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Life and this movie are messy
Front-Ranger:
This is all about sweat, tears, blood, rain, snow, hail, and runny noses. That's right, this is one messy movie. I'd like to start by talking about the early years of Ennis's marriage, when the bedroom and adjoining nursery were filled with the smells of milk and baby shit and Jenny had a runny nose. Jenny also had an asthmatic wheeze. Hmmm, runny watery nose and windy breath...could Jenny be reminding Ennis of Jack? It's true he tugged on her ear and called her an angel one time, and then she seemed to disappear, altho Alma Jr. mentioned that she would be singing at the wedding. And why was she named Jenny instead of Francine as in the story? Is it because Jenny starts with a J, like Jack? Let's untangle some of these messy parts of the story together!
Jeff Wrangler:
--- Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 07, 2006, 05:19:00 pm ---And why was she named Jenny instead of Francine as in the story? Is it because Jenny starts with a J, like Jack?
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Well, I'm not saying I necessarily agree with that, but it is the first explanation I've seen anyone come up with for the otherwise apparently pointless name change.
:)
Brown Eyes:
Yeah, that name change is a puzzler. It's interesting how little we know about Jenny compared to Alma Jr.
Luvlylittlewing:
I agree with you - the movie is messy and gritty. Annie P. describes how Jack and Ennis' motel room smelled after they made love. Damn! And all the spitting that goes on. The tent up on Brokeback smelled like cat piss, and certainly smelled worse after the boys got busy in it. Yes, a messy movie. This unpleasantness only adds to the authentic feel of the movie in my mind. God, I love this movie, mess and all :)
Front-Ranger:
Yes, but what do you suppose the spitting is all about? How does it advance the story? Whenever anybody spits it is very jarring but maybe I am making too much of it.
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