The nominations are out and queer cinema made out very well this year. Here is a breakdown of the nominations:

'BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN' (8 nominations)
Best Motion Picture of the Year
Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Heath Ledger
Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Jake Gyllenhaal
Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Michelle Williams
Achievement in Directing - Ang Lee
Achievement in Cinematography
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score)
Adapted Screenplay - Larry McMurtry & Diana Ossana

'CAPOTE' (5 nominations)
Best Motion Picture of the Year
Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Philip Seymour Hoffman
Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Catherine Keener
Achievement in Directing - Bennett Miller
Adapted Screenpaly - Dan Futterman

'TRANSAMERICA' (2 nominations)
Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Felicity Huffman
Achievement in Music Written For Motion Pictures (Original Song) - "Travelin' Thru" by Dolly Parton

"This has been a landmark year for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender-inclusive films," said GLAAD President Neil G. Giuliano. "These are films with an emotional authenticity that have clearly connected with both gay and straight audiences alike. By telling our stories, this year's Oscar nominees have helped raise the visibility of LGBT issues and have given millions of Americans a greater understanding of who we are."

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