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.
I don't think you should feel behind, BBM-Cat. I also came to the movie relatively late because I live in the back of beyond. I read the short story first - and couldn't stop obsesssng over it - so I was *DYING* for the movie to get anywhere close!
No matter how many times I see it (21 theatre, uncounted at home DVD), I always - thus far - have found new or different insight each and every time. The last few times have been special beyond explanation because they were group Brokie viewings. Previously, I'd only seen it alone (often in an empty theatre save me) or with someone I was desperately trying to get to understand *me* and my obsession, usually to no avail...
Eric (sfericsf) has told me that because BBM is an
open narrative, what you get out of BBM is directly related to what you bring with you in your heart when you see it. Maybe that is why each viewing can be fresh and new?
(Disclaimer: I recall being chastised before by Eric that he did not originate the
open narrative idea - I have no idea who did - I heard it first from Eric.) At any rate, it rings true for me.
-Lynne