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Lynne:
Hey there, Kerry,
I am so glad that you joined us here. I don't think you should factor pride into the tears. Let them come whenever and wherever. For me, I still wax and wane like that beloved moon and have given up trying to make any real sense of it - I guess sometimes those unhealed wounds are more sensitive than at other times.
Thanks for sharing the details of your story with Gerard. If you want a good cry, you should check out Jeff Wrangler's short story, The Grieving Plain. A link to it, and other stories by Jeff are in this thread:
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?topic=520.msg5323#msg5323
The Grieving Plain had my tears flowing so heavy I couldn't see the screen while I sat at my desk - my mother thought something was desperately wrong, and I had to get a grip before she completely freaked ;). But I still re-read it and cry every time.
Also, since you mentioned the early days of the AIDS epidemic and the ensuing panic...(Cannot believe the idea of exile to the Great Barrier Reef! I mean, I believe you, but Criminy)...I was wondering if you've seen the film Longtime Companion? And if so, what you thought of it. It is set in the early 80's US, and I liked it quite a lot, though it definitely has an 80's movie feel. I've been watching a lot of GLBT films since Brokeback Mountain, trying to get up to speed. There's a thread someplace around here with recommended movies and reviews and all if you're interested. I was only 12 in 1980, so I wasn't very aware of what was what back then.
Again - I'm glad you're here, Kerry - let's try to support each other in finishing Annie's story in our own lives.
Best,
Lynne
Kerry:
Hi Lynne,
Thank you for recommending "The Grievng Plain." I will visit there straight after I sign-off from you. My second-favourite GLBT movie (guess what my favourite is?! LOL!) is "Beautiful Thing." It's a gorgeous love story set in working-class London in the late '90s. Unlike our favourite movie, "Beautiful Thing" has a strong feel-good element to its predominantly upbeat romantic theme. As the title suggests, it is a truly beautiful story (have a hanky with you!). Especially look out for my favourite scene depicting Jamie and Ste's first kiss. It's a lovely, feel-good story - and very touching, too. It's available on DVD. I can also recommend "Maurice," based on the classic E.M.Forster ("A Room with a View" / "A Passage to India") novel, starring Hugh Grant as a young Cambridge undergraduate of ambiguous sexuality. Another beautiful, timeless love story. Enjoy!
Fond best wishes,
Kerry
saucycobblers:
--- Quote from: Kerry on December 15, 2006, 08:02:48 am ---Hi Lynne,
Thank you for recommending "The Grievng Plain." I will visit there straight after I sign-off from you. My second-favourite GLBT movie (guess what my favourite is?! LOL!) is "Beautiful Thing." It's a gorgeous love story set in working-class London in the late '90s. Unlike our favourite movie, "Beautiful Thing" has a strong feel-good element to it's predominantly upbeat romantic theme. As the title suggests, it is a truly beautiful story (have a hanky with you!). Especially look out for my favourite scene depicting Jamie and Ste's first kiss, photographed beautifully, as they walk home after visiting a gay bar for the first time. It's a lovely, feel-good story - and very touching, too. It's available on DVD. Enjoy.
Fond best wishes,
Kerry
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Kerry, I LOVE 'Beautiful Thing' - such a sweet, sweet story and the two leads have wonderful chemistry. I've just had a look at 'The Grieving Plain' myself and it's very emotive. I really should stop reading this stuff at work though... :'( ::)
Kerry:
:o Wow! I just noticed that I've been promoted to Junior Ranch Hand! Yeee-Haaa! :laugh:
mvansand76:
--- Quote from: Kerry on December 15, 2006, 08:02:48 am ---Hi Lynne,
Thank you for recommending "The Grievng Plain." I will visit there straight after I sign-off from you. My second-favourite GLBT movie (guess what my favourite is?! LOL!) is "Beautiful Thing." It's a gorgeous love story set in working-class London in the late '90s. Unlike our favourite movie, "Beautiful Thing" has a strong feel-good element to it's predominantly upbeat romantic theme. As the title suggests, it is a truly beautiful story (have a hanky with you!). Especially look out for my favourite scene depicting Jamie and Ste's first kiss. It's a lovely, feel-good story - and very touching, too. It's available on DVD. I can also recommend "Maurice," based on the classic E.M.Forster ("A Room with a View" / "A Passage to India") novel, starring Hugh Grant as a young Cambridge undergraduate of ambiguous sexuality. Another beautiful, timeless love story. Enjoy!
Fond best wishes,
Kerry
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Kerry-
I also love, love, love Maurice, I read the novel for literature classes in high school and after I read it I saw the movie and I was stunned, I have been a Rupert Graves fan ever since... :) I have also seen Beautiful thing and you are right, it's a truly beautiful story and the actors are amazing.
Cograts on being promoted!
Mel
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