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It's amazing what I can do when the lights go out
David In Indy:
--- Quote from: wolf on June 20, 2006, 11:59:47 pm ---I always skip the Alma scenes - except for her little star turn at the reunion. I love the stark contrast between her 'mysery face' and the boys' soaring, devastating, euphoria. Lureen I leave in :).
Must time the wife-less version of the movie and see if it is indeed, 45 mins!
W
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Nice to "meet" you wolf. Thanks for posting! Yes, I really do think I skip through the wives.. at least most of the time anyway! ;)
serious crayons:
--- Quote from: David925 on June 19, 2006, 10:44:56 pm ---LOL. I often "fast forward" through the wife scenes when I watch it in my mind too! This may help explain why I can watch it all in 45 minutes.... or something like that! :)
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I often fast forward through the wife scenes when I watch it on DVD! Especially if I'm pressed for time. Still can't make it in 45 minutes, though. ;)
bbm_stitchbuffyfan:
Part of me always wants to exclude the wives from the story. I mean, I think they were portrayed wonderfully and they are very well-written characters (and I honestly do sympathize with them). I suppose that's cause, usually, their presence means one of the boys is longing for the other and it makes me feel their despair. (Which is freakin' BRILLIANT.)
I haven't tried rewatching the entire movie in my head but many a times, I've gone and rewatched certain scenes in my head. Last night, for example, I triggered the very first shot and it's parallel shot in the ending (that sounds random but I just thought of them -- and felt so empty) and then after that, jumped to the Lureen telephone call and I was totally haunted by the "He always said it was his place" line. Many times, I'll recite Jack's "You have no idea how bad it gets" monologue in my head.
Karan13:
Hey David,
I often inject aspects of the movie into my own life , and i do sometimes go to bed , up on Brokeback. I picture you stroking the dog tenderly , like Heath did , when Jake removed a thorn from the sheeps foot , it`s so easy to let your mind carry you away, and as i`ve always said the strength and power of this movie finishes within your own mind. I feel that is why it has `Got` us so bad , it`s what happens in your heart and head that makes you want to keep going up that Mountain , and staying there no matter what . xxx Kaz
David In Indy:
--- Quote from: Karan13 on June 21, 2006, 06:26:20 pm ---Hey David,
I often inject aspects of the movie into my own life , and i do sometimes go to bed , up on Brokeback. I picture you stroking the dog tenderly , like Heath did , when Jake removed a thorn from the sheeps foot , it`s so easy to let your mind carry you away, and as i`ve always said the strength and power of this movie finishes within your own mind. I feel that is why it has `Got` us so bad , it`s what happens in your heart and head that makes you want to keep going up that Mountain , and staying there no matter what . xxx Kaz
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As always Karan, you said it perfectly! :)
I sure am glad to see you back posting on the boards too! :D
--- Quote from: bbm_stitchbuffyfan on June 21, 2006, 05:25:44 pm ---Part of me always wants to exclude the wives from the story. I mean, I think they were portrayed wonderfully and they are very well-written characters (and I honestly do sympathize with them). I suppose that's cause, usually, their presence means one of the boys is longing for the other and it makes me feel their despair. (Which is freakin' BRILLIANT.)
I haven't tried rewatching the entire movie in my head but many a times, I've gone and rewatched certain scenes in my head. Last night, for example, I triggered the very first shot and it's parallel shot in the ending (that sounds random but I just thought of them -- and felt so empty) and then after that, jumped to the Lureen telephone call and I was totally haunted by the "He always said it was his place" line. Many times, I'll recite Jack's "You have no idea how bad it gets" monologue in my head.
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Buffy -
I randomize things too. Quite often I will just "jump" to my favorite parts, such as Ennis turning and smiling to Jack as they are riding their horses side by side. Or the second tent scene.
I just really surpirsed myself the other night when I did all this. I suppose it helps when the power is out and there is absolutely nothing to do. It gave me a chance to really think in detail. And I was surpirsed at how much I did remember... almost like the movie is etched into my memory now. :)
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