AFS Cinema
'Brokeback Mountain' Not Too Graphic
RECEIVED Mon., Dec. 19, 2005
Dear Editor,
I attended a matinee screening of Brokeback Mountain on its first day of major release. I noted that Marjorie Baumgarten awarded it four stars, and I'm going to agree with that rating [Film Listings, Dec. 16]. Instead of the cinematic/genre comparisons she makes, I would simply invoke Larry McMurtry's Lonesome Dove in terms of great characters and story.
Since Travis County has the distinction of having had the broad-mindedness to vote against the anti-gay marriage amendment being added to the state constitution, I would inform potential viewers that this movie should be an enjoyable affirmation of that viewpoint.
As there have been Chronicle readers who have occasionally been offended by movies recommended herein, I would also present this precaution. As noted in your review, there is a scene in which their tent rocks; the sex is not too graphic and does not involve nudity. There is perhaps one scene in which the lovers kiss. The rest of their affection takes the shape of embraces and fistfights. The minor nudity contained in the movie is not full-frontal, and never in the context of a "love scene."
Your reviewer writes the film moved her heart, and I'll admit I teared up and sniffled some during the conclusion, like a little girl.
It is certainly worth the price of admission and the time.
Here I will nominate my choice for the Academy Awards best movie of 2005, however: March of the Penguins.
I attended a matinee screening of Brokeback Mountain on its first day of major release. I noted that Marjorie Baumgarten awarded it four stars, and I'm going to agree with that rating [Film Listings, Dec. 16]. Instead of the cinematic/genre comparisons she makes, I would simply invoke Larry McMurtry's Lonesome Dove in terms of great characters and story.
Since Travis County has the distinction of having had the broad-mindedness to vote against the anti-gay marriage amendment being added to the state constitution, I would inform potential viewers that this movie should be an enjoyable affirmation of that viewpoint.
As there have been Chronicle readers who have occasionally been offended by movies recommended herein, I would also present this precaution. As noted in your review, there is a scene in which their tent rocks; the sex is not too graphic and does not involve nudity. There is perhaps one scene in which the lovers kiss. The rest of their affection takes the shape of embraces and fistfights. The minor nudity contained in the movie is not full-frontal, and never in the context of a "love scene."
Your reviewer writes the film moved her heart, and I'll admit I teared up and sniffled some during the conclusion, like a little girl.
It is certainly worth the price of admission and the time.
Here I will nominate my choice for the Academy Awards best movie of 2005, however: March of the Penguins.
Sincerely,
Kenney C. Kennedy
Kenney C. Kennedy