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Why is the "dozy embrace" in the film?
Front-Ranger:
Welcome to our obsession, BBM-Cat! Tell U what, there ain't no reins on this one! (You probably suspected that, but it's true!) I love that scene too, particularly the way the camera sweeps up Jack's body to his sweet dozy face, with Ennis approaching him from behind and grabbing him roughly but also tenderly. Next time you watch the movie (which I hope is soon) be sure to watch carefully the very beginning of that scene where the camera grazes the campfire, and you can see the tops of the bucket and the coffeepot lined up together very neatly, echoing the figures of Jack and Ennis themselves. That is so poignant!
Also, notice the music: the intertwining of the acoustic and the pedal steel guitar.
BBM-Cat:
Obsession yes! But I don't want to be cured of it. That scene for me at least capitulates utter and total contentment - a moment frozen in time. I just love it. I sneak glances of it on my computer during the day at work. Thank you for the symbolic pointers too - when I do sit down to watch BBM again I will be much more attuned due to this forum! I am overwhelmed by the incredible level of insight and symbolism discussed on this board. Never has a movie taken such a powerful hold on me and I'm sure glad there ain't no reins on this one! Here's my intro and where I'm at in the process: http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?topic=31.510
--- Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 15, 2006, 12:56:15 pm ---Welcome to our obsession, BBM-Cat! Tell U what, there ain't no reins on this one! (You probably suspected that, but it's true!) I love that scene too, particularly the way the camera sweeps up Jack's body to his sweet dozy face, with Ennis approaching him from behind and grabbing him roughly but also tenderly. Next time you watch the movie (which I hope is soon) be sure to watch carefully the very beginning of that scene where the camera grazes the campfire, and you can see the tops of the bucket and the coffeepot lined up together very neatly, echoing the figures of Jack and Ennis themselves. That is so poignant!
Also, notice the music: the intertwining of the acoustic and the pedal steel guitar.
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Front-Ranger:
I think of this scene so often that it's practically tatooed onto my eyelids!! I can't understand why for the likes of me anyone would ask why the scene is even in the film (it has a likewise prominent place in the story too) but at least it did start this beautiful discussion!! Thanks as well for introducing yourself!!
BBM-Cat:
I love that! What a perfect description of the emotional impact that scene has. I have to ask, it's been a year since the movie came out, do you (or other posters) see the same questions and themes from the new discoverers of the movie? I feel like I am far behind the rest of the BBM world but I am trying my best to catch up. I also can't imagine ever getting tired of this specific scene or image.
--- Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 15, 2006, 01:12:00 pm ---I think of this scene so often that it's practically tatooed onto my eyelids!! I can't understand why for the likes of me anyone would ask why the scene is even in the film (it has a likewise prominent place in the story too) but at least it did start this beautiful discussion!! Thanks as well for introducing yourself!!
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moremojo:
--- Quote from: BBM-Cat2006 on December 15, 2006, 09:28:38 pm --- I have to ask, it's been a year since the movie came out, do you (or other posters) see the same questions and themes from the new discoverers of the movie?
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Absolutely. The emotional responses are often so similar: not being able to think of anything else, the two boys even invading one's dreams; raw emotion just below the surface, ready to come up with anything reminding one of the film; alternating feelings of elation that one has been touched by such artistic beauty, and worries for one's sanity or emotional health due to the intensity and duration of the obsession. It is also very common for people to reassess their own lives, usually finding areas lacking fulfillment, and striving for new resolve to make something better of their remaining time on this earth.
One also hears the same questions come up again and again: How did Jack die? And what did Ennis mean by "Jack, I swear--"? Added to this is a strong urge to discuss the story and its implications at great length and detail. The obsession does lessen over time, but for myself I have come to realize that Jack and Ennis will always be a part of my heart and life. This was a life experience for me, a miracle even.
And by the way, I was a relative latecomer myself, having first seen the film on February the 18th (the eve of my thirty-ninth birthday anniversary). I went on to see the film four more times in the theater, have invested in the DVD, and have reviewed the short story any number of times.
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