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Double meanings: Lines that can be taken more than one way
chowhound:
When commenting on the age and build of the hustler, it may be worth remembering that this is, in fact, the film's photographer, Rodrigo Prieto. Apparently, he stepped into the role at the at the last moment when the actor who was supposed to play the role was somehow unavailable.
Roderigo Prieto is indeed Mexican. He was born in Mexico City in 1965 so he'd be around 39 when this shot was taken.
x-man:
Prieto being a late replacement does not change a thing. Ang Lee is a careful film maker. He gave us exactly the hustler he wanted us to see.
Front-Ranger:
--- Quote from: coffeecat33 on July 23, 2006, 07:29:12 pm ---
About some Double Meanings:
The over-obvious loquacious plumber butt shoveling asphalt w/Ennis: “…I’m getting’ too old to be breakin’ my back shoveling asphalt.”
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Bumping for Throwback Thursday, following Serious Crayons' lead! Is this the topic you were trying to find, Katherine?
serious crayons:
--- Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 24, 2013, 12:14:53 pm ---Bumping for Throwback Thursday, following Serious Crayons' lead! Is this the topic you were trying to find, Katherine?
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That is a reference to the tar-spreading scene, but it's not an extended discussion of it. I have always loved that it seems like such a little throw-away situation-establishing scene, yet is so packed with meaning and nuance. When Casey Cornelius first pointed it out, it opened my eyes to the possibilities of other subtle double meanings and subtle symbolism running through the whole movie. Of which, of course, there are tons.
x-man:
--- Quote from: serious crayons on October 24, 2013, 03:35:09 pm ---The tar-spreading scene,.... . I have always loved that it seems like such a little throw-away situation-establishing scene, yet is so packed with meaning and nuance.
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Sc, please say more.
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