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TOTW 23/08: Jack, his mother and The Shirts
optom3:
I love this bumping of old threads. I have just finished reading through this one and now feel compelled to watch B.B.M again.
I had never before noticed Jack's mother and her pairing of solid blue over plaid. I am astounded now, how glaringly obvious it is, yet I completely missed it. How true the phrase, the devil's in the detail. Ang is a master of subtleties and nuance, nothing heavy handed or overplayed.
I suspect for me, one of the problems after the first viewing, is that I am so overwrought with emotion by this stage, that the remainder of the film is seen through a veil of tears.
I remember the photo taken of all the Brokies at my house, immediately after watching BBM, still shell shocked after all this time.
I find myself these days, evaluating friendships on the basis of those who do and do not "get" BBM. I suspect that is why I have formed some of the most meaningful friendships of my life, since moving to Bettermost. I always thought I was an island, now I find I am not isolated, far from it.
Back to the shirts, I am even more convinced now that Jack's mum knew of their existence. If not then why the mirroring of apparel ? It would make no sense and I am positive that not one detail in this masterpiece is superfluous.
Mandy21:
--- Quote from: optom3 on March 27, 2009, 09:00:28 pm ---I remember the photo taken of all the Brokies at my house, immediately after watching BBM, still shell shocked after all this time.
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The exact reason why I captured that moment, Fi. Was priceless, the look on all your faces, and if I hadn't been the hostess with the mostest trying to keep it all together, I'd have been right there, bawling my eyes out, curled up together, with you.
optom3:
--- Quote from: Mandy21 on March 27, 2009, 09:21:50 pm ---The exact reason why I captured that moment, Fi. Was priceless, the look on all your faces, and if I hadn't been the hostess with the mostest trying to keep it all together, I'd have been right there, bawling my eyes out, curled up together, with you.
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Well you did right !!! I have lost count of how many priceless Brokie moments I have had now.
brokeplex:
--- Quote from: LauraGigs on March 27, 2009, 12:14:58 am --- I love how her outfit matches J+E's shirts (solid blue over a plaid shirt), almost as if she's trying to give Ennis a clue.
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excellent observation! I totally missed this as well, and more and more we see the genius of Ang Lee's film.
Delmardeb:
Amanda- I totally missed the blue and tan jackets hanging up in Aguirre's trailer. Thanks for the pic. No matter how many times I have watched the movie, it still amazes me when new things are discovered.
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