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TOTW 15/07: Short story or movie, which one do you prefer?
brokeplex:
I read the short story a few years before the release of the movie. The stark, terse honest prose that AP uses in "Brokeback Mountain" reminds me of the windswept Northern Rockies and the people I have met while visiting there. I can't get away from that short story. I can't get away from any of AP's works of fiction. They haunt me.
I was more directly and strongly affected by the movie than the short story. Ang Lee's movie has changed and challenged me more than any other movie I have ever seen. But, I think over the years, it is the short story I will return to more often, when I want to remember.
jstephens9:
Jack, where is your story located? I would love to read it. As much as it seems we talked at the BBQ and in email since I never knew you wrote. I actually do too and I have all my life. I used to want to be a writer, but for some reason it seems that my writing has gone downhill :( That is really something that Annie has looked at your work. Now that is a privilege to say the least.
Anyway, back to the topic :D I had no idea that Annie continued to tinker with the Brokeback story. I will have to contact Rodney to find where I can find those different versions. It would be GREAT to read her Ennis story; however, I bet it is under major lock and key somewhere. It sure would answer a lot of our questions as to what she envisions happening to Ennis. But then of course, do we really want to know :-\ I also look forward to the second story.
Also, even though I chose the movie, I definitely do not want anyone to think that I do not highly value the book. It is EXCELLENT. Like I say and you say, I still am very glad I saw the movie first.
And have I told you Jack, how glad I am that you are here at Bettermost ;D I think so, but it is worth repeating.
Jack
Shakesthecoffecan:
This whole experence is a duality to me. I cannot pick between Jake or heath who I like better, and I like both the movie and short story for different reasons.
brokebackjack:
yikes
thou hast misunderstood, I am not kissy-kissy with AP
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jstephens9:
;D
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