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Around Brokeback Mountain => Our Support for BBM => Topic started by: tpe on Mar 06, 2006, 12:32 PM
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I intend to send thank you tokens of esteem to Jake, Heath & Michelle, Anne, and Ang Lee for the priceless gift that is BBM.
As you all know, I an a Gyllenhaal fan, so I hope you will not mind my arranging the first token to Jake.
I have arranged for the Old Stile Press (My favorite fine press in the UK) to send him the portfolio of prints entitled 'The Landscape Within'.
http://www.oldstilepress.com/Pagescreens/Lands1.html
I intend to write up a letter to Jake that will acompany this portfolio, and I would be honored if any of you would want to join me in this first presentation to the BBM family. I would happily include your true names if you approve of the gift. Please send me your names via PM. I will shoulder the cost.
Nothing will be good enough for Jake, but this token will mean more to me that it will to him.
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This is beautiful tpe.
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Thanks Froggy. I feel powerless to do anything else but show my admiration for their work in BBM. If you want me to append a name for you, just PM me.
The sea is fitting in a gift to Jack: I intend it as a reference to Ennis Del Mar.
I am trying to figure out what to give Heath and Michelle.
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This is a beautiful thing for you to do. Might I suggest that you explain the significance of the gift to you and its symbolism. It will make the gift that much more personal and meaningful. But knowing you from your posts, I don't doubt that a heart wrenching letter will accompany this gift.
As for Heath and Michelle, might I suggest offering a free night of baby sitting? They sound like they could use a good nights sleep. j/k ;)
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Maybe something about soulmates?
Or something to do with Mathilda?
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Thank you Kindred and Froggy.
Kindred, I shall take your advice and try to incorporate a short explanation of the significance.
I like the idea of a gift incorporating 'soulmates'.
Both of you must know that my heart is bursting right now. I must calm down.
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Soulmates to me, implies two people that come together to form a whole, each complementing the other. As Jake said in the LOGO documentary, Ennis and Jack are like the Yin and the Yang, coming together to form the whole, much like a key to a lock...
I'm sure with some thought, you will come up with a profoundly meaningful gift to send.
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Both of you must know that my heart is bursting right now. I must calm down.
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Both of you must know that my heart is bursting right now. I must calm down.
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:'(
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Try not to look at this as something sad. We have received a beautiful gift from them all, something truly from the heart. Be happy that their gift has made a difference.
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Try not to look at this as something sad. We have received a beautiful gift from them all, something truly from the heart. Be happy that their gift has made a difference.
I appreciate your support, Kindred. Thank you.
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OK I think you need cheering up...so here goes:
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OK I think you need cheering up...so here goes:
You can never imagine Froggy how touched I am. I love you for this.
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OK I think you need cheering up...so here goes:
You can never imagine Froggy how touched I am. I love you for this.
well ..it's from my heart ;)
x
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Frog - Thanks for posting those pics. I so needed that this afternoon Queen.
Tpe - look for a pm from me.
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OK I think you need cheering up...so here goes:
You can never imagine Froggy how touched I am. I love you for this.
well ..it's from my heart ;)
x
I don't know what to say. I am ashamed of feeling so bad with all your support.
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I don't know what to say. I am ashamed of feeling so bad with all your support.
Don't feel ashamed...or you are gonna start make me feel bad!!!!
Sometimes friends try, but it's not enough...I did try calling Jake, but his cell is busy, and I'm pretty sure is is recovering from a fantastic hungover...
If I were to speak to him, he would send you his love and bestest wink to try and cheer you up himself!!!
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Draft of my portion of the letter to accompany the prints. (Lilie will add a separate section). All this depends on space limitations on the card that will contain the letter.
Dear Mr. Gyllenhaal,
'Brokeback Mountain' the movie has touched us deeply. We are grateful for your having helped bring this most wonderful of cinematic creations to fruition. Your taking on the role of Jack Twist is truly something that we will cherish for as long as we live.
May we present you with this portfolio of prints as token of our esteem. These prints by the Artist Bert Isaac portray aspects of that changeable interface between rocky land and sea. As the name 'Ennis Del Mar' translates to 'Island of the Sea', it is only fitting that you, the progenitor of the role of Jack Twist, be offered these images of water and rock, with their innumerable reflections, edges and shifting boundaries.
We have always admired your work in cinema, which has given us and many friends immense pleasure over the years. 'Brokeback Mountain' the movie is no different, but, in every sense, is truly special. Your acting in this and in other films has captured the hearts and imaginations of many people from all around the world.
We want to thank you for everything. The respect and affection we and our friends have for you is unchanging. And our gratitude is forever.
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Draft of my portion of the letter to accompany the prints. (Lilie will add a separate section). All this depends on space limitations on the card that will contain the letter.
Dear Mr. Gyllenhaal,
'Brokeback Mountain' the movie has touched us deeply. We are grateful for your having helped bring this most wonderful of cinematic creations to fruition. Your taking on the role of Jack Twist is truly something that we will cherish for as long as we live.
May we present you with this portfolio of prints as token of our esteem. These prints by the Artist Bert Isaac portray aspects of that changeable interface between rocky land and sea. As the name 'Ennis Del Mar' translates to 'Island of the Sea', it is only fitting that you, the progenitor of the role of Jack Twist, be offered these images of water and rock, with their innumerable reflections, edges and shifting boundaries.
We have always admired your work in cinema, which has given us and many friends immense pleasure over the years. 'Brokeback Mountain' the movie is no different, but, in every sense, is truly special. Your acting in this and in other films has captured the hearts and imaginations of many people from all around the world.
We want to thank you for everything. The respect and affection we and our friends have for you is unchanging. And our gratitude is forever.
Wowowo... Beautiful write ! ;D
Thanks you again for doing this. :-*
You got my name. ;)
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Draft of my portion of the letter to accompany the prints. (Lilie will add a separate section). All this depends on space limitations on the card that will contain the letter.
Dear Mr. Gyllenhaal,
'Brokeback Mountain' the movie has touched us deeply. We are grateful for your having helped bring this most wonderful of cinematic creations to fruition. Your taking on the role of Jack Twist is truly something that we will cherish for as long as we live.
May we present you with this portfolio of prints as token of our esteem. These prints by the Artist Bert Isaac portray aspects of that changeable interface between rocky land and sea. As the name 'Ennis Del Mar' translates to 'Island of the Sea', it is only fitting that you, the progenitor of the role of Jack Twist, be offered these images of water and rock, with their innumerable reflections, edges and shifting boundaries.
We have always admired your work in cinema, which has given us and many friends immense pleasure over the years. 'Brokeback Mountain' the movie is no different, but, in every sense, is truly special. Your acting in this and in other films has captured the hearts and imaginations of many people from all around the world.
We want to thank you for everything. The respect and affection we and our friends have for you is unchanging. And our gratitude is forever.
Well, damn, I don't know what the hell I could write after this. Wonderful, tpe.
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Something is definitely wrong with me. I can't even read my own letter without breaking up in tears.
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Thomas,
Nicely written. Thank you again for doing this! :-*
EJ
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TPE - beautiful!
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Tpe,
You're making me cry!
What a beautiful idea and letter!
I will PM you.
Thank you for this wonderful idea.
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OK I think you need cheering up...so here goes:
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yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ;D :o :P :-*
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Right on, tpe! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Hello friends.
I have received the following update from Frances McDowall at the OLd Stile Press. I append her response. She mentions that a copy is being prepared by the binders and that the portfolio will be ready in a week. I hope that this delay is acceptable. (It will give me time to think about the next gift for Heath and Michelle.) I am sending the amount due once she has determined the total.
Dear Thomas
Your generosity is considerable - the film must indeed have moved you deeply (we look forward to seeing it, but it hasn't yet reached our distant part of Wales!! - though, obviously, we have heard a good deal about it).
The Landscape Within is a marvellous collection of mountainous images by Bert Isaac - you will have seen the description of it on our website - but have you also seen that if you click on Artists Prints and then on Bert Isaac you get nearly all of the prints shown separately. In the 'book' you get a large slipcase with a portfolio and a book. The portfolio has all the prints individually wrapped in paper printed with the title and a little about it. The book reveals this artist's way of working to make his prints
- the medium he chooses and how it relates to the subject chosen . . . he ranges over the profound impression upon him of great printmakers through the history of art and then to the effect upon him of the landscape around him and within him. It is a moving account of how close to infinity he feels when attempting to convey the power of a landscape in an image.
It is also described in our Bibliography - with a little anecdote about the artist and his wife.
At the more practical level - we can await your letter because just at present I have no copies of the book in our store, the binders are working on it so we would have to wait a week or so to send it off anyway. Sorry, but we can't deal with cards or Paypal as yet - but if you can send a dollar cheque/check when I send you an invoice, I hope that will be all right for you. I will need to discover the cost of postage (do you yet know where you would want it sent to - California has a tax levy and perhaps other states too . . I would need to let you know that when I post it off).
Lots of questions - but we are moved by your desire to redress the affront by the Oscars!
It looks as though it would be around £405 or $710 - but I can be more exact when the parcel is sent.
withour best wishes
Frances
Here is my latest response.
Thank you Frances,
I shall send you the cheque once you have determined the total amount for the portfolio plus postage. As is with the last order (the Sonnets, if you may recall :-)), could I request that you send the portfolio immediately after you receive the copy from the binders? I promise you that the dollar cheque will be mailed to you as soon as you determine the exact amount.
I will send you the letter (which explains a bit why I had chosen this portfolio) sometime today. I am a moderator at the Brokeback Mountain Forum (ennisjack.com -- cited in Annie Proulx's website) and I will also send best wishes from many of the site's members along with this personal offering.
Thank you. Please let me know the final amount as soon as you determine the total. I shall send you the letter and the contact address for Mr. Gyllenhaal shortly.
Many thanks.
Thomas
As I will be sending the letter by today, I would expect that not everyone will have a chance to PM me on time. Hence, I shall include best wishes from all members of ennisjack.com.
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From http://www.oldstilepress.com/Pagescreens/Isaac1.html
Bert Isaac
These prints are 'Artist's Proofs' (apart from the edition of 100) of images made for the book/portfolio, published in 1991 and entitled The Landscape Within.
The prints, cut on wood, lino and Masonite, were printed in three or four colours on a Vandercook proofing press. Each print is signed, titled and marked A/P.
Image size: 210 x 295mm.
Sheet size: 270x 385mm.
Flooded Quarry
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Black Hills
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Dorothea
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Green Edge
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Blue Landscape
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Moonlit Pool
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Hill Rise
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Dark Hill
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Wood Interior
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Land, Sea and Sky
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Dark Landscape
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Sea Edge
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Wood Edge
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WOW -that book loks great. A wonderful gesture. Check out this new Brokeback Tribute just posted on YOUTUBE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_eI79fKTZI
This really says it all ....
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WOW -that book loks great. A wonderful gesture. Check out this new Brokeback Tribute just posted on YOUTUBE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_eI79fKTZI
This really says it all ....
Thanks Jack Rance.
I have not yet sent the letter to Frances, so I can still add names. I plan to send it later in the afternoon (US Central time).
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Just sent you a PM ... x
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I will need to discover the cost of postage (do you yet know where you would want it sent to - California has a tax levy and perhaps other states too . . I would need to let you know that when I post it off).
TPE, what is meant by a "tax levy?"
If they mean a sales tax, sales tax is only collected in California on items SOLD IN CALIFORNIA, or, if the place you are buying the item has corporate offices in California. No sales tax can be collected on items purchased out of the country or, out of the State of California for that matter.
I purchased a car in Connecticut and California could not charge me sales tax.
If I purchased a gift for you I would have to pay my sales tax because it was purchased in California but your country couldn't charge me a tax on a gift to you.
Look into that closely. There are many different sales tax rates in California. It all depends on what county you live in.
Unless they have changed international laws on gifts very recently that "tax levy" doesn't sound right to me.
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I will need to discover the cost of postage (do you yet know where you would want it sent to - California has a tax levy and perhaps other states too . . I would need to let you know that when I post it off).
TPE, what is meant by a "tax levy?"
If they mean a sales tax, sales tax is only collected in California on items SOLD IN CALIFORNIA, or, if the place you are buying the item has corporate offices in California. No sales tax can be collected on items purchased out of the country or, out of the State of California for that matter.
I purchased a car in Connecticut and California could not charge me sales tax.
If I purchased a gift for you I would have to pay my sales tax because it was purchased in California but your country couldn't charge me a tax on a gift to you.
Look into that closely. There are many different sales tax rates in California. It all depends on what county you live in.
Unless they have changed international laws on gifts very recently that "tax levy" doesn't sound right to me.
Thanks you Patriot1. Yes I will look into it, and I do think you are right that Frances is referring to some kind of sales tax. Frances normally sends the items I order before sending me a detailed invoice for my inspection. Whatever adjustments need to be made regarding the invoice are considered post-delivery without that much trouble -- they are most considerate at The Old Stile Press. I am sure that her fears with regard to a tax levy will be eased on mailing the gift. If there is such a levy, I am sure I will get a detailed explanation.
I do appreciate your looking out for me. Many thanks.
There are such great people in this forum. A lot of heart.
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Dear tpe, it's a beautiful, lovely idea. I've pm'd you. :)
Stephan
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Dear tpe, it's a beautiful, lovely idea. I've pm'd you. :)
Stephan
Thanks Stephan. I added your name to the letter right before I sent it to Frances. I really appreciate your support in this.
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WOW -that book loks great. A wonderful gesture. Check out this new Brokeback Tribute just posted on YOUTUBE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_eI79fKTZI
This really says it all ....
This made me feel better... I'm still smoldering over the Academy's audacity, but this video actually made me smile a little. Thanks for sharing!
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Latest communication from Frances. I have sent the letter so that the binders can proceed at full speed.
Dear Thomas
That looks fine. We'll get a copy off to him as soon as we can - the binders now know that they have to put their skates on and produce copies quickly.
Frances
My response.
Thanks Frances.
Let me know if you need any other information. And do send me an email message when you have mailed the gift.
Thomas
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Even though I regret that I can no longer add names explicitly to the letter to Mr. Gyllenhaal, please bear in mind that the next gift I would want to present would be to Heath and Michelle. There will again be opportunities to add names in this instance. I thank you for your patience in this matter.
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Tpe, you're an angel. Merci.
Stephan
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tpe , what a wonderful heart you have.
This is an amazing gesture from you.
Tom
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Tom and Stephan, I can only make this gesture because both of you and all the member of this forum are here with me.
I am sitting here trying to keep equilibrium. What hurts me the most is that there is ONE thing you or I or anyone else in this forum cannot give. If it was in my power to reverse all and give them 'Best Picture' at the Oscars, I would do so and be content.
One gift suffices. And I know that THIS ONE thing I can never never give them.
This is what is killing me.
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I am sitting here trying to keep equilibrium. What hurts me the most is that there is ONE thing you or I or anyone else in this forum cannot give. If it was in my power to reverse all and give them 'Best Picture' at the Oscars, I would do so and be content.
Don't hate me, tpe, but I'm going to play devil's advocate.
Let's assume there was a deliberate choice made against BBM for best picture.
Let's assume the people who decided this have got some power in Hollywood, and will have it for a few more years.
Conclusion : media talk about BBM is going to be forbidden. It will look as if BBM went into oblivion.
In reality, however, people's lives will go on being affected, just like ours. But there will be little attention paid. Yet, when those people are no longer in power, the truth will become known.
Isn't that better than winning all eight awards whose name we won't mention ?
Stephan :-*
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Don't hate me, tpe, but I'm going to play devil's advocate.
Let's assume there was a deliberate choice made against BBM for best picture.
Let's assume the people who decided this have got some power in Hollywood, and will have it for a few more years.
Conclusion : media talk about BBM is going to be forbidden. It will look as if BBM went into oblivion.
In reality, however, people's lives will go on being affected, just like ours. But there will be little attention paid. Yet, when those people are no longer in power, the truth will become known.
Isn't that better than winning all eight awards whose name we won't mention ?
Stephan :-*
In the final analysis, you are right, Stephan. I have no doubt that this is indeed so.
But I cannot bear thinking how the cast and Ang Lee must have felt that night when they were denied what should have been theirs by rights.
Just reading the article of how Ang Lee could not sleep that night literally chokes me.
This will all pass. BBM shall win in the end. But for the meantime, I feel like Ennis in the alleyway when I contemplate the injustice.
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I am sitting here trying to keep equilibrium. What hurts me the most is that there is ONE thing you or I or anyone else in this forum cannot give. If it was in my power to reverse all and give them 'Best Picture' at the Oscars, I would do so and be content.
Ah tpe , how we all wish the same thing. But as Stephan says, we are the ones whose lives are mostly affected. We appreciate all this movie means and who gives a flying f what the Academy a.k.a Up their own ar** Club in tinsel town think. Most of the world media feels the same as us.
I wish I could meet all the stars and directors and thank them all personally (not in a crazy Kathy Bates a la Misery way), but I don't think I really need to. I honestly beleive that Ang, Larry & Diana, Jake (ah Jake), Heath, Michelle, Anne, Linda, Randy and all the rest of the people involved in making this movie are very aware of how much their work is loved, and what the feelings in the world are regarding The Academy's decision.
It may be some consolation to them.
Tom
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It may be some consolation to them.
Tom
How I wish it were so. We should make sure that they do know this, beyond a shadow of a doubt.
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I wish I could meet all the stars and directors and thank them all personally (not in a crazy Kathy Bates a la Misery way), but I don't think I really need to. I honestly beleive that Ang, Larry & Diana, Jake (ah Jake), Heath, Michelle, Anne, Linda, Randy and all the rest of the people involved in making this movie are very aware of how much their work is loved, and what the feelings in the world are regarding The Academy's decision.
Tom
It would be nice. We have so much gratitude to show. We've already started. ;)
This will all pass. BBM shall win in the end. But for the meantime, I feel like Ennis in the alleyway when I contemplate the injustice.
Tpe, injustice is the word for it. But we're gonna stand it - there's no reins o injustice in this world.
Stephan
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the pictures are great...this is a great idea you have..and its very thoughtful and generous of you do this..
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the pictures are great...this is a great idea you have..and its very thoughtful and generous of you do this..
Thanks Sunflower79 This is from all of us.
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oh okay..i must have misread the post you wrote..thanks for claryfying
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You're welcome Sunflower79. :)
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I am sitting here trying to keep equilibrium. What hurts me the most is that there is ONE thing you or I or anyone else in this forum cannot give. If it was in my power to reverse all and give them 'Best Picture' at the Oscars, I would do so and be content.
Ah tpe , how we all wish the same thing. But as Stephan says, we are the ones whose lives are mostly affected. We appreciate all this movie means and who gives a flying f what the Academy a.k.a Up their own ar** Club in tinsel town think. Most of the world media feels the same as us.
I wish I could meet all the stars and directors and thank them all personally (not in a crazy Kathy Bates a la Misery way), but I don't think I really need to. I honestly beleive that Ang, Larry & Diana, Jake (ah Jake), Heath, Michelle, Anne, Linda, Randy and all the rest of the people involved in making this movie are very aware of how much their work is loved, and what the feelings in the world are regarding The Academy's decision.
It may be some consolation to them.
Tom
I truly believe that time will prove this film to be not only a ground breaker but a classic to rival all the others. I'm over the Oscars, over their empty gestures and hollow platidudes. Hollywood shot itself in the foot Sunday night. It's not a fatel wound ....yet. But if one listens to the outcry around the world it may be. The world already looks at us with a great deal of cynicism. We live in a worldwide environment now and while we are still held up to admiration by some there are chinks in the armor. I could say more but will hold my tongue. Macarthyism isn't that far behind us.
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Hot damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm Alma! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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<OT> we now return to our regularly scheduled broadcast...
btw...I think you tucked your pantyhose in the back of your dress dear.
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I wish I could meet all the stars and directors and thank them all personally (not in a crazy Kathy Bates a la Misery way), but I don't think I really need to. I honestly beleive that Ang, Larry & Diana, Jake (ah Jake), Heath, Michelle, Anne, Linda, Randy and all the rest of the people involved in making this movie are very aware of how much their work is loved, and what the feelings in the world are regarding The Academy's decision.
It may be some consolation to them.
Tom
I agree. I hope everyone involved in the movie comprehends the impact that BBM has had in affecting the lives of millions of people. Their collective efforts have made a difference in the world for the better. Hopefully they have a sense of our gratitude.
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Hello friends.
I have been thinking of what to give Heath and Michelle for a few days now, and the gift of artists prints to Jake gave me an idea to go along the same lines.
I am a client of the Floating World Gallery here in Chicago, and I was thinking if the following Shin Hanga print is a good choice for a gift to the BBM couple.
Getting this print would be no problem as I live quite close to the Gallery. I would have to pay the whopping Chicago sales tax of close to 10%, nonetheless. Anything for Heath and Michelle.
http://www.floatingworld.com/docs/cat_Detail.asp?wrk%5FPOS=249&wrk%5FPAG=28&wrk%5FType=Shin+Hanga
Do let me know what you think. I do intend to reference ennisjack.com in the letter to them, so your opinion matters very much to me.
As with the gift to Jake, I shall shoulder the cost.
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Hello friends.
I have been thinking of what to give Heath and Michelle for a few days now, and the gift of artists prints to Jake gave me an idea to go along the same lines.
I am a client of the Floating World Gallery here in Chicago, and I was thinking if the following Shin Hanga print is a good choice for a gift to the BBM couple.
Getting this print would be no problem as I live quite close to the Gallery. I would have to pay the whopping Chicago sales tax of close to 10%, nonetheless. Anything for Heath and Michelle.
http://www.floatingworld.com/docs/cat_Detail.asp?wrk%5FPOS=249&wrk%5FPAG=28&wrk%5FType=Shin+Hanga
Do let me know what you think. I do intend to reference ennisjack.com in the letter to them, so your opinion matters very much to me.
As with the gift to Jake, I shall shoulder the cost.
tpe, what a lovely woodblock print. I think it is the perfect gift for Heath and Michelle. I am poor as a churchmouse here , don't know how I'm gonna pay the bills this mouth, otherwise I'd send you some money. The story of Brokeback is very oriental in nature and the print reflects that. Love found, love unobtainable, love the destroyer. The Japanese word is katowoami. Forgive the spelling to all Japanese who may read this. Unrequited love. A love with no satisfatory resolution, a love that would never grow old. I weep as do we all.
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Anything for Heath and Michelle.
would you be able to let me know as to wether this can be appropriate or not
it is a 2 piece sculpture that honors time and love trough the ages, for the child depict the new life that come to life and the hands that holds the child represent the earth and old age as in mother earth and her force to love and endure trough time
the sculpture is 30cm x 30cm by 15 cm and it made of clay with old burned copper/bronze and silver mix glaze
included front photo of the entire sculpture
included front photo of the hands less the child to show them apart
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Hello friends.
I have been thinking of what to give Heath and Michelle for a few days now, and the gift of artists prints to Jake gave me an idea to go along the same lines.
I am a client of the Floating World Gallery here in Chicago, and I was thinking if the following Shin Hanga print is a good choice for a gift to the BBM couple.
Getting this print would be no problem as I live quite close to the Gallery. I would have to pay the whopping Chicago sales tax of close to 10%, nonetheless. Anything for Heath and Michelle.
http://www.floatingworld.com/docs/cat_Detail.asp?wrk%5FPOS=249&wrk%5FPAG=28&wrk%5FType=Shin+Hanga
Do let me know what you think. I do intend to reference ennisjack.com in the letter to them, so your opinion matters very much to me.
As with the gift to Jake, I shall shoulder the cost.
tpe, what a lovely woodblock print. I think it is the perfect gift for Heath and Michelle. I am poor as a churchmouse here , don't know how I'm gonna pay the bills this mouth, otherwise I'd send you some money. The story of Brokeback is very oriental in nature and the print reflects that. Love found, love unobtainable, love the destroyer. The Japanese word is katowoami. Forgive the spelling to all Japanese who may read this. Unrequited love. A love with no satisfatory resolution, a love that would never grow old. I weep as do we all.
BBBOY, you may not have the money, but you certainly have the heart. You need not send anything because you have already given enough.
I agree that there is a very Eastern element in the image of the mountain and the story itself (intentional or unintentional -- it does not matter.) The restraint which the movie shows is also typical. And of course, there is the idea of life and the spiritual aspect as 'The Great Mirror', where life and all passions are dreams/illusions (a 'Floating Bridge of Dreams'), but are nonetheless an integral part of the journey.
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Anything for Heath and Michelle.
would you be able to let me know as to wether this can be appropriate or not
it is a 2 piece sculpture that honors time and love trough the ages, for the child depict the new life that come to life and the hands that holds the child represent the earth and old age as in mother earth and her force to love and endure trough time
the sculpture is 30cm x 30cm by 15 cm and it made of clay with old burned copper/bronze and silver mix glaze
included front photo of the entire sculpture
included front photo of the hands less the child to show them apart
It is beautifully appropriate. It makes a direct reference to the life that they have brought forth into this world which now binds them, and it calls forth the creation of a work of art (BBM) that they will share with pride and joy for the rest of their lives.
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Hello friends.
I have been thinking of what to give Heath and Michelle for a few days now, and the gift of artists prints to Jake gave me an idea to go along the same lines.
I am a client of the Floating World Gallery here in Chicago, and I was thinking if the following Shin Hanga print is a good choice for a gift to the BBM couple.
Getting this print would be no problem as I live quite close to the Gallery. I would have to pay the whopping Chicago sales tax of close to 10%, nonetheless. Anything for Heath and Michelle.
http://www.floatingworld.com/docs/cat_Detail.asp?wrk%5FPOS=249&wrk%5FPAG=28&wrk%5FType=Shin+Hanga
Do let me know what you think. I do intend to reference ennisjack.com in the letter to them, so your opinion matters very much to me.
As with the gift to Jake, I shall shoulder the cost.
tpe, it looks beautiful. The time and heart you put into this warms my heart. So much love. It's amazing. You really are a wonderful person. :)
About the effect BBM has on people - I'm sure they know. And I'm sure it matters more to them than any Oscar. Making a movie is about touching an audience, and in that they have succeeded.
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Thank you, Lilie. I sure hope they know that they have indeed made a difference to so many people. God help us if nothing ever moves us anymore...
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My latest correspondence with Frances at the Old Stile Press.
I shall go over to our binders to collect the book which they promise to finish by Friday - as long as the promised blizzards are not too bad. We have been having much more snow than usual for this stage of the year and, unlike the US and Canada, we never seem to know how to cope on the roads.
I'll keep you informed and with any luck the book should be on its way to JG on Monday next (20 March). Hope that will be OK for you.
Frances
My response.
Hello Frances,
Thanks for the update. I just want everything to be 'perfect', of course. :-) Certainly no need on my part to hurry this.
Thomas
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Thanks for keeping us informed.
Thank you, Lilie. I sure hope they know that they have indeed made a difference to so many people. God help us if nothing ever moves us anymore...
They do. :)
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I only just discovered this thread so my thoughts are a little late but nonetheless heartfelt.
Thomas,what a wonderful gesture on your part.You are truly a kind and generous soul.I am sure Jake and Heath and everyone else involved in your thankyou gifts will greatly appreciate them.The letter you wrote to Jake to accompany the portfolio is very touching and comes from the heart.I feel Jake will immediately recognise that and know what Brokeback Mountain and Jake's part in it means to you.
Love&Hugs
Jennis.x
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I only just discovered this thread so my thoughts are a little late but nonetheless heartfelt.
Thomas,what a wonderful gesture on your part.You are truly a kind and generous soul.I am sure Jake and Heath and everyone else involved in your thankyou gifts will greatly appreciate them.The letter you wrote to Jake to accompany the portfolio is very touching and comes from the heart.I feel Jake will immediately recognise that and know what Brokeback Mountain and Jake's part in it means to you.
Love&Hugs
Jennis.x
Thanks Jennis. I really don't expect to hear from either of their people, but it is enough if they knew they are greatly appreciated.
Incidentally, this thread contains the only copy of the letter to Jake. And by some mishap, I no longer have a copy of a very similar letter I wrote to Heath and Michelle (the dealers are a bit difficult here).
I already have something for Ang Lee in the pipeline. The pup tent has put this temporarily on hold. It will come from Kyoto, so I will again have to send the accompanying letter by email.
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I only just discovered this thread so my thoughts are a little late but nonetheless heartfelt.
Thomas,what a wonderful gesture on your part.You are truly a kind and generous soul.I am sure Jake and Heath and everyone else involved in your thankyou gifts will greatly appreciate them.The letter you wrote to Jake to accompany the portfolio is very touching and comes from the heart.I feel Jake will immediately recognise that and know what Brokeback Mountain and Jake's part in it means to you.
Love&Hugs
Jennis.x
Thanks Jennis. I really don't expect to hear from either of their people, but it is enough if they knew they are greatly appreciated.
Incidentally, this thread contains the only copy of the letter to Jake. And by some mishap, I no longer have a copy of a very similar letter I wrote to Heath and Michelle (the dealers are a bit difficult here).
I already have something for Ang Lee in the pipeline. The pup tent has put this temporarily on hold. It will come from Kyoto, so I will again have to send the accompanying letter by email.
Well,even if you don't expect to hear from them,i think you should get acknowledgement of some sort Thomas,i really do.I know you didn't do it for that,but you deserve it...I'm sure Ang will appreciate it and you should most definately hear something back from this quarter i think. ..Pup tent*exciting*
Jennis.x
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Thomas you are a truly amazing person, I sit here crying at how much this means to you and all of us. All I can say is thankyou. :^^)
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Thomas you are a truly amazing person, I sit here crying at how much this means to you and all of us. All I can say is thankyou. :^^)
Thank you Asali. If they knew a fraction of the love and appreciation they have in this forum, they would be scared...
It is hard for me to look at this thread. It's very emotional for me too. I am comforted that you feel the same way, and I thank you so much for this.
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Thomas you are a truly amazing person, I sit here crying at how much this means to you and all of us. All I can say is thankyou. :^^)
Asali said it so nice :) . You have good heart and i want to thank you too, very much. :^^) :^^)
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Thanks Twisted. I think we all do what we can for things we love the most. :)
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wow this is wonderful