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Lynne:
Hello, everyone...I wanted to post that I completely agree with the disappointment we're feeling that BBM was not as well recognized as it should have been.  It's frustrating, but I'm consoling myself with the knowledge that other very important films have also been slighted by the Academy Awards; the numerous other awards BBM has received recognize its merit.

That said, I thought that the montage of the 'gay cowboy' where Jon Stewart was bemoaning the loss of our American icon, showing edited 'gay' clips from classic westerns, was absolutely hilarious.  I'm curious about what others thought because in my opinion, it was tastefully and comically done.  Societally, my reasoning is that if something can be laughed about without being harshly riduculed, acceptance cannot be far behind.

My postcards are in the mail, although I cannot find an address for Rodrigo Prieto, and I wanted to include him...Can anyone help with that?

I went to the library today and checked out Lonesome Dove and the Wyoming collection of Annie Proulx's short stories.  I mentioned to the librarian that I was being brave by attempting Lonesome Dove and explained my interest.  She said that she'd read the BBM short story and did not like it.  After some conversation, it seemed that most of her problems were with the abruptness of language, sentence structure, the barrenness, harshness, etc. that characterize the story.  i am somewhat troubled that a librarian could not recognize the genius there, but I did tell her that, in my opinion, the movie was in many ways 'softer' than the short story and that I highly recommended it.  Perhaps she will watch the movie.  I tried very hard to not come across as 'evangelical.'

I hope everyone has a good week...let's keep in touch.

Lynne

BBMGrandma:

--- Quote from: Lynne on March 08, 2006, 12:46:31 am ---

That said, I thought that the montage of the 'gay cowboy' where Jon Stewart was bemoaning the loss of our American icon, showing edited 'gay' clips from classic westerns, was absolutely hilarious.  I'm curious about what others thought because in my opinion, it was tastefully and comically done.  Societally, my reasoning is that if something can be laughed about without being harshly riduculed, acceptance cannot be far behind.


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OMG....Lynne....I thought montage was SOOOO funny!!!  I agree.  When it's presented the way it was...so very fun.  I know a couple people who were a bit offended by it...but they said they couldn't help laughing anyway.   ;)


--- Quote from: Lynne on March 08, 2006, 12:46:31 am ---
My postcards are in the mail, although I cannot find an address for Rodrigo Prieto, and I wanted to include him...Can anyone help with that?


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I've searched the web for Prieto's addy Lynne...sorry I couldn't find it... :(  Maybe someone else here can come up with it...hopefully!!

Oooo....Lonesome Dove!!  I taped it long ago from my old VCR but a good friend, just last week, gave me a beautiful set of the tapes.  It's sooo wonderful.  I've watched it many many times.  You're going to really like that book Lynne. 

That IS odd about the librarian but perhaps she's a "I'd NEVER get it" kinda person...huh?  And isn't it sad that someone can't ignore 'sentence structure' and just let themselves sink into this beautiful love story.  I have a friend like that.  The only thing he really 'saw' in the movie were it's teeny little flaws.  I feel so badly for people like that.  I wonder if they ever stop and smell the roses?  Hopefully so!! 

Love to all.....stay well....Nancy

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