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Brokeback Mountain: Our Community's Common Bond => Brokeback Mountain Open Forum => All Things Brokeback: Books, Interviews and More => Topic started by: Shuggy on April 30, 2006, 07:51:42 am
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Just thought I'd copy this (by jocye023) here to keep it alive, though many of these IMDb threads may be dead. Foxinator, now in his 25th incarnation, seems determined swamp it in imitations:
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There have been many good threads discussing Brokeback Mountain from different perspectives, and they are buried in the pages. So I tried to summarize them to be an index. Actually many good ones have gone either because of abuse report or simply out of date.
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SCENES / DIALOGUE
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Classical Allusions -- BBM, Vergil, Aeneas, and Ennis http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/40163712
Deleted Scenes and Answer to Where they Spent the Night in Signal http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/36928789
Water Walking Jesus ------ 'Christ in Our Home' http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/39734115
Jack and the Wind (Spoiler-ish) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/37172096
BBM Analysis: Ang Lee's Camera http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/40203666
Garden of Eden symbolism http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34425170
Gustavo Santaolalla's score v.s Jack and Ennis http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/37413367
O that blue, blue shirt of yours (classical Chinese references in BBM) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/reply/37185570
Brokeback and the Number Three http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/40229458
On Brokeback Mountain
Ennis Breakthrough (SPOILER-ISH) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/37090890
Ennis attracted to Jack the moment they met? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/33378449
Why wasn't Jack really looking, while Ennis was naked and bathing? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/38787678
Ennis fell in love before Jack did http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/33823131
What I gleaned from the religion discussion (spoilers) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/36339781
' I ain't yet had the opportunity'???? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/38541554
Jack and Ennis's Relgious Talk http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/36339781
That first tent scene http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34782336
I HATED the first sex scene!! http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34699195
Ennis and Jack first sex scene http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/37257949
How did Ennis know what to do? - the original http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/30098332
Why do you think Ennis went into the tent in the second tent scene? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/36774060
About the 'Sorry, It's all right, it's all right' thingie... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34700589
Why was Jack washing his clothes naked? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/36333040
Scene where Joe Aguirre watches Jack and Ennis wrestle http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/38476821
Why the fighting before leaving Brokeback ?? (Spoiler) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/nest/37060430
Separate Lives
The Choice of 'Surf Party' as the Clip at the Drive-In http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/37451771
Supermarket Scene http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/38409904
Fireworks scene http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35583310
Question about the first bar scene with Jack and the clown http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/37186039
Jack and the clown exchange the looks of recognition http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/38493737
About Jack Out On The Back Road All Alone... Hmmmmm.... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34694697
Ennis's thwarted suicide attempt???? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/nest/34624542
Hidden Meaning in 'Husbands don't never wanna dance with their wives http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/36963842
Reunion kiss: What does Ennis say to Jack? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/39157483
Reunion scene - an ode to the nuzzle http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35191778
The Motel Scene http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/33634354
This is my house, My child, Your my guest. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/40134938
Why does Ennis feel the need to start fights with other people? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/36572328
Lake Scene
Jack and Ennis - Lake Scene and a Unique Camera Move http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/32762368
What did Ennis mean...'if I should come to know them' http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34511518
I did once. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35219370
Was Jack waiting for Ennis to say... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35214766
Exact dialogue of 'I'm no one, nowhere' scene. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/37282122
the lake scene is embarrassing http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/38235577
Timing of the Flashback http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/39899175
Ending
Ennis's phone call to Lureen-'about the ashes, I mean' http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/37553572
Why Ennis knew Lareen was lying on the phone http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35899115
Pondering the Phone Call to Lureen *Spoilers* http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34212185
If you think Lurren was lying.....why? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/39891519
The Lightning Flat scene (SPOILERS) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35429142
Jack's Mother and the shirts http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34068936
The LOST Scene - Still No End to the Endless Debate SPOILERS http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/36052177
John Twist angrier when he saw Ennis coming down with the Shirts http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/38302872
The key to the entire movie is in the end trailer scene: Alma Jr. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/40489743
the number 17 on Ennis' mailbox http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/40598807
Constantly Misinterpreted Ending (MAJOR SPOILERS) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34369258
'Jack, I swear.....' http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35361625
Still grappling with the ending (spoiler) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/33300141
JACK, I SWEAR means: I'll always love you. (SPOILER) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35087927
Jack I Swear... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/37059798
Why and What if….
What if it hadn't been Ennis' weekend to see his girls? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/37434888
Why 'I Love You' never mentioned in the film? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34976063
Ennis in Mexico..... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/40064454
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ABOUT CHARACTERS
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Why Jack quit Ennis http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/40653068
Jack never telling Ennis about the shirts http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/39808031
Jack was maligned unfairly =spoiler= http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/39163170
Ennis' Love is more Pure http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/33830752
Jack Being 'Unfaithful' (Give me a break!) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34260887
I just don't get the sympathy for Ennis and Jack? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34048952
Is Ennis Actually Gay? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34222257
Ennis was right... he 'ain't no queer' http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35351599
Did Ennis encourage Jack? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34950855
Ennis's Maledictions – SPOILERS http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35009762
Jack Quit on Ennis? (SPOILERS) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/38162748
Cowboy's Lament - Ennis Happily Humming http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34804365
Jack Twist: The Black Sheep http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35439282
Jack's dangerous side... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35866047
'We was good friends.' (OK, a spoiler) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34123597
'Huh' and 'Hmmm'... The Complete Ennis del Mar Catalogue http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35265246
How Long Will Ennis Live, D'You Think? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35381860
Ennis's poverty http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/38343307
Did Ennis Want to End Relationship with Jack http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/38239825
Ennis and his horses http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/39149005
Jack's Sad Life http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/38694279
Ennis' Memories... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/39929013
Contemplating Jack's fate http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/39197616
Anyone else think Alma, Jr. has her Daddy all figured out? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/32685457
Did Ennis really never love Alma?? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35336816
Why Doesn't Anyone Feel Bad For Alma? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/37899104
What purpose does CASSIE serve? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34874200
Is it true that girls don't fall in love with fun? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34920117
What's with Lureen's sexuality anyway? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/37160842
WHERE exactly is Lureen's great love for Jack? SPOILERS http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/37252814
Intrusive thoughts about Jack and Randall **SPOILERS** http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/36040375
Ennis would have hated to learn about Randall http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35998998
Who Here Thinks That Randall Would've Made A Better Boyfriend For Jack? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/39758242
The Only Christian in the Movie http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/36713392
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VIEWPOINTS / DEBATES
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I'm a Conservative Christian and This Film Changed My Mind http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/37714135
To 'Christians' and 'Gays': http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34293998
Art Which Transcends Art (Per Request) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35009826
Brokeback Mountain is a Movie for a Generation http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35371080
A Christian with a Brain speaks about this film http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34238312
The ONLY False Moment In The Film http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34236916
My Take - a teenager's thoughts (serious review) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35495431
Saw it yesterday and have many regrets... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/31720312
A Must Read Review about BBM by a Senior Citizen http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/38111164
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THE MOMENTS
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An ode to.. the FLASHBACK SCENE! http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/39682103
Scenes that make you go warm and fuzzy http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/37132000
Most painful scene to watch..... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/36437814
Notice anything so subtle in the film???I did...scene spoilers http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/36287482
Two Moments Rarely Mentioned http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/36963243
Favorite scene http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/33869043
Favourite Line? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34783303
Jake's best acting moments? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35187542
Heath's best scene. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/37098166
What nuance of Cowboy Etiquette did YOU first learn from this movie? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34578507
Ennis smiling http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/40220844
Memorable lines from the book http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/39532062
THE TIME FOR US
Lines you won't hear in BBM http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/41090535
My Parents and BBM http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/40675389
Ten things that make Brokeback Mountain great http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/39800956
YOU KNOW YOUR A BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN FAN WHEN... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/33854838
I Wish I Knew How To Quit This Message Board http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34515647
When does the devastation pass? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34424347
Describe BBM In One Word............ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/33912886
Where are fans from? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35300591
(New?) OBSERVATIONS and favorite SCENES after 4th viewing http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/36986034
Second Viewing (a few new questions) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34840036
Have seen it 3 times now -- Questions, anyone? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/30593822
Humor: The Jack f'n Twist appreciation thread http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/34437759
Are they going to make a sequel? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/40352084
Resources
The 'Brokeback Canon': Essential Resources for the movie http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/36216714
The Brokeback List of Links. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/board/flat/35721884
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Hi Shuggy!
It's fun to see this old thread. You should alert Joyce... she's registered here now. I really can't wait until the archive is ready.