL. There is also a matter of trust in going off with someone that is potentially dangerous. It may be somewhat of a generalization, but they would have the upper hand in a dangerous situition. Women and gay men have to- or should- assess the risks more carefully.
And yes... female friends do occasionally fall for us. It can be trying for both sides. There are one of two outcomes... that she either gets over it or they dissolve the friendship.