Hi everyone,
I'll never forget first seeing Linda Cardellini in Scooby Doo and Scooby Doo 2 (never watched ER), and remarking to people how terrific her performances were in those films (to raised eyebrows no less), particularly in the second film when she's crushing on Seth Green (now that's acting).
However, for some reason I feel really attached to her in Brokeback, she has such a warmth and generosity of spirit, so embracing, so lively and full of feelings. She really takes that little role and runs with it, and the pathos is affecting.
I grew up in a small town like Riverton, and Cassie would have been a great catch if my life hadn't been as it is (*clears throat*). Funny how Ennis never really thinks of her as much more than some waitress who wants to go to nursing school or something. Maybe it's Cassie, maybe it's Cardellini, but that small role really hits me. She's got a lot of vitality, that's for sure.
Hope she ended up happy.
rt