I saw Brokeback Mountain yesterday and I was surprised to discover I really liked the movie. It is definitely going on my DVDs to Buy list. Sometimes dramatic movies that get a lot of Oscar Buzz just turn me off. I'm not sure why, but it was true, especially in this case because I didn't think Heather Ledger was capable of truly good acting. But he was. The 4 main actors in this movie all delivered perfect performances and I hope the film and its actors receive Oscar recognition. Check out the movie website here and a review of the movie in the New Yorker here (you may have to do a search for the article in the New Yorker, its called New Frontiers by Anthony Lane). At the end of the movie I felt sad for Ennis Del Mar (Heath Ledger's character), but I realized I probably wouldn't feel the same way if this story was about a heterosexual couple. Both Ennis & Jack were cheating on their spouses, but because their love was forbidden and homosexual it made me feel sad for them rather than mad. I thought that was interesting.
Some other movies on my To See list are Capote, The Family Stone, and Pirates of the Carribean 2 (but it doesn't come out until this summer).
What's on yours??
6 comments:
you know how i can tell you're gay? because you like brokeback mountain!
I really want to see this movie also. I dont think Ang Lee is capable of directing a bad movie. Thanks for the review, must check it out :)
Your commentary was right on. Have you ever considered being a writer?
I heard it was going to be called "Humpback" Mountain but that idea was nixed. Nice web page but you should update it more often. Are you in one of the photos? You write like you are hot. Do you have a special someone?
oh amanda, btw, i read this during torts and had to stop myself from laughing out loud. I'm surprised Timmons didnt totally call me out on it!
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