Frequent Flyer Program: How many times have you gone to Brokeback?

[Philo]

......saw the 3:10 showing today........its been at this Indiana cinema since it was released back in December.....probably 40 people in audience, all over 35.....the couple behind me was probably at least 65 or more and when it was over I heard her ask her husband what he thought...he said "I loved the film"
audience was pretty much silent throughout , no laughter, or anything.....but when Ennis is on the phone with Lureen and visualizes the tire iron bashing the entire audience either gasped or broke into crys...very unsettling

I feel like I've just left a funeral viewing.

There's times I feel like there should be grief counselors outside the theater.  It reminds me of the first big public display of the Names Project quilt - they didn't know they'd need kleenex and counselors, they really hadn't realized how hard it would hit some people.

P.S. 24th viewing yesterday.

[fishinbuddy]

I took in my 30th time tonight. I was finally able to turn back the clock and immerse myself again. Just bein with my boys, Jack and Ennis. Is it possible to be in love with a fictional character? Two of them at once? I just sit there and adore them. And then Jack says "what the hell happened, Ennis" and I hear the love in his voice and I start feeling it. I'm so up during the elk scene, and then I tear up again during the SNIT, and when Jack tries to comfort Ennis after the bloody nose. And then when they part for the first time, I lose it. Jack looks down for a second so Ennis can't see the hurt in his eyes when he says "Well, I guess I'll see you around." His heart is breaking, and so does mine, and moreso when Ennis cries in the alley. And again when they reunite, from sheer joy (that look on Ennis's face, "Jack fuckin' Twist!" from the landing). I was so hopeful the first time I saw it; hadn't read the story, stayed away from plot spoilers, I didn't know it was a tragedy. That Jack dies. Then when he got the 'deceased' post card I thought it was a plot by Jack to jog Ennis into going away with him by making him get in touch with his feelings; thought Jack would answer the phone, then that he'd be waiting at his parents. It wasn't til the shirts that I realized Jack was gone. Man was that a kick in the gut! The whole last 20 minutes tonight were a sobfest starting with "Sometimes I miss you so much..." and not stopping til the end. Why do I go? I guess it's for the joy of the first summer. It holds me as surely as it held them, despite the tragedy I now know is coming.

[gblady]

pass those tissues, fishingbuddy...I need 'em again.

[paintedshoes]

Me, too, gblady.  I've seen it 17 times, but when I read stuff like fishinbuddy just wrote, my eyes well up as I remember the pain all over again.

[atomicscott]

Just a follow-up on my story of taking my partner's 82 year old aunt to see BBM. After seeing the movie, we had talked about how Jack may have died -- was it the blown rim accident or was it by thugs brandishing tire irons? I thought that Lureen's story made sense; she thought that he died in the gay bashing as Ennis imagined. Auntie just called me (it's Sunday and we saw the movie on Friday night) and told me that she reread the story and was excited to discover Ennis thinking "So now he knew it had been the tire iron." during the scene at Jack's parent's house on page 49, so she was sure she was right. She told me that she had been thinking of BBM ever since we saw it and cannot get it out of her mind. We both laughed when I suggested that she get a computer so that she could participate in the forum! 

Good story, A, and isn't it wonderful for you to be able to have S's aunt to talk about this to. It is really great
I hope to be able to go see the movie one more time on the big screen (14) before it is gone from there. I am so spoiled by my experience seeing the movie in LA with so many Brokeaholics, that I may not. I would have to go by myself. urk
Auntie km not S,s Aunt

I'm envious of your LA experience, Auntie -- that had to have been an awesome experience.

I absolutely adore Scott's aunt. I feel closer to her than many members of my direct family. I can talk to her about anything. I am truly blessed to have her in my life.

[mcnell1120]

I'm so mad...they took it out by me....I'll have to go further in the city to see it....oh well. Maybe watching Jarhead will get me thru until it comes out in April.......22 MORE DAYS................right?

[scotsman]

5 times, although I dearly want to go again. I say it's because I want to see the scenic shots on the big screen, which is true, but it's so much more than that. I would say that it operates at so many levels. Obviously, the story, the emotional resonance, the interaction between Jack and E nnis is so finely nuanced, I notice different things each time. Also, the sheer unalloyed beauty of the BBM scenes, complete with the scenery and music draw me back time and again, like the conversations between Jack and Ennis.I really can't believe my reaction, tho', as someone who's only ever seen a film twice at most.

[Ntkguy]

Why do I go? I guess it's for the joy of the first summer. It holds me as surely as it held them, despite the tragedy I now know is coming.

I've "only" been 5 times.  Last time was on February 22nd, the night before I left on a 2 week trip out of the country.  My more rational side told me that I was crazy to be going to a 10 pm movie, the night before I was leaving on a 2 week trip (didnt get home until after midnight) but my heart won out.  I guess I figured it wouldnt still be in the theaters when I got back last week and I had to see it once more on the big screen . Much to my surprise it is still playing in one local theater, and I still might be able to sneak in one more viewing before it leaves.  I had thought the putting some distance and time between me and this incredible movie might cure my obsession, but it just hasnt happened- guess I dont have to explain to you fellow members of the forum.  I do go  also for the joy of that short summer of bliss up on Brokeback also despite knowing what it coming, but also because even in the last scene between Jack and Ennis it seems to me that despite their quarrel, their love for each other is as strong as it was 20 years before when they first met.  The scene where Ennis breaks down, and holds on to Jacks coat for dear life is the one that devestates me the most in the whole movie.  Cant imagine whats going to happen when the DVD comes out!

[Hurleycook]

Seven times here .... yesterday, I struggled about whether to go or not.  I swear, I said, "NO! you've seen it, that's enough!!"  next thing I know, I'm in the car, 10 minutes till show time, made it, even though the parking lot was fullllll, didn't even stop for popcorn - I just had to say goodbye to this movie, these characters, on the big screen - it just won't be the same on DVD (not that I won't buy it) after it leaves the theatre ... but tell you what!! bet they have annual reunions somewhere after awhile, ... maybe ever 4 fuckin years ... I'm hoping, and if they don't, tell you what .....

You know friends, this is one unsatisfactory sumbitch of a situation we got here ... I wish I knew how to quit this .... Jack Fuckin Twist  .... fades to teary goodbye .... 

[killersmom]

Seven times here .... yesterday, I struggled about whether to go or not.  I swear, I said, "NO! you've seen it, that's enough!!"  next thing I know, I'm in the car, 10 minutes till show time, made it, even though the parking lot was fullllll, didn't even stop for popcorn - I just had to say goodbye to this movie, these characters, on the big screen - it just won't be the same on DVD (not that I won't buy it) after it leaves the theatre ... but tell you what!! bet they have annual reunions somewhere after awhile, ... maybe ever 4 fuckin years ... I'm hoping, and if they don't, tell you what .....

You know friends, this is one unsatisfactory sumbitch of a situation we got here ... I wish I knew how to quit this .... Jack Fuckin Twist  .... fades to teary goodbye .... 

Already on in the works Hurleycook, here's the link:

http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=1701.0

km

[kentucky1]

  I went again last nite--that makes 3 times.Other than BBM I can count on one hand the times I have even paid to see a movie! But this is more than a movie.There will never be a better one made.

[BayCityJohn]

17 times so far. I hardly ever go to the movies but Brokeback got me good.

[paintedshoes]

BayCityJohn, Welcome.  It's good to meet another fellow Brokeaholic.  I'm at #17 also.  Please feel free to roam around and share your comments on other sites.  New voices are always welcome.

[sfericsf]

I've seen it 24 times and will be seeing #25 Tuesday night with a group from the IMDB message boards at the Embarcadero Center Cinemas in San Francisco.

[BayCityJohn]

BayCityJohn, Welcome.  It's good to meet another fellow Brokeaholic.  I'm at #17 also.  Please feel free to roam around and share your comments on other sites.  New voices are always welcome.

Thank you Paintedshoes! I'm going for 18 tonight after work. (yes i'm at work-slacking).

Nice to know I'm not alone.

I wish it was like that in our local theatres. There were 2 others in the theatre last night. The biggest audience I saw here was about 30 people the saturday before Oscars.

I wish we had more theatres too. I'm starting to get strange looks at the ticket counter.