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montferrat:
Hi Peter,
thank you very much for the kind welcome (also for your nice post to David) .
Yeah, I think one of the major things about BBM was it was not only a love story but IMHO, a story about lonliness as well. I think many of us related to that almost as strongly as the love story and were overwhelmed by the implications for our own lives.
I know I was determined not to end up in a trailer with nothing!
:)
Aussie Chris:
--- Quote from: montferrat on March 31, 2006, 02:25:20 am ---It's scary, nice, nerve wracking, but life affirming!
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G'Day Paul & David, I can't tell you how happy I am to learn your story and to welcome you here. And to get an autographed copy of "Close Range"… oohhh, I'm so jealous! Just don't tell us if you get to meet her because I might just have to slap you. No wait! DO tell us if you’re going to meet her so we can feed you some questions! Ha ha! ;)
Your introductory post(s) has just got me smiling so broadly, because just like you I'm 39 and have spent the last 10 years becoming more and more convinced that I would never get with someone seriously, or more precisely, never meet someone worth seriously getting with. But this amazing film and the amazing people I meet everyday on this site gives me hope that we just might be turning the same "loneliness" corner together.
I hope you don't mind if I share (vicariously) in your happiness while I change gears down this new road of ours? :D
Once again, brilliant stuff, congratulations, and thanks for sharing it with us!
Peter John Shields:
Hi Phillip,
Thank you so much for your warm reply. I have noticed that you mentioned "change of season" on the cover page - and I figured that you had those from the Southern Hemisphere in mind - thank you for being so caring.
Yes I agree that Australia can be an isolating place - geography is one thing - but also I have found that Australia can be a melancholy place to grow up - I don't know why. I could definately relate to the loneliness and melancholia of Brokeback Mountain.
I have never travelled overseas but from TV and movies I would say that Australians and Americans are very similar. I think that Australia and America are "fronteir" countries and that the geography, climate and wide open spaces have shaped our peoples in a similar way.
Australia is very loyal to the US and always will be I think - that perhaps is because we see America as a "mate". And the principles of mateship are very entrenched here. There was a huge US presence here in the 2nd WW - and I think that we loved the open and friendly natures of the Americans - who are without pretence. Australians can tend to be a bit reserved and I think that the positive attitude of America is very appealing here.
I was surprised that New Yorkers dismiss western New York as a part of Canada - but then that is nothing to be ashamed of - Canada is so beautiful.
As for Latter Days I really liked Joseph Gordon Levitt too. Apparently initially he wanted to role of Aaron. I didn't relate much to the role of Christian either and I think he was miscast. I didn't sense a huge amount of attraction or love between them (not compared to Ennis and Jack anyway). Just shows how important casting is I think - and how great the cast was on Brokeback - but then on Brokeback I think that the screen play really helped too. I loved the scene in Latter Days between Aaron and his mum - it was very powerful and upsetting - it is probably one of the most powerful scenes I have ever seen - and makes me upset each time I see it.
As for Joseph Gordon Levitt - have you seen Mysterious Skin - it is a far out movie - Levitt's performance is unreal as Brady Corbett who played the older Brian. I also liked the performance of Neil's friend - I think his name was Charlie.
Till next time Phillip,
Peter (and a big hello to John!)
montferrat:
Hi Aussie Chris,
thanks for the kind words. :)
Vicariously share away my friend! It's funny how we 39 year olds probably got whacked right in the noggin' with a sledge hammer by this movie eh? It really was a wake up call for me.
BBMGrandma:
Hi Everyone....I've been doing a little catch-up post reading here this evening. I just came across the posts from David and Paul!! OMgoodness....what a wonderful....delightful... story. I'm sooo glad to meet the two of you....and WELCOME to our little campsite. And of course all the other VERY welcome Brokaholics who have joined us!!
I'm skipping around like crazy here tonight...SO many new people and faces. And of course my 'buds'.....!!
I've been away for a little bit...but I missed my family here SO much. It's good to be back....!!
Much Love....Nancy :-*
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