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Title: First Night In Tent
Post by: forbiddenlovers on Apr 11, 2006, 09:46 AM
Ok, and here's my big question for the day.

The FNIT scene. What do you think Jack was thinking when he reached over and grabbed Ennis' arm to wrap around him. Was he doing these, merely to keep them both warm, do you think Jack was finally just making that first move, or do you think Jack was half asleep and wasn't thinking?  I'm going for the Jack was trying to keep them warm and was half asleep and not thinking but subconsciously, he wanted to make the move and just go for it. So I answer all of the above, lol.

What about you?

Ann
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Apr 11, 2006, 09:48 AM
Ok, and here's my big question for the day.

The FNIT scene. What do you think Jack was thinking when he reached over and grabbed Ennis' arm to wrap around him. Was he doing these, merely to keep them both warm, do you think Jack was finally just making that first move, or do you think Jack was half asleep and wasn't thinking?  I'm going for the Jack was trying to keep them warm and was half asleep and not thinking but subconsciously, he wanted to make the move and just go for it. So I answer all of the above, lol.

What about you?

Ann

Ann, both story and screenplay agree on this detail.  He took Ennis's hand and wrapped it around his c*ck.  You can see Gyllenhaal/Jack squirming with pleasure in this scene -- right before Ledger/Ennis awakes...

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Apr 11, 2006, 09:49 AM
I qualify.  In the movie, he probably did not wrap it around it.  He probably was rubbing himself...

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: forbiddenlovers on Apr 11, 2006, 09:53 AM
Oh, I think I just need to get the book. I kinda wanna read it, but do you think after seeing the movie, I'll still be interested in it? Like, I'm afraid I'll start skipping through it because I've seen the movie. But, then again, I see so many things that were in the book that aren't in the movie, so I'm thinking it's well worth picking up and reading. I think it might answer some questions I have still :) Thanks!!

Is the book in paperback now, I'm sure? :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: bram on Apr 11, 2006, 09:54 AM
Ok, and here's my big question for the day.

The FNIT scene. What do you think Jack was thinking when he reached over and grabbed Ennis' arm to wrap around him. Was he doing these, merely to keep them both warm, do you think Jack was finally just making that first move, or do you think Jack was half asleep and wasn't thinking?  I'm going for the Jack was trying to keep them warm and was half asleep and not thinking but subconsciously, he wanted to make the move and just go for it. So I answer all of the above, lol.

What about you?

Ann

Ann, both story and screenplay agree on this detail.  He took Ennis's hand and wrapped it around his c*ck.  You can see Gyllenhaal/Jack squirming with pleasure in this scene -- right before Ledger/Ennis awakes...



Most people don't seem to notice this right off. I don't think I noticed what he was doing until the third and last time I saw it in the theater. Now I watch it and can't believe I didn't catch it the first time.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: forbiddenlovers on Apr 11, 2006, 09:54 AM
And, I need to pay more attention to this. I keep watching Ennis to see his expressions as he startles awake. I need to keep my eyes on Jack to check this :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Apr 11, 2006, 09:55 AM
Hello Ann.  I love all three: story, screenplay, and movie.  Each is slightly different from the other.  You can appreciate any one of them without reference to the other.  They are all wonderfully done...

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Apr 11, 2006, 09:55 AM
I qualify.  In the movie, he probably did not wrap it around it.  He probably was rubbing himself...


And I doubt he did that just to keep them warm...  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: bram on Apr 11, 2006, 09:56 AM
Oh, I think I just need to get the book. I kinda wanna read it, but do you think after seeing the movie, I'll still be interested in it? Like, I'm afraid I'll start skipping through it because I've seen the movie. But, then again, I see so many things that were in the book that aren't in the movie, so I'm thinking it's well worth picking up and reading. I think it might answer some questions I have still :) Thanks!!

Is the book in paperback now, I'm sure? :)

I don't think you'll skip around through it. It's not very long, since it is a short story.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: forbiddenlovers on Apr 11, 2006, 10:01 AM
Wonderful. Well tonight, I'll pick up the book, tonight I'll watch the DVD again, and how could I read the screenplay on this? I love reading, so I think I'll be just fine not skipping through it, honestly, especially when it's BBM. :)
Yeah, in the movie, I just thought Jack wrapped Ennis' arm around his waist and that's it and then Ennis wakes up. Must watch more closely now!! :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: chameau on Apr 11, 2006, 10:09 AM
Wonderful. Well tonight, I'll pick up the book, tonight I'll watch the DVD again, and how could I read the screenplay on this? I love reading, so I think I'll be just fine not skipping through it, honestly, especially when it's BBM. :)
Yeah, in the movie, I just thought Jack wrapped Ennis' arm around his waist and that's it and then Ennis wakes up. Must watch more closely now!! :)

Can I suggest you get Close Range?  There are many more short stories from Annie Proulx and Brokeback Mountain is in it.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: forbiddenlovers on Apr 11, 2006, 10:14 AM
Thank you!! I'll look for that and pick that up! That might be my best bet to do it that way. I'd love to read more from Annie Proulx!!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Valandil Eluch on Apr 11, 2006, 10:40 AM
ok i did serious thoughts on this and i got this conlusion:

Whiskey+19 year old boys+ cold+so close together  o just forget i won't be able to justify anything he was totally consious of what he was doing and at the same if something happen he can blame he was sleeping and did in uncounsious becuase it was Ennis the one that was halfawak and trying to realize what was happening and he did a really quick move to get undressed and he was really wanting to get Ennis. so he didn't planned but it worked so well for him
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: LuvJackNasty on Apr 11, 2006, 08:12 PM
Oh, I think I just need to get the book. I kinda wanna read it, but do you think after seeing the movie, I'll still be interested in it? Like, I'm afraid I'll start skipping through it because I've seen the movie. But, then again, I see so many things that were in the book that aren't in the movie, so I'm thinking it's well worth picking up and reading. I think it might answer some questions I have still :) Thanks!!

Is the book in paperback now, I'm sure? :)

I saw the movie first and then read the short story and screenplay. I think reading the SS will enhance the movie because there are things written in there that could not be conveyed in the film-When I watch it now I think about certain passages from the SS- for example, the flashback scene was emotional enough in the film for me. After reading the ss and realizing what it truly meant to Jack make that scene even more meaningful to me. I was reading the story at least once a week for my "fix" between going to the theater. I just read it again on Sunday.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: LuvJackNasty on Apr 11, 2006, 08:14 PM
Ok, and here's my big question for the day.

The FNIT scene. What do you think Jack was thinking when he reached over and grabbed Ennis' arm to wrap around him. Was he doing these, merely to keep them both warm, do you think Jack was finally just making that first move, or do you think Jack was half asleep and wasn't thinking?  I'm going for the Jack was trying to keep them warm and was half asleep and not thinking but subconsciously, he wanted to make the move and just go for it. So I answer all of the above, lol.

What about you?

Ann

Jack was making his move.  ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Apr 12, 2006, 03:53 AM
Well...

when I watched the film, I thought he was half asleep and drunk and wasn't totally aware of what he's doing. and all these things just allowed him to do what he wanted to do for quite some time - that he was acting out of instincts, without thinking.

But then when I read the short story I got the impression that he knew EXACTLY what he was doing when he took Ennis's hand and led it down there...

So I guess for me this is a case where I get two different interpretations and I'll just leave it at that.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aimi15 on Apr 12, 2006, 03:58 AM
Screenplay makes me think Jack knew EXACTLY what he was doing.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: forbiddenlovers on Apr 12, 2006, 07:38 AM
I went home and watched the scene and focused on Jack instead of Ennis, as I had been doing all the other times. I always watched Ennis during that scene, but now that I changed my view, I see what Jack was doing. I truly believe he was drunk and half asleep, but I think that lower his inhibitions and he went for it and at that point, knew exactly what he was doing! I gotta get the book also. Will look for it tomorrow, it's payday!! lol
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Apr 12, 2006, 07:50 AM
If not for the succeeding scene that shows Jack unbuckling his belt, I would have thought that in this scene, Jack indeed had 'it' out and was playing with himself using Ennis's hand.

The quiet moans you hear coming from Jack in this scene tell you all what you need to know...

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: forbiddenlovers on Apr 12, 2006, 09:00 AM
You're right on tpe.  I can't believe I watched that scene so many times and I didn't watch Jack to see what was going on. I was so into Ennis' reaction that I studied him carefully that whole scene from the beginning that he realized what was going on until the end of it.  It totally brought so much more to that scene now that I see what Jack is doing also. Changed my way of thinking. :)

Ann
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Apr 12, 2006, 09:06 AM
Hi Ann.  Truth to tell, I only noticed Jack's actions during my 3rd or 4th viewing.  I too was initially intent on viewing that boundary between when Ennis is semi-consciuous and when he comes to realize what is happening.  Plus, you don't really get to see Jack's face that closely, as it is hidden in shadows on the lower right hand corner of the screen.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: forbiddenlovers on Apr 12, 2006, 09:11 AM
You're right, he's hard to see in that scene at the beginning of it.  I like that I'm not the only one that wasn't so much watching the scene as a whole, but watching the progression of what is taking place and focusing on one element rather than the whole scene. Such a powerful scene, it's got so much going on in it between both characters, yet not much is easy to see until you look, truly look and watch the scene.

Ann :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Koka on Apr 14, 2006, 04:29 PM
oh god, I LOVE the first tent scene. I dunno why most people, when beeing asked what their fav scene is, never seem to mention that scene. personally, I think that the scene was quite beautiful actually. raw, yes but still so passionat and impulsive. and well, sex in general is a beautiful act so. I really enjoyed it :D I just....felt the tension, the chemistry, the fact that it was 'right'.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Italian_Dude on Apr 14, 2006, 08:47 PM
oh god, I LOVE the first tent scene. I dunno why most people, when beeing asked what their fav scene is, never seem to mention that scene. personally, I think that the scene was quite beautiful actually. raw, yes but still so passionat and impulsive. and well, sex in general is a beautiful act so. I really enjoyed it :D I just....felt the tension, the chemistry, the fact that it was 'right'.

I agree!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: shieldmaid on Apr 14, 2006, 11:14 PM
In the screenplay, Jack is described as "wide awake"; Ennis is half-asleep.  So I'd say there was definitely premeditation there!  What I'm wondering, though, is if Ennis had any inkling that something might happen when he came into the tent.  After all, they had been getting closer and closer (and someone also pointed out on another thread today that Ennis reached out and touched Jack's shoulder when they were gathering wood in a scene just before this), and he seems to have had very friendly feelings toward him . . . perhaps alcohol gave Jack the courage to act on feelings that he already had and that he sensed in Ennis.  After all, the SNIT (is that the right term?) followed soon after.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Apr 15, 2006, 05:27 AM
In the screenplay, Jack is described as "wide awake"; Ennis is half-asleep.  So I'd say there was definitely premeditation there!  What I'm wondering, though, is if Ennis had any inkling that something might happen when he came into the tent.  After all, they had been getting closer and closer (and someone also pointed out on another thread today that Ennis reached out and touched Jack's shoulder when they were gathering wood in a scene just before this), and he seems to have had very friendly feelings toward him . . . perhaps alcohol gave Jack the courage to act on feelings that he already had and that he sensed in Ennis.  After all, the SNIT (is that the right term?) followed soon after.

Personally, I don't think that was on his mind then... I thought that when he went inside the tent in the first night he was too drunk and tired and frozen to be thinking of anything... but once it happened, he realized how much he had wanted that himself, and what strong feelings Jack's touch had provoked in him. But he couldn't deal with these feelings at first and he was too confused and anxious, because he was brought up in such a homophobic atmosphere... I think that when he told Jack that it was a one-shot-thing and that he wasn't queer, he was more trying to convince himself of that. And then at the 2nd night, when he was sitting near the fire and Jack was inside the tent, all he knew was that he wanted to be in there with Jack and feel his touch again, and he gave in to his emotions... that's the way I see it.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: nussy on Apr 15, 2006, 08:23 AM
i think it happen because the good feeling  at the bottom of Jack and Ennis heart and both of them are drink a lot so everything is happen  fast   :)(sorry for my bad ENG)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Koka on Apr 15, 2006, 08:39 AM

Personally, I don't think that was on his mind then... I thought that when he went inside the tent in the first night he was too drunk and tired and frozen to be thinking of anything... but once it happened, he realized how much he had wanted that himself, and what strong feelings Jack's touch had provoked in him. But he couldn't deal with these feelings at first and he was too confused and anxious, because he was brought up in such a homophobic atmosphere... I think that when he told Jack that it was a one-shot-thing and that he wasn't queer, he was more trying to convince himself of that. And then at the 2nd night, when he was sitting near the fire and Jack was inside the tent, all he knew was that he wanted to be in there with Jack and feel his touch again, and he gave in to his emotions... that's the way I see it.

I second that!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: ellyjay on Apr 16, 2006, 02:19 AM
In my Dvd, when you run subtitles, Ennis slurs 'What are we doing' as he and Jack are face to face after he jerked upright.  Jack just stares at him - fixing him with his stare, and says nothing but rips his jacket off.  And it goes from there ..... Wow!

and I dont think Jack was drunk at all, but he knew Ennis was.  Look at the scene by the fire before they went to sleep - Jack is perfectly steady on his feet when getting Ennis a blanket, and his speech is clear.  He knew what he wanted, and I say good luck to him  !   ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Valandil Eluch on Apr 16, 2006, 09:40 PM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CherryCake on Apr 16, 2006, 11:17 PM
and I dont think Jack was drunk at all, but he knew Ennis was.  Look at the scene by the fire before they went to sleep - Jack is perfectly steady on his feet when getting Ennis a blanket, and his speech is clear.  He knew what he wanted, and I say good luck to him  !   ;D

I agree, ellyjay... Jack was perfectly steady... he got Ennis  liquored up and made his move... that is why this is one of my favorite pics of Jack... see how peaceful he sleeps.  :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: ethan on Apr 16, 2006, 11:19 PM
.. he Ennis got liquored up and made his move... that is why this is one of my favorite pics of Jack... see how peaceful he sleeps.  :D :D :D :D

Great observation and thanks for the pic. It does speak a thousand words. So peaceful.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Valandil Eluch on Apr 16, 2006, 11:58 PM
i already say it he was perfecly clear of his senses!!! he just used the right key to got Ennis on his knees!!!!!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: BBBOY on Apr 17, 2006, 12:39 AM
In the screenplay, Jack is described as "wide awake"; Ennis is half-asleep.  So I'd say there was definitely premeditation there!  What I'm wondering, though, is if Ennis had any inkling that something might happen when he came into the tent.  After all, they had been getting closer and closer (and someone also pointed out on another thread today that Ennis reached out and touched Jack's shoulder when they were gathering wood in a scene just before this), and he seems to have had very friendly feelings toward him . . . perhaps alcohol gave Jack the courage to act on feelings that he already had and that he sensed in Ennis.  After all, the SNIT (is that the right term?) followed soon after.

Personally, I don't think that was on his mind then... I thought that when he went inside the tent in the first night he was too drunk and tired and frozen to be thinking of anything... but once it happened, he realized how much he had wanted that himself, and what strong feelings Jack's touch had provoked in him. But he couldn't deal with these feelings at first and he was too confused and anxious, because he was brought up in such a homophobic atmosphere... I think that when he told Jack that it was a one-shot-thing and that he wasn't queer, he was more trying to convince himself of that. And then at the 2nd night, when he was sitting near the fire and Jack was inside the tent, all he knew was that he wanted to be in there with Jack and feel his touch again, and he gave in to his emotions... that's the way I see it.

You hit the nail on the head keren_b.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Valandil Eluch on Apr 17, 2006, 12:53 AM
In the screenplay, Jack is described as "wide awake"; Ennis is half-asleep.  So I'd say there was definitely premeditation there!  What I'm wondering, though, is if Ennis had any inkling that something might happen when he came into the tent.  After all, they had been getting closer and closer (and someone also pointed out on another thread today that Ennis reached out and touched Jack's shoulder when they were gathering wood in a scene just before this), and he seems to have had very friendly feelings toward him . . . perhaps alcohol gave Jack the courage to act on feelings that he already had and that he sensed in Ennis.  After all, the SNIT (is that the right term?) followed soon after.

Personally, I don't think that was on his mind then... I thought that when he went inside the tent in the first night he was too drunk and tired and frozen to be thinking of anything... but once it happened, he realized how much he had wanted that himself, and what strong feelings Jack's touch had provoked in him. But he couldn't deal with these feelings at first and he was too confused and anxious, because he was brought up in such a homophobic atmosphere... I think that when he told Jack that it was a one-shot-thing and that he wasn't queer, he was more trying to convince himself of that. And then at the 2nd night, when he was sitting near the fire and Jack was inside the tent, all he knew was that he wanted to be in there with Jack and feel his touch again, and he gave in to his emotions... that's the way I see it.

and i thought i was crazy keren that post of yours is so true!!!!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Apr 17, 2006, 07:08 AM
I agree, ellyjay... Jack was perfectly steady... he got Ennis  liquored up and made his move...

Do you think that Jack had it all planned and got Ennis drunk on purpose just so he can make his move? I might be just too naive but I thought it happened more naturally...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: forbiddenlovers on Apr 17, 2006, 09:34 AM
I don't think Jack planned it. They were both trashed that night, drinking as they usually did at night, but they just opened up to each other so much more that night. The liquor was flowing that night, just good time, good company and the alcohol lowered Jack's inhibititions. He made his move, but I don't think he got Ennis drunk for that purpose.  Ennis seemed to like his drink pretty well on his own, lol.  But, that's totally my opinion :)

BTW, I bought the short story and screenplay this weekend. Definitely opened up so much more to me now that I'm reading both of them!!

Ann
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Valandil Eluch on Apr 17, 2006, 10:11 AM
naaaaah it was not planned it was naturally because if Ennis would have saddled to the tent nothing would have happen that night
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: ethan on Apr 17, 2006, 11:43 AM
He made his move, but I don't think he got Ennis drunk for that purpose.  Ennis seemed to like his drink pretty well on his own, lol.  But, that's totally my opinion :)

BTW, I bought the short story and screenplay this weekend. Definitely opened up so much more to me now that I'm reading both of them!!
Ann

Yes. I don't think Jack had planned for it either. He just seized the opportunity. ;D Jack said "You ought to sleep with me in the tent"

Enjoy reading the short story and screenplay. They are wonderful to read.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Italian_Dude on Apr 17, 2006, 11:50 AM
He made his move, but I don't think he got Ennis drunk for that purpose.  Ennis seemed to like his drink pretty well on his own, lol.  But, that's totally my opinion :)

BTW, I bought the short story and screenplay this weekend. Definitely opened up so much more to me now that I'm reading both of them!!
Ann

Yes. I don't think Jack had planned for it either. He just seized the opportunity. ;D Jack said "You ought to sleep with me in the tent"

I agree completely. Do you guys not recall Ennis saying

"You may be a sinner but I ain't yet had the opportunity"

... well, JACK SEIZED THE OPPORTUNITY!! YAY!!!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: ethan on Apr 17, 2006, 11:52 AM
I agree completely. Do you guys not recall Ennis saying
"You may be a sinner but I ain't yet had the opportunity"
... well, JACK SEIZED THE OPPORTUNITY!! YAY!!!  ;D ;D

Great one, I_D. Thanks! Ennis got his opportunity.  ;D ;D All of the sudden, I am so happy.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: forbiddenlovers on Apr 17, 2006, 12:30 PM
Thank you, Ethan, love the reading of screenplay, it's really a wonderful read, along with the short story. 

That's right, Jack seized the opportunity that Ennis had not yet experienced. But in no way did he plan it. Those two had sexual tension wrote all over them, it was just a matter of time before Jack made his move. I think Ennis never would have made the move if Jack hadn't.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Sunflower79 on Apr 17, 2006, 07:21 PM
I tend to agree..I don't think it was planned the first time in the tent..it just happend..or Jack making his move and having it work out..thats what I liked about the first scene..it just happend..it wasn't fake or anything..it was real emotions..and real feelings..and right before there sleeping looking peaceful and content..but I think right before that Jack's eyes are opend or they appeared that way to me..maybe his eyes were open we told Ennis to move into the tent..but I think they were open at one point when Ennis finally came into the tent with him..and before the tent scene they fall sleep next to each other on the ground..and then Jack goes into the tent..but anyways I did like it the first tent scene..
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: greenfrog on Apr 17, 2006, 07:36 PM
and I dont think Jack was drunk at all, but he knew Ennis was.  Look at the scene by the fire before they went to sleep - Jack is perfectly steady on his feet when getting Ennis a blanket, and his speech is clear.  He knew what he wanted, and I say good luck to him  !   ;D

I agree, ellyjay... Jack was perfectly steady... he got Ennis  liquored up and made his move... that is why this is one of my favorite pics of Jack... see how peaceful he sleeps.  :D :D :D :D

Note the expression on Ennis's face ... *Squint* He looks a little sore.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Apr 18, 2006, 03:10 AM

I agree, ellyjay... Jack was perfectly steady... he got Ennis  liquored up and made his move... that is why this is one of my favorite pics of Jack... see how peaceful he sleeps.  :D :D :D :D

Note the expression on Ennis's face ... *Squint* He looks a little sore.

The story said he woke up with a terrible headache.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: donnaread on Apr 18, 2006, 03:08 PM
and I dont think Jack was drunk at all, but he knew Ennis was.  Look at the scene by the fire before they went to sleep - Jack is perfectly steady on his feet when getting Ennis a blanket, and his speech is clear.  He knew what he wanted, and I say good luck to him  !   ;D

I agree, ellyjay... Jack was perfectly steady... he got Ennis  liquored up and made his move... that is why this is one of my favorite pics of Jack... see how peaceful he sleeps.  :D :D :D :D
I thought he sounded kinda drunk when he said "GIven 'em hell" when Ennis says he's going up to the sheep, but it might have been more that he was sleepy, just lying there by the fire, and when he got up to get the blanket, he woke up and  his speech was clearer.  Donna
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: TJ on Apr 22, 2006, 08:45 PM
What was in the movie was somewhat different from what was in the short story.

Quote from the SS:

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"Too late to go out to them damn sheep," said Ennis, dizzy drunk on all fours one cold hour when the moon had notched past two. The meadow stones glowed white-green and a flinty wind worked over the meadow, scraped the fire low, then ruffled it into yellow silk sashes. "Got you a extra blanket I'll roll up out here and grab forty winks, ride out at first light."
   "Freeze your ass off when that fire dies down. Better off sleepin in the tent."
   "Doubt I'll feel nothin." But he staggered under canvas, pulled his boots off, snored on the ground cloth for a while, woke Jack with the clacking of his jaw.
   "Jesus Christ, quit hammerin and get over here. Bedroll's big enough," said Jack in an irritable sleep-clogged voice. It was big enough, warm enough, and in a little while they deepened their intimacy considerably. Ennis ran full-throttle on all roads whether fence mending or money spending, and he wanted none of it when Jack seized his left hand and brought it to his erect c*ck. Ennis jerked his hand away as though he'd touched fire, got to his knees, unbuckled his belt, shoved his pants down, hauled Jack onto all fours and, with the help of the clear slick and a little spit, entered him, nothing he'd done before but no instruction manual needed. They went at it in silence except for a few sharp intakes of breath and Jack's choked "gun's goin off," then out, down, and asleep.

Notice that Jack did not "Got . . . an extra blanket" for Ennis. Notice that the only one who undid his pants in the above was Ennis. Jack either had his pushed down already or he was naked in the bedroll. If one has the right kind of bedding for a bedroll, one can actually keep warmer if sleeping in the nude while camping out of doors.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CherryCake on Apr 22, 2006, 08:53 PM
What was in the movie was somewhat different from what was in the short story.

Quote from the SS:

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Notice that Jack did not "Got . . . an extra blanket" for Ennis. Notice that the only one who undid his pants in the above was Ennis. Jack either had his pushed down already or he was naked in the bedroll. If one has the right kind of bedding for a bedroll, one can actually keep warmer if sleeping in the nude while camping out of doors.
That makes sense... hmmm Jack was ready for Ennis. Wow i didn't catch that... explains how Jack was able to get Ennis's hand on his erect c*ck.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: donnaread on Apr 22, 2006, 09:30 PM


Ann, both story and screenplay agree on this detail.  He took Ennis's hand and wrapped it around his c*ck.  You can see Gyllenhaal/Jack squirming with pleasure in this scene -- right before Ledger/Ennis awakes...

Most people don't seem to notice this right off. I don't think I noticed what he was doing until the third and last time I saw it in the theater. Now I watch it and can't believe I didn't catch it the first time.
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Bram, I thought the same thing the first couple times I saw the movie.  I thought he was just pulling Ennis' arm around himself...then again in the movie theaters I saw it in, the scene was much darker than in the DVD.  However, after I read the short story, I finally saw where he was putting Ennis' hand and I couldn't believe I'd missed it the first few times, lol.  Amazing, isn't it?

Donna
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: TJ on Apr 22, 2006, 09:47 PM
In the movie, it looks like they are lying in a double-sized bedroll, with Ennis lying flat on his back and Jack on his left side with his back to Ennis. It seemed rather awkward to me how Jack reached behind himself and across Ennis to grab a hold of Ennis's right hand and forcefully pull it across his own body to put it on his erection.

Knowing the fighting nature of Ennis, I think that if (Annie Proulx's) Jack had done that, Ennis would have given Jack an attitude adjustment by slugging him in the face. Ennis was not the type who would let another person force him to do something.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Apr 23, 2006, 10:03 AM
In the movie, it looks like they are lying in a double-sized bedroll, with Ennis lying flat on his back and Jack on his left side with his back to Ennis. It seemed rather awkward to me how Jack reached behind himself and across Ennis to grab a hold of Ennis's right hand and forcefully pull it across his own body to put it on his erection.

Knowing the fighting nature of Ennis, I think that if (Annie Proulx's) Jack had done that, Ennis would have given Jack an attitude adjustment by slugging him in the face. Ennis was not the type who would let another person force him to do something.

But I don't see the difference between the story and the movie regarding this point. in the story he did the same thing - seized Ennis's hand and brought it to his erection, and Ennis reacted just as he did in the movie - first jumped back, but then flipped Jack over.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: proulxfan on Apr 23, 2006, 10:26 AM
In the movie, it looks like they are lying in a double-sized bedroll, with Ennis lying flat on his back and Jack on his left side with his back to Ennis. It seemed rather awkward to me how Jack reached behind himself and across Ennis to grab a hold of Ennis's right hand and forcefully pull it across his own body to put it on his erection.

Knowing the fighting nature of Ennis, I think that if (Annie Proulx's) Jack had done that, Ennis would have given Jack an attitude adjustment by slugging him in the face. Ennis was not the type who would let another person force him to do something.

If you read Annie's story again, you will note that Ennis "enters" Jack with the help of "slick" and a little spit. Male anatomy being what it is, that requires Ennis to have an erection and the benefit of a little time, a minute or so. The implication being that Ennis was lying there wanting it pretty badly too, he just wasn't as consciously aware of it yet. This may be just as true in the film.
It would be interesting to time how long an interval it is between Ennis bolting upright and then undoing his belt and trousers; can't be more that 10 seconds.

And maybe OT and a little off color, but I can't help feeling a little distressed for our poor Jack on the suddenness of Ennis's entry. OWWWW!!! to put it mildly. Good thing Jack doesn't have a low startle point. OK I promise I'll stop now
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CherryCake on Apr 23, 2006, 11:03 AM
In the movie, it looks like they are lying in a double-sized bedroll, with Ennis lying flat on his back and Jack on his left side with his back to Ennis. It seemed rather awkward to me how Jack reached behind himself and across Ennis to grab a hold of Ennis's right hand and forcefully pull it across his own body to put it on his erection.

Knowing the fighting nature of Ennis, I think that if (Annie Proulx's) Jack had done that, Ennis would have given Jack an attitude adjustment by slugging him in the face. Ennis was not the type who would let another person force him to do something.

If you read Annie's story again, you will note that Ennis "enters" Jack with the help of "slick" and a little spit. Male anatomy being what it is, that requires Ennis to have an erection and the benefit of a little time, a minute or so. The implication being that Ennis was lying there wanting it pretty badly too, he just wasn't as consciously aware of it yet. This may be just as true in the film.
It would be interesting to time how long an interval it is between Ennis bolting upright and then undoing his belt and trousers; can't be more that 10 seconds.

And maybe OT and a little off color, but I can't help feeling a little distressed for our poor Jack on the suddenness of Ennis's entry. OWWWW!!! to put it mildly. Good thing Jack doesn't have a low startle point. OK I promise I'll stop now

I totally agree with you Proulxfan, about Ennis was lying there, wanting it pretty badly, and had his own erection going on.  On the other hand... by this point, Jack has been wanting this from Ennis for a while... I think when Ennis flipped him over, he had been ready and wanting this the whole night.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: proulxfan on Apr 23, 2006, 11:11 AM
No argument there, Cherry Cake, but from personal experience, a little patience can make all the difference with things like this. The spirit may be willing, but the flesh is weak, and sensitive I might add.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: TJ on Apr 23, 2006, 12:23 PM
If you read Annie's story again, you will note that Ennis "enters" Jack with the help of "slick" and a little spit. Male anatomy being what it is, that requires Ennis to have an erection and the benefit of a little time, a minute or so. The implication being that Ennis was lying there wanting it pretty badly too, he just wasn't as consciously aware of it yet. This may be just as true in the film.
It would be interesting to time how long an interval it is between Ennis bolting upright and then undoing his belt and trousers; can't be more that 10 seconds.

And maybe OT and a little off color, but I can't help feeling a little distressed for our poor Jack on the suddenness of Ennis's entry. OWWWW!!! to put it mildly. Good thing Jack doesn't have a low startle point. OK I promise I'll stop now

Oh, I don't think your 2nd paragraph is OT nor OC in that some people who are bottoms do need considerable foreplay before they are entered from behind.

Ennis did have to have some sexual arousal and was sexually attracted to Jack. I have met bisexuals who don't have a problem with foreplay with women but, they are in a hurry when it comes to sex with another guy.

In the movie, from the way that I remember it, I've only seen it 3 times, it was almost like they were not even touching before Jack reached for Ennis's hand. And, I doubt that a person who had been dizzy drunk like Ennis was would even get an erection that fast as in the movie.

I prefer Annie Proulx's "deepened intimacy" in this situation. As to whether they kissed or not, she did not say; but, considering how they kissed at the reunion 4 years later, I would not be surprised if that intimacy did include some kissing. If Jack had been lying on his left side facing Ennis it would have been not problem for Jack to take Ennis's left hand and put it on his erect penis.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on Apr 23, 2006, 12:34 PM
There was a discussion over at the IMDB board about this and someone said that there's a pause just after they both get up to their knees - just before Jack takes his jacket off - where it looks like Jack takes Ennis's hand again and puts it on his crotch, like he's making sure that Ennis knows that he's aroused (although presumably Ennis already knew this from the first time Jack took his hand) Watching it on the youtube clips, it does seem like there's a few seconds where they're both just looking at each other and Jack's hand has definitely moved from the intial grab of Ennis's jacket.....

I'm not sure if this would be enough to get Ennis aroused, though - although if he's already attracted to Jack then maybe....I'm certainly no expert on these matters :-[
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: xvbbJ on Apr 24, 2006, 07:52 AM
Ok, and here's my big question for the day.

The FNIT scene. What do you think Jack was thinking when he reached over and grabbed Ennis' arm to wrap around him. Was he doing these, merely to keep them both warm, do you think Jack was finally just making that first move, or do you think Jack was half asleep and wasn't thinking?  I'm going for the Jack was trying to keep them warm and was half asleep and not thinking but subconsciously, he wanted to make the move and just go for it. So I answer all of the above, lol.

What about you?

Ann

I have never seen Jack as the planning kind (getting Ennis drunk, etc. - some people seem to favour this view), imo, he was suddenly overwhelmed by Ennis, he didn't really know what he was doing, he just felt a pull he could never, never have resisted, the pull of fate maybe. I think the FNIT scene is a metaphor for the whole movie. Those two people were introduced kinda suddenly to each other, and very violently. 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Valandil Eluch on Apr 24, 2006, 07:12 PM
Ok, and here's my big question for the day.

The FNIT scene. What do you think Jack was thinking when he reached over and grabbed Ennis' arm to wrap around him. Was he doing these, merely to keep them both warm, do you think Jack was finally just making that first move, or do you think Jack was half asleep and wasn't thinking?  I'm going for the Jack was trying to keep them warm and was half asleep and not thinking but subconsciously, he wanted to make the move and just go for it. So I answer all of the above, lol.

What about you?

Ann

I have never seen Jack as the planning kind (getting Ennis drunk, etc. - some people seem to favour this view), imo, he was suddenly overwhelmed by Ennis, he didn't really know what he was doing, he just felt a pull he could never, never have resisted, the pull of fate maybe. I think the FNIT scene is a metaphor for the whole movie. Those two people were introduced kinda suddenly to each other, and very violently. 

i never look at it in that way but you seem to be quite right there was a big difference from the FNIT and SNIT and it makes sense that in the first one shows how they were introduced to each other live's. Ennis and Jack were not aware or not prepared to face all the conflicts the distiny have for them.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: xvbbJ on Apr 25, 2006, 02:01 AM
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Ennis and Jack were not aware or not prepared to face all the conflicts the distiny have for them.

Even the greatest love cannot rise triumphant over every obstacle.. That might happen in movies, in real life not everyone marries his greatest love or lives with him/her to the end of their days, it's maybe even more uncommon than settling for "comfortable" partners.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Marge Innavera on Apr 26, 2006, 09:43 AM
In my Dvd, when you run subtitles, Ennis slurs 'What are we doing' as he and Jack are face to face after he jerked upright.  Jack just stares at him - fixing him with his stare, and says nothing but rips his jacket off.  And it goes from there ..... Wow!

This is one of my favorite scenes; and IMO it was incredible how sexy the simple act of taking off a jacket was - moreso than others I've seen where people disrobe completely.  Maybe it was the combination of his stripping off the jacket while never taking his eyes off Ennis.

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and I dont think Jack was drunk at all, but he knew Ennis was.  Look at the scene by the fire before they went to sleep - Jack is perfectly steady on his feet when getting Ennis a blanket, and his speech is clear.

Never noticed that, but you're right!  :D  And Jack tries at that point to get Ennis to come into the tent. He might not actually be plotting a seduction at that point, but might see a possible opportunity.

And good point
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: welshwitch on Apr 26, 2006, 12:12 PM
It's an amazingly powerful scene partly because it's so sudden and unexpected. I assumed Jack had an erection and was hoping that if he put Ennis's hand on it, ennis might do the necessary rather then him " rolling his own", as Annie Proulx puts it elsewhere in the story.  I also assumed that as nineteen-year-olds stuck up there for some time they were ready for sex of any sort - and Annie Proulx does say, in a rather throwaway sentence, that in the past some owners sent up two men together so that if they were desperate they'd shag each other ( ? rather than the sheep).
The SNIT seems to me the time when tenderness and closeness and warmth and caring come into it - Jack is making love to Ennisi then, it's not purely animalistic.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on Apr 26, 2006, 12:49 PM
The SNIT seems to me the time when tenderness and closeness and warmth and caring come into it - Jack is making love to Ennisi then, it's not purely animalistic.

Yeah, that's my take on it too - the second night they make love, rather than just have sex.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Apr 27, 2006, 03:49 AM
The SNIT seems to me the time when tenderness and closeness and warmth and caring come into it - Jack is making love to Ennisi then, it's not purely animalistic.

Yeah, that's my take on it too - the second night they make love, rather than just have sex.

And that's why it's so beautiful. You can feel how much emotions they share between them at that point, and it makes every touch so special to them - and to us.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: TJ on Apr 27, 2006, 01:12 PM
Going by the AP story lines, I really think that the reason that Jack Twist put Ennis Del Mar's hand on his erect c*ck was that Jack had felt the rise in Ennis's Levi's which was butted against Jack's bare nekkid rear end.

It would be like Jack saying by his actions, "Oh, you got a hardon, Ennis. Let my take your hand to show you that I have one, too."

IMO, the evidence of the "clear slick" which Ennis had was due to that he was sexually aroused by Jack during their deepened intimacy in the bedroll.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Valandil Eluch on Apr 27, 2006, 02:04 PM
Going by the AP story lines, I really think that the reason that Jack Twist put Ennis Del Mar's hand on his erect c*ck was that Jack had felt the rise in Ennis's Levi's which was butted against Jack's bare nekkid rear end.

It would be like Jack saying by his actions, "Oh, you got a hardon, Ennis. Let my take your hand to show you that I have one, too."

IMO, the evidence of the "clear slick" which Ennis had was due to that he was sexually aroused by Jack during their deepened intimacy in the bedroll.

i agree with you it never says on the book that Ennis had to wake up his friend he was already exited with Jack closeness to him that is the point onf that night they both were exited to be close to each other.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: welshwitch on Apr 27, 2006, 03:32 PM
To bring down the tone a notch, Shakespeare says that alcohol provokes the desire but takes away the performance - but drunk or sober they didn't appear to have any problems!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: TJ on Apr 27, 2006, 04:54 PM
To bring down the tone a notch, Shakespeare says that alcohol provokes the desire but takes away the performance - but drunk or sober they didn't appear to have any problems!

Annie Proulx wrote that Ennis was "dizzy drunk" and it was after 2 in the morning. I have noticed that some people seem to be drunker when they are exhausted.

I have also observed in real life that sometimes "alcohol kills/over-rides the guilt feelings which one has in regard to same-gender sexual activity." The source of the guilt for homosexuals usually comes from "Christians" who have proof-texted the Bible claiming homosexuality is a sin.

But, I think that the cold air and the amount of time he spent cold ground probably sobered Ennis up quite a bit before he got into the bedroll with Jack.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: shieldmaid on Apr 27, 2006, 05:44 PM
I also love the fact that in this scene they start out in "spoon" position, then face each other, struggling, then Ennis flips Jack over.  It's not just a quick, covert thing--there are stages leading up to their consummation.  Ennis has the chance to back out, for sure, but he definitely shows Jack that he's interested, in multiple ways.  I think it's important that they confront each other, almost, face to face, before getting physical.  That sets the stage for the SNIT.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on Apr 28, 2006, 02:35 AM
For me, the moment that confirms Ennis is interested is when he puts his hands on Jack's face, just after Jack takes his jacket off - up until that point there's just a lot of grabbing of jackets/shoulders and it's not totally clear whether Ennis is trying to hold Jack off or hold on to him. But as soon as he touches Jack's face, then holds onto his hair (badly put, but I'm sure you all know which bit I mean), it's clear that he's not going to run away. It's only after Ennis does this that Jack unbuckles his belt (tries desperately to think of something other than Jake Gyllenhaal unbuckling his belt with one hand ;D)- almost like he was waiting for confirmation that Ennis wanted this too.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Apr 28, 2006, 06:30 AM
For me, the moment that confirms Ennis is interested is when he puts his hands on Jack's face, just after Jack takes his jacket off - up until that point there's just a lot of grabbing of jackets/shoulders and it's not totally clear whether Ennis is trying to hold Jack off or hold on to him. But as soon as he touches Jack's face, then holds onto his hair (badly put, but I'm sure you all know which bit I mean), it's clear that he's not going to run away. It's only after Ennis does this that Jack unbuckles his belt (tries desperately to think of something other than Jake Gyllenhaal unbuckling his belt with one hand ;D)- almost like he was waiting for confirmation that Ennis wanted this too.

It's true, when you want to push somebody off you dont need to touch their face or their hair, certainly not the way Ennis did. I think that in those brief moments when they held each other's faces, their eyes were talking to each other, telling each other without words how much they've wanted that. and like you said, it was only after Jack got this confirmation from Ennis's eyes that he unbuckled his belt.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on Apr 28, 2006, 07:04 AM
I think that in those brief moments when they held each other's faces, their eyes were talking to each other, telling each other without words how much they've wanted that.

Thanks keren - that's what I was trying to say. You put it much better though.

and like you said, it was only after Jack got this confirmation from Ennis's eyes that he unbuckled his belt.

(OT) Jeez, still thinking about that.... ::) ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: shieldmaid on Apr 29, 2006, 08:19 AM
I think that in those brief moments when they held each other's faces, their eyes were talking to each other, telling each other without words how much they've wanted that.

Thanks keren - that's what I was trying to say. You put it much better though.

and like you said, it was only after Jack got this confirmation from Ennis's eyes that he unbuckled his belt.

(OT) Jeez, still thinking about that.... ::) ;)

Wow, I think I'm blushing.    ;)  I absolutely love it when Jack undoes his belt--and clearly Ennis does too, since when he sees that, he is galvanized into action.  Suddenly he desperately rips off his own pants and spits into his hand . . . .  (OT: I wonder how many times they had to rehearse this scene!)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: welshwitch on Apr 29, 2006, 03:01 PM
I also, having entirely the wrong sort of mind, wonder what motivated Jake to hammer the ground as he did in the FNIT; the ss says "they went at it in silence except for a few sharp intakes of breath", but his violent movements added to the power of the scene for me. Incidentally, the shot where Ennis wakes next morning but Jack is still asleep ( and the later shot much nearer the end of  the movie of Jack asleep wrapped round Ennis) make me think of the quotation "Calm of mind, all passion spent" - I think Jack is totally fulfilled by Ennis and his expression conveys this.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rennie51 on Apr 29, 2006, 04:55 PM
In that last tent sleeping scene, I'm pretty sure it was Ennis wrapped around Jack.   :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on Apr 29, 2006, 05:12 PM
In that last tent sleeping scene, I'm pretty sure it was Ennis wrapped around Jack.   :)

You're right, Rennie51, it was.

Quote from: welshwitch
I think Jack is totally fulfilled by Ennis and his expression conveys this

Aww, that's a nice way of putting it.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Apr 30, 2006, 07:42 AM
I know from reading the posts here that Jack hits the ground with Ennis's hand, but every time I've seen this scene in the theater it was too dark for me to see anything! I'm still waiting for my own private copy to check it for myself... there are quite a few things that I need to check more closely once I get it, I should make a list!  ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: shieldmaid on Apr 30, 2006, 08:14 AM
I know from reading the posts here that Jack hits the ground with Ennis's hand, but every time I've seen this scene in the theater it was too dark for me to see anything! I'm still waiting for my own private copy to check it for myself... there are quite a few things that I need to check more closely once I get it, I should make a list!  ;)

I was pretty surprised to see this, too, once I had gotten my DVD.  :)  One thing that's still not clear to me, though (probably because I've had to watch the DVD so far on my computer and not on the TV), is whether Ennis reaches around to hold/stroke Jack (you know what/where!) in this scene as well.  I *think* he does--but not totally sure.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: donnaread on Apr 30, 2006, 11:40 AM
I also, having entirely the wrong sort of mind, wonder what motivated Jake to hammer the ground as he did in the FNIT
I don't know what his motivation was, but I read somewhere that Ang Lee made the comment that he was very proud of Jake for doing that, because somehow it made the scene so realistic.  Apprently it was Jake's idea, not direction from Ang.   In my opinion, I think Jake was assuming that Jack would have been experiencing pain as well as pleasure.   I have a question, though...WHAT was Jack/Jake doing with Ennis/Heath's hand?  Was he pounding the ground with Heath's hand, or does he grab Heath's hand AFTER he pounds the ground?  One thing I've noticed is that Jake is pulling Heath down a little...and Jake is arching his back a his lips look like they touch (or almost touch) Heath's hand.  Anyone else notice this?

Donna
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on Apr 30, 2006, 11:56 AM
I don't think Jack/Jake was holding Ennis/Heath's hand until after he pounds the ground - or at least, we don't see that. We don't see what Ennis is doing with his right hand until that moment, I don't think, we just see him clutching Jack's shirt with his left hand.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: LuvJackNasty on Apr 30, 2006, 12:41 PM
[ One thing I've noticed is that Jake is pulling Heath down a little...and Jake is arching his back a his lips look like they touch (or almost touch) Heath's hand.  Anyone else notice this?

Donna



No I didn't notice that. I guess I have more "research" to do today.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: shieldmaid on Apr 30, 2006, 01:43 PM
I also, having entirely the wrong sort of mind, wonder what motivated Jake to hammer the ground as he did in the FNIT
I don't know what his motivation was, but I read somewhere that Ang Lee made the comment that he was very proud of Jake for doing that, because somehow it made the scene so realistic.  Apprently it was Jake's idea, not direction from Ang.   In my opinion, I think Jake was assuming that Jack would have been experiencing pain as well as pleasure.   I have a question, though...WHAT was Jack/Jake doing with Ennis/Heath's hand?  Was he pounding the ground with Heath's hand, or does he grab Heath's hand AFTER he pounds the ground?  One thing I've noticed is that Jake is pulling Heath down a little...and Jake is arching his back a his lips look like they touch (or almost touch) Heath's hand.  Anyone else notice this?

Donna

I thought maybe, as I said above, that Jack was holding Ennis's right hand against himself--helping himself to climax as well perhaps??  But like I said, my computer screen is too dark for me to see very well.  I need to get some alone time with the TV so I can do some more in-depth research.  ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rennie51 on Apr 30, 2006, 04:39 PM
I agree with others who said they think Jack took Ennis' hand after he pounds the floor, mainly because Jack is hitting the floor so hard, I don't think Ennis is leaning over enough for his hand to reach adequately.  It looks like Ennis' hand would barely reach the floor at that point.  To me, Jack is hitting the floor in a mix of pain and pleasure and then takes Ennis' hand.  I'm not sure if he's trying to pull Ennis closer or he's just grasping his hand for the sake of holding onto him.   I wish this scene was brighter!  But even if it was, not everything is in the frame of the shot anyway, so we still might not know the details.  But I'm having fun trying to figure it out.  ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Valandil Eluch on Apr 30, 2006, 04:50 PM
ok guys as soon i'm home i'll get a screen cap and increase the brightness there!!!  ( ::) ::) ::) ::) another excuse to watch brokeback again!!)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on Apr 30, 2006, 05:43 PM
( ::) ::) ::) ::) another excuse to watch brokeback again!!)

You need an excuse? ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: BBBOY on Apr 30, 2006, 05:43 PM
I agree with others who said they think Jack took Ennis' hand after he pounds the floor, mainly because Jack is hitting the floor so hard, I don't think Ennis is leaning over enough for his hand to reach adequately.  It looks like Ennis' hand would barely reach the floor at that point.  To me, Jack is hitting the floor in a mix of pain and pleasure and then takes Ennis' hand.  I'm not sure if he's trying to pull Ennis closer or he's just grasping his hand for the sake of holding onto him.   I wish this scene was brighter!  But even if it was, not everything is in the frame of the shot anyway, so we still might not know the details.  But I'm having fun trying to figure it out.  ;D

Wow, after all the time I have watched the movie and DVD I never noticed this activity. Now I guess I'm gonna have to pop the DVD in again to check. Darn!  >:( :-\ ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: LuvJackNasty on Apr 30, 2006, 05:48 PM
Donna,

I did my "research" before and watched it several times. At first it did look like Jack lips are near Ennis' hand. Then when I watched it again it looked like he was grasping the blanket at that point. I will have to watch it again later when the kids won't walk in and out of the room. A thought struck me as I was watching the scene and I don't know if it was mentioned before or not but it seemed to me that Ennis would rather stay out there in the cold rather than voluntarily go into that tent. I mean he was freezing and he made no attempt to go in there until Jack yelled at him to get in the tent- he was so reluctant to give into his desire. That makes him going in to Jack during the SNIT on his own accord that much  sweeter to me.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on Apr 30, 2006, 06:08 PM
A thought struck me as I was watching the scene and I don't know if it was mentioned before or not but it seemed to me that Ennis would rather stay out there in the cold rather than voluntarily go into that tent. I mean he was freezing and he made no attempt to go in there until Jack yelled at him to get in the tent- he was so reluctant to give into his desire. That makes him going in to Jack during the SNIT on his own accord that much  sweeter to me.

I hadn't thought about that before LJN, but you could be right. Either that, or he had some sense of Jack being attracted to him and he was afraid of what would happen if they both slept in the tent. Mind you, if it was that, he probably wouldn't have gone in even when Jack yelled at him.

'Course it could just have been that he didn't want to disturb Jack....

It's nice to know that something makes the SNIT even sweeter for you, though - I didn't think that was possible!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Valandil Eluch on Apr 30, 2006, 06:29 PM
( ::) ::) ::) ::) another excuse to watch brokeback again!!)

You need an excuse? ;)

Well no but if someone ask me i can say i'm searching for something, my dad is thinking in sending me to therapy i watch the movie every day in the morning like my daily break fast btw if i'm not mistaking he was holding Ennis' hand but hte screen cap would telll!!!!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Valandil Eluch on May 01, 2006, 12:21 AM
(https://ennisjack.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi71.imagethrust.com%2Ft%2F19042%2Fimagenhands.jpg&hash=ad8ee881990b0b0ef1c3897ee33ed7406924cd3a) (http://i71.imagethrust.com/images/4X8/view-image/imagen-hands.html) (https://ennisjack.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi71.imagethrust.com%2Ft%2F19044%2Fhands2.jpg&hash=abb503dc67325da998f5dbdd3d53d2793a18e219) (http://i71.imagethrust.com/images/4Xa/view-image/hands-2.html)

As promised it is the proof!!!! Ennis and jack were holding hand on that!!!!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on May 01, 2006, 10:32 AM
( ::) ::) ::) ::) another excuse to watch brokeback again!!)

You need an excuse? ;)

Well no but if someone ask me i can say i'm searching for something, my dad is thinking in sending me to therapy i watch the movie every day in the morning like my daily break fast btw if i'm not mistaking he was holding Ennis' hand but hte screen cap would telll!!!!

yeah, I can just imagine your dad's face when he walks in and finds you looking closely at the FNIT scene with all the breathing and the grunting and rewinding it over and over again... and he asks "Carlos what's that?" and you say "oh, I'm only searching for something"... ROTFLMAO!!!  Sorry, it just cracks me up...  ;D ;D ;D ;) ;) ;)

As for the photo - finally it's not so dark, I can see something!! but it's not exactly clear... is he holding Ennis/Heath's hand? it seems to me more like he's grabbing his sleeve.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Valandil Eluch on May 01, 2006, 10:38 AM
( ::) ::) ::) ::) another excuse to watch brokeback again!!)

You need an excuse? ;)

Well no but if someone ask me i can say i'm searching for something, my dad is thinking in sending me to therapy i watch the movie every day in the morning like my daily break fast btw if i'm not mistaking he was holding Ennis' hand but hte screen cap would telll!!!!

yeah, I can just imagine your dad's face when he walks in and finds you looking closely at the FNIT scene with all the breating and the grunting and rewinding it over and over again... and he asks "Carlos what's that?" and you say "oh, I'm only searching for something"... ROTFLMAO!!!  Sorry, it just cracks me up...  ;D ;D ;D ;) ;) ;)

As for the photo - finally it's not so dark, I can see something!! but it's not exactly clear... is he holding Ennis/Heath's hand? it seems to me more like he's grabbing his sleeve.



Ok keren_B you just gave another excuse!!! i'll make sure to get this scene right!!!! so wait for me until i come back from work about the quality well that is as far as the movie itself goes all the other screencaps are fine but this scene is the one that i don't get why it is like that!  ::) ::)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 01, 2006, 11:10 AM
keren - I'm glad you said that. I'm not totally sure he's holding Ennis's hand either - seemed to me that he just grabs his arm. I've watched it several times over (in the interests of research, obviously!) and it's really pretty dark and hard to tell.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on May 01, 2006, 04:43 PM
As for the photo - finally it's not so dark, I can see something!! but it's not exactly clear... is he holding Ennis/Heath's hand? it seems to me more like he's grabbing his sleeve.

Yes, I agree with you Keren_b.  You can see Ennis' thumb and fingers (which are curled inward) and Jack's hand is on the outside of them near the sleeve of Ennis's coat.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on May 01, 2006, 07:15 PM
Uhm...watching that youtube clip just made me notice something abou FNIT... Ennis lies down and Jack gets comfy, he looks up very quickly then closes his eyes...like he isn't sure he really got Ennis next to him :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on May 01, 2006, 07:18 PM
and yes they are holding hands
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Valandil Eluch on May 01, 2006, 08:04 PM
Uhm...watching that youtube clip just made me notice something abou FNIT... Ennis lies down and Jack gets comfy, he looks up very quickly then closes his eyes...like he isn't sure he really got Ennis next to him :)

it watched that!!!!!!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 03, 2006, 10:05 PM
As for the photo - finally it's not so dark, I can see something!! but it's not exactly clear... is he holding Ennis/Heath's hand? it seems to me more like he's grabbing his sleeve.

Yes, I agree with you Keren_b.  You can see Ennis' thumb and fingers (which are curled inward) and Jack's hand is on the outside of them near the sleeve of Ennis's coat.



Looks to me like he is holding Ennis's hand.  Holding on for dear life !
This was a very realistic scene ! ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Sunflower79 on May 04, 2006, 05:31 AM
I watched the movie again last night, and I couldn't hear what Ennis says right before they get it on hehe :) when they are facing each other..I had the volume turned up but and I know he said something but I missed it..I did hear alot of grunting and heaving and Jack hitting the floor of the tent with his hand..and lots of noice..:)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 04, 2006, 06:03 AM
I watched the movie again last night, and I couldn't hear what Ennis says right before they get it on hehe :) when they are facing each other..I had the volume turned up but and I know he said something but I missed it..I did hear alot of grunting and heaving and Jack hitting the floor of the tent with his hand..and lots of noice..:)

Sunflower79 - all Ennis says is "what are you doing?", but it's very slurred (I think the phrase Annie Proulx uses is that Ennis was "sleep clogged", or am I thinking of a different bit of the story?) and it comes out like "wharryoudoin?"
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 04, 2006, 09:41 AM
I watched the movie again last night, and I couldn't hear what Ennis says right before they get it on hehe :) when they are facing each other..I had the volume turned up but and I know he said something but I missed it..I did hear alot of grunting and heaving and Jack hitting the floor of the tent with his hand..and lots of noice..:)

Sunflower79 - all Ennis says is "what are you doing?", but it's very slurred (I think the phrase Annie Proulx uses is that Ennis was "sleep clogged", or am I thinking of a different bit of the story?) and it comes out like "wharryoudoin?"


Ennis probably was still a little drunk too.  Surprised he sobered up enough to do what he did !!!
I think Jack was probably going to try to kiss him after he took his coat off.  Ennis knew what
was coming down though.  He really didn't fight it. 
There were many sounds in this scene that surprised me  after I started using headphones.  Seems like several
places in this film either the music was a little loud, or background noises muffled some of their dialog.
Especially the intimate scenes.  There is more than just noise going on in FNIT though !
 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: danac on May 04, 2006, 02:19 PM




Looks to me like he is holding Ennis's hand.  Holding on for dear life !
This was a very realistic scene ! ;)

BOO ! It's danac...taking a deep breath of fresh air ;)
For what it's worth, it looks to me like he's holding his arm and then at the moment the "gun's goin off" grabs his hand!

Can we say "gun's goin off" here? ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 04, 2006, 02:24 PM




Looks to me like he is holding Ennis's hand.  Holding on for dear life !
This was a very realistic scene ! ;)

BOO ! It's danac...taking a deep breath of fresh air ;)
For what it's worth, it looks to me like he's holding his arm and then at the moment the "gun's goin off" grabs his hand!

Can we say "gun's goin off" here? ;D

I think that is why he grabbed his hand like that.  Gun going off. 
I had never heard that phrase before.  When I read it in the book, I of course I figured out what it meant, but
never heard it before.  In the book, Jack mumbles  "gun's goin off", 
Pounding and arm grabbing was their way of showing it.
 
 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on May 04, 2006, 02:33 PM
I think that is why he grabbed his hand like that.  Gun going off. 
I had never heard that phrase before.  When I read it in the book, I of course I figured out what it meant, but
never heard it before.  In the book, Jack mumbles  "gun's goin off", 
Pounding and arm grabbing was their way of showing it.

Well, I still haven't figured out what is going on and who is grabbing who.  But, it only took 27 seconds!  That is way too fast for me.  Where is the fun in that?

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 04, 2006, 02:40 PM
I think that is why he grabbed his hand like that.  Gun going off. 
I had never heard that phrase before.  When I read it in the book, I of course I figured out what it meant, but
never heard it before.  In the book, Jack mumbles  "gun's goin off", 
Pounding and arm grabbing was their way of showing it.

Well, I still haven't figured out what is going on and who is grabbing who.  But, it only took 27 seconds!  That is way too fast for me.  Where is the fun in that?



It was fast, wasn't it.  I'm sure their next time lasted longer !
Uhhhh.....  I play it in slow motion a lot !!  Well.....  okay.... everytime !! ;D
Does that make me one sick puppy? ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on May 04, 2006, 02:43 PM
Well mayby thay did hold out longer, we see them, then the tent, then them asleep... we didn't see them finish..so to speak, and I am not sure the holding hands was anyone finishing, I think it was Jack holding on for dear life cause I have a feelling I shouldn't say what I was thinking here :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 04, 2006, 02:48 PM
I think that is why he grabbed his hand like that.  Gun going off. 
I had never heard that phrase before.  When I read it in the book, I of course I figured out what it meant, but
never heard it before.  In the book, Jack mumbles  "gun's goin off", 
Pounding and arm grabbing was their way of showing it.

Well, I still haven't figured out what is going on and who is grabbing who.  But, it only took 27 seconds!  That is way too fast for me.  Where is the fun in that?



It was fast, wasn't it.  I'm sure their next time lasted longer !
Uhhhh.....  I play it in slow motion a lot !!  Well.....  okay.... everytime !! ;D
Does that make me one sick puppy? ;)


Nope, just makes you the same as most of us on here ;)

I didn't find it that surprising that their first time was so fast. They had to be incredibly excited and aroused by what was happening.
SNIT shows all the foreplay, tenderness and love that was missing in FNIT and I'm sure it lasted much longer.

Ach, I'm blushing now....
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: danac on May 04, 2006, 02:48 PM
Well mayby thay did hold out longer, we see them, then the tent, then them asleep... we didn't see them finish..so to speak, and I am not sure the holding hands was anyone finishing, I think it was Jack holding on for dear life cause I have a feelling I shouldn't say what I was thinking here :)

I thought the grunting from Ennis and the collapse from Jack meant they were finished! My god, I've long forgotten what it was like to be 19 ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 04, 2006, 02:50 PM
Well mayby thay did hold out longer, we see them, then the tent, then them asleep... we didn't see them finish..so to speak, and I am not sure the holding hands was anyone finishing, I think it was Jack holding on for dear life cause I have a feelling I shouldn't say what I was thinking here :)

I thought the grunting from Ennis and the collapse from Jack meant they were finished! My god, I've long forgotten what it was like to be 19 ;)

I did too ???
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 04, 2006, 03:21 PM
Well mayby thay did hold out longer, we see them, then the tent, then them asleep... we didn't see them finish..so to speak, and I am not sure the holding hands was anyone finishing, I think it was Jack holding on for dear life cause I have a feelling I shouldn't say what I was thinking here :)

I thought the grunting from Ennis and the collapse from Jack meant they were finished! My god, I've long forgotten what it was like to be 19 ;)

LOL !!  Me too.  Oh to be 19 again. 
Maybe they were just finished for that round !?
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: danac on May 04, 2006, 03:28 PM
I thought the grunting from Ennis and the collapse from Jack meant they were finished! My god, I've long forgotten what it was like to be 19 ;)

LOL !!  Me too.  Oh to be 19 again. 
Maybe they were just finished for that round !?
Quote

If I went more than one of those rounds, they'd have to pull me out of the tent by my hair the nest day! ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Sunflower79 on May 04, 2006, 06:56 PM
thanks.:) I know I heard something hehe..and I knew it wasn't just the noices they made when they were doing it :) next time I watch the movie I will put the subtitles on and see if catch anything else I may have missed
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on May 05, 2006, 03:45 AM
Well mayby thay did hold out longer, we see them, then the tent, then them asleep... we didn't see them finish..so to speak, and I am not sure the holding hands was anyone finishing, I think it was Jack holding on for dear life cause I have a feelling I shouldn't say what I was thinking here :)

I thought the grunting from Ennis and the collapse from Jack meant they were finished! My god, I've long forgotten what it was like to be 19 ;)

LOL !!  Me too.  Oh to be 19 again. 
Maybe they were just finished for that round !?

I also thought that the grunting and Jack's collapse meant that they were finished, and it was way too fast - if not for them, then for me! But I don't think there were any more rounds, according to the story after the first one it was "out, down and asleep". I wonder why Larry and Diana didn't include "gun's going off" in the screenplay... Just imagine Jack/Jake saying that in the movie, WOW, that could be really really sexy... I think if he said that I would've finished... (did I just say that??!  :o no, I didn't say that... ignore that one, please!!)
OT, about the holding hands thing - for any of you who'd seen "Priest", there was a part there when they held hands while they were having sex and the camera focused on their hands, you could realy see how it was done out of passion, I thought it was very beautiful.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 05, 2006, 05:14 AM
I also thought that the grunting and Jack's collapse meant that they were finished, and it was way too fast - if not for them, then for me! But I don't think there were any more rounds, according to the story after the first one it was "out, down and asleep". I wonder why Larry and Diana didn't include "gun's going off" in the screenplay... Just imagine Jack/Jake saying that in the movie, WOW, that could be really really sexy... I think if he said that I would've finished... (did I just say that??!  :o no, I didn't say that... ignore that one, please!!)

:o :o

How can we ignore that when it's down in black and white Keren? ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on May 05, 2006, 05:29 AM
I also thought that the grunting and Jack's collapse meant that they were finished, and it was way too fast - if not for them, then for me! But I don't think there were any more rounds, according to the story after the first one it was "out, down and asleep". I wonder why Larry and Diana didn't include "gun's going off" in the screenplay... Just imagine Jack/Jake saying that in the movie, WOW, that could be really really sexy... I think if he said that I would've finished... (did I just say that??!  :o no, I didn't say that... ignore that one, please!!)

:o :o

How can we ignore that when it's down in black and white Keren? ;D

Oh.. ahmmm... well... aaaahhh.... *blushing and burrying my head in the sand*
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on May 05, 2006, 01:04 PM
I also thought that the grunting and Jack's collapse meant that they were finished, and it was way too fast - if not for them, then for me! But I don't think there were any more rounds, according to the story after the first one it was "out, down and asleep". I wonder why Larry and Diana didn't include "gun's going off" in the screenplay... Just imagine Jack/Jake saying that in the movie, WOW, that could be really really sexy... I think if he said that I would've finished... (did I just say that??!  :o no, I didn't say that... ignore that one, please!!)

:o :o

How can we ignore that when it's down in black and white Keren? ;D

Oh.. ahmmm... well... aaaahhh.... *blushing and burrying my head in the sand*

*whispering, OT but don't worry Keren_b, you'r not the only one ;) )
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on May 05, 2006, 08:38 PM
I thought the grunting from Ennis and the collapse from Jack meant they were finished! My god, I've long forgotten what it was like to be 19 ;)

LOL !!  Me too.  Oh to be 19 again. 
Maybe they were just finished for that round !?
Quote

If I went more than one of those rounds, they'd have to pull me out of the tent by my hair the nest day! ;)

Well, Jack was walking a little funny the next morning when he comes out of the tent.  I always thought the way Jack grabs Ennis hand and then Ennis makes that big "AHRGGGG" sound, the fireworks went off at the same time.  But that could just be my little demented mind working overtime!   ;D I'd say it was a "successful" evening for sure for both of them!  Ennis sure couldn't resist coming back for more the second night.   ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 05, 2006, 08:46 PM
I thought the grunting from Ennis and the collapse from Jack meant they were finished! My god, I've long forgotten what it was like to be 19 ;)

LOL !!  Me too.  Oh to be 19 again. 
Maybe they were just finished for that round !?
Quote

If I went more than one of those rounds, they'd have to pull me out of the tent by my hair the nest day! ;)

Well, Jack was walking a little funny the next morning when he comes out of the tent.  I always thought the way Jack grabs Ennis hand and then Ennis makes that big "AHRGGGG" sound, the fireworks went off at the same time.  But that could just be my little demented mind working overtime!   ;D I'd say it was a "successful" evening for sure for both of them!  Ennis sure couldn't resist coming back for more the second night.   ;D

I remember the first time I saw the movie at the theater.  The FNIT was very dark, so I really couldn't figure out what the hell
was going on until I heard Ennis go Ahrggggg !  Then it was .... AHA......
I stayed for the next viewing and went back the next day, and the next.  Just had to make sure, you see  ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on May 05, 2006, 09:25 PM
I remember the first time I saw the movie at the theater.  The FNIT was very dark, so I really couldn't figure out what the hell
was going on until I heard Ennis go Ahrggggg !  Then it was .... AHA......
I stayed for the next viewing and went back the next day, and the next.  Just had to make sure, you see  ;D

Oh, yes, well, me, too.  I only went back six (or more  ;D ) times to verify what happened in the tent for purely artistic reasons *coughs.*  You know, either I have better vision than I thought or the film quality was better for some reason, but I had no problems seeing the action the FNIT.  It was dark, but not too dark.  Or maybe it was just the fact that the ushers had to peel me off the screen at the end of the scene so others could enjoy the rest of the movie!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 05, 2006, 09:40 PM
I remember the first time I saw the movie at the theater.  The FNIT was very dark, so I really couldn't figure out what the hell
was going on until I heard Ennis go Ahrggggg !  Then it was .... AHA......
I stayed for the next viewing and went back the next day, and the next.  Just had to make sure, you see  ;D

Oh, yes, well, me, too.  I only went back six (or more  ;D ) times to verify what happened in the tent for purely artistic reasons *coughs.*  You know, either I have better vision than I thought or the film quality was better for some reason, but I had no problems seeing the action the FNIT.  It was dark, but not too dark.  Or maybe it was just the fact that the ushers had to peel me off the screen at the end of the scene so others could enjoy the rest of the movie!

Ahhhh...  Up close and intimate, huh?
I did sit on the 3 row in one of my 15 visits to the theater.  I felt like I was in the tent with them !  :D
If only ! :-\
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 06, 2006, 02:50 AM
Or maybe it was just the fact that the ushers had to peel me off the screen at the end of the scene so others could enjoy the rest of the movie!

LMAO ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: welshwitch on May 06, 2006, 02:52 PM
I'm a bit worried - you mean twenty-seven seconds is QUICK?

Actuall I'm more worried about some people who need to get a life - imagine watching FNIT more than once. The fact that the YouTube clips of this got worn out before the DVD came out in the UK has nothing to do with me...

And I've spent ages trying to get it lighter, all in the interests of fully appreciating the cinematography - finally found a thing callled ABIT which let me mess with the colour balance, contrast and brightness in synch...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 06, 2006, 03:13 PM
I'm a bit worried - you mean twenty-seven seconds is QUICK?

Actuall I'm more worried about some people who need to get a life - imagine watching FNIT more than once. The fact that the YouTube clips of this got worn out before the DVD came out in the UK has nothing to do with me...

And I've spent ages trying to get it lighter, all in the interests of fully appreciating the cinematography - finally found a thing callled ABIT which let me mess with the colour balance, contrast and brightness in synch...

The youtube clips are worn out? :o What am I supposed to do when I need a BBM fix at work now? ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 06, 2006, 04:02 PM
I'm a bit worried - you mean twenty-seven seconds is QUICK?

Actuall I'm more worried about some people who need to get a life - imagine watching FNIT more than once. The fact that the YouTube clips of this got worn out before the DVD came out in the UK has nothing to do with me...

And I've spent ages trying to get it lighter, all in the interests of fully appreciating the cinematography - finally found a thing callled ABIT which let me mess with the colour balance, contrast and brightness in synch...

LOL.  I'm down to watching FNIT, SNIT and Reunion scene only once a night now.  Was about 6 times a night up until
a week ago ! :D  It's all been strictly for the purpose of research too.  In case anybody asked me about it !
That way I could talk intelligently about any questions they might have.    ;D  After I take a cold shower !

I'm going to have to check out ABIT.  I still have trouble with color on my laptop.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 06, 2006, 04:05 PM
I'm a bit worried - you mean twenty-seven seconds is QUICK?

Actuall I'm more worried about some people who need to get a life - imagine watching FNIT more than once. The fact that the YouTube clips of this got worn out before the DVD came out in the UK has nothing to do with me...

And I've spent ages trying to get it lighter, all in the interests of fully appreciating the cinematography - finally found a thing callled ABIT which let me mess with the colour balance, contrast and brightness in synch...

The youtube clips are worn out? :o What am I supposed to do when I need a BBM fix at work now? ;)

Everytime I tried to watch it at work, one of the guys comes walking by and says.... what's that?
I say... whut !!!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on May 06, 2006, 04:16 PM
Everytime I tried to watch it at work, one of the guys comes walking by and says.... what's that?
I say... whut !!!

I don't dare watching clips at work, they already think I'm crazy after I downloaded a BBM background to the desktop and printed a big pic of Heath to put on my wall. I try to hide the fact that half of the time I'm here reading posts, if I start watching clips they's hospitalize me  :-\
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 06, 2006, 04:23 PM
Well, I can't help it.  I love FNIT.  I admit..... I'm addicted.  Just wish it had been longer !
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on May 06, 2006, 04:40 PM
Well, I can't help it.  I love FNIT.  I admit..... I'm addicted.  Just wish it had been longer !

To me this is so funny.  Here, a gay guy doesn't get any kind of arousal at all and a girl can't stop watching it.  LOL!!!!

Karen, if it is hot action you are looking for, just go to your local adult bookstore and buy a video.  LOL!!!!
Although I wouldn't play it at work.  In those videos the lights are on BRIGHT and you can see everything.  LOL!!!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on May 06, 2006, 04:52 PM

Karen, if it is hot action you are looking for, just go to your local adult bookstore and buy a video.  LOL!!!!

well patriot sweetie...NOT THE SAME THING.... the allure is the fact that you DON'T see everything ;)

(those vids are as dumb as the straight versions I hear people got)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 06, 2006, 05:06 PM

Karen, if it is hot action you are looking for, just go to your local adult bookstore and buy a video.  LOL!!!!

well patriot sweetie...NOT THE SAME THING.... the allure is the fact that you DON'T see everything ;)

(those vids are as dumb as the straight versions I hear people got)

You are right Esme.  It is not the same.
I think what makes this whole scene more alluring is indeed what you don't see, and mostly the
story itself.  I would have been just as moved by this movie about Jack and Ennis without FNIT.
I'm glad I didn't have do to without  it mind you !!!  I find their intimacy both hot and sweet at the
same time.  It is also still hard for me to watch the ending of the movie.  I find I want to re-live
their happy times.  And, yes......  I do drool over the tent scenes !!! I guess I'm a smut puppy ! ;D
It most certainly doesn't hurt that Jake and Heath are hot as hell !! ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on May 07, 2006, 12:50 PM

Karen1129, you are female so doesn't that make you a smut kitten?  I thought smut puppies were boys...no?

I have a question about 1st night i tent scene.  When the boys are on their knees and Jack decides to take his coat off, with his left hand he brings it to his chest and the away from his chest.  Then he brings his hand back to his chest again and unbuttons his coat, opens it and takes it off.  What was that first thing he did?  It looked like he was pulling a draw string or something before he unbuttons it. It happens very fast so you have to be watching for it.  Just before Ennis says "what are you doing."

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on May 07, 2006, 12:57 PM
What was that first thing he did?  It looked like he was pulling a draw string or something before he unbuttons it. It happens very fast so you have to be watching for it.  Just before Ennis says "what are you doing."



I think he was pulling on a string as you say... the coat had buttons and a "flap" that you tie with a string :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on May 07, 2006, 01:23 PM
What was that first thing he did?  It looked like he was pulling a draw string or something before he unbuttons it. It happens very fast so you have to be watching for it.  Just before Ennis says "what are you doing."



I think he was pulling on a string as you say... the coat had buttons and a "flap" that you tie with a string :)

Flap?  What flap is this?  I keep watching the first third of the movie over and over looking for hanging strings that he might have pulled on but I can't ever see anything. It looks like a normal coat with buttons to me.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on May 07, 2006, 03:03 PM
What was that first thing he did?  It looked like he was pulling a draw string or something before he unbuttons it. It happens very fast so you have to be watching for it.  Just before Ennis says "what are you doing."



I think he was pulling on a string as you say... the coat had buttons and a "flap" that you tie with a string :)

Flap?  What flap is this?  I keep watching the first third of the movie over and over looking for hanging strings that he might have pulled on but I can't ever see anything. It looks like a normal coat with buttons to me.


  No flap, looks like he misses the button the first time :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on May 07, 2006, 03:08 PM
What was that first thing he did?  It looked like he was pulling a draw string or something before he unbuttons it. It happens very fast so you have to be watching for it.  Just before Ennis says "what are you doing."



I think he was pulling on a string as you say... the coat had buttons and a "flap" that you tie with a string :)

Flap?  What flap is this?  I keep watching the first third of the movie over and over looking for hanging strings that he might have pulled on but I can't ever see anything. It looks like a normal coat with buttons to me.


  No flap, looks like he misses the button the first time :)

Ahhhhhhh!  Yes, that would explain it.  Thanks Esme.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 07, 2006, 03:14 PM
I've got a question about FNIT too.

When they first get up to their knees and Jack grabs Ennis's jacket, there's a brief pause before Jack goes to take his jacket off. He seems to be looking deep into Ennis's eyes and holding on to Ennis with his right hand, but what does he do with his left? It appears to me that he takes Ennis's right hand and, presumably, puts it on his crotch to leave Ennis in no doubt about what he wants. Does anyone else see this? Or does anyone have another explanation for what is happening during that pause?
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on May 07, 2006, 03:23 PM
I've got a question about FNIT too.

When they first get up to their knees and Jack grabs Ennis's jacket, there's a brief pause before Jack goes to take his jacket off. He seems to be looking deep into Ennis's eyes and holding on to Ennis with his right hand, but what does he do with his left? It appears to me that he takes Ennis's right hand and, presumably, puts it on his crotch to leave Ennis in no doubt about what he wants. Does anyone else see this? Or does anyone have another explanation for what is happening during that pause?

Well, I just watched it a dozen times and it looks to me that he puts his hand on his hip or upper thigh.  Just a guess though because his hand is so far below the frame.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on May 07, 2006, 03:28 PM


Well, I just watched it a dozen times and it looks to me that he puts his hand on his hip or upper thigh.  Just a guess though because his hand is so far below the frame.



I agree that it looks like this, cause it looks to far behind to be on his crotch, question is tho, where is Ennis left hand at? cause it is pretty far over on Jack...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on May 07, 2006, 04:30 PM


Well, I just watched it a dozen times and it looks to me that he puts his hand on his hip or upper thigh.  Just a guess though because his hand is so far below the frame.



I agree that it looks like this, cause it looks to far behind to be on his crotch, question is tho, where is Ennis left hand at? cause it is pretty far over on Jack...

Once again, his hand is so far below the frame that it is impossible to tell.  But, when you look at his shoulder, his upper arm, and how far they are back, I would guess his hand is by his side or more likely on his own right thigh.

Halt!  I just realized you said LEFT hand.  Got to go and look again.

Okay.  From the angle of the left upper arm, it looks like Ennis' left hand could be on Jack's left thigh or in Jack's lap but not on his crotch. I doubt Ennis would jump up because his hand is on Jack's crotch and then sit there with his hand on Jack's crotch. But I just can not tell.  Way too far below the frame.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 07, 2006, 04:31 PM


Well, I just watched it a dozen times and it looks to me that he puts his hand on his hip or upper thigh.  Just a guess though because his hand is so far below the frame.



I agree that it looks like this, cause it looks to far behind to be on his crotch, question is tho, where is Ennis left hand at? cause it is pretty far over on Jack...

I felt Jack was putting Ennis's hand on his crotch at this point too, but it does look a little too far away from his crotch.
Jack had already put Ennis' hand on his crotch before they sat up anyway, so I'm thinking he already knew
Jack was aroused, and what his intentions were ! ;)  The rodeo was on ! ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: shieldmaid on May 07, 2006, 04:54 PM
My goodness, this is an intriguing possibility.  Research must be done immediately.  :)  I hadn't ever noticed their hand position before--too busy checking out their approaching kiss.

Another question:  Does Jack start to flip Ennis over here, before Ennis takes the lead (so to speak) and flips Jack over instead?  Is he moving toward that possibility but then quickly acquiesces to Ennis's wishes?
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on May 07, 2006, 05:01 PM


Another question:  Does Jack start to flip Ennis over here, before Ennis takes the lead (so to speak) and flips Jack over instead? 

I don't think so..I think he waits to see if he will get a kick or a ...something else in return, he started it, now gonna see if it worked
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: shieldmaid on May 07, 2006, 05:04 PM
Thanks, Esme; I agree with you.  Someone mentioned the possibility that Jack intended to be "on top" elsewhere, but I haven't been able to see it when watching the film myself.  Linked to the short story, I guess: "Ennis ran full-throttle on all roads whether fence mending or money spending."  ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on May 07, 2006, 05:29 PM
My goodness, this is an intriguing possibility.  Research must be done immediately.  :)  I hadn't ever noticed their hand position before--too busy checking out their approaching kiss.

Another question:  Does Jack start to flip Ennis over here, before Ennis takes the lead (so to speak) and flips Jack over instead?  Is he moving toward that possibility but then quickly acquiesces to Ennis's wishes?

Now that is an intreguing question.  Jack, using his right hand, puts his right hand under Ennis' right upper arm.  I am sitting here trying to think of what Jack could do in that position.  He couldn't flip Ennis on his stomach, Jack would be in the way as Ennis fell to the floor of the tent.  He could flip Ennis around and onto his back.  Then, there are two possibilites available once he got Ennis' pants down.

But no, I don't think that what he was doing.  I think if he pulled Ennis by his right arm Ennis would have come over on top of Jack and they would have ended up in the same position they were in with Ennis on the top.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on May 07, 2006, 05:39 PM
Thinking about this I am getting to the point where I think Jack wanted Ennis to take the lead... Jack initiated it and was grascious enough to stop and wait... he holds Ennis face and looks like he wants to kiss him, but Ennis does hold Jacks head to. And wanting to kiss the guy IMO is pretty different from putting his hand on your c*ck...

I think he wanted Ennis to be slightly more comfortable ...wrong word... feel less picked up and like a woman ...really stupid way of putting it but can't figure out what is the best way to say what I mean..... but I think he deliberatly waited to see what Ennis would do, and when Ennis didn't punch his lights out he made another step forward...unbuckling his belt (btw THE most sexy thing) and then letting Ennis take over. Not so sure Ennis would have agreed to be...recieving the first time, that might have truly been a one shot thing then.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 07, 2006, 05:46 PM


Another question:  Does Jack start to flip Ennis over here, before Ennis takes the lead (so to speak) and flips Jack over instead? 

I don't think so..I think he waits to see if he will get a kick or a ...something else in return, he started it, now gonna see if it worked

I think after Jack took his coat off, and then they held each others head, thinking about kissing, Jack knew at
that point Ennis would probably be willing to do something ! ;)  He figured he would unbuckle and unzip his
pants and see how much further it would go.  LIttle did he know, he would be flipped and banged to within
an inch of his life ! ;D
I don't think either one complained afterwards.  ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on May 07, 2006, 05:49 PM
He figured he would unbuckle and unzip his
pants and see how much further it would go.  LIttle did he know, he would be flipped and banged to within
an inch of his life ! ;D
I don't think either one complained afterwards.  ;)

within an inch of his life hehe... I don't think he woulda settled for anything less after Ennis NOT hitting him :)

And I don't think Ennis complained either, but what does Ennis do the next day?? ?? ?? To me that would have been as bad as a complaint... but thats another thread
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 07, 2006, 06:08 PM
Has any scene  ( about 30 seconds at that) in  the history of film been analyzed as much as FNIT? :o
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on May 07, 2006, 06:13 PM
Has any scene  ( about 30 seconds at that) in  the history of film been analyzed as much as FNIT? :o


I am sure it has, but Brokeback is still young :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 07, 2006, 06:31 PM
Has any scene  ( about 30 seconds at that) in  the history of film been analyzed as much as FNIT? :o


I am sure it has, but Brokeback is still young :)

Thank goodmess for headphones and slow motion !  Ya gotta listen to that scene with headphones !
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CrimsonSky on May 07, 2006, 06:38 PM
I've got a question about FNIT too.

When they first get up to their knees and Jack grabs Ennis's jacket, there's a brief pause before Jack goes to take his jacket off. He seems to be looking deep into Ennis's eyes and holding on to Ennis with his right hand, but what does he do with his left? It appears to me that he takes Ennis's right hand and, presumably, puts it on his crotch to leave Ennis in no doubt about what he wants. Does anyone else see this? Or does anyone have another explanation for what is happening during that pause?


i've always thought that Jack puts Ennis's hand on his crotch, but I did notice that, as others have said, that his hand didn't seem to be in quite the right place, but I put that down to Jake, when they were filming it, thinking that it was near enough to give the impression Ennis's hand was on Jack's crotch ;) (and, in fairness to him, he can't have imagined that people would be analysing it in such minute detail! :-[ :-[ :-[)

But, I've just watched it again, and seen it completely different this time: Jack doesn't take Ennis's hand, Ennis's hand is already on Jack's lower arm as a result of their struggle. All Jack does is pull his arm back, with Ennis's hand on it, then (I'm guessing here, cause you can't actually see), places his arm so that it's directly between his groin and Ennis's hand,and starts to pull his arm away. The pause you mention, NoReins, and the way Jack is looking at Ennis,is (imo) Jack daring Ennis to move his hand away. When he doesn't (well, who would?! ;D), Jack sees it as the 'green light' to go ahead ;) At that point, Jack pulls his arm away and atarts taking off his jacket, and you see Ennis's arm sort of drop(and his hand presumably landing in Jack's lap! ;)), as a result of Jack pulling his arm away.      
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on May 07, 2006, 06:40 PM
The pause you mention, NoReins, and the way Jack is looking at Ennis,is (imo) Jack daring Ennis to move his hand away. When he doesn't (well, who would?! ;D), Jack sees it as the 'green light' to go ahead ;)       

THAT CrimsonSky was the way I was searching to say it :) I so agree :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on May 07, 2006, 06:44 PM
Ok just watched it again and noticed something... (never gonna get to bed this way :) ) Not only does Ennis flip jack around, but Jack DOESN'T pull his pants down, he unbuckles and opens the button but when we see Ennis flippning him around Jack just lies there waiting.... and Ennis has t pull Jakcs pants down as well as his own...

If Ennis in ANY way at that point didn't want this....

OK, gonna have to look again, I also just noticed Jacks hand when he pulls Ennis' onto himself in the beginning there.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: LuvJackNasty on May 07, 2006, 06:51 PM
Has any scene  ( about 30 seconds at that) in  the history of film been analyzed as much as FNIT? :o


LOL. Reading through these posts I see I have a date with the boys in a little while.  ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CrimsonSky on May 07, 2006, 06:56 PM
Thinking about this I am getting to the point where I think Jack wanted Ennis to take the lead... Jack initiated it and was grascious enough to stop and wait... he holds Ennis face and looks like he wants to kiss him, but Ennis does hold Jacks head to. And wanting to kiss the guy IMO is pretty different from putting his hand on your c*ck...

I think he wanted Ennis to be slightly more comfortable ...wrong word... feel less picked up and like a woman ...really stupid way of putting it but can't figure out what is the best way to say what I mean..... but I think he deliberatly waited to see what Ennis would do, and when Ennis didn't punch his lights out he made another step forward...unbuckling his belt (btw THE most sexy thing) and then letting Ennis take over. Not so sure Ennis would have agreed to be...recieving the first time, that might have truly been a one shot thing then.

I know exactly what you mean, and it kind of sums up their whole relationship really: Jack making the moves and doing all the running, but Ennis is ultimately the one in control ::)
Or maybe Jack just wanted Ennis to give him a **** good seeing to!(and who can blame him?) :o ;D ;)  :-[
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on May 07, 2006, 07:00 PM
I know exactly what you mean, and it kind of sums up their whole relationship really: Jack making the moves and doing all the running, but Ennis is ultimately the one in control ::)


yes, in that regard I think Jack is like so many of us :(

But this is a very VERY good point, it kinda foreshaddows the entire relationship don't it... the only time Ennis looses that control is when he finds the shirts, and then mayby he wasn't so in control anyway :)

I love this scene more and more
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 07, 2006, 07:25 PM
Ok just watched it again and noticed something... (never gonna get to bed this way :) ) Not only does Ennis flip jack around, but Jack DOESN'T pull his pants down, he unbuckles and opens the button but when we see Ennis flippning him around Jack just lies there waiting.... and Ennis has t pull Jakcs pants down as well as his own...

If Ennis in ANY way at that point didn't want this....

OK, gonna have to look again, I also just noticed Jacks hand when he pulls Ennis' onto himself in the beginning there.

Oh Ennis wanted it all right.  He pulled Jack's pants down, then his in about 2 seconds ! 
Someone sent me the Academy Award Screener back in February.  I'm still finding new things
regarding this scene.  Got the DVD on April 4th, and I've watched it 100 times.
When I finally got headphones and used them on FNIT..... OMG.......  when I heard Jack whimpering
as soon as he is on his knees, I almost passed out !!!  If you haven't noticed that yet, get headphones,
and hold on for dear life !!! ;D
I am sooooo  sick !!!  I mean, I haven't done housework in so long ! ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: shieldmaid on May 07, 2006, 08:58 PM

i've always thought that Jack puts Ennis's hand on his crotch, but I did notice that, as others have said, that his hand didn't seem to be in quite the right place, but I put that down to Jake, when they were filming it, thinking that it was near enough to give the impression Ennis's hand was on Jack's crotch ;) (and, in fairness to him, he can't have imagined that people would be analysing it in such minute detail! :-[ :-[ :-[)

But, I've just watched it again, and seen it completely different this time: Jack doesn't take Ennis's hand, Ennis's hand is already on Jack's lower arm as a result of their struggle. All Jack does is pull his arm back, with Ennis's hand on it, then (I'm guessing here, cause you can't actually see), places his arm so that it's directly between his groin and Ennis's hand,and starts to pull his arm away. The pause you mention, NoReins, and the way Jack is looking at Ennis,is (imo) Jack daring Ennis to move his hand away. When he doesn't (well, who would?! ;D), Jack sees it as the 'green light' to go ahead ;) At that point, Jack pulls his arm away and atarts taking off his jacket, and you see Ennis's arm sort of drop(and his hand presumably landing in Jack's lap! ;)), as a result of Jack pulling his arm away.       

Wow--this is quite an impressive blow-by-blow.  :)  Thanks for parsing it out for us.  I will have to rewatch this on slow-motion, with headphones on.  Did someone mention housework?  It's *not* getting done this week!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 07, 2006, 09:10 PM
OMG, if you haven't listened to FNIT with headphones, you are in for a treat ! ;)
I picked up a cheap pair at Best Buy.  Best investment I ever made !
Keep a cool cloth and fan close by though ! :P
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on May 08, 2006, 01:35 AM
Did someone mention housework?  It's *not* getting done this week!

This week? lol

Yes, headphones is a must and particularly in these... intimate times :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 08, 2006, 02:18 AM
Well, this discussion has certainly got hotter in the last day ;D

CrimsonSky - I think you're right about the pause and the look being Jack daring Ennis to move his hand. It's almost as though he takes one step (hand on crotch), waits for a reaction, then takes another (jacket off) and waits again, then another (that whole belt unbuckled with one hand thing that I hate to think about ;D) before Ennis takes control - like Jack doesn't want to move too fast in case Ennis doesn't want to go there.

Hmmm. I wonder how I can explain watching that scene with headphones to my boyfriend? I've got these great inner ear ones that allow you to hear sound really clearly too.... ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CrimsonSky on May 08, 2006, 07:31 AM
Wow--this is quite an impressive blow-by-blow.  :)
 
Don't know if that's an intentional pun or not, but lol anyway ;D

 
Quote
Thanks for parsing it out for us.  I will have to rewatch this on slow-motion, with headphones on.  Did someone mention housework?  It's *not* getting done this week!

No need to thank me ;) Of course, I hated having to watch it all again, and in slow motion too, but NoReins asked the question and I felt I should try to help out ;D But that's me, selfless to a fault ::) ;D

My telly doesn't do headphones >:( so I can only listen to it properly on the PC, but that means I can't alter the brightness to make the picture clearer, so it's either full sound and dark screen, or light screen but normal sound for me :( Might be time to invest in a new telly ;) :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 08, 2006, 07:36 AM
Of course, I hated having to watch it all again, and in slow motion too, but NoReins asked the question and I felt I should try to help out ;D But that's me, selfless to a fault ::) ;D


Your sacrifice is greatly appreciated ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on May 08, 2006, 08:27 AM
Thanks, Esme; I agree with you.  Someone mentioned the possibility that Jack intended to be "on top" elsewhere, but I haven't been able to see it when watching the film myself.  Linked to the short story, I guess: "Ennis ran full-throttle on all roads whether fence mending or money spending."  ;)

See, here is where my English fails me. I never understood the meaning of that line. In Hebrew it was translated literaly and it made no sense, I always felt there was another meaning to it but couldn't tell what. Any of you decent people care to help?  ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CrimsonSky on May 08, 2006, 08:55 AM
Of course, I hated having to watch it all again, and in slow motion too, but NoReins asked the question and I felt I should try to help out ;D But that's me, selfless to a fault ::) ;D


Your sacrifice is greatly appreciated ;)

Just as I appreciate the sacrifices of everyone else on here, pointing out all the little details of every scene, and offering different viewpoints :) It's fascinating to discover so many new aspects to the movie, and it's good to know I'm not the only one who's so obssessed about it :)

Btw, I hadn't noticed Jack pulling Ennis onto him with his right hand until it was mentioned further up in the thread, so thanks to everyone for the POV on that :) For what it's worth, I think Jack wanted Ennis to be on top that night, I don't have any evidence to support it, just my gut feeling :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 08, 2006, 09:13 AM
Btw, I hadn't noticed Jack pulling Ennis onto him with his right hand until it was mentioned further up in the thread, so thanks to everyone for the POV on that :) For what it's worth, I think Jack wanted Ennis to be on top that night, I don't have any evidence to support it, just my gut feeling :)

I actually hadn't noticed that myself - too mesmerised by the old single handed belt unbuckling thing ;D May need to try to keep calm through that bit on my next viewing ;)

Without wishing to be too crude, perhaps Jack knew that it would be too painful for Ennis if it was any other way that first night. I think we're mostly in agreement that it wasn't Jack's first time, but Annie Proulx clearly states that Ennis hadn't done it before. Jack didn't want to do anything that might cause Ennis to back off and hurting him physically would presumably do that, at least up until the point (SNIT) where Ennis comes to Jack voluntarily.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 08, 2006, 09:17 AM
Thanks, Esme; I agree with you.  Someone mentioned the possibility that Jack intended to be "on top" elsewhere, but I haven't been able to see it when watching the film myself.  Linked to the short story, I guess: "Ennis ran full-throttle on all roads whether fence mending or money spending."  ;)

See, here is where my English fails me. I never understood the meaning of that line. In Hebrew it was translated literaly and it made no sense, I always felt there was another meaning to it but couldn't tell what. Any of you decent people care to help?  ;)

Keren, I have always understood this bit to mean that everything Ennis did, he did 100%, never allowing someone else to be in charge of a situation that involved him. So, while Jack initiates their sexual encounter, as soon as Ennis realises (or decides) what is going to happen, he wants to be in control and not to just lie there and let Jack do whatever he wants.

Just my 2p worth, though.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: shieldmaid on May 08, 2006, 09:25 AM
Thanks, Esme; I agree with you.  Someone mentioned the possibility that Jack intended to be "on top" elsewhere, but I haven't been able to see it when watching the film myself.  Linked to the short story, I guess: "Ennis ran full-throttle on all roads whether fence mending or money spending."  ;)

See, here is where my English fails me. I never understood the meaning of that line. In Hebrew it was translated literaly and it made no sense, I always felt there was another meaning to it but couldn't tell what. Any of you decent people care to help?  ;)

Keren, I have always understood this bit to mean that everything Ennis did, he did 100%, never allowing someone else to be in charge of a situation that involved him. So, while Jack initiates their sexual encounter, as soon as Ennis realises (or decides) what is going to happen, he wants to be in control and not to just lie there and let Jack do whatever he wants.

Just my 2p worth, though.


Yes, that's exactly what I think, too.  In the short story, too, Proulx makes it clear that Ennis didn't want his hand on Jack's crotch--but that he immediately flips him over and goes to town (so to speak :)).  There's no hesitation, grappling, or struggle in the story, just immediate consummation.  Oh my!  Must return to the DVD--back shortly.  ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: edgar on May 08, 2006, 09:45 AM
Thanks, Esme; I agree with you.  Someone mentioned the possibility that Jack intended to be "on top" elsewhere, but I haven't been able to see it when watching the film myself.  Linked to the short story, I guess: "Ennis ran full-throttle on all roads whether fence mending or money spending."  ;)

See, here is where my English fails me. I never understood the meaning of that line. In Hebrew it was translated literaly and it made no sense, I always felt there was another meaning to it but couldn't tell what. Any of you decent people care to help?  ;)

Assuming that you know that "full-throttle" means "very fast; engine firing rapidly and strongly," we can just pass over the two examples of fence mending and money spending as incidental.

Now, umm, about the FNIT. Jack's placing Ennis's had on his [Jack's] erection might indicate that all Jack dared hope for this first night was a little playing around, maybe mutual masturbation or some other bumping and grinding, perhaps leading to orgasm. Maybe even something more, but not full-scale an*l intercourse.

Ennis, however, is not one to go at any pursuit cautiously or halfway (he goes "full-throttle"); it's "all or nothing" with him. So he goes for it all.

 :-[  ::)   :-[
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on May 08, 2006, 10:14 AM
Jack, however, is not one to go at any pursuit cautiously or halfway (he goes "full-throttle"); it's "all or nothing" with him. So he goes for it all.

 :-[  ::)   :-[

Well, just from the sound track a blind man can tell that he got it all!!   :o :o   ;D

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 08, 2006, 10:26 AM
Jack, however, is not one to go at any pursuit cautiously or halfway (he goes "full-throttle"); it's "all or nothing" with him. So he goes for it all.

 :-[  ::)   :-[

I presume you mean Ennis here, edgar?
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 08, 2006, 10:31 AM
Jack, however, is not one to go at any pursuit cautiously or halfway (he goes "full-throttle"); it's "all or nothing" with him. So he goes for it all.

 :-[  ::)   :-[

Well, just from the sound track a blind man can tell that he got it all!!   :o :o   ;D



Ain't that the trutch ! :D  It's almost better listeneing to it than seeing it ! ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on May 08, 2006, 10:36 AM
Jack, however, is not one to go at any pursuit cautiously or halfway (he goes "full-throttle"); it's "all or nothing" with him. So he goes for it all.

 :-[  ::)   :-[

Well, just from the sound track a blind man can tell that he got it all!!   :o :o   ;D

Ain't that the trutch ! :D  It's almost better listeneing to it than seeing it ! ;D

There really isn't anything to see.  Be honest Karen, NOT watching, just listening, can't you imagine a lot more than you can see?

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 08, 2006, 10:41 AM
Jack, however, is not one to go at any pursuit cautiously or halfway (he goes "full-throttle"); it's "all or nothing" with him. So he goes for it all.

 :-[  ::)   :-[

Well, just from the sound track a blind man can tell that he got it all!!   :o :o   ;D

Ain't that the trutch ! :D  It's almost better listeneing to it than seeing it ! ;D

There really isn't anything to see.  Be honest Karen, NOT watching, just listening, can't you imagine a lot more than you can see?



Most definitely.... without a doubt.  Just close your eyes and let your imagination take control !
Especially with headphones.  The things you hear !   Whew.....  getting hot in my office now !
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 08, 2006, 11:27 AM
Jack, however, is not one to go at any pursuit cautiously or halfway (he goes "full-throttle"); it's "all or nothing" with him. So he goes for it all.

 :-[  ::)   :-[

Well, just from the sound track a blind man can tell that he got it all!!   :o :o   ;D

Ain't that the trutch ! :D  It's almost better listeneing to it than seeing it ! ;D

There really isn't anything to see.  Be honest Karen, NOT watching, just listening, can't you imagine a lot more than you can see?



Most definitely.... without a doubt.  Just close your eyes and let your imagination take control !
Especially with headphones.  The things you hear !   Whew.....  getting hot in my office now !

Right, almost home time for me. Think I might go and listen to FNIT when I get in - I won't be able to see the screen anyway 'cos the sun will be shining on it so I'll try out your theory Patriot1 and Karen ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on May 08, 2006, 11:33 AM
Of course, I hated having to watch it all again, and in slow motion too, but NoReins asked the question and I felt I should try to help out ;D But that's me, selfless to a fault ::) ;D


Your sacrifice is greatly appreciated ;)

Just as I appreciate the sacrifices of everyone else on here, pointing out all the little details of every scene, and offering different viewpoints :) It's fascinating to discover so many new aspects to the movie, and it's good to know I'm not the only one who's so obssessed about it :)

Btw, I hadn't noticed Jack pulling Ennis onto him with his right hand until it was mentioned further up in the thread, so thanks to everyone for the POV on that :) For what it's worth, I think Jack wanted Ennis to be on top that night, I don't have any evidence to support it, just my gut feeling :)

Crimsonsky, I agree with you.  I think Jack wanted Ennis on top, too.  I see Jack taking his jacket off and then unbuckling his pants (could watch that all night) as his invitation for Ennis to, um, "have" him.   :o  Jack, I think, knew Ennis would only be okay in his masculinity if he were on top that night, and I think Jack was fine with this, to say the least.  Ennis sure took charge in a hurry--his aggressiveness is sexy to me!  Does anyone notice how Jack, after they grab each others' faces and before Jack unbuckles,  ever so slightly puckers his lips like he's either trying to say something or kiss Ennis?  SEXY!  Whew, haven't watched FNIT in a few days and am beginning to shake from the withdrawals!  Off I Go!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 08, 2006, 11:45 AM
Does anyone notice how Jack, after they grab each others' faces and before Jack unbuckles,  ever so slightly puckers his lips like he's either trying to say something or kiss Ennis?  SEXY!  Whew, haven't watched FNIT in a few days and am beginning to shake from the withdrawals!  Off I Go!

I think Jack definitely wanted to kiss Ennis, but he also knew that might be a step too far for Ennis - a little bit too intimate, maybe? Mind you, I guess you don't get much more intimate than what Ennis did next.... :o ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on May 08, 2006, 11:58 AM
Does anyone notice how Jack, after they grab each others' faces and before Jack unbuckles,  ever so slightly puckers his lips like he's either trying to say something or kiss Ennis?  SEXY!  Whew, haven't watched FNIT in a few days and am beginning to shake from the withdrawals!  Off I Go!

I think Jack definitely wanted to kiss Ennis, but he also knew that might be a step too far for Ennis - a little bit too intimate, maybe? Mind you, I guess you don't get much more intimate than what Ennis did next.... :o ;)

Yes, but there are guys out there that will bend over in a second but don't try to kiss them.  Kissing is queer.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 08, 2006, 12:13 PM
Does anyone notice how Jack, after they grab each others' faces and before Jack unbuckles,  ever so slightly puckers his lips like he's either trying to say something or kiss Ennis?  SEXY!  Whew, haven't watched FNIT in a few days and am beginning to shake from the withdrawals!  Off I Go!

I think Jack definitely wanted to kiss Ennis, but he also knew that might be a step too far for Ennis - a little bit too intimate, maybe? Mind you, I guess you don't get much more intimate than what Ennis did next.... :o ;)

Yes, but there are guys out there that will bend over in a second but don't try to kiss them.  Kissing is queer.



Oh. Okay....

Well, I've just listened to FNIT on my new noise cancelling ear-buds and I did pick up some pretty quiet noises from Jack that I'd missed previously as Ennis undoes his jeans. Not sure if it's better like that or not - I've got a home cinema system so sound-wise I could pretty much be in the tent with the boys when I'm watching normally ;D

EDIT: Just realised that makes me sound like a complete pervert, which I'm not, honest ;) I could just as easily have said the surround sound allows me to be in the kitchen with Ennis and Alma when the postcard arrives, or in Jack and Lureen's at Thanksgiving.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on May 08, 2006, 12:20 PM
EDIT: Just realised that makes me sound like a complete pervert, which I'm not, honest ;) I could just as easily have said the surround sound allows me to be in the kitchen with Ennis and Alma when the postcard arrives, or in Jack and Lureen's at Thanksgiving.... ;) ;D

But being the pervert that you are you naturally chose to be in the tent. We undrstand.

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Just kidding NoReins.  You are no more of a pervert than the rest of us.   ::)

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: skfong on May 08, 2006, 12:30 PM
Yeah, I think I can fully agree with you on this. This is exactly how I see it - FNIT.
In the screenplay, Jack is described as "wide awake"; Ennis is half-asleep.� So I'd say there was definitely premeditation there!� What I'm wondering, though, is if Ennis had any inkling that something might happen when he came into the tent.� After all, they had been getting closer and closer (and someone also pointed out on another thread today that Ennis reached out and touched Jack's shoulder when they were gathering wood in a scene just before this), and he seems to have had very friendly feelings toward him . . . perhaps alcohol gave Jack the courage to act on feelings that he already had and that he sensed in Ennis.� After all, the SNIT (is that the right term?) followed soon after.

Personally, I don't think that was on his mind then... I thought that when he went inside the tent in the first night he was too drunk and tired and frozen to be thinking of anything... but once it happened, he realized how much he had wanted that himself, and what strong feelings Jack's touch had provoked in him. But he couldn't deal with these feelings at first and he was too confused and anxious, because he was brought up in such a homophobic atmosphere... I think that when he told Jack that it was a one-shot-thing and that he wasn't queer, he was more trying to convince himself of that. And then at the 2nd night, when he was sitting near the fire and Jack was inside the tent, all he knew was that he wanted to be in there with Jack and feel his touch again, and he gave in to his emotions... that's the way I see it.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 08, 2006, 12:32 PM
Does anyone notice how Jack, after they grab each others' faces and before Jack unbuckles,  ever so slightly puckers his lips like he's either trying to say something or kiss Ennis?  SEXY!  Whew, haven't watched FNIT in a few days and am beginning to shake from the withdrawals!  Off I Go!

I think Jack definitely wanted to kiss Ennis, but he also knew that might be a step too far for Ennis - a little bit too intimate, maybe? Mind you, I guess you don't get much more intimate than what Ennis did next.... :o ;)

I have never noticed Jack's little pucker before.  Research when I get home from work today  !!!
Maybe he did think Ennis would freak if he kissed him.  Like you say, couldn't get any more intimate with what Ennis did.
Hell., a little kiss beforehand might not have been bad ! ;)  I mean, I like to be kiss before I'm..........  ! ;D
Kissing came the next night though ! ::) 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 08, 2006, 12:38 PM
EDIT: Just realised that makes me sound like a complete pervert, which I'm not, honest ;) I could just as easily have said the surround sound allows me to be in the kitchen with Ennis and Alma when the postcard arrives, or in Jack and Lureen's at Thanksgiving.... ;) ;D

But being the pervert that you are you naturally chose to be in the tent. We undrstand.

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Just kidding NoReins.  You are no more of a pervert than the rest of us.   ::)



Heck, no you are not a pervert!  Or at least, not any more so than me !  I admit it !
This is important shit we are talking about here  ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on May 08, 2006, 01:15 PM
EDIT: Just realised that makes me sound like a complete pervert, which I'm not, honest ;) I could just as easily have said the surround sound allows me to be in the kitchen with Ennis and Alma when the postcard arrives, or in Jack and Lureen's at Thanksgiving.... ;) ;D

But being the pervert that you are you naturally chose to be in the tent. We undrstand.

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Just kidding NoReins.  You are no more of a pervert than the rest of us.   ::)



Heck, no you are not a pervert!  Or at least, not any more so than me !  I admit it !
This is important shit we are talking about here  ;D

Heck yeah, all this FNIT stuff is important!  I need to know every little moan, whimper, movement, and angle--in detail!!!  I need those outtakes from the FNIT to complete my scientific endeavor!  What I wouldn't do to get those!  If we think take #7 (which they used) was hot, I can imagine just how hot it got on take #13!  :o
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on May 08, 2006, 01:45 PM
EDIT: Just realised that makes me sound like a complete pervert, which I'm not, honest ;) I could just as easily have said the surround sound allows me to be in the kitchen with Ennis and Alma when the postcard arrives, or in Jack and Lureen's at Thanksgiving.... ;) ;D

But being the pervert that you are you naturally chose to be in the tent. We undrstand.

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Just kidding NoReins.  You are no more of a pervert than the rest of us.   ::)



Heck, no you are not a pervert!  Or at least, not any more so than me !  I admit it !
This is important shit we are talking about here  ;D

I think we are all alittle..in love with love here ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 08, 2006, 01:49 PM
EDIT: Just realised that makes me sound like a complete pervert, which I'm not, honest ;) I could just as easily have said the surround sound allows me to be in the kitchen with Ennis and Alma when the postcard arrives, or in Jack and Lureen's at Thanksgiving.... ;) ;D

But being the pervert that you are you naturally chose to be in the tent. We undrstand.

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Just kidding NoReins.  You are no more of a pervert than the rest of us.   ::)



Heck, no you are not a pervert!  Or at least, not any more so than me !  I admit it !
This is important shit we are talking about here  ;D

Heck yeah, all this FNIT stuff is important!  I need to know every little moan, whimper, movement, and angle--in detail!!!  I need those outtakes from the FNIT to complete my scientific endeavor!  What I wouldn't do to get those!  If we think take #7 (which they used) was hot, I can imagine just how hot it got on take #13!  :o

I'll always wonder what it was about take #7 that made Ang choose it.  More importantly, I would love the see the 12 others.
Just to make sure he chose right ! ;)
You know he did, but I would like the see the differences.
Strictly for research purposes.  I would only need to watch them once.  :) 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on May 08, 2006, 02:03 PM

Hell, I wouldn't mind seeing the ORIGINAL film in full film lighting before thy darkened it.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on May 08, 2006, 02:19 PM
You guys are killing me, I was just thinking about the other 12 takes and how much I would love to see them, and then I come in here and you're already discussing it... damn, I'd give away all my property plus some of my organs just to be on set when they filmed all the love/sex/kissing scenes!!!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 08, 2006, 02:52 PM
EDIT: Just realised that makes me sound like a complete pervert, which I'm not, honest ;) I could just as easily have said the surround sound allows me to be in the kitchen with Ennis and Alma when the postcard arrives, or in Jack and Lureen's at Thanksgiving.... ;) ;D

But being the pervert that you are you naturally chose to be in the tent. We undrstand.


Hell no - if I could choose, I'd be in the motel room.

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


This thread is so great. I know you're not going to believe me, but I could never discuss this kind of stuff with friends who were actually sitting next to me - I'd be way too shy and embarrassed. Feels pretty natural here, though.....of course, since all this discussion is purely in the interests of fully understanding every emotion that Jack and Ennis shared (and therefore fully appreciating the beauty of Annie Proulx and Ang Lee's masterpieces) and not for any other reason at all, then I guess I'm completely comfortable with it ;D

BTW - you bet I'd like to see the other 12 takes. Don't know if I'd go as far as giving away organs though Keren ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: danac on May 08, 2006, 03:22 PM

Hell, I wouldn't mind seeing the ORIGINAL film in full film lighting before thy darkened it.



Even Ang Lee said he was embarrassed for them watching it !!! But, then, he doesn't know the full scale of madness that has overcome us frenziedl brokeaholics! ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on May 08, 2006, 03:22 PM
You guys are killing me, I was just thinking about the other 12 takes and how much I would love to see them, and then I come in here and you're already discussing it... damn, I'd give away all my property plus some of my organs just to be on set when they filmed all the love/sex/kissing scenes!!!

LMAO!  Keren, if you donate your left kidney to the cause, I'll donate my right one.  ;) Those outtakes would be incredible.  Don't know if I could make it through all 12 in one setting.  I might spontaneously combust!  Seriously, has anyone ever seen heat and chemistry like that on the big screen before?  It's unbelievable.  You can't fake chemistry like that.  You either have it or you don't.  They have it--big time.  If they didn't this scene, this movie would never work.  Because of the raw nature of the FNIT, if you will, I bet both Heath and Jake had to be pretty comfortable with each other to make it work.  Whew, if they rehearsed, I hope somebody taped that as well!   :o
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on May 08, 2006, 03:28 PM

Hell, I wouldn't mind seeing the ORIGINAL film in full film lighting before thy darkened it.



Even Ang Lee said he was embarrassed for them watching it !!! But, then, he doesn't know the full scale of madness that has overcome us frenziedl brokeaholics! ;D

You sure can say that again danac.  I wonder if any of the cast thought this movie would be picked apart like we are picking this one apart.  And, I wonder if they know just how much this movie is truly loved.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: xvbbJ on May 08, 2006, 03:29 PM
Even Ang Lee said he was embarrassed for them watching it !!! But, then, he doesn't know the full scale of madness that has overcome us frenziedl brokeaholics! ;D

He said he was "touched, really touched" (There's a vid on youtube with the interview.) - who could blame him, there's some marvellous, so incredibly natural and magical chemistry between Jack and Ennis (/the actors)...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 08, 2006, 03:30 PM
EDIT: Just realised that makes me sound like a complete pervert, which I'm not, honest ;) I could just as easily have said the surround sound allows me to be in the kitchen with Ennis and Alma when the postcard arrives, or in Jack and Lureen's at Thanksgiving.... ;) ;D

But being the pervert that you are you naturally chose to be in the tent. We undrstand.


Hell no - if I could choose, I'd be in the motel room.

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


This thread is so great. I know you're not going to believe me, but I could never discuss this kind of stuff with friends who were actually sitting next to me - I'd be way too shy and embarrassed. Feels pretty natural here, though.....of course, since all this discussion is purely in the interests of fully understanding every emotion that Jack and Ennis shared (and therefore fully appreciating the beauty of Annie Proulx and Ang Lee's masterpieces) and not for any other reason at all, then I guess I'm completely comfortable with it ;D

BTW - you bet I'd like to see the other 12 takes. Don't know if I'd go as far as giving away organs though Keren ;)

You have a point there.  Motel room would have been very, very interesting. 
I'm thinking they were stripped before that motel room door was closed good. ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 08, 2006, 03:35 PM
EDIT: Just realised that makes me sound like a complete pervert, which I'm not, honest ;) I could just as easily have said the surround sound allows me to be in the kitchen with Ennis and Alma when the postcard arrives, or in Jack and Lureen's at Thanksgiving.... ;) ;D

But being the pervert that you are you naturally chose to be in the tent. We undrstand.


Hell no - if I could choose, I'd be in the motel room.

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


This thread is so great. I know you're not going to believe me, but I could never discuss this kind of stuff with friends who were actually sitting next to me - I'd be way too shy and embarrassed. Feels pretty natural here, though.....of course, since all this discussion is purely in the interests of fully understanding every emotion that Jack and Ennis shared (and therefore fully appreciating the beauty of Annie Proulx and Ang Lee's masterpieces) and not for any other reason at all, then I guess I'm completely comfortable with it ;D

BTW - you bet I'd like to see the other 12 takes. Don't know if I'd go as far as giving away organs though Keren ;)

You have a point there.  Motel room would have been very, very interesting. 
I'm thinking they were stripped before that motel room door was closed good. ;)


Well Karen - I offered up my take on the motel scene in the fanfic forum....how about you give us yours? I'm thinking it would be a fair bit hotter than mine ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on May 08, 2006, 03:38 PM
LMAO!  Keren, if you donate your left kidney to the cause, I'll donate my right one.  ;) Those outtakes would be incredible.  Don't know if I could make it through all 12 in one setting.  I might spontaneously combust!  Seriously, has anyone ever seen heat and chemistry like that on the big screen before?  It's unbelievable.  You can't fake chemistry like that.  You either have it or you don't.  They have it--big time.  If they didn't this scene, this movie would never work.  Because of the raw nature of the FNIT, if you will, I bet both Heath and Jake had to be pretty comfortable with each other to make it work.  Whew, if they rehearsed, I hope somebody taped that as well!   :o

I have always said these two boys put every fiber of their being into making it real.  But you know, I think the 2nd night in the tent had to have been the ultimate.  Screwing in the dark is hard enough, but, tenderly kissing and carressing each other as they did...that took dedication to the movie and to Ennis and Jack.

Even Ang Lee said it was perfection.


Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 08, 2006, 03:42 PM
EDIT: Just realised that makes me sound like a complete pervert, which I'm not, honest ;) I could just as easily have said the surround sound allows me to be in the kitchen with Ennis and Alma when the postcard arrives, or in Jack and Lureen's at Thanksgiving.... ;) ;D

But being the pervert that you are you naturally chose to be in the tent. We undrstand.




Hell no - if I could choose, I'd be in the motel room.

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


This thread is so great. I know you're not going to believe me, but I could never discuss this kind of stuff with friends who were actually sitting next to me - I'd be way too shy and embarrassed. Feels pretty natural here, though.....of course, since all this discussion is purely in the interests of fully understanding every emotion that Jack and Ennis shared (and therefore fully appreciating the beauty of Annie Proulx and Ang Lee's masterpieces) and not for any other reason at all, then I guess I'm completely comfortable with it ;D

BTW - you bet I'd like to see the other 12 takes. Don't know if I'd go as far as giving away organs though Keren ;)

You have a point there.  Motel room would have been very, very interesting. 
I'm thinking they were stripped before that motel room door was closed good. ;)


Well Karen - I offered up my take on the motel scene in the fanfic forum....how about you give us yours? I'm thinking it would be a fair bit hotter than mine ;D


I haven't read any fanfic yet.  I'll have to head over that way !
Make sure I take my inhaler with me !!! ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on May 08, 2006, 03:52 PM
Well Karen - I offered up my take on the motel scene in the fanfic forum....how about you give us yours? I'm thinking it would be a fair bit hotter than mine ;D

Where, where?? I wanna read!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CrimsonSky on May 08, 2006, 04:06 PM
Wow, this thread certainly is running on full throttle, isn't it? :o ;D

Without wishing to be too crude, perhaps Jack knew that it would be too painful for Ennis if it was any other way that first night. I think we're mostly in agreement that it wasn't Jack's first time, but Annie Proulx clearly states that Ennis hadn't done it before. Jack didn't want to do anything that might cause Ennis to back off and hurting him physically would presumably do that, at least up until the point (SNIT) where Ennis comes to Jack voluntarily.

Quote from: edgar
Now, umm, about the FNIT. Jack's placing Ennis's had on his [Jack's] erection might indicate that all Jack dared hope for this first night was a little playing around, maybe mutual masturbation or some other bumping and grinding, perhaps leading to orgasm. Maybe even something more, but not full-scale an*l intercourse.
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Jack, I think, knew Ennis would only be okay in his masculinity if he were on top that night, and I think Jack was fine with this, to say the least
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All these explanations make a lot of sense to me :) I love how so many people can all agree from so many differnt perspectives :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 08, 2006, 04:11 PM
Wow, this thread certainly is running on full throttle, isn't it? :o ;D

Yep, ain't no reins on this one ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CrimsonSky on May 08, 2006, 04:25 PM
Does anyone notice how Jack, after they grab each others' faces and before Jack unbuckles,  ever so slightly puckers his lips like he's either trying to say something or kiss Ennis?  SEXY!  Whew, haven't watched FNIT in a few days and am beginning to shake from the withdrawals!  Off I Go!

I think Jack definitely wanted to kiss Ennis, but he also knew that might be a step too far for Ennis - a little bit too intimate, maybe? Mind you, I guess you don't get much more intimate than what Ennis did next.... :o ;)

I don't know, I would say kissing can be more intimate than actually having sex sometimes, you have to get up close and personal to kiss someone,but not neccessarily to have sex with them. Don't prostitutes have a 'no kissing' rule for that same reason?

I think Jack probably did worry that kissing Ennis would have scared him off, but he could tell he wanted it, so decided to stick to the basics for that first night and hope Ennis would come back for more, and there'd be plenty of time for kissing then ;) :)

For me, as far as intimacy goes, SNIT beats FNIT everytime :)

 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CrimsonSky on May 08, 2006, 04:41 PM
I'll always wonder what it was about take #7 that made Ang choose it.  More importantly, I would love the see the 12 others.
Just to make sure he chose right ! ;)
You know he did, but I would like the see the differences.
Strictly for research purposes.  I would only need to watch them once.  :) 


Once a day? Or once an hour? :) ;) Imagine if all the takes were released on DVD, we would need a new forum, this thread already has 7 pages and it's only one scene :o ;D

Slightly OT, but talking about all the takes reminded me of a behind the scenes thing in one of the features where Ang is on a bucking bronce (I think that's what they're called ???), and when he falls off, Jake shouts something like "That's not sexy enough, we need to do another take!" ;D  I think I would've tried that more than once if I'd been Ang filming some of the scenes in the movie ;) ;D :-[   

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 08, 2006, 05:07 PM
Does anyone notice how Jack, after they grab each others' faces and before Jack unbuckles,  ever so slightly puckers his lips like he's either trying to say something or kiss Ennis?  SEXY!  Whew, haven't watched FNIT in a few days and am beginning to shake from the withdrawals!  Off I Go!

I think Jack definitely wanted to kiss Ennis, but he also knew that might be a step too far for Ennis - a little bit too intimate, maybe? Mind you, I guess you don't get much more intimate than what Ennis did next.... :o ;)

I don't know, I would say kissing can be more intimate than actually having sex sometimes, you have to get up close and personal to kiss someone,but not neccessarily to have sex with them. Don't prostitutes have a 'no kissing' rule for that same reason?

I think Jack probably did worry that kissing Ennis would have scared him off, but he could tell he wanted it, so decided to stick to the basics for that first night and hope Ennis would come back for more, and there'd be plenty of time for kissing then ;) :)

For me, as far as intimacy goes, SNIT beats FNIT everytime :)

 

SNIT is so sensuous.  Sigh !  I'm pretty new here.  Is there a SNIT thread?
I can talk non-stop about that scene !!  In between cold showers !
Analyze the shit out of that scene too !
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on May 08, 2006, 05:18 PM
Is there a SNIT thread?

There sure is Karen:

http://www.ennisjack.com/index.php?topic=593.0

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: edgar on May 08, 2006, 05:28 PM
Jack, however, is not one to go at any pursuit cautiously or halfway (he goes "full-throttle"); it's "all or nothing" with him. So he goes for it all.

 :-[  ::)   :-[

I presume you mean Ennis here, edgar?


Yes, yes, yes. Sorry; for some reason I cannot explain, I often type "Jack" when I mean "Ennis" (never the other way around.) I guess to me, that guy just looks like a "Jack" somehow.    ??? :-[ ???
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CrimsonSky on May 08, 2006, 05:30 PM
Thanks Patriot1, I was going to have a look myself in the index thread, but you've saved me job now :) Not sure if I dare read it right now though, there's sure to be loads of details that will need checking, and I already slept in this morning cause I was up til late checking FNIT ::) :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: shieldmaid on May 08, 2006, 05:34 PM
I feel like we could start an entirely new thread just on the chemistry that exists between Ledger and Gyllenhaal in this film . . . In one interview, Heath said something like, "I wasn't kissing a mule's behind, I was kissing a human being with a soul.  And yes, he's a good kisser."  I *always* think of that now when I see FNIT--although they've both admitted how nervous they were, their minds were totally focused on this interaction, in real life, and I just don't think you can totally fake that kind of chemistry.  :) (Don't get me wrong; Michelle Williams seems very sweet and I'm glad she and Heath are together.  But still!)

When I see these elements I can't help but be amazed at the spark between them:
*kissing
*grabbing
*moaning
*panting
*floor-pounding

woooo. . . .  ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: danac on May 08, 2006, 06:15 PM
) (Don't get me wrong; Michelle Williams seems very sweet and I'm glad she and Heath are together.  But still!)

When I see these elements I can't help but be amazed at the spark between them:
*kissing
*grabbing
*moaning
*panting
*floor-pounding

woooo. . . .  ;D

Yeah, she's cute...and the baby's cute...but I'm still rooting for Heath to go to LA and beg Jake to take him back!
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on May 08, 2006, 06:37 PM


Sorry girls.

Ethan, didn't we have a rule about not discussing the personal sex lives of Jake and Heath?  I don't want to see the girls get into any trouble here.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 08, 2006, 07:01 PM
Is there a SNIT thread?

There sure is Karen:

http://www.ennisjack.com/index.php?topic=593.0



Ooooo Weeeee.   I better get on in there and untangle them sheep !!!
I can talk about SNIT all flipping day !!!  Between cold showers.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: LuvJackNasty on May 08, 2006, 07:40 PM
You guys are killing me, I was just thinking about the other 12 takes and how much I would love to see them, and then I come in here and you're already discussing it... damn, I'd give away all my property plus some of my organs just to be on set when they filmed all the love/sex/kissing scenes!!!

LMAO!  Keren, if you donate your left kidney to the cause, I'll donate my right one.  ;) Those outtakes would be incredible.  Don't know if I could make it through all 12 in one setting.  I might spontaneously combust!  Seriously, has anyone ever seen heat and chemistry like that on the big screen before?  It's unbelievable.  You can't fake chemistry like that.  You either have it or you don't.  They have it--big time.  If they didn't this scene, this movie would never work.  Because of the raw nature of the FNIT, if you will, I bet both Heath and Jake had to be pretty comfortable with each other to make it work.  Whew, if they rehearsed, I hope somebody taped that as well!   :o

I'll donate an organ as well! I couldn't watch all of the outtakes in one shot either! Spontaneously combust-LMAO My friend and I were watching FNIT in slo mo before {she decided to help me research} and when Ennis pulled Jack's pants off our held were tilting down to the right almost trying to look up-we were trying to get a better view of "Jack Jr" as my friend named it. Didn't we wish! LOL  ;D This scene in slo-mo- that is a jackasm moment!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 08, 2006, 07:44 PM
You guys are killing me, I was just thinking about the other 12 takes and how much I would love to see them, and then I come in here and you're already discussing it... damn, I'd give away all my property plus some of my organs just to be on set when they filmed all the love/sex/kissing scenes!!!

LMAO!  Keren, if you donate your left kidney to the cause, I'll donate my right one.  ;) Those outtakes would be incredible.  Don't know if I could make it through all 12 in one setting.  I might spontaneously combust!  Seriously, has anyone ever seen heat and chemistry like that on the big screen before?  It's unbelievable.  You can't fake chemistry like that.  You either have it or you don't.  They have it--big time.  If they didn't this scene, this movie would never work.  Because of the raw nature of the FNIT, if you will, I bet both Heath and Jake had to be pretty comfortable with each other to make it work.  Whew, if they rehearsed, I hope somebody taped that as well!   :o

I'll donate an organ as well! I couldn't watch all of the outtakes in one shot either! Spontaneously combust-LMAO My friend and I were watching FNIT in slo mo before {she decided to help me research} and when Ennis pulled Jack's pants off our held were tilting down to the right almost trying to look up-we were trying to get a better view of "Jack Jr" as my friend named it. Didn't we wish! LOL  ;D This scene in slo-mo- that is a jackasm moment!

Uuhhhh.  I haven't zoomed in that spot !!  Jack Jr, huh?  I like it  ;D
Notice the veins in Jack's neck .  Look like they are about to pop ! ::)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: shieldmaid on May 08, 2006, 07:46 PM
"Jackasm": what a great term!!  Let's not forget "Ennisasm" (Ennisplosion? Ennisworks?) as well--for me it's his moan/cry at the end of the scene that really makes it explosive.  ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: LuvJackNasty on May 08, 2006, 07:48 PM
Unfortunately there is no view of Jack Jr. But we caught ourselves leaning and straining as if there was something to see-wishful thinking!  ;D I'll have to take another look- didn't notice the viens in his neck- her tv is too dark- I'll have to retire to the privacy of my room later to check it out.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: LuvJackNasty on May 08, 2006, 07:49 PM
"Jackasm": what a great term!!  Let's not forget "Ennisasm" (Ennisplosion? Ennisworks?) as well--for me it's his moan/cry at the end of the scene that really makes it explosive.  ;)

That slipped out today while discussing the research project and we got stuck on it-lol.
I like Ennisplosion.  ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: donnaread on May 08, 2006, 07:59 PM

 Seriously, has anyone ever seen heat and chemistry like that on the big screen before?  It's unbelievable.  You can't fake chemistry like that.  You either have it or you don't.  They have it--big time.  If they didn't this scene, this movie would never work.  Because of the raw nature of the FNIT, if you will, I bet both Heath and Jake had to be pretty comfortable with each other to make it work
       
I agree totally!  I have read hundreds of reviews of BBM, and would you believe that there are actually some people who said their love wasn't "believable" and they found no "chemistry" between Ennis/Heath and Jack/Jake.  I don't know how anyone can say that!  God, that reunion kiss is so hot...no chemistry?  They must be blind!

Donna  >:(
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 08, 2006, 08:05 PM

 Seriously, has anyone ever seen heat and chemistry like that on the big screen before?  It's unbelievable.  You can't fake chemistry like that.  You either have it or you don't.  They have it--big time.  If they didn't this scene, this movie would never work.  Because of the raw nature of the FNIT, if you will, I bet both Heath and Jake had to be pretty comfortable with each other to make it work
       
I agree totally!  I have read hundreds of reviews of BBM, and would you believe that there are actually some people who said their love wasn't "believable" and they found no "chemistry" between Ennis/Heath and Jack/Jake.  I don't know how anyone can say that!  God, that reunion kiss is so hot...no chemistry?  They must be blind!

Donna  >:(

What..  not believeable ? :-X
THey better shut their slop bucket mouth ! :P
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: LuvJackNasty on May 08, 2006, 08:12 PM

 Seriously, has anyone ever seen heat and chemistry like that on the big screen before?  It's unbelievable.  You can't fake chemistry like that.  You either have it or you don't.  They have it--big time.  If they didn't this scene, this movie would never work.  Because of the raw nature of the FNIT, if you will, I bet both Heath and Jake had to be pretty comfortable with each other to make it work
       
I agree totally!  I have read hundreds of reviews of BBM, and would you believe that there are actually some people who said their love wasn't "believable" and they found no "chemistry" between Ennis/Heath and Jack/Jake.  I don't know how anyone can say that!  God, that reunion kiss is so hot...no chemistry?  They must be blind!

Donna  >:(

What..  not believeable ? :-X
THey better shut their slop bucket mouth ! :P

Or they'll swallow about half of their f'n teeth!  :P

No chemistry? Not believable? It's rare that I feel a kiss and I felt that in places I shouldn't have.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on May 08, 2006, 08:12 PM
"Jackasm": what a great term!!  Let's not forget "Ennisasm" (Ennisplosion? Ennisworks?) as well--for me it's his moan/cry at the end of the scene that really makes it explosive.  ;)

I've had many a Jack and Ennisgasm watching FNIT.  It's not a pretty site.  My hubby about drove me to the ER one night after he caught me shaking like a crazy person on the floor.  I just pointed to the DVD box of BBM, he rolled his eyes and left the room and left me to my drooling madness!  :P
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on May 08, 2006, 08:13 PM
I don't know how anyone can say that!  God, that reunion kiss is so hot...no chemistry?  They must be blind!

Or failed their chemistry class!!!

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 09, 2006, 02:46 AM
I don't know how anyone can say that!  God, that reunion kiss is so hot...no chemistry?  They must be blind!

Or failed their chemistry class!!!


LMAO!

Are you sure they were watching the same movie? No chemistry?? It's not just in the love scenes where the chemistry is so obviously there - just think of all the little looks, smiles and touches right from the first moment they talk to each other outside Aguirre's trailer.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on May 09, 2006, 06:48 AM
In one interview, Heath said something like, "I wasn't kissing a mule's behind, I was kissing a human being with a soul.  And yes, he's a good kisser." 

Can you send a link to this interview??
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 09, 2006, 07:37 AM
In one interview, Heath said something like, "I wasn't kissing a mule's behind, I was kissing a human being with a soul.  And yes, he's a good kisser." 

Can you send a link to this interview??

Hmm, yeah, I'd like to read that too. In all the interviews I've read or heard they've stuck pretty solidly to the "choreographed moves, planned in advance, get it over with as quick as possible and move on" type answers. Oh, apart from Oprah where Jake did the whole "drawing stubble on his hand" routine which was just too cute :D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: danac on May 09, 2006, 08:52 AM
The "It wasn't kissing the butt of a mule" line is from the March or April Rolling Stone with Heath on the cover.
The "he's a good kisser" is not from that interview...and I have read and seen so many, I can't remember which it was - but at one point Heath did say that.

 :P
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: shieldmaid on May 09, 2006, 10:51 AM
The "It wasn't kissing the butt of a mule" line is from the March or April Rolling Stone with Heath on the cover.
The "he's a good kisser" is not from that interview...and I have read and seen so many, I can't remember which it was - but at one point Heath did say that.

 :P

Hi, sorry, I knew those two quotes were from different interviews.  "Yeah, he's a good kisser" is from an interview with the Fordham Observer:

http://www.fordhamobserver.com/media/storage/paper827/news/2006/02/02/ArtsCulture/More-Than.Just.the.Gay.Cowboy.Movie.Heath.Ledger.Discusses.brokeback.Mountain-1595399.shtml?norewrite200605091151&sourcedomain=www.fordhamobserver.com

Enjoy!!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 09, 2006, 11:33 AM
The "It wasn't kissing the butt of a mule" line is from the March or April Rolling Stone with Heath on the cover.
The "he's a good kisser" is not from that interview...and I have read and seen so many, I can't remember which it was - but at one point Heath did say that.

 :P

Hi, sorry, I knew those two quotes were from different interviews.  "Yeah, he's a good kisser" is from an interview with the Fordham Observer:

http://www.fordhamobserver.com/media/storage/paper827/news/2006/02/02/ArtsCulture/More-Than.Just.the.Gay.Cowboy.Movie.Heath.Ledger.Discusses.brokeback.Mountain-1595399.shtml?norewrite200605091151&sourcedomain=www.fordhamobserver.com

Enjoy!!

Oh, I did - thanks!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: danac on May 09, 2006, 01:11 PM
[
Hi, sorry, I knew those two quotes were from different interviews.  "Yeah, he's a good kisser" is from an interview with the Fordham Observer:

http://www.fordhamobserver.com/media/storage/paper827/news/2006/02/02/ArtsCulture/More-Than.Just.the.Gay.Cowboy.Movie.Heath.Ledger.Discusses.brokeback.Mountain-1595399.shtml?norewrite200605091151&sourcedomain=www.fordhamobserver.com

Enjoy!!

Thanks. I'd forgotten that...and it is a great interview! :-*
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on May 09, 2006, 01:19 PM
Thank you Shieldmaid!!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: shieldmaid on May 09, 2006, 02:55 PM
SO--I would now say that my (ahem!) continued research into FNIT has been critically informed by the aforementioned statements made by Mr. Ledger.  I conclude that his portrayal of Ennis Del Mar in this scene, and all prior and subsequent scenes, is characterized by the highest possible degree of veracity, truthful adherence to the nature and motivations of the character as conceived by Annie Proulx, Larry McMurtry, and Diana Ossana.

In other words, Ennis ain't fakin'!  He and Jack are the real thing here, in the tent, exploring their newfound love--and lust--for one another.  Yeah!!  This has to be my all-time favorite thread.   :D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: welshwitch on May 09, 2006, 03:50 PM
Ang Lee says in an interview with Stewart Rose that they filmed the scene 13 times (!) then used the 7th take because the later ones lacked energy/spontaneity. This was disillusioning - I imagined their just doing it once because there is so much feeling in it, it doesn't look rehearsed. Ang also said that they left the scene till fairly late in the shooting schedule so that Jake and Heath had got to know each other better...
I shall stick with my belief that they did this as they did because they felt it and could do it no other way - to me they both seem to have identified very closely with their characters, which Ang says slightly differently in another interview. It is the most powerful love-scene I've ever seen on screen and by far the most convincing.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: shieldmaid on May 09, 2006, 04:04 PM
Ang Lee says in an interview with Stewart Rose that they filmed the scene 13 times (!) then used the 7th take because the later ones lacked energy/spontaneity. This was disillusioning - I imagined their just doing it once because there is so much feeling in it, it doesn't look rehearsed. Ang also said that they left the scene till fairly late in the shooting schedule so that Jake and Heath had got to know each other better...
I shall stick with my belief that they did this as they did because they felt it and could do it no other way - to me they both seem to have identified very closely with their characters, which Ang says slightly differently in another interview. It is the most powerful love-scene I've ever seen on screen and by far the most convincing.

I agree, absolutely--there *has* to be a reason why so many people are so moved by this love scene.  It is genuine and heartfelt.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: LuvJackNasty on May 09, 2006, 04:28 PM
It is the most powerful love-scene I've ever seen on screen and by far the most convincing.

I couldn't agree more!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 09, 2006, 04:45 PM
It is the most powerful love-scene I've ever seen on screen and by far the most convincing.

I couldn't agree more!

I think we fell in love with the characters.  Their story of forbidden love. 
The chemistry between the two made it so hot.  I'll never forget Jack Twist and Ennis Del Mar .
I have never hung onto a story this long.  Heath and Jake made it all so real.
I don't know about the other 12 FNIT takes, but that 7th one sure was hot enough for me.
Just wasn't long enough ! ;D
     
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: LuvJackNasty on May 09, 2006, 04:49 PM
It is the most powerful love-scene I've ever seen on screen and by far the most convincing.

I couldn't agree more!

I think we fell in love with the characters.  Their story of forbidden love. 
The chemistry between the two made it so hot.  I'll never forget Jack Twist and Ennis Del Mar .
I have never hung onto a story this long.  Heath and Jake made it all so real.
I don't know about the other 12 FNIT takes, but that 7th one sure was hot enough for me.
Just wasn't long enough ! ;D
     

Neither have I. I am in love with these characters and story. I'd pay good money to see the other 12 takes!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on May 09, 2006, 04:55 PM
I am in love with these characters and story. I'd pay good money to see the other 12 takes!

Why would you pay good money?  You say you are in love with the characters yet you would pay good money to see Jake and Heath.  Ang chose the best of the lot and gave us the characters Jack and Ennis.

Not trying to make you feel stupid or anything LuvJackNasty, but your two sentences didn't make any sense to me...or did I miss something?

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: LuvJackNasty on May 09, 2006, 05:14 PM
I've already paid to see Jake and Heath as Jack and Ennis in the form of movie tickets and dvds. I would love to see every bit of film from this movie. I do love the characters and the story- why can't I want to see more? The comment about paying good money was in reference to posts last night about FNIT and the other takes.  Unless I stick with the SS I am seeing Jake and Heath portraying Jack and Ennis throughout the whole film.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on May 09, 2006, 05:18 PM
I've already paid to see Jake and Heath as Jack and Ennis in the form of movie tickets and dvds. I would love to see every bit of film from this movie. I do love the characters and the story- why can't I want to see more? The comment about paying good money was in reference to posts last night about FNIT and the other takes.  Unless I stick with the SS I am seeing Jake and Heath portraying Jack and Ennis throughout the whole film.

Ok, it is obvious I missed something along the way here.  Thanks.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 09, 2006, 06:03 PM
It is the most powerful love-scene I've ever seen on screen and by far the most convincing.

I couldn't agree more!

I think we fell in love with the characters.  Their story of forbidden love. 
The chemistry between the two made it so hot.  I'll never forget Jack Twist and Ennis Del Mar .
I have never hung onto a story this long.  Heath and Jake made it all so real.
I don't know about the other 12 FNIT takes, but that 7th one sure was hot enough for me.
Just wasn't long enough ! ;D
     

Neither have I. I am in love with these characters and story. I'd pay good money to see the other 12 takes!

Well, Okay.....  I'll admit, I would pay good money to see the other takes too  ;)
Who wouldn't !   ;)I would fight for one !
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: mactwck on May 09, 2006, 06:40 PM
It is the most powerful love-scene I've ever seen on screen and by far the most convincing.

I couldn't agree more!

I think we fell in love with the characters.  Their story of forbidden love. 
The chemistry between the two made it so hot.  I'll never forget Jack Twist and Ennis Del Mar .
I have never hung onto a story this long.  Heath and Jake made it all so real.
I don't know about the other 12 FNIT takes, but that 7th one sure was hot enough for me.
Just wasn't long enough ! ;D
     

Neither have I. I am in love with these characters and story. I'd pay good money to see the other 12 takes!

Well, Okay.....  I'll admit, I would pay good money to see the other takes too  ;)
Who wouldn't !   ;)I would fight for one !

Ditto.  **reaching into pocket to see how much money I can find.**
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: LuvJackNasty on May 09, 2006, 07:03 PM
I've already paid to see Jake and Heath as Jack and Ennis in the form of movie tickets and dvds. I would love to see every bit of film from this movie. I do love the characters and the story- why can't I want to see more? The comment about paying good money was in reference to posts last night about FNIT and the other takes.  Unless I stick with the SS I am seeing Jake and Heath portraying Jack and Ennis throughout the whole film.

Ok, it is obvious I missed something along the way here.  Thanks.



No Problem!  :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: dirtbiker on May 10, 2006, 10:15 PM
Just in case you all are wondering, I split the topic regarding the full screen vs. widescreen debate to a separate topic in the All About DVD subboard  ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: ethan on May 10, 2006, 10:24 PM
Thanks, dirtbiker. Well done. You are our DVD expert.  :D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on May 10, 2006, 11:51 PM
Just in case you all are wondering, I split the topic regarding the full screen vs. widescreen debate to a separate topic in the All About DVD subboard  ;)

That is great Ethan. Thanks for doing that for us.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on May 11, 2006, 01:11 PM
It is the most powerful love-scene I've ever seen on screen and by far the most convincing.

I couldn't agree more!

I think we fell in love with the characters.  Their story of forbidden love. 
The chemistry between the two made it so hot.  I'll never forget Jack Twist and Ennis Del Mar .
I have never hung onto a story this long.  Heath and Jake made it all so real.
I don't know about the other 12 FNIT takes, but that 7th one sure was hot enough for me.
Just wasn't long enough ! ;D
     

I wonder if Jake pounded his chest each take or if this was something he threw in on take 7?  I know Ang said this was very "brave" of Jake.  Whatever it was, sure made the scene believable and hotter if that's possible!  Almost like Jack couldn't catch his breath--thought he was administering CPR on himself for a minute.  ;D  I guess that's what Ennis will do to you!   :o  The way they looked into each other's eyes right before the flip--that stare to me said a thousand things:  "I want you" " I need you" "I can't wait any longer" just to name a few.   :P  Whew, that was some acting!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 11, 2006, 01:12 PM
Uh, he didn't pound his chest - he pounded the floor, didn't he?
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: ragtimecowboy on May 11, 2006, 01:44 PM
Missy, he knew what he wanted and he made a conscious move to get it! What a way to get that blood to circilatin ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on May 11, 2006, 01:52 PM
Uh, he didn't pound his chest - he pounded the floor, didn't he?

I thought he pounded his chest.  Maybe it was the chest and the floor--will watch again to find out for sure!!!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on May 11, 2006, 02:46 PM
Uh, he didn't pound his chest - he pounded the floor, didn't he?

Ang Lee said, and I thought I saw Jack pound the floor of the tent. Just another "ad lib" of realism the boys added that shows their commitment to their characters and to the story.

Just something else that brought Jack and Ennis to life for me.




Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on May 11, 2006, 03:52 PM
I always saw it as the floor, but he was so hunched over and close to tghe floor so mayby he got both :) both floor and chest
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 11, 2006, 06:52 PM
Okay... nobody laugh...  but the first time I saw it at the theater, the scene was so damn dark, I really couldn't
tell what the hell was going on.  I heard the "pounding", and I thought I saw Jack reach back, and I thought
he was pounding on Ennis's thigh or butt.  Kind of urging him on, if you will !! ;D
Or should I say "spurring" him on ! ::)
Yee Haw....  ride that bull !! 

Don't laugh at me now !!!   Or , call the men in the white coats .  I have a very active imagination!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on May 11, 2006, 07:32 PM
Okay... nobody laugh...  but the first time I saw it at the theater, the scene was so damn dark, I really couldn't
tell what the hell was going on.  I heard the "pounding", and I thought I saw Jack reach back, and I thought
he was pounding on Ennis's thigh or butt.  Kind of urging him on, if you will !! ;D
Or should I say "spurring" him on ! ::)
Yee Haw....  ride that bull !! 

Don't laugh at me now !!!   Or , call the men in the white coats .  I have a very active imagination!

I won't laugh--if they send in the white coats for you, I'll already be there waiting for you!   ;D I really thought he was pounding his chest (and maybe his hand goes from his chest to the floor).  Jack let's out a big gasp as he's pounding, like he's sucking in air trying to catch his breath.   :o   Maybe that's why I thought it was his chest. But, Karen, I like your idea of slapping Ennis' booty much better.  Maybe they did that on take #10 but scraped it--we can only imagine!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 11, 2006, 08:16 PM
Okay... nobody laugh...  but the first time I saw it at the theater, the scene was so damn dark, I really couldn't
tell what the hell was going on.  I heard the "pounding", and I thought I saw Jack reach back, and I thought
he was pounding on Ennis's thigh or butt.  Kind of urging him on, if you will !! ;D
Or should I say "spurring" him on ! ::)
Yee Haw....  ride that bull !! 

Don't laugh at me now !!!   Or , call the men in the white coats .  I have a very active imagination!

I won't laugh--if they send in the white coats for you, I'll already be there waiting for you!   ;D I really thought he was pounding his chest (and maybe his hand goes from his chest to the floor).  Jack let's out a big gasp as he's pounding, like he's sucking in air trying to catch his breath.   :o   Myabe that's why I thought it was his chest. But, Karen, I like your idea of slapping Ennis' booty much better.  Maybe they did that on take #10 but scraped it--we can only imagine!

I kind of liked the idea myself ! :D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Valandil Eluch on May 11, 2006, 08:18 PM
 :-X :-X :-X :-X
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on May 12, 2006, 06:54 AM
Played it on my mp4 player last night, earphones and REALLY loud noise... when Jack grabs Ennis hand and bring it to his jr he, Jack,breaths really heavy, the kind guys do when thay are horny and finally get some kinda skin contact :)

The two times he reaches for his coat is 1. to open the button, 2. to open the coat itself :)

ANd it does sound like he says f*** me, but f***..pause...me..... and it sounds like he says each word as he has the breath knocked out of him by Ennis
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on May 12, 2006, 07:11 AM
Played it on my mp4 player last night, earphones and REALLY loud noise... when Jack grabs Ennis hand and bring it to his jr he, Jack,breaths really heavy, the kind guys do when thay are horny and finally get some kinda skin contact :)

The two times he reaches for his coat is 1. to open the button, 2. to open the coat itself :)

ANd it does sound like he says f*** me, but f***..pause...me..... and it sounds like he says each word as he has the breath knocked out of him by Ennis

Great observations--I always thought the first time he reached for his coat he just missed (maybe a little nerves).  I didn't know he was reaching for a button.  My, he showed restraint not just ripping it off!   ;D I noticed those pauses between the f**** and me and then it sounds like he says "Ennis" or "Oh Ennis," but I could be just imagining that one.   ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: MississaugaRed on May 12, 2006, 08:36 AM

Great observations--I always thought the first time he reached for his coat he just missed (maybe a little nerves).  I didn't know he was reaching for a button.  My, he showed restraint not just ripping it off!   ;D I noticed those pauses between the f**** and me and then it sounds like he says "Ennis" or "Oh Ennis," but I could be just imagining that one.   ;D
Wistful thinking, stacp??  ;D  Think I'll insert your imagination into this scene next time I see it!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on May 12, 2006, 08:55 AM

Great observations--I always thought the first time he reached for his coat he just missed (maybe a little nerves).  I didn't know he was reaching for a button.  My, he showed restraint not just ripping it off!   ;D I noticed those pauses between the f**** and me and then it sounds like he says "Ennis" or "Oh Ennis," but I could be just imagining that one.   ;D
Wistful thinking, stacp??  ;D  Think I'll insert your imagination into this scene next time I see it!

Jeez, I really wish you'd all stop with the imagination thing - next time I watch I'm hardly going to hear the real dialogue for all the "power of suggestion" stuff ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 12, 2006, 09:17 AM
Played it on my mp4 player last night, earphones and REALLY loud noise... when Jack grabs Ennis hand and bring it to his jr he, Jack,breaths really heavy, the kind guys do when thay are horny and finally get some kinda skin contact :)

The two times he reaches for his coat is 1. to open the button, 2. to open the coat itself :)

ANd it does sound like he says f*** me, but f***..pause...me..... and it sounds like he says each word as he has the breath knocked out of him by Ennis

Hallelujah.  Someone heard the f...k me besides me.  There is a pause between the F... and me.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on May 12, 2006, 09:22 AM
Played it on my mp4 player last night, earphones and REALLY loud noise... when Jack grabs Ennis hand and bring it to his jr he, Jack,breaths really heavy, the kind guys do when thay are horny and finally get some kinda skin contact :)

The two times he reaches for his coat is 1. to open the button, 2. to open the coat itself :)

ANd it does sound like he says f*** me, but f***..pause...me..... and it sounds like he says each word as he has the breath knocked out of him by Ennis

Great observations--I always thought the first time he reached for his coat he just missed (maybe a little nerves).  I didn't know he was reaching for a button.  My, he showed restraint not just ripping it off!   ;D I noticed those pauses between the f**** and me and then it sounds like he says "Ennis" or "Oh Ennis," but I could be just imagining that one.   ;D

I heard the "Oh Ennis" too.  Right before the f.... me.  says it in a breathless way.
It wasn't in a smutty way at all.  In the heat of the moment.  He had dreamed of this for a long
time .
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: shieldmaid on May 12, 2006, 01:07 PM
Headphones here I come!!!  As if anything could make this scene any hotter!!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on May 12, 2006, 06:19 PM
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I heard the "Oh Ennis" too.  Right before the f.... me.  says it in a breathless way.
It wasn't in a smutty way at all.  In the heat of the moment.  He had dreamed of this for a long
time .
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Yes, Jack sure had dreamed about it before FNIT.  When Ennis was bathing and Jack was peeling the potatoes, the look on Jack's face just screamed--"I want him . . . bad!"  I think Jack had the realization that his dream might come true after Ennis first  lays down in the tent with him.  Jack looks slightly up, and then right before the scene cuts to the moon overhead shot, you see the corner of Jack's mouth turn up into a smile!   ;D  I think Jack knew if he was ever going to make a move, it had to be then.  What a move it was, too.  Nothing says "I'm hot for you" like pulling a hand on your Jr.!   ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: LuvJackNasty on May 12, 2006, 07:53 PM
Played it on my mp4 player last night, earphones and REALLY loud noise... when Jack grabs Ennis hand and bring it to his jr he, Jack,breaths really heavy, the kind guys do when thay are horny and finally get some kinda skin contact :)

The two times he reaches for his coat is 1. to open the button, 2. to open the coat itself :)

ANd it does sound like he says f*** me, but f***..pause...me..... and it sounds like he says each word as he has the breath knocked out of him by Ennis



Great observations--I always thought the first time he reached for his coat he just missed (maybe a little nerves).  I didn't know he was reaching for a button.  My, he showed restraint not just ripping it off!   ;D I noticed those pauses between the f**** and me and then it sounds like he says "Ennis" or "Oh Ennis," but I could be just imagining that one.   ;D

I heard the "Oh Ennis" too.  Right before the f.... me.  says it in a breathless way.
It wasn't in a smutty way at all.  In the heat of the moment.  He had dreamed of this for a long
time .

More to check out! I never heard "Oh Ennis"
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: shieldmaid on Jun 05, 2006, 03:40 PM
OK, I can't believe it took me TWO MONTHS to finally get some decent speakers for my computer, but I just got home from Best Buy and hooked them up to my headphones about 15 minutes ago, and I can't stop blushing!!!!!  My husband is on the other side of the room giving me some odd looks as I keep exclaiming, "Wow!  Oh my!  Whoa!!!  That's hot!"  I think he knows what I am doing over here but even I didn't expect to have quite so strong a reaction.   :P  I definitely heard "Oh Ennis" and lots more grunts, gasps, sighs, heavy breathing, and the like than before.

I don't think I'm going to be able to leave this spot for the rest of the day.   ::)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 05, 2006, 03:42 PM
Oh Ennis???????

I have to check... was gonna take the film to bed and watch but bed is suddenly occupied by a 4 year old so thats a no go... have to watch some here then :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: welshwitch on Jun 05, 2006, 03:46 PM
After playing the thing over and over I think I can hear ( or imagine) "F**k me" from Jack - it would make sense in the context - it's not the sort of situation where you'd be speaking in rhyming couplets!

BTW and probably OT ( 2 abbreviations - damn, I'm getting good) I think I can also hear Jack say "Can I kiss you?" or something similar in the SNIT.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 05, 2006, 03:55 PM
I cannot for the life of me hear Oh Ennis....

And Jack does say come here before they kiss first time SNIT Welchwitch ( btw congrats on the abbr. ;) ) (and I am still convinced he then says on I'm sorry and two alrights..or mayby three it's alrights) That was enough OT for today
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 05, 2006, 04:05 PM
OK, I can't believe it took me TWO MONTHS to finally get some decent speakers for my computer, but I just got home from Best Buy and hooked them up to my headphones about 15 minutes ago, and I can't stop blushing!!!!!  My husband is on the other side of the room giving me some odd looks as I keep exclaiming, "Wow!  Oh my!  Whoa!!!  That's hot!"  I think he knows what I am doing over here but even I didn't expect to have quite so strong a reaction.   :P  I definitely heard "Oh Ennis" and lots more grunts, gasps, sighs, heavy breathing, and the like than before.

I don't think I'm going to be able to leave this spot for the rest of the day.   ::)

Isn't it great !!!!   After I picked up a set of cheap headphones, I went home immeidately and plugged those puppies in.
OMG.....   I didn't move for 4 hours.  Aren't those sounds the hottest ???
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 05, 2006, 04:07 PM
I just love the sound Jack makes right after he has taken Ennis hand and put it on himself... the moan... actually FNIT is every bit as much a turn on with JUST the sound and no image ;)

( who am I kidding...image it is...)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 05, 2006, 04:10 PM
I just love the sound Jack makes right after he has taken Ennis hand and put it on himself... the moan... actually FNIT is every bit as much a turn on with JUST the sound and no image ;)

( who am I kidding...image it is...)

Until I got headphones, I had not heard the sounds Jack was making.  Even before Ennis put him on all fours....
and afterwards too.  Yep........   that was a turn on.  He was almost whimpering.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on Jun 05, 2006, 04:17 PM
I didn't hear the sounds Jack was making first couple of times I watched either. Then I watched with my new ear buds....it was an, ahem, ear-opening experience :8

Now I don't need to have the headphones on because I know what I'm listening for - which is just as well, since the cable is pretty short and it looks really bad to be sitting no more than half a metre from the TV, with earphones in, watching that scene ;) :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 05, 2006, 04:21 PM
it looks really bad to be sitting no more than half a metre from the TV, with earphones in, watching that scene ;) :d)

'course it doesn't  8)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: welshwitch on Jun 05, 2006, 04:58 PM
A large proportion of Brokies are doing exactly the same. Now I think I'm starting to imagine things that aren't there but that I'd like to be.
I can certainly hear something FNIT and " It's all right" several times in SNIT.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 05, 2006, 05:57 PM
it looks really bad to be sitting no more than half a metre from the TV, with earphones in, watching that scene ;) :d)

'course it doesn't  8)

I don't care if I have to stand on my head to listen to it .  ;D ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: shieldmaid on Jun 05, 2006, 07:29 PM
I'm just amazed at all the ambient noise you can hear with headphones, even.  I am fascinated by the sounds of the river, the fire, the sheeping baaing in the distance . . . . I could listen all night!!  But back on topic--I cannot decide after all exactly what Jack says during FNIT.  The moans are captivating enough in themselves, though.  ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: mactwck on Jun 05, 2006, 10:17 PM
All those moans, groans, and half uttered words could take me a lifetime to study....and I just might do that.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on Jun 06, 2006, 02:13 AM
All those moans, groans, and half uttered words could take me a lifetime to study....and I just might do that.

See, now, I knew I should have written my thesis on something I was really interested in - sounds like you've got the idea, mactwck 8)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: welshwitch on Jun 06, 2006, 05:01 AM
How long before the first thesis on BBM comes out, with particular ref to the reunion kiss, FNIT and SNIT? I hope it doesn't. this scene is far too personal to be reduced to footnotes and learned references.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 06, 2006, 08:02 AM
All those moans, groans, and half uttered words could take me a lifetime to study....and I just might do that.

I volunteer to dedicate hours to the cause of capturing every moan and mumble in the movie.  Who knows what gems await us?  We might here a "ride me cowboy" in there somewhere.   :c)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 06, 2006, 10:36 AM
All those moans, groans, and half uttered words could take me a lifetime to study....and I just might do that.

I volunteer to dedicate hours to the cause of capturing every moan and mumble in the movie.  Who knows what gems await us?  We might here a "ride me cowboy" in there somewhere.   :c)

Hey......  I think I heard that while watching it last night ! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: mactwck on Jun 06, 2006, 11:08 AM
Well if Jack is not saying it then it must have been me that you were hearing screaming it!!  Save a horse...Ride a cowboy has always been my motto. <^(
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 06, 2006, 11:18 AM
Well if Jack is not saying it then it must have been me that you were hearing screaming it!!  Save a horse...Ride a cowboy has always been my motto. <^(

Hell yes!  I know two cowboys we would all ride . . . for a lot more than 8 seconds.  Horses would never have to worry about breaking their poor backs again if I got a hold of Jack or Ennis.   :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: mactwck on Jun 06, 2006, 11:29 AM
AH, Jack the cowboy, does it get any better?  Obviously not, according to Ennis!
I want Jack the cowboy!  I live in AZ maybe a stop by the Prescott rodeo is called for, the I can have my own FNIT. :8 :8
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 06, 2006, 02:16 PM
 *o)

I'm not sure Ennis would have liked Jack to say something like that...mayby on a LATER fishing trip tho...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: amtamburo on Jun 06, 2006, 02:48 PM
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And Jack does say come here before they kiss first time SNIT ... and I am still convinced he then says on I'm sorry and two alrights....

I have watched this several times with the subtitles on (sometimes I watch it at night but don't want anyone to know... so I turn off the sound and just read...  :-[ ) and there is an "I'm sorry" whispered in the SNIT, but I always thought that it was Ennis that said he was sorry and Jack says it's all right twice to let Ennis know that he forgives him.  I just figured he was apologizing for leaving that morning without saying anything.  :-\\ But... maybe I'm wrong.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on Jun 06, 2006, 02:51 PM
I still think it's only Jack speaking, and he says "it's alright" three times, with the first two coming out as "s'alright" which sounds very much like "sorry". I know the subtitles say there's a "sorry" in there, but I think they got it wrong.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 06, 2006, 02:53 PM
I think it sounds like the same voice that says it's alright, and it makes more sense for Jack to say it... we have discussed this beofre, but just to recap.

Jack says I'm sorry *I am going to take this slow, I didn't mean to scare you, but* it's alrigh, it's alright.

And it looks like Jacks lips move... But others disagree :)

(And one of the positives about living on your own Antamburo is htat I don't have to worry about anyone knowing how often I see it or mute the sound ;) )
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 06, 2006, 02:53 PM
*o)

I'm not sure Ennis would have liked Jack to say something like that...mayby on a LATER fishing trip tho...

I don't think Ennis was hearing too much of anything anyway.  Maybe a ringing in his ears.

He was busy ! ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 06, 2006, 02:54 PM
*o)

I'm not sure Ennis would have liked Jack to say something like that...mayby on a LATER fishing trip tho...

I don't think Ennis was hearing too much of anything anyway.  Maybe a ringing in his ears.

He was busy ! ;)


Now theres a good point  ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 06, 2006, 03:25 PM
ok..hard NOT to go straight here when you catch something..

When Ennis jumps up after Jack puts his hand on him, they grab at eachother... Jack saying "come here, come here..." And indeed they are holding hands :) thats so sweet...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 06, 2006, 03:58 PM
It is going to take me forever to see this film when I have to come and say something all the time  ;D

It just occured to me that Jack is one BRAVE man... to just jump into it like that... no "uhm, you now I like you alot Ennis and ..uhm...can we hold hands?" nono... get the man by your side and put his hand on your c*ck... brave man..brave...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 06, 2006, 04:13 PM
It is going to take me forever to see this film when I have to come and say something all the time  ;D

It just occured to me that Jack is one BRAVE man... to just jump into it like that... no "uhm, you now I like you alot Ennis and ..uhm...can we hold hands?" nono... get the man by your side and put his hand on your c*ck... brave man..brave...

That rascal Jack Nasty !  He knew what he wanted and went for it. 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: amtamburo on Jun 06, 2006, 04:20 PM
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nono... get the man by your side and put his hand on your c*ck...

Well see... there you go! All these years I've been doing it wrong!  %&)

Of course it would be hard for me to do this... being a woman and all... but at least I now know that it isn't me that's the problem, just my approach!  :-\\

(Sorry... I just couldn't help myself... had to say it!)

Anyway back on topic...

Hmmm now I shall have to go home and watch this scene again... just to make sure you see... I wouldn't want anyone to think I actually wanted to. ::)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Jun 06, 2006, 05:13 PM
Damn, I don't have a plug to ear phones on my tv, and all this talks about moans and groans that I can't hear is driving me crazy! I'm really tempted to put on the movie now and play FNIT in full volume but I'm afraid my neighbours will not appreciate that, at 1.30 AM...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 06, 2006, 05:58 PM
Damn, I don't have a plug to ear phones on my tv, and all this talks about moans and groans that I can't hear is driving me crazy! I'm really tempted to put on the movie now and play FNIT in full volume but I'm afraid my neighbours will not appreciate that, at 1.30 AM...

I play my DVD on my laptop, and plug in the headphones.  Holy shit !!!
You gotta listen to it with headphones. ;D  Be sure and have a fan going at the time ! ^-^
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 06, 2006, 06:25 PM
FNIT is all about the hands...I know it's all about the two of them finally getting off ther asses (sorry ) and getting on with it, but after seeing it tonight it is all about the hands for me

(https://ennisjack.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi83.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj311%2Fesmereldet%2FJackthebrave.jpg&hash=71555be434a0dbf14e0ee4498fbfc8dc8d076c86)

I know you can't see it in here but the hands are very important here... Jacks HAND taking Ennis' HAND and placing them both on himself...

(https://ennisjack.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi83.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj311%2Fesmereldet%2Ffnit.jpg&hash=933fe489ffeb7a23c9bcc54450aeaae385eb1e3b)

Stole this from Dirtbikers WS vs. FS thread...thats why it's two of them...

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: mactwck on Jun 06, 2006, 08:30 PM
ok..hard NOT to go straight here when you catch something..

When Ennis jumps up after Jack puts his hand on him, they grab at eachother... Jack saying "come here, come here..." And indeed they are holding hands :) thats so sweet...

I don't think they were holding hands, I think that Jack is pressing Ennis hand onto his "erect c*ck" once again just to get the message across as to what he wants.  When Ennis does not pull away or punch him, Jack takes off his coat and they go for it.  This is what comes of watching this in slo-motion and zoom wat too many times, but what the hell.....I love this scene.  Wish it lasted longer...*sigh*
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Valandil Eluch on Jun 06, 2006, 08:58 PM
ok..hard NOT to go straight here when you catch something..

When Ennis jumps up after Jack puts his hand on him, they grab at eachother... Jack saying "come here, come here..." And indeed they are holding hands :) thats so sweet...

I don't think they were holding hands, I think that Jack is pressing Ennis hand onto his "erect c*ck" once again just to get the message across as to what he wants.  When Ennis does not pull away or punch him, Jack takes off his coat and they go for it.  This is what comes of watching this in slo-motion and zoom wat too many times, but what the hell.....I love this scene.  Wish it lasted longer...*sigh*

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D good point
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: greenfrog on Jun 06, 2006, 09:42 PM
FNIT is all about the hands...I know it's all about the two of them finally getting off ther asses (sorry ) and getting on with it, but after seeing it tonight it is all about the hands for me

(https://ennisjack.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi83.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj311%2Fesmereldet%2FJackthebrave.jpg&hash=71555be434a0dbf14e0ee4498fbfc8dc8d076c86)

I know you can't see it in here but the hands are very important here... Jacks HAND taking Ennis' HAND and placing them both on himself...

(https://ennisjack.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi83.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj311%2Fesmereldet%2Ffnit.jpg&hash=933fe489ffeb7a23c9bcc54450aeaae385eb1e3b)

Stole this from Dirtbikers WS vs. FS thread...thats why it's two of them...



Wow !!! Intersting new view we have here.  ;)

Thanks Esme  :cr)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 07, 2006, 01:36 AM
ok..hard NOT to go straight here when you catch something..

When Ennis jumps up after Jack puts his hand on him, they grab at eachother... Jack saying "come here, come here..." And indeed they are holding hands :) thats so sweet...

I don't think they were holding hands, I think that Jack is pressing Ennis hand onto his "erect c*ck" once again just to get the message across as to what he wants.  When Ennis does not pull away or punch him, Jack takes off his coat and they go for it.  This is what comes of watching this in slo-motion and zoom wat too many times, but what the hell.....I love this scene.  Wish it lasted longer...*sigh*

The holding hands are the last piccie :) I don't think Jack had to take Ennis' hand and place it on his c*ck to get his point across THERE  ;) And minor edit, Jack don't say come here he says come ON
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Jun 07, 2006, 04:16 AM
Guys, it's getting very very hot here and it's not good for me cause I'm AT WORK!!!! The minute I get home I'm gonna play this scene full volume, and then slow mo, and then full volume AGAIN... I wanna here all the moans and the groans and I wanna hear Jack say "come on"! Only problem is, how the hell do I make it untl I finish work... :`) :`) :`)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 07, 2006, 05:37 AM
Guys, it's getting very very hot here and it's not good for me cause I'm AT WORK!!!! The minute I get home I'm gonna play this scene full volume, and then slow mo, and then full volume AGAIN... I wanna here all the moans and the groans and I wanna hear Jack say "come on"! Only problem is, how the hell do I make it untl I finish work... :`) :`) :`)

lemme see...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 07, 2006, 05:47 AM
Ok, for some really CRAP reason the version I play on my comp is extremly dark and I can't get screencaps from the one I can play on my DVD player without taking actual Photos of the screen but is this something??

(https://ennisjack.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi83.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj311%2Fesmereldet%2FFNIT01.jpg&hash=53fe0fe840f64515044566b41c846224a1cd4f38) (https://ennisjack.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi83.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj311%2Fesmereldet%2FFNIT02.jpg&hash=ecb6d632d16536787bb81eed516ecbaf2a47e3cd)

(https://ennisjack.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi83.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj311%2Fesmereldet%2FFNIT03.jpg&hash=af6ce9ff6e48b919fb09cc0b17a8e27f2fd94ff4) (https://ennisjack.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi83.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj311%2Fesmereldet%2FFNIT04.jpg&hash=1b0781390b24a1c1061f798be41b895ebf34847b)

(https://ennisjack.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi83.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj311%2Fesmereldet%2FFNIT05.jpg&hash=e64bf64b1c5925de02aaa09debd48bd638cd4fd2)

And the rest is kinda silly without sound so I guess you just have to work through a hard day ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 07, 2006, 07:26 AM
ok..hard NOT to go straight here when you catch something..

When Ennis jumps up after Jack puts his hand on him, they grab at eachother... Jack saying "come here, come here..." And indeed they are holding hands :) thats so sweet...

I don't think they were holding hands, I think that Jack is pressing Ennis hand onto his "erect c*ck" once again just to get the message across as to what he wants.  When Ennis does not pull away or punch him, Jack takes off his coat and they go for it.  This is what comes of watching this in slo-motion and zoom wat too many times, but what the hell.....I love this scene.  Wish it lasted longer...*sigh*


That's the way I see it, too.  I don' t see Jack fully grab Ennis' hand until the very, um, end.  He goes from holding Ennis' wrist to grabbing Ennis' hand for dear life.  Just my guess, but Jack must have been having the ride of his life.  Mercy!   :8
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 07, 2006, 10:09 AM
I love the way these two guys touch foreheads in this scene, and Reunion scene.
Do you guys find that as hot as I do? 

This scene on my computer is dark too.  I just have to go by sound ! ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Jun 07, 2006, 11:04 AM
Esme dear, thank you for the pics! you're so sweet to think of me!!  <^(

Okay, I got back home and played FNIT a coupla times, full volume (I really hope my neighbors were gone), and apart from the moans and the groans I can't hear any words spoken. When does he say "come on"? and when does he say "oh Ennis"?
Also, some of you were saying that just before he took off his jacket he took Ennis's hand and put it on his groin again. I can't see that. There's this moment when they're both still, just staring at each other, and then Jack takes off the jacket - I can't see their hands before that, can't see what they're doing with them. I have a wide screen version, can you actually see their hands on the full screen version?
I also can't actually SEE Jack hitting the ground, I hear the thumps and then I can see Jack grabbing Ennis's wrist.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 07, 2006, 11:11 AM
I love the way these two guys touch foreheads in this scene, and Reunion scene.
Do you guys find that as hot as I do? 

This scene on my computer is dark too.  I just have to go by sound ! ;D

Oh yeah, that forehead touching is sexy as hell.  It's like a dam about to burst; they want each other so bad.  And I want them to get it on so bad.   :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: amtamburo on Jun 07, 2006, 11:12 AM
I love the forehead thing too... very hot! I also think they way they look into each others eyes while their foreheads are together is about the sexiest thing I have ever seen. (I particularity like the look that Jack has on his face in the reunion scene... it's like he can't decide if he wants to cry or fling Ennis to the ground and... well you get the picture...  ::) ) Oh... and the way Ennis kind of bumps Jack's forehead with his and then rubs his forehead across Jack's before he goes upstairs... oh BABY!

I wonder... is that his way of reassuring Jack after he pushes his hands away? (guess that is a topic for another thread though huh? :-[)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 07, 2006, 11:14 AM
Esme dear, thank you for the pics! you're so sweet to think of me!!  <^(

Okay, I got back home and played FNIT a coupla times, full volume (I really hope my neighbors were gone), and apart from the moans and the groans I can't hear any words spoken. When does he say "come on"? and when does he say "oh Ennis"?
Also, some of you were saying that just before he took off his jacket he took Ennis's hand and put it on his groin again. I can't see that. There's this moment when they're both still, just staring at each other, and then Jack takes off the jacket - I can't see their hands before that, can't see what they're doing with them. I have a wide screen version, can you actually see their hands on the full screen version?
I also can't actually SEE Jack hitting the ground, I hear the thumps and then I can see Jack grabbing Ennis's wrist.

Keren, I have not heard a "come on."  The second hand on groin comes after they pop up, after Ennis' initial attempt to push Jack away.  You can't actually see Jack place Ennis' hand back on his groin, but Jack takes Ennis' right arm and appears to move it down to the groin area.  There is argument whether Jack places Ennis' hand on his groin or on his leg.  It's very quick and subtle, and it took me a long time to see it.  The only time I hear "Oh Ennis" is right after Jack says "f**k me," and then it sounds like he says "Oh Ennis."  Some hear it, some don't.  I don't know--maybe I just want to hear it.  Makes it hotter if that's possible.   :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: mactwck on Jun 07, 2006, 01:00 PM
That whole scene is too hot for words. Although we have said 11 pages worth.  I hear the come on, come on, I hear the F**k me, but I do not hear him say Ennis.  I guess this means that I need to watch this scene some more and at a high volume.  ***Runs off to watch FNIT over and over again.***
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 07, 2006, 01:17 PM
That whole scene is too hot for words. Although we have said 11 pages worth.  I hear the come on, come on, I hear the F**k me, but I do not hear him say Ennis.  I guess this means that I need to watch this scene some more and at a high volume.  ***Runs off to watch FNIT over and over again.***

There is just never enought time.......  never enough.

Use headphones !
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 07, 2006, 02:52 PM
Esme dear, thank you for the pics! you're so sweet to think of me!!  <^(

Okay, I got back home and played FNIT a coupla times, full volume (I really hope my neighbors were gone), and apart from the moans and the groans I can't hear any words spoken. When does he say "come on"? and when does he say "oh Ennis"?
Also, some of you were saying that just before he took off his jacket he took Ennis's hand and put it on his groin again. I can't see that. There's this moment when they're both still, just staring at each other, and then Jack takes off the jacket - I can't see their hands before that, can't see what they're doing with them. I have a wide screen version, can you actually see their hands on the full screen version?
I also can't actually SEE Jack hitting the ground, I hear the thumps and then I can see Jack grabbing Ennis's wrist.

The come on is JUST after they get up. I am not sure about the f*** me, and I have not heard Oh Ennis..never noticed the hand down again... ok, need to see again :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on Jun 07, 2006, 02:57 PM
Hmmm. I've never heard any actual words in this scene, other than Ennis's "wharyoudoin'" (if indeed you can call that words!). Lots of grunts and moans, but no words, even with headphones.

I did "see" the bit where Jack puts Ennis's hand back on his crotch again - although you don't actually see it, it's more just implied by the fact that he moves Ennis's arm in that direction and then gazes at him intently for a couple of seconds, looking into his eyes to make sure that he understands what Jack wants. It is kind of hard for me to concentrate on that bit, though, when I know that a matter of seconds later Jake is going to do that one-handed belt unbuckling thing :d) :d) :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 07, 2006, 03:10 PM
Hm..I see jack moving his left hand down towards his crotch/ leg where Ennis right hand is... then stare at him... the onlytrouble I have with that excellent theoryof yours NoReins is this...

If Jack indeed puts Ennis hand back on his erection, then why does Enis wait until jack starts to take his coat off with saying whaddyadoin' ? It makes more sense for him to have said it with his hand on Jacks c*ck...?? 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 07, 2006, 03:15 PM
Hm..I see jack moving his left hand down towards his crotch/ leg where Ennis right hand is... then stare at him... the onlytrouble I have with that excellent theoryof yours NoReins is this...

If Jack indeed puts Ennis hand back on his erection, then why does Enis wait until jack starts to take his coat off with saying whaddyadoin' ? It makes more sense for him to have said it with his hand on Jacks c*ck...?? 

Maybe he was asking Jack why he moved his hand off his c*ck?    :8 :s)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 07, 2006, 03:28 PM
Hm..I see jack moving his left hand down towards his crotch/ leg where Ennis right hand is... then stare at him... the onlytrouble I have with that excellent theoryof yours NoReins is this...

If Jack indeed puts Ennis hand back on his erection, then why does Enis wait until jack starts to take his coat off with saying whaddyadoin' ? It makes more sense for him to have said it with his hand on Jacks c*ck...?? 

Maybe he was asking Jack why he moved his hand off his c*ck?    :8 :s)

I'll settle for that  ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 07, 2006, 04:55 PM
Hm..I see jack moving his left hand down towards his crotch/ leg where Ennis right hand is... then stare at him... the onlytrouble I have with that excellent theoryof yours NoReins is this...

If Jack indeed puts Ennis hand back on his erection, then why does Enis wait until jack starts to take his coat off with saying whaddyadoin' ? It makes more sense for him to have said it with his hand on Jacks c*ck...?? 

Maybe he was asking Jack why he moved his hand off his c*ck?    :8 :s)

That's the best interpretation I've heard yet!  :t)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: mactwck on Jun 07, 2006, 05:46 PM
Hm..I see jack moving his left hand down towards his crotch/ leg where Ennis right hand is... then stare at him... the onlytrouble I have with that excellent theoryof yours NoReins is this...

If Jack indeed puts Ennis hand back on his erection, then why does Enis wait until jack starts to take his coat off with saying whaddyadoin' ? It makes more sense for him to have said it with his hand on Jacks c*ck...?? 

Maybe he was asking Jack why he moved his hand off his c*ck?    :8 :s)



That's the best interpretation I've heard yet!  :t)

Or maybe he thought they were just going to "jack " each other off (sorry so graphic) but his removing his coat meant other things to come, (no pun intended).
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 07, 2006, 05:46 PM
Hm..I see jack moving his left hand down towards his crotch/ leg where Ennis right hand is... then stare at him... the onlytrouble I have with that excellent theoryof yours NoReins is this...

If Jack indeed puts Ennis hand back on his erection, then why does Enis wait until jack starts to take his coat off with saying whaddyadoin' ? It makes more sense for him to have said it with his hand on Jacks c*ck...?? 

Maybe he was asking Jack why he moved his hand off his c*ck?    :8 :s)

That's the best interpretation I've heard yet!  :t)

Ole Ennis sure nuf weren't no fool.   He couldn't get Jack's jeans down fast enuf !
Lucky pup got to see Jack's cute ass !

What the hell has happened to my grammar !! (^)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 07, 2006, 05:58 PM


Ole Ennis sure nuf weren't no fool.   He couldn't get Jack's jeans down fast enuf !
Lucky pup got to see Jack's cute ass !

What the hell has happened to my grammar !! (^)


Your Brokalized

I just notized, after we see Jack holding on to Ennis' hand, Ennis sort of collapses onto Jacks back...I'm thinkin' he's done....
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 07, 2006, 07:31 PM


Ole Ennis sure nuf weren't no fool.   He couldn't get Jack's jeans down fast enuf !
Lucky pup got to see Jack's cute ass !

What the hell has happened to my grammar !! (^)


Your Brokalized

I just notized, after we see Jack holding on to Ennis' hand, Ennis sort of collapses onto Jacks back...I'm thinkin' he's done....

I love that part !!  Right after Ennis goes AAaahhhhhhh, you can actually hear (with headphones) Ennis' head go
kathunk on Jack's back.  He was done ! ;D  Happy face on him ! ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: BBBOY on Jun 07, 2006, 07:38 PM


Ole Ennis sure nuf weren't no fool.   He couldn't get Jack's jeans down fast enuf !
Lucky pup got to see Jack's cute ass !

What the hell has happened to my grammar !! (^)


Your Brokalized

I just notized, after we see Jack holding on to Ennis' hand, Ennis sort of collapses onto Jacks back...I'm thinkin' he's done....

Brokalized? Now that is definately one for the dictionary!  :8 :8 :8
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 07, 2006, 09:51 PM
I love the forehead thing too... very hot! I also think they way they look into each others eyes while their foreheads are together is about the sexiest thing I have ever seen. (I particularity like the look that Jack has on his face in the reunion scene... it's like he can't decide if he wants to cry or fling Ennis to the ground and... well you get the picture...  ::) ) Oh... and the way Ennis kind of bumps Jack's forehead with his and then rubs his forehead across Jack's before he goes upstairs... oh BABY!

I wonder... is that his way of reassuring Jack after he pushes his hands away? (guess that is a topic for another thread though huh? :-[)

Who knew forehead touching could be so damn hot !!!  I want to throw them both to the ground ! ;D
In my dreams ! :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: amtamburo on Jun 07, 2006, 10:36 PM
Actually... throwing them to the ground... the more I think about it the more I think I wouldn't want to stop touching them long enough to bother!  ^-^
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 08, 2006, 02:11 AM
If I may be a bit crude for a few secs... ( Esme Nasty popping her head in) Porn filcks got it all wrong... they should from now on start adding forehead touching and belt unbuckling to their repertoire ( of which I am NOT familiar, other than for scientific reasons only off course )
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CrimsonSky on Jun 08, 2006, 07:57 AM
Hm..I see jack moving his left hand down towards his crotch/ leg where Ennis right hand is... then stare at him... the onlytrouble I have with that excellent theoryof yours NoReins is this...

If Jack indeed puts Ennis hand back on his erection, then why does Enis wait until jack starts to take his coat off with saying whaddyadoin' ? It makes more sense for him to have said it with his hand on Jacks c*ck...?? 

Maybe he was asking Jack why he moved his hand off his c*ck?    :8 :s)



That's the best interpretation I've heard yet!  :t)

Or maybe he thought they were just going to "jack " each other off (sorry so graphic) but his removing his coat meant other things to come, (no pun intended).

Yeah, I think Ennis suddenly panicked that Jack might want to be on top. He starts to struggle with Jack again there,not so much to push him off,I think, but to try and keep Jack under control ;) Then Jack reassures him by telling him exactly what he wants (I am loving my new TV with a headphone socket!! :d) ;D), and Ennis is happy to oblige ;) :8 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 08, 2006, 10:59 AM


Yeah, I think Ennis suddenly panicked that Jack might want to be on top. He starts to struggle with Jack again there,not so much to push him off,I think, but to try and keep Jack under control ;) Then Jack reassures him by telling him exactly what he wants (I am loving my new TV with a headphone socket!! :d) ;D), and Ennis is happy to oblige ;) :8 

an interesting new perspective... I like it
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 08, 2006, 01:24 PM

Yeah, I think Ennis suddenly panicked that Jack might want to be on top. He starts to struggle with Jack again there,not so much to push him off,I think, but to try and keep Jack under control ;) Then Jack reassures him by telling him exactly what he wants (I am loving my new TV with a headphone socket!! :d) ;D), and Ennis is happy to oblige ;) :8 

Yeah, Ennis had to take charge, rein Jack in.  Jack was in such a state; had that wild look of passion in his eyes.  Ripped that belt buckle open in .08 seconds.  I wonder if Jake had to practice the one handed belt buckle opening?  LOL, I would have liked to have been his teacher.   :d)  The FNIT is just raw passion; Jack, IMO, was willing to give or get anything  Ennis was up for.   :d)  Ennis, by the looks of things, was sure up for the whole 9 yards (or was it 10?).   :8
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CrimsonSky on Jun 08, 2006, 03:35 PM

Yeah, I think Ennis suddenly panicked that Jack might want to be on top. He starts to struggle with Jack again there,not so much to push him off,I think, but to try and keep Jack under control ;) Then Jack reassures him by telling him exactly what he wants (I am loving my new TV with a headphone socket!! :d) ;D), and Ennis is happy to oblige ;) :8 

Yeah, Ennis had to take charge, rein Jack in.  Jack was in such a state; had that wild look of passion in his eyes.  Ripped that belt buckle open in .08 seconds.  I wonder if Jake had to practice the one handed belt buckle opening?  LOL, I would have liked to have been his teacher.   :d)  The FNIT is just raw passion; Jack, IMO, was willing to give or get anything  Ennis was up for.   :d)  Ennis, by the looks of things, was sure up for the whole 9 yards (or was it 10?).   :8

ROFL stacp, you really crack me up sometimes :8 I would've loved to be his teacher too, but he'd have to be a fast learner,once he'd opened that belt I wouldn't be able to let him do it up to practise again :8
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 08, 2006, 07:25 PM

Yeah, I think Ennis suddenly panicked that Jack might want to be on top. He starts to struggle with Jack again there,not so much to push him off,I think, but to try and keep Jack under control ;) Then Jack reassures him by telling him exactly what he wants (I am loving my new TV with a headphone socket!! :d) ;D), and Ennis is happy to oblige ;) :8 

Yeah, Ennis had to take charge, rein Jack in.  Jack was in such a state; had that wild look of passion in his eyes.  Ripped that belt buckle open in .08 seconds.  I wonder if Jake had to practice the one handed belt buckle opening?  LOL, I would have liked to have been his teacher.   :d)  The FNIT is just raw passion; Jack, IMO, was willing to give or get anything  Ennis was up for.   :d)  Ennis, by the looks of things, was sure up for the whole 9 yards (or was it 10?).   :8

ROFL stacp, you really crack me up sometimes :8 I would've loved to be his teacher too, but he'd have to be a fast learner,once he'd opened that belt I wouldn't be able to let him do it up to practise again :8

I hear you, Professor CrimsonSky!  Of course, the follow up course to Unbuckling Your Rodeo Belt with One Hand 101 is Moaning and Groaning on All Fours 102.  With Jack in the tent, I'd be an expert instructor real quick . . .  :8
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: BBBOY on Jun 08, 2006, 07:49 PM
Ladies, I am shocked at the direction of this discussion. Tut, tut, tut. We men are not slabs of meat to be used and tossed aside like yesterdays lunch wrappers. Jack was not exactly a virgin in the butt end department I think. He knew what he wanted and lead Ennis down the road. Ennis was a virgin, but one with some sense of what he wanted and needed. As Annie wrote it, "no instruction manual needed."
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: chameau on Jun 08, 2006, 08:48 PM
Ladies, I am shocked at the direction of this discussion. Tut, tut, tut. We men are not slabs of meat to be used and tossed aside like yesterdays lunch wrappers. Jack was not exactly a virgin in the butt end department I think. He knew what he wanted and lead Ennis down the road. Ennis was a virgin, but one with some sense of what he wanted and needed. As Annie wrote it, "no instruction manual needed."

Well said  8)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CrimsonSky on Jun 08, 2006, 09:18 PM
Ladies, I am shocked at the direction of this discussion. Tut, tut, tut. We men are not slabs of meat to be used and tossed aside like yesterdays lunch wrappers. Jack was not exactly a virgin in the butt end department I think. He knew what he wanted and lead Ennis down the road. Ennis was a virgin, but one with some sense of what he wanted and needed. As Annie wrote it, "no instruction manual needed."

Well said  8)

Sorry :-[ Didn't mean to upset anyone,it was just a bit of banter, but I apologise if I've offended anyone :-[
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: BBBOY on Jun 08, 2006, 09:47 PM
Ladies, I am shocked at the direction of this discussion. Tut, tut, tut. We men are not slabs of meat to be used and tossed aside like yesterdays lunch wrappers. Jack was not exactly a virgin in the butt end department I think. He knew what he wanted and lead Ennis down the road. Ennis was a virgin, but one with some sense of what he wanted and needed. As Annie wrote it, "no instruction manual needed."

Well said  8)

Sorry :-[ Didn't mean to upset anyone,it was just a bit of banter, but I apologise if I've offended anyone :-[

Honey, I was just pullin your leg. You didn't offend one bit. I am sorry if I offended.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 09, 2006, 01:05 AM
Ladies, I am shocked at the direction of this discussion. Tut, tut, tut. We men are not slabs of meat to be used and tossed aside like yesterdays lunch wrappers. Jack was not exactly a virgin in the butt end department I think. He knew what he wanted and lead Ennis down the road. Ennis was a virgin, but one with some sense of what he wanted and needed. As Annie wrote it, "no instruction manual needed."

Your not???

But I do agree we might have gone  tad OT...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Jun 09, 2006, 06:32 AM
Ladies, I am shocked at the direction of this discussion. Tut, tut, tut. We men are not slabs of meat to be used and tossed aside like yesterdays lunch wrappers.

BBBoy, I can assure you that none of the girls here will toss Jake aside after using him!!!  ;D

Sorry, OT. couldn't help it.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Diana on Jun 09, 2006, 06:50 AM
Ladies, I am shocked at the direction of this discussion. Tut, tut, tut. We men are not slabs of meat to be used and tossed aside like yesterdays lunch wrappers.

BBBoy, I can assure you that none of the girls here will toss Jake aside after using him!!!  ;D

Sorry, OT. couldn't help it.

"Rode hard 'n put away wet"? No way! (couldn't help this OT either)  :i :`)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 09, 2006, 06:55 AM
Ladies, I am shocked at the direction of this discussion. Tut, tut, tut. We men are not slabs of meat to be used and tossed aside like yesterdays lunch wrappers. Jack was not exactly a virgin in the butt end department I think. He knew what he wanted and lead Ennis down the road. Ennis was a virgin, but one with some sense of what he wanted and needed. As Annie wrote it, "no instruction manual needed."

Well said  8)

Sorry :-[ Didn't mean to upset anyone,it was just a bit of banter, but I apologise if I've offended anyone :-[

A little banter is good for the soul !  We all need that ! :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CrimsonSky on Jun 09, 2006, 07:50 AM
Ladies, I am shocked at the direction of this discussion. Tut, tut, tut. We men are not slabs of meat to be used and tossed aside like yesterdays lunch wrappers. Jack was not exactly a virgin in the butt end department I think. He knew what he wanted and lead Ennis down the road. Ennis was a virgin, but one with some sense of what he wanted and needed. As Annie wrote it, "no instruction manual needed."

Well said  8)

Sorry :-[ Didn't mean to upset anyone,it was just a bit of banter, but I apologise if I've offended anyone :-[

Honey, I was just pullin your leg. You didn't offend one bit. I am sorry if I offended.
That's ok then, sorry I misunderstood you :-[ But can I just say, I wouldn't "toss Jake aside" after using him, I'd use him again and again and again ;)  ;D

Back on topic, I agree that Jack had experience in that department,if Ennis had needed an instruction manual, Jack probably could have written it! ;) :8 :-[
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 09, 2006, 09:23 AM
That's ok then, sorry I misunderstood you :-[ But can I just say, I wouldn't "toss Jake aside" after using him, I'd use him again and again and again ;)  ;D

Back on topic, I agree that Jack had experience in that department,if Ennis had needed an instruction manual, Jack probably could have written it! ;) :8 :-[

That's one manual I'd own several copies of.  I got the "entry fee" in my pocket to buy that book off the shelves.  I think Ang told Jake that Jack had had experience with other men.  It's anybody's guess as to what that experience entailed.  Jack definitely had the air of knowing what he was doing.  I bet he was shocked when Ennis got so aggressive about it.  I figure Jack thought he may have to place Ennis' hand on his groin a dozen times before the action got going!   :8
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: welshwitch on Jun 09, 2006, 03:43 PM
Whether or not he was surprised by the sudden/violent turn of events, when he was asleep afterwards Jack looked entirely content. The more I watch the scene ( twice today, for purposes of research) the more I feel that Jack had no more idea than Ennis waht was going to happen but was just ready to go along with whatever Ennis did.

And this is perhaps an unsuitable comment, but I thought a lot of the speed and violence of events was the result of two 19-year-olds who'd been stuck up a mountain for weeks with no females within reach; I think there is a sort of desperation born of deprivation in all that happens.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: donnaread on Jun 09, 2006, 03:44 PM
Hm..I see jack moving his left hand down towards his crotch/ leg where Ennis right hand is... then stare at him... the onlytrouble I have with that excellent theoryof yours NoReins is this...

If Jack indeed puts Ennis hand back on his erection, then why does Enis wait until jack starts to take his coat off with saying whaddyadoin' ? It makes more sense for him to have said it with his hand on Jacks c*ck...?? 

Maybe he was asking Jack why he moved his hand off his c*ck?    :8 :s)

That's the best interpretation I've heard yet!  :t)
As someone pointed out either here or in another thread...you don't actually see Heath's lips moving when he says "What're you doin'"
So maybe the sound was put in later, and they put it in at the wrong time...maybe it was supposed to have been said when Jack had Ennis' hand...who know where? :s), BEFORE he started taking his jacket off. >:D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 09, 2006, 03:47 PM
Do we really ever see Ennis' lips moving?

I don't think ANg would send a film out where a sound was put wrong tho :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 09, 2006, 06:02 PM
Do we really ever see Ennis' lips moving?

I don't think ANg would send a film out where a sound was put wrong tho :)

I have watched that scene again and again and again (strictly for scientific research), and after these viewings, I don't see Ennis' lips move when he says "whatyadoin'?"  Of course, Ennis is Mr. Mumbles, so his lips could've moved slightly, but I don't see it.  Maybe Aguirre was hiding outside the tent and said "whatyadoin'?" when Ennis pushed Jack away.   ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: mactwck on Jun 09, 2006, 06:11 PM
Do we really ever see Ennis' lips moving?

I don't think ANg would send a film out where a sound was put wrong tho :)

I have watched that scene again and again and again (strictly for scientific research), and after these viewings, I don't see Ennis' lips move when he says "whatyadoin'?"  Of course, Ennis is Mr. Mumbles, so his lips could've moved slightly, but I don't see it.  Maybe Aguirre was hiding outside the tent and said "whatyadoin'?" when Ennis pushed Jack away.   ;)

EEEWWWWW!! I donn't even want the thought that Aguirre (the lech) would be near the tent.  OT, I know but if he felt so strongly about "queers" that he would not hire Jack again why did he watch them for 10 minutes that day?  Althought I love to watch them wrestling!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 09, 2006, 07:30 PM
Do we really ever see Ennis' lips moving?

I don't think ANg would send a film out where a sound was put wrong tho :)

I have watched that scene again and again and again (strictly for scientific research), and after these viewings, I don't see Ennis' lips move when he says "whatyadoin'?"  Of course, Ennis is Mr. Mumbles, so his lips could've moved slightly, but I don't see it.  Maybe Aguirre was hiding outside the tent and said "whatyadoin'?" when Ennis pushed Jack away.   ;)


EEEWWWWW!! I donn't even want the thought that Aguirre (the lech) would be near the tent.  OT, I know but if he felt so strongly about "queers" that he would not hire Jack again why did he watch them for 10 minutes that day?  Althought I love to watch them wrestling!

I got the (creepy) feeling Aguirre secretly enjoyed watching Ennis and Jack go at it like two rabbits (can't say as I blame him).  Probably got his rocks off.  Yuck, indeed!  Hell, I'd set up a lawn chair and a six pack of diet coke and be in for the long haul if Jack and Ennis were rocking the tent every day like they did FNIT.   That's one show I wouldn't miss.   :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 09, 2006, 08:51 PM
Do we really ever see Ennis' lips moving?

I don't think ANg would send a film out where a sound was put wrong tho :)

I have watched that scene again and again and again (strictly for scientific research), and after these viewings, I don't see Ennis' lips move when he says "whatyadoin'?"  Of course, Ennis is Mr. Mumbles, so his lips could've moved slightly, but I don't see it.  Maybe Aguirre was hiding outside the tent and said "whatyadoin'?" when Ennis pushed Jack away.   ;)


EEEWWWWW!! I donn't even want the thought that Aguirre (the lech) would be near the tent.  OT, I know but if he felt so strongly about "queers" that he would not hire Jack again why did he watch them for 10 minutes that day?  Althought I love to watch them wrestling!

I got the (creepy) feeling Aguirre secretly enjoyed watching Ennis and Jack go at it like two rabbits (can't say as I blame him).  Probably got his rocks off.  Yuck, indeed!  Hell, I'd set up a lawn chair and a six pack of diet coke and be in for the long haul if Jack and Ennis were rocking the tent every day like they did FNIT.   That's one show I wouldn't miss.   :d)

I'll meet you there with a bottle of white wine !!! :cr)

Good point though.  Aguirre did watch for 10 minutes.  That a..hole.

I wish I could have been there though! :8  I would have had to jump into the
pile though !
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: chameau on Jun 09, 2006, 10:20 PM
This is FNIT discussion thread, huh?  ::)

May I suggest we go back to the scheduled programm plize?  ;)

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 10, 2006, 03:44 PM
This is FNIT discussion thread, huh?  ::)

May I suggest we go back to the scheduled programm plize?  ;)



It does have a tendency to stary a bit yeah ;)

I just watched it in Fullscreen... it is wonderful to see how Jack grabs Ennis hand
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: amtamburo on Jun 10, 2006, 04:44 PM
Darn it!! Like and idiot I asked for the widescreen version... but I have seen so many pics and heard so many comments about the fullscreen version... I wish I had known all this before I got my copy...  :-[
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 10, 2006, 04:50 PM
Darn it!! Like and idiot I asked for the widescreen version... but I have seen so many pics and heard so many comments about the fullscreen version... I wish I had known all this before I got my copy...  :-[

Having more than one isn't a sin ya know ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: amtamburo on Jun 10, 2006, 05:02 PM
Good point... to tell the truth I was sorta holding out... waiting to see if the people at Focus were gonna get a clue soon and release a Deluxe Director's cut or something equally as wonderful... but I may have to break down and get a fullscreen copy now... and then another when the Deluxe Edition is FINALLY released...   :-\\

*sigh* The things I will do for these guys!  ::)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 10, 2006, 05:11 PM
Good point... to tell the truth I was sorta holding out... waiting to see if the people at Focus were gonna get a clue soon and release a Deluxe Director's cut or something equally as wonderful... but I may have to break down and get a fullscreen copy now... and then another when the Deluxe Edition is FINALLY released...   :-\\

*sigh* The things I will do for these guys!  ::)

I bought both FS and WS when they first came out on DVD. 
I tend to watch the FS all the time.  Plus, I have a copy of the movie
on my Laptop!  Yep, I' m covered ! &**)

I dfeinitely like the FNIT better on FS.  Whew !  Think I'll go watch it again! :`)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: amtamburo on Jun 10, 2006, 05:30 PM
Ok... just ordered it from Amazon.com! Will have it in my hot little hands and be feasting my eyes on it on Tuesday!  &**)

Can't wait to see FNIT in fullscreen... from what I have heard it's even more amazing!  :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 10, 2006, 05:50 PM
Ok... just ordered it from Amazon.com! Will have it in my hot little hands and be feasting my eyes on it on Tuesday!  &**)

Can't wait to see FNIT in fullscreen... from what I have heard it's even more amazing!  :d)

You see more of Jack's left hand cradling Ennis' head in SNIT.
FNIT you definitely see more of Jake's butt and his thigh !   :`)
More of the hand grabbing in the throws of their action !
Uhhhh.   I need some ice water ! :P
I love FNIT, but the part that makes me kind of laugh every time , is when
Ennis' head goes kathunk on Jack's backside when he finished. 
I just can't help it.  The boy was spent ! :8
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: BBBOY on Jun 10, 2006, 06:03 PM
Ok... just ordered it from Amazon.com! Will have it in my hot little hands and be feasting my eyes on it on Tuesday!  &**)

Can't wait to see FNIT in fullscreen... from what I have heard it's even more amazing!  :d)

You see more of Jack's left hand cradling Ennis' head in SNIT.
FNIT you definitely see more of Jake's butt and his thigh !   :`)
More of the hand grabbing in the throws of their action !
Uhhhh.   I need some ice water ! :P
I love FNIT, but the part that makes me kind of laugh every time , is when
Ennis' head goes kathunk on Jack's backside when he finished. 
I just can't help it.  The boy was spent ! :8

Hmmmmmmm guess I need to consider buying the FS version.  :s)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on Jun 10, 2006, 07:06 PM
Ennis, by the looks of things, was sure up for the whole 9 yards (or was it 10?).   :8

Just a minor correction stacp. I believe you are confusing yards and inches.  ;)



Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 10, 2006, 07:24 PM

I love FNIT, but the part that makes me kind of laugh every time , is when
Ennis' head goes kathunk on Jack's backside when he finished. 
I just can't help it.  The boy was spent ! :8

I hadn't noticed that until recently... and I love the word kathunk...or is it katchunk?
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 10, 2006, 07:52 PM

I love FNIT, but the part that makes me kind of laugh every time , is when
Ennis' head goes kathunk on Jack's backside when he finished. 
I just can't help it.  The boy was spent ! :8

I hadn't noticed that until recently... and I love the word kathunk...or is it katchunk?

I noticed it as soon as I got headphones.  I just love the sound of his head hitting Jack's
back after he orgasims.   ;D
Of course, you realize, I must not have enough to do that I sit around replaying these
scenes over, and over, and over..............
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 10, 2006, 07:56 PM

I love FNIT, but the part that makes me kind of laugh every time , is when
Ennis' head goes kathunk on Jack's backside when he finished. 
I just can't help it.  The boy was spent ! :8

I hadn't noticed that until recently... and I love the word kathunk...or is it katchunk?

I noticed it as soon as I got headphones.  I just love the sound of his head hitting Jack's
back after he orgasims.   ;D
Of course, you realize, I must not have enough to do that I sit around replaying these
scenes over, and over, and over..............


Take solace in the fact that you are not the only one... how else could we discuss this for so many pages  :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 10, 2006, 08:47 PM
Ennis, by the looks of things, was sure up for the whole 9 yards (or was it 10?).   :8

Just a minor correction stacp. I believe you are confusing yards and inches.  ;)





A girl can dream, can't she?  O0
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 10, 2006, 08:50 PM
Ok... just ordered it from Amazon.com! Will have it in my hot little hands and be feasting my eyes on it on Tuesday!  &**)

Can't wait to see FNIT in fullscreen... from what I have heard it's even more amazing!  :d)

You see more of Jack's left hand cradling Ennis' head in SNIT.
FNIT you definitely see more of Jake's butt and his thigh !   :`)
More of the hand grabbing in the throws of their action !
Uhhhh.   I need some ice water ! :P
I love FNIT, but the part that makes me kind of laugh every time , is when
Ennis' head goes kathunk on Jack's backside when he finished. 
I just can't help it.  The boy was spent ! :8

Crap, I don't think I have the full screen version!  I just checked my copies.  You mean I've been missing some more of Jake's butt all this time and I didn't know it?  I can't get enough of FNIT.  I love how both the boys seem to collapse at the same time . . . Ennis' head on Jack's back and Jack seems to almost put his head between his legs, like he can't breathe!  I'd say mission accomplished indeed!   :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 10, 2006, 09:38 PM
Ok... just ordered it from Amazon.com! Will have it in my hot little hands and be feasting my eyes on it on Tuesday!  &**)

Can't wait to see FNIT in fullscreen... from what I have heard it's even more amazing!  :d)

You see more of Jack's left hand cradling Ennis' head in SNIT.
FNIT you definitely see more of Jake's butt and his thigh !   :`)
More of the hand grabbing in the throws of their action !
Uhhhh.   I need some ice water ! :P
I love FNIT, but the part that makes me kind of laugh every time , is when
Ennis' head goes kathunk on Jack's backside when he finished. 
I just can't help it.  The boy was spent ! :8

Crap, I don't think I have the full screen version!  I just checked my copies.  You mean I've been missing some more of Jake's butt all this time and I didn't know it?  I can't get enough of FNIT.  I love how both the boys seem to collapse at the same time . . . Ennis' head on Jack's back and Jack seems to almost put his head between his legs, like he can't breathe!  I'd say mission accomplished indeed!   :d)

OMG.  You need to get the full screen version !!!

Too bad that scene only lasted 27 seconds! 
I find it to be ...uuhhhhhh.......   horny as hell! (^)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 11, 2006, 10:00 AM

Too bad that scene only lasted 27 seconds! 
I find it to be ...uuhhhhhh.......   horny as hell! (^)

But those 27 seconds are some of the horniest in screen history from beginning to end, when we see that long shot of the tent vibrating ever so slightly.  They sure made the most of those 27 seconds.    <^(
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 11, 2006, 10:13 AM
I wouldn't have minded 27 seconds in that tent.  Hell, I'd settle for 7! ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 11, 2006, 12:37 PM
Well unlike Jack, at least we can get it again...and again..and again....
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: mactwck on Jun 11, 2006, 05:07 PM
Well unlike Jack, at least we can get it again...and again..and again....

I am pretty sure that Jack got "it" over and over again all summer long! *sigh*
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 11, 2006, 05:31 PM
Well unlike Jack, at least we can get it again...and again..and again....

I am pretty sure that Jack got "it" over and over again all summer long! *sigh*

yes lool..I was talking about that FIRST night ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: jesseanne21 on Jun 13, 2006, 11:27 AM
I think it sounds like the same voice that says it's alright, and it makes more sense for Jack to say it... we have discussed this beofre, but just to recap.

Jack says I'm sorry *I am going to take this slow, I didn't mean to scare you, but* it's alrigh, it's alright.

And it looks like Jacks lips move... But others disagree :)

(And one of the positives about living on your own Antamburo is htat I don't have to worry about anyone knowing how often I see it or mute the sound ;) )

In the SNIT, when Jack first kisses Ennis, Ennis pulls back a littel and ENNIS SAYS "I'm sorry."  Sorry for pulling back.  Then Jack says "It's alright.  It's alright.  Just lie back."  Then Jack puts his arms around Ennis and sort of calms him down a bit.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: amtamburo on Jun 13, 2006, 02:30 PM
I always thought that Ennis was the one saying he was sorry as well... I figured he was apologizing for riding away without saying anything that morning. He had to have seen how hurt Jack was... that's the impression I got.  :-\\
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on Jun 13, 2006, 03:03 PM
I always thought that Ennis was the one saying he was sorry as well... I figured he was apologizing for riding away without saying anything that morning. He had to have seen how hurt Jack was... that's the impression I got.  :-\\

I'm keeping out of this one.  I know what I heard but I ain't sayin' a word. 
ROTFLMAO.   :8

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Jun 14, 2006, 06:13 AM
I always thought that Ennis was the one saying he was sorry as well... I figured he was apologizing for riding away without saying anything that morning. He had to have seen how hurt Jack was... that's the impression I got.  :-\\

I'm keeping out of this one.  I know what I heard but I ain't sayin' a word. 
ROTFLMAO.   :8

Well I for one would like to know...  ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: shieldmaid on Jun 20, 2006, 09:35 PM
Thanks to whoever first pointed out that the tent is shaking in the shot outside right after FNIT.  I somehow never noticed that before--but it greatly added to my enjoyment of this scene.  I love the idea that the very landscape itself is somehow a witness to this passionate encounter.  ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 20, 2006, 09:40 PM
Thanks to whoever first pointed out that the tent is shaking in the shot outside right after FNIT.  I somehow never noticed that before--but it greatly added to my enjoyment of this scene.  I love the idea that the very landscape itself is somehow a witness to this passionate encounter.  ;)

I always thought the landscape, the mountains, and nature itself was an integral part of the Jack and Ennis relationship.  Their love was a force of nature.  Sure rocked that tent.   ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: welshwitch on Jun 21, 2006, 09:55 AM
The fact of the tent's fragility and impermanence is relevant to their relationship,too, and the fact that it's so nearly a part of the natural. rather than the man-made world, as opposed to a house, I mean.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CherryCake on Jun 21, 2006, 10:15 PM
Thanks to whoever first pointed out that the tent is shaking in the shot outside right after FNIT.  I somehow never noticed that before--but it greatly added to my enjoyment of this scene.  I love the idea that the very landscape itself is somehow a witness to this passionate encounter.  ;)

I just thought it was the wind that was making the tent move---this shot was after the boys had collapsed.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 22, 2006, 08:23 AM
Thanks to whoever first pointed out that the tent is shaking in the shot outside right after FNIT.  I somehow never noticed that before--but it greatly added to my enjoyment of this scene.  I love the idea that the very landscape itself is somehow a witness to this passionate encounter.  ;)

I just thought it was the wind that was making the tent move---this shot was after the boys had collapsed after thier tyrst

I could have sworn I saw some actual shaking, like it was coming from within.  They were still collapsing and shaking somewhat when the scene cut out.  But it could've been the wind, too. 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 22, 2006, 09:07 AM
Thanks to whoever first pointed out that the tent is shaking in the shot outside right after FNIT.  I somehow never noticed that before--but it greatly added to my enjoyment of this scene.  I love the idea that the very landscape itself is somehow a witness to this passionate encounter.  ;)

I just thought it was the wind that was making the tent move---this shot was after the boys had collapsed after thier tyrst

I could have sworn I saw some actual shaking, like it was coming from within.  They were still collapsing and shaking somewhat when the scene cut out.  But it could've been the wind, too. 

Hell, I never noticed that !!  More homework required ! ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CrimsonSky on Jun 22, 2006, 03:28 PM
Thanks to whoever first pointed out that the tent is shaking in the shot outside right after FNIT.  I somehow never noticed that before--but it greatly added to my enjoyment of this scene.  I love the idea that the very landscape itself is somehow a witness to this passionate encounter.  ;)

I just thought it was the wind that was making the tent move---this shot was after the boys had collapsed after thier tyrst

I could have sworn I saw some actual shaking, like it was coming from within.  They were still collapsing and shaking somewhat when the scene cut out.  But it could've been the wind, too. 

I don't notice any of the plants or trees moving, so I don't think it was the wind, but then it's hard to tell cause you can't pause it to check ::) Anyway, I prefer to think it was the boys, still shaking from the experience  ;) :8 If it was me, I'd still be shaking the next morning! ;D Or maybe it was Jack putting his jacket back on ??? ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on Jun 22, 2006, 03:34 PM
Thanks to whoever first pointed out that the tent is shaking in the shot outside right after FNIT.  I somehow never noticed that before--but it greatly added to my enjoyment of this scene.  I love the idea that the very landscape itself is somehow a witness to this passionate encounter.  ;)

I just thought it was the wind that was making the tent move---this shot was after the boys had collapsed.

Thank goodness. A calmer head has finally spoken. Wish I had the intestional fortitude to say it.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 22, 2006, 03:51 PM
Thanks to whoever first pointed out that the tent is shaking in the shot outside right after FNIT.  I somehow never noticed that before--but it greatly added to my enjoyment of this scene.  I love the idea that the very landscape itself is somehow a witness to this passionate encounter.  ;)

I just thought it was the wind that was making the tent move---this shot was after the boys had collapsed after thier tyrst

I could have sworn I saw some actual shaking, like it was coming from within.  They were still collapsing and shaking somewhat when the scene cut out.  But it could've been the wind, too. 

I don't notice any of the plants or trees moving, so I don't think it was the wind, but then it's hard to tell cause you can't pause it to check ::) Anyway, I prefer to think it was the boys, still shaking from the experience  ;) :8 If it was me, I'd still be shaking the next morning! ;D Or maybe it was Jack putting his jacket back on ??? ;)

Speaking of Jack putting his jacket back on, what's up with that?  If he was cold, he should have just snuggled up to Ennis a little more.   ;)  I guess Ennis wasn't ready for that yet, but Ennis sure did pass out drunk after that 27 seconds. 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CrimsonSky on Jun 22, 2006, 04:06 PM


Speaking of Jack putting his jacket back on, what's up with that?  If he was cold, he should have just snuggled up to Ennis a little more.   ;)  I guess Ennis wasn't ready for that yet, but Ennis sure did pass out drunk after that 27 seconds. 

It's strange how Jack puts his jacket back on, but Ennis doesn't even pull his jeans back up ??? Maybe, like you say, he just passed out, or maybe he was hoping Jack's hands would start wandering again, once he'd got his breath back! :8
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 22, 2006, 04:09 PM


Speaking of Jack putting his jacket back on, what's up with that?  If he was cold, he should have just snuggled up to Ennis a little more.   ;)  I guess Ennis wasn't ready for that yet, but Ennis sure did pass out drunk after that 27 seconds. 

It's strange how Jack puts his jacket back on, but Ennis doesn't even pull his jeans back up ??? Maybe, like you say, he just passed out, or maybe he was hoping Jack's hands would start wandering again, once he'd got his breath back! :8

Hell, Ennis didn't even take his jacket off before he went at it !!!  Jack took his coat off !!!   :8
I always thought that was strange !!!   How rude of Ennis ! :)  He wasn't thinking straight ! 8)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CrimsonSky on Jun 22, 2006, 04:16 PM


Speaking of Jack putting his jacket back on, what's up with that?  If he was cold, he should have just snuggled up to Ennis a little more.   ;)  I guess Ennis wasn't ready for that yet, but Ennis sure did pass out drunk after that 27 seconds. 

It's strange how Jack puts his jacket back on, but Ennis doesn't even pull his jeans back up ??? Maybe, like you say, he just passed out, or maybe he was hoping Jack's hands would start wandering again, once he'd got his breath back! :8

Hell, Ennis didn't even take his jacket off before he went at it !!!  Jack took his coat off !!!   :8
I always thought that was strange !!!   How rude of Ennis ! :)  He wasn't thinking straight ! 8)

Ennis probably didn't want to waste any more time ;) Hell, if I had Jack for 27 seconds, I wouldn't worry about who was wearing what, I'd just want to make the most of it, before he changed his mind! :8
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 22, 2006, 05:02 PM
Now that I think about it.... why did Jack take his jacket completely off? 
Did he expect some kissing and cuddling first. 
I mean.....  I would at least want the other party to take his jacket off before he pounded me
into next week ! ;)   
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: mactwck on Jun 22, 2006, 06:31 PM
Now that I think about it.... why did Jack take his jacket completely off? 
Did he expect some kissing and cuddling first. 
I mean.....  I would at least want the other party to take his jacket off before he pounded me
into next week ! ;)   

Maybe they tried it with the jacket on in some of the takes and it was too long and kept getting in the way?  Besides it would have covered our little peek at Jack's ass.  Now that is perfection.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 22, 2006, 07:20 PM
Now that I think about it.... why did Jack take his jacket completely off? 
Did he expect some kissing and cuddling first. 
I mean.....  I would at least want the other party to take his jacket off before he pounded me
into next week ! ;)   

Maybe they tried it with the jacket on in some of the takes and it was too long and kept getting in the way?  Besides it would have covered our little peek at Jack's ass.  Now that is perfection.

You are right !!  We wouldn't have gotten that quick peek at that nice ass.  You get a better
look with the FS version too !
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 22, 2006, 07:53 PM
Now that I think about it.... why did Jack take his jacket completely off? 
Did he expect some kissing and cuddling first. 
I mean.....  I would at least want the other party to take his jacket off before he pounded me
into next week ! ;)   

Maybe they tried it with the jacket on in some of the takes and it was too long and kept getting in the way?  Besides it would have covered our little peek at Jack's ass.  Now that is perfection.

You are right !!  We wouldn't have gotten that quick peek at that nice ass.  You get a better
look with the FS version too !


That 2 second peak at Jack's ass was real nice.  Ennis ripped Jack's pants like a wild man.  Speaking of Ennis, did anyone notice (and I'll attempt to say this as delicately as possible), how, after Ennis first unzips, he thrusts into Jack, then repositions himself, spits and tries again (to success)?  I'm thinking, did we have a first attempt here before the second time was a success?  LOL, Ennis was like in a hurry . . . (^)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 22, 2006, 07:55 PM
Now that I think about it.... why did Jack take his jacket completely off? 
Did he expect some kissing and cuddling first. 
I mean.....  I would at least want the other party to take his jacket off before he pounded me
into next week ! ;)   

I guess Jack just wanted to get naked with Ennis, so he started undressing.   Ennis should have at least let him take his shirt off, too.   :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 22, 2006, 07:56 PM
Now that I think about it.... why did Jack take his jacket completely off? 
Did he expect some kissing and cuddling first. 
I mean.....  I would at least want the other party to take his jacket off before he pounded me
into next week ! ;)   

Maybe they tried it with the jacket on in some of the takes and it was too long and kept getting in the way?  Besides it would have covered our little peek at Jack's ass.  Now that is perfection.

You are right !!  We wouldn't have gotten that quick peek at that nice ass.  You get a better
look with the FS version too !


That 2 second peak at Jack's ass was real nice.  Ennis ripped Jack's pants like a wild man.  Speaking of Ennis, did anyone notice (and I'll attempt to say this as delicately as possible), how, after Ennis first unzips, he thrusts into Jack, then repositions himself, spits and tries again (to success)?  I'm thinking, did we have a first attempt here before the second time was a success?  LOL, Ennis was like in a hurry . . . (^)

Oh my goodness.  I need to go check that out.  I just love learning about things I haven't
noticed before.  The wonders never cease !   &**)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: gimmejack on Jun 23, 2006, 03:38 AM
Thanks to whoever first pointed out that the tent is shaking in the shot outside right after FNIT.  I somehow never noticed that before--but it greatly added to my enjoyment of this scene.  I love the idea that the very landscape itself is somehow a witness to this passionate encounter.  ;)

I just thought it was the wind that was making the tent move---this shot was after the boys had collapsed after thier tyrst

I could have sworn I saw some actual shaking, like it was coming from within.  They were still collapsing and shaking somewhat when the scene cut out.  But it could've been the wind, too. 

I don't notice any of the plants or trees moving, so I don't think it was the wind, but then it's hard to tell cause you can't pause it to check ::) Anyway, I prefer to think it was the boys, still shaking from the experience  ;) :8 If it was me, I'd still be shaking the next morning! ;D Or maybe it was Jack putting his jacket back on ??? ;)



Speaking of Jack putting his jacket back on, what's up with that?  If he was cold, he should have just snuggled up to Ennis a little more.   ;)  I guess Ennis wasn't ready for that yet, but Ennis sure did pass out drunk after that 27 seconds. 


Was it my imagination?????????  I figured that when Jack grabs Ennis hand after Ennis finishes, it appeared tp me like Jack was pulling him closer and was that hand was going to finish Jack off...hence the continued shaking of the tent.  I never looked at it as if Ennis was passing out, but Jack forcing him to him.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: hpv on Jun 23, 2006, 03:48 AM
Well, the tent wants to share the excitement  ....LOL  ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 23, 2006, 07:48 AM
Thanks to whoever first pointed out that the tent is shaking in the shot outside right after FNIT.  I somehow never noticed that before--but it greatly added to my enjoyment of this scene.  I love the idea that the very landscape itself is somehow a witness to this passionate encounter.  ;)

I just thought it was the wind that was making the tent move---this shot was after the boys had collapsed after thier tyrst

I could have sworn I saw some actual shaking, like it was coming from within.  They were still collapsing and shaking somewhat when the scene cut out.  But it could've been the wind, too. 

I don't notice any of the plants or trees moving, so I don't think it was the wind, but then it's hard to tell cause you can't pause it to check ::) Anyway, I prefer to think it was the boys, still shaking from the experience  ;) :8 If it was me, I'd still be shaking the next morning! ;D Or maybe it was Jack putting his jacket back on ??? ;)



Speaking of Jack putting his jacket back on, what's up with that?  If he was cold, he should have just snuggled up to Ennis a little more.   ;)  I guess Ennis wasn't ready for that yet, but Ennis sure did pass out drunk after that 27 seconds. 


Was it my imagination?????????  I figured that when Jack grabs Ennis hand after Ennis finishes, it appeared tp me like Jack was pulling him closer and was that hand was going to finish Jack off...hence the continued shaking of the tent.  I never looked at it as if Ennis was passing out, but Jack forcing him to him.

Yes, I saw that "reach around," too.  Jack did pull Ennis' hand closer to his crotch.  Jack could have very well had Ennis finish the job for him.  I think in the short story, Annie writes that after Ennis was through (and she could've meant with everything he had to do), he passed out and woke up the next morning with his pants down.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Jun 23, 2006, 08:43 AM
Hell, Ennis didn't even take his jacket off before he went at it !!!  Jack took his coat off !!!   :8
I always thought that was strange !!!   How rude of Ennis ! :)  He wasn't thinking straight ! 8)

No, I can assure you he wasn't thinking straight.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Jun 23, 2006, 08:46 AM
Yes, I saw that "reach around," too.  Jack did pull Ennis' hand closer to his crotch.  Jack could have very well had Ennis finish the job for him.  I think in the short story, Annie writes that after Ennis was through (and she could've meant with everything he had to do), he passed out and woke up the next morning with his pants down.

No, in the short story it was "out, down and asleep" - not a chance for a handjob. However, you girls have quite a fertile imagination... I kinda like it  ;) 8)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 23, 2006, 09:12 AM
Yes, I saw that "reach around," too.  Jack did pull Ennis' hand closer to his crotch.  Jack could have very well had Ennis finish the job for him.  I think in the short story, Annie writes that after Ennis was through (and she could've meant with everything he had to do), he passed out and woke up the next morning with his pants down.

No, in the short story it was "out, down and asleep" - not a chance for a handjob. However, you girls have quite a fertile imagination... I kinda like it  ;) 8)

So, Jack's gun went off just from Ennis' velocity.  Even better!  Thanks, Keren.   ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 23, 2006, 09:44 AM
Yes, I saw that "reach around," too.  Jack did pull Ennis' hand closer to his crotch.  Jack could have very well had Ennis finish the job for him.  I think in the short story, Annie writes that after Ennis was through (and she could've meant with everything he had to do), he passed out and woke up the next morning with his pants down.

No, in the short story it was "out, down and asleep" - not a chance for a handjob. However, you girls have quite a fertile imagination... I kinda like it  ;) 8)

So, Jack's gun went off just from Ennis' velocity.  Even better!  Thanks, Keren.   ;)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D  Very good Stacp !!!
I like the direction you're going ! &**)
Never thought of it like that ! :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 23, 2006, 09:47 AM
Mayby OT , mayby rude I dunnjo...but can boys come with no...extra ...help???
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 23, 2006, 09:49 AM
Mayby OT , mayby rude I dunnjo...but can boys come with no...extra ...help???

Good question!  A 19 year old boy......?  probably.....
Hmmmmm
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 23, 2006, 11:20 AM
Mayby OT , mayby rude I dunnjo...but can boys come with no...extra ...help???

Good question!  A 19 year old boy......?  probably.....
Hmmmmm

I am a female, so this is conjecture on my part, but I imagine that a 19 year old male can probably get there on just thoughts and minimal contact, and we all know Jack was sure getting the life pounded out of him from behind by Ennis.  Heck, Jack looked like his gun was about to go off just thinking about naked bathing Ennis and not even looking!  Guys, feel free to enlighten this girl . . .  :*(   
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Jun 23, 2006, 11:28 AM
Very important question Esme! requires further discussion and investigation.

now where are all the guys here, when you need 'em...  :s)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: dirtbiker on Jun 23, 2006, 01:35 PM
Yes, it IS possible   ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Jun 23, 2006, 02:11 PM
see, that's one of the reasons why I love this place. it's so educational. I learn new things all the time.  :t)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 23, 2006, 02:23 PM
Yes, it IS possible   ;D

 :t)  for the information. 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 23, 2006, 02:26 PM
see, that's one of the reasons why I love this place. it's so educational. I learn new things all the time.  :t)

yeah...thats it ;)

Thanks DB, I had a feeling that would be the answer  ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: welshwitch on Jun 23, 2006, 02:36 PM
Educational. Yeah, right.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: gimmejack on Jun 23, 2006, 03:04 PM
Even if it wasnt in the story, I think Jake was improvising with the pull around!!!  Sexy, Sexy, Sexy!!!!!!!!!  Just like the naughty things he was saying... ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 23, 2006, 03:12 PM
Even if it wasnt in the story, I think Jake was improvising with the pull around!!!  Sexy, Sexy, Sexy!!!!!!!!!  Just like the naughty things he was saying... ;)

Yep, and that was take 7 of 13 takes !
I think they improvised a lot in that scene.
Ang Lee mentioned Jake's pounding as being improvisation.
Worked for me ! ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aimi15 on Jun 23, 2006, 04:55 PM
Even if it wasnt in the story, I think Jake was improvising with the pull around!!!  Sexy, Sexy, Sexy!!!!!!!!!  Just like the naughty things he was saying... ;)

Yep, and that was take 7 of 13 takes !
I think they improvised a lot in that scene.
Ang Lee mentioned Jake's pounding as being improvisation.
Worked for me ! ;D
And me - i couldn't imagine it any other way, it had to be fast and furious - it's really needy sex, Ennis taking Jack as quickly as he can, and Jack needing to be took - very erotic!! :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 23, 2006, 05:13 PM
Even if it wasnt in the story, I think Jake was improvising with the pull around!!!  Sexy, Sexy, Sexy!!!!!!!!!  Just like the naughty things he was saying... ;)

Yep, and that was take 7 of 13 takes !
I think they improvised a lot in that scene.
Ang Lee mentioned Jake's pounding as being improvisation.
Worked for me ! ;D
And me - i couldn't imagine it any other way, it had to be fast and furious - it's really needy sex, Ennis taking Jack as quickly as he can, and Jack needing to be took - very erotic!! :d)

Aimi, I like the way you described this.  It was a hungry sex.  I think before, they both thought about it, but Ennis especially never imagined it would really happen.  So when the opportunity presented itself, it was pure sexual desire and lust that would be denied no longer.  A runaway train.  Those touches Heath and Jake put in---the forehead touching, the pounding, the "f*ck me," and the reach around are just perfect.  Whew, I'm getting all flustered talking about it!   :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 23, 2006, 05:16 PM
Sorry I know it's O/T, but I've been Jacked!!!!!!  Does this mean I can join Jack and Ennis in the tent?   >:D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aimi15 on Jun 23, 2006, 05:19 PM
Even if it wasnt in the story, I think Jake was improvising with the pull around!!!  Sexy, Sexy, Sexy!!!!!!!!!  Just like the naughty things he was saying... ;)

Yep, and that was take 7 of 13 takes !
I think they improvised a lot in that scene.
Ang Lee mentioned Jake's pounding as being improvisation.
Worked for me ! ;D
And me - i couldn't imagine it any other way, it had to be fast and furious - it's really needy sex, Ennis taking Jack as quickly as he can, and Jack needing to be took - very erotic!! :d)

Aimi, I like the way you described this.  It was a hungry sex.  I think before, they both thought about it, but Ennis especially never imagined it would really happen.  So when the opportunity presented itself, it was pure sexual desire and lust that would be denied no longer.  A runaway train.  Those touches Heath and Jake put in---the forehead touching, the pounding, the "f*ck me," and the reach around are just perfect.  Whew, I'm getting all flustered talking about it!   :d)
Know how you feel. What struck me most about the sex first time i watched it is like you say, the runaway train aspect of it. They weren't observing any social pleasantries or politeness before they plunged in, it was a 'i need you now' attitude, initiated by Jack, to which Ennis quickly took the hint. It blew me away. I knew something was going to happen, i expected more of a struggle from Ennis i guess, but once things got going i couldn't think anything else but 'this is SO right'.  :`)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 23, 2006, 05:25 PM
Even if it wasnt in the story, I think Jake was improvising with the pull around!!!  Sexy, Sexy, Sexy!!!!!!!!!  Just like the naughty things he was saying... ;)

Yep, and that was take 7 of 13 takes !
I think they improvised a lot in that scene.
Ang Lee mentioned Jake's pounding as being improvisation.
Worked for me ! ;D
And me - i couldn't imagine it any other way, it had to be fast and furious - it's really needy sex, Ennis taking Jack as quickly as he can, and Jack needing to be took - very erotic!! :d)

Aimi, I like the way you described this.  It was a hungry sex.  I think before, they both thought about it, but Ennis especially never imagined it would really happen.  So when the opportunity presented itself, it was pure sexual desire and lust that would be denied no longer.  A runaway train.  Those touches Heath and Jake put in---the forehead touching, the pounding, the "f*ck me," and the reach around are just perfect.  Whew, I'm getting all flustered talking about it!   :d)
Know how you feel. What struck me most about the sex first time i watched it is like you say, the runaway train aspect of it. They weren't observing any social pleasantries or politeness before they plunged in, it was a 'i need you now' attitude, initiated by Jack, to which Ennis quickly took the hint. It blew me away. I knew something was going to happen, i expected more of a struggle from Ennis i guess, but once things got going i couldn't think anything else but 'this is SO right'.  :`)

So true. I think Ennis tried to fend it off, but his sexual desires took over, similar to the Reunion kiss.  To me, it shows Ennis was so turned on and attracted to Jack prior to FNIT.  My husband, who FINALLY watched BBM with me the other night questioned why Ennis just didn't go in the tent to sleep when he first decided to stay.  I gave him the "duh"  look (God bless him, it took him a while to build up to seeing the movie, so I couldn't be too harsh).  Because Ennis was hot for Jack and didn't want to get too close for fear of letting go of his sexual desires---at least that's what I thought! 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aimi15 on Jun 23, 2006, 05:33 PM
Even if it wasnt in the story, I think Jake was improvising with the pull around!!!  Sexy, Sexy, Sexy!!!!!!!!!  Just like the naughty things he was saying... ;)

Yep, and that was take 7 of 13 takes !
I think they improvised a lot in that scene.
Ang Lee mentioned Jake's pounding as being improvisation.
Worked for me ! ;D
And me - i couldn't imagine it any other way, it had to be fast and furious - it's really needy sex, Ennis taking Jack as quickly as he can, and Jack needing to be took - very erotic!! :d)

Aimi, I like the way you described this.  It was a hungry sex.  I think before, they both thought about it, but Ennis especially never imagined it would really happen.  So when the opportunity presented itself, it was pure sexual desire and lust that would be denied no longer.  A runaway train.  Those touches Heath and Jake put in---the forehead touching, the pounding, the "f*ck me," and the reach around are just perfect.  Whew, I'm getting all flustered talking about it!   :d)
Know how you feel. What struck me most about the sex first time i watched it is like you say, the runaway train aspect of it. They weren't observing any social pleasantries or politeness before they plunged in, it was a 'i need you now' attitude, initiated by Jack, to which Ennis quickly took the hint. It blew me away. I knew something was going to happen, i expected more of a struggle from Ennis i guess, but once things got going i couldn't think anything else but 'this is SO right'.  :`)

So true. I think Ennis tried to fend it off, but his sexual desires took over, similar to the Reunion kiss.  To me, it shows Ennis was so turned on and attracted to Jack prior to FNIT.  My husband, who FINALLY watched BBM with me the other night questioned why Ennis just didn't go in the tent to sleep when he first decided to stay.  I gave him the "duh"  look (God bless him, it took him a while to build up to seeing the movie, so I couldn't be too harsh).  Because Ennis was hot for Jack and didn't want to get too close for fear of letting go of his sexual desires---at least that's what I thought! 
I agree. The little looks Ennis gives Jack leading up to FNIT, when Jack's showing off on the horse, on the side of the mountain etc, Ennis seems SO captivated by him - maybe because he's a lot of things Ennis isn't, more open, extroverted, and yet genuinely seems to want to get to know Ennis and get him to open up, it must have built him up, suddenly having this interest shown in him. The fires were definitely well stoked by the time FNIT came around, Ennis just needed that come on from Jack, and when he got it - no holding back, and good news for us - cos that scene is HOT! :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 23, 2006, 05:54 PM
Sorry I know it's O/T, but I've been Jacked!!!!!!  Does this mean I can join Jack and Ennis in the tent?   >:D

yes
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CrimsonSky on Jun 23, 2006, 06:49 PM


So true. I think Ennis tried to fend it off, but his sexual desires took over, similar to the Reunion kiss.  To me, it shows Ennis was so turned on and attracted to Jack prior to FNIT.  My husband, who FINALLY watched BBM with me the other night questioned why Ennis just didn't go in the tent to sleep when he first decided to stay.  I gave him the "duh"  look (God bless him, it took him a while to build up to seeing the movie, so I couldn't be too harsh).  Because Ennis was hot for Jack and didn't want to get too close for fear of letting go of his sexual desires---at least that's what I thought! 
I agree. The little looks Ennis gives Jack leading up to FNIT, when Jack's showing off on the horse, on the side of the mountain etc, Ennis seems SO captivated by him - maybe because he's a lot of things Ennis isn't, more open, extroverted, and yet genuinely seems to want to get to know Ennis and get him to open up, it must have built him up, suddenly having this interest shown in him. The fires were definitely well stoked by the time FNIT came around, Ennis just needed that come on from Jack, and when he got it - no holding back, and good news for us - cos that scene is HOT! :d)


The irony, for me, is that Ennis probably never thought in a million years that Jack was just as hot for him as he was for Jack.Of course, we all know the score, but I don't think Ennis could fully understand himself what he was feeling for Jack, so it would never occur to him that Jack felt the same. Of course, once Jack made it perfectly clear that they wanted the same thing, there was no stopping Ennis :8 Like the ss says "nothing he'd done before, but no instruction manual needed", Ennis just literally did what came naturally to him ;) :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CherryCake on Jun 23, 2006, 07:47 PM
Mayby OT , mayby rude I dunnjo...but can boys come with no...extra ...help???

Yes, we CAN!!

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: BBBOY on Jun 23, 2006, 07:55 PM
Mayby OT , mayby rude I dunnjo...but can boys come with no...extra ...help???

We'll talk private like sometime.  ;) The answer is yes! In a heart beat!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jun 23, 2006, 08:44 PM
Mayby OT , mayby rude I dunnjo...but can boys come with no...extra ...help???

We'll talk private like sometime.  ;) The answer is yes! In a heart beat!

My eyes have been opened.  Thank you guys!   :t)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 23, 2006, 09:03 PM
Mayby OT , mayby rude I dunnjo...but can boys come with no...extra ...help???

Yes, we CAN!!

 ;D ;D ;D

Well, I guess Jack didn't need anything more to make his gun go off that night then ! ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CherryCake on Jun 23, 2006, 10:02 PM
Mayby OT , mayby rude I dunnjo...but can boys come with no...extra ...help???

Yes, we CAN!!

 ;D ;D ;D

Well, I guess Jack didn't need anything more to make his gun go off that night then ! ;)


Yup, Karen, Jack was just ready for something he don't hardly never get.


Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: mactwck on Jun 24, 2006, 08:29 AM
Mayby OT , mayby rude I dunnjo...but can boys come with no...extra ...help???

We'll talk private like sometime.  ;) The answer is yes! In a heart beat!

I want the "talk" too.  I know this is OT but very interesting.....
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on Jun 25, 2006, 03:11 AM
Mayby OT , mayby rude I dunnjo...but can boys come with no...extra ...help???

We'll talk private like sometime.  ;) The answer is yes! In a heart beat!

I want the "talk" too.  I know this is OT but very interesting.....

Still OT, but I think there are maybe some, uh, explanations in a fanfic like Somebody New.....something to do with hitting a particular spot inside? ^-^
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 25, 2006, 09:17 AM
Mayby OT , mayby rude I dunnjo...but can boys come with no...extra ...help???

We'll talk private like sometime.  ;) The answer is yes! In a heart beat!

I want the "talk" too.  I know this is OT but very interesting.....

Still OT, but I think there are maybe some, uh, explanations in a fanfic like Somebody New.....something to do with hitting a particular spot inside? ^-^

Oh yeah..I had forgotten about that "spot" lol...it's the one straight guys are so afraid of ;)

And now we are REALLY  *o)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: welshwitch on Jun 25, 2006, 11:00 AM
But no-one has noticed yet! &**)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CherryCake on Jun 25, 2006, 11:14 AM
But no-one has noticed yet! &**)
Well, let's bring it back... Well, it looks like Jack got what he was after that night and in all probabilityy ready to go off quick.  It was clear he was having a good time--- i didn't hear him tell Ennis no, or stop. Like the short story I think Jack was down and out after Ennis emptied himself.  Ennis put the blocks to Jack good.  And since Jack didn't hardly never get it, he was a hair trigger.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: gimmejack on Jun 25, 2006, 11:24 AM
Hmmmmmmm...why has this become my fave thread?  Naughty Little Brokies and GYLLENHAALICS!!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Rønnaug on Jun 25, 2006, 02:18 PM
Hmmmmmmm...why has this become my fave thread?  Naughty Little Brokies and GYLLENHAALICS!!

Can I steal that?? hihi... Very well put I think.... But the thing is FNIT is all about a f***... nothing more nothing less... it wasn't romantic, it wasn't tender... It was head on, raw and damn hot... we all think so I think...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CrimsonSky on Jun 25, 2006, 05:46 PM
This has probably been mentioned before, but I only noticed last night, how when Jack grabs Ennis's hand, just before Ennis wakes up, he moves his head slightly closer to Jack's, and his eyes kind of start to open just a tiny bit, then they close properly again,just for a second, and then he wakes up and jumps away.I'm guessing he was enjoying the moment while he was still asleep, which is properly why he was so ready to go when things started happening! ;) :8 Sorry , I know this has most likely been talked about before, but I'm usually concentrating on Jack in that bit, so I never noticed Ennis's reaction before :-[
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: shieldmaid on Jun 25, 2006, 05:57 PM
This has probably been mentioned before, but I only noticed last night, how when Jack grabs Ennis's hand, just before Ennis wakes up, he moves his head slightly closer to Jack's, and his eyes kind of start to open just a tiny bit, then they close properly again,just for a second, and then he wakes up and jumps away.I'm guessing he was enjoying the moment while he was still asleep, which is properly why he was so ready to go when things started happening! ;) :8 Sorry , I know this has most likely been talked about before, but I'm usually concentrating on Jack in that bit, so I never noticed Ennis's reaction before :-[

I had exactly the same thought!  In fact, before I started reading this thread, I always concentrated on Ennis's face in this scene, trying to see how/if he was reacting before he was fully awake.  I'm positive he was aroused and enjoying himself in some kind of sleepy, distant way--until he realized that he wasn't "supposed to" be doing that.  Perhaps Jack too could feel evidence of Ennis's arousal pressing into his back, and was further encouraged by that . . . .
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: mactwck on Jun 25, 2006, 06:47 PM
This has probably been mentioned before, but I only noticed last night, how when Jack grabs Ennis's hand, just before Ennis wakes up, he moves his head slightly closer to Jack's, and his eyes kind of start to open just a tiny bit, then they close properly again,just for a second, and then he wakes up and jumps away.I'm guessing he was enjoying the moment while he was still asleep, which is properly why he was so ready to go when things started happening! ;) :8 Sorry , I know this has most likely been talked about before, but I'm usually concentrating on Jack in that bit, so I never noticed Ennis's reaction before :-[

I had exactly the same thought!  In fact, before I started reading this thread, I always concentrated on Ennis's face in this scene, trying to see how/if he was reacting before he was fully awake.  I'm positive he was aroused and enjoying himself in some kind of sleepy, distant way--until he realized that he wasn't "supposed to" be doing that.  Perhaps Jack too could feel evidence of Ennis's arousal pressing into his back, and was further encouraged by that . . . .

Ya think?  I love the little groans Jack makes right before Ennis startles awake.  MMMMM.....
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CrimsonSky on Jun 26, 2006, 07:40 AM
This has probably been mentioned before, but I only noticed last night, how when Jack grabs Ennis's hand, just before Ennis wakes up, he moves his head slightly closer to Jack's, and his eyes kind of start to open just a tiny bit, then they close properly again,just for a second, and then he wakes up and jumps away.I'm guessing he was enjoying the moment while he was still asleep, which is properly why he was so ready to go when things started happening! ;) :8 Sorry , I know this has most likely been talked about before, but I'm usually concentrating on Jack in that bit, so I never noticed Ennis's reaction before :-[

I had exactly the same thought!  In fact, before I started reading this thread, I always concentrated on Ennis's face in this scene, trying to see how/if he was reacting before he was fully awake.  I'm positive he was aroused and enjoying himself in some kind of sleepy, distant way--until he realized that he wasn't "supposed to" be doing that.  Perhaps Jack too could feel evidence of Ennis's arousal pressing into his back, and was further encouraged by that . . . .

That's a good point, Jack was wide awake then, so he would've been aware of Ennis's reactions, even if Ennis himself wasn't.Bloody hell, this scene just gets hotter and hotter the more we talk about it! :d) :8
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: jesseanne21 on Jun 26, 2006, 12:11 PM
So true. I think Ennis tried to fend it off, but his sexual desires took over, similar to the Reunion kiss.  To me, it shows Ennis was so turned on and attracted to Jack prior to FNIT.  My husband, who FINALLY watched BBM with me the other night questioned why Ennis just didn't go in the tent to sleep when he first decided to stay.  I gave him the "duh"  look (God bless him, it took him a while to build up to seeing the movie, so I couldn't be too harsh).  Because Ennis was hot for Jack and didn't want to get too close for fear of letting go of his sexual desires---at least that's what I thought! 
Quote

I read the short story, the screenplay and saw the movie...

And that was my first thougt when I saw this scene.  In the SS, both Jack and Ennis stayed in the tent the first night.  Ennis was the camp tender before Jack and  stayed in the tent while Jack was sleeping wtih the sheep.  But, after getting to know Jack, Ennis wouldn't sleep in the tent, even though he was drunnk and it was very cold becuase he was afraid of what he might do.  Jack was aware of Ennis attraction to him (because he felt the same for Ennis) and when he and Ennis were in the tent togehter he made his move.  It didn't take much effort on Jack's part for Ennis to respond.  SIGH
 <^(
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 26, 2006, 04:42 PM
So true. I think Ennis tried to fend it off, but his sexual desires took over, similar to the Reunion kiss.  To me, it shows Ennis was so turned on and attracted to Jack prior to FNIT.  My husband, who FINALLY watched BBM with me the other night questioned why Ennis just didn't go in the tent to sleep when he first decided to stay.  I gave him the "duh"  look (God bless him, it took him a while to build up to seeing the movie, so I couldn't be too harsh).  Because Ennis was hot for Jack and didn't want to get too close for fear of letting go of his sexual desires---at least that's what I thought! 
Quote

I read the short story, the screenplay and saw the movie...

And that was my first thougt when I saw this scene.  In the SS, both Jack and Ennis stayed in the tent the first night.  Ennis was the camp tender before Jack and  stayed in the tent while Jack was sleeping wtih the sheep.  But, after getting to know Jack, Ennis wouldn't sleep in the tent, even though he was drunnk and it was very cold becuase he was afraid of what he might do.  Jack was aware of Ennis attraction to him (because he felt the same for Ennis) and when he and Ennis were in the tent togehter he made his move.  It didn't take much effort on Jack's part for Ennis to respond.  SIGH
 <^(

Those guys knew what the hell they wanted, and they went right for it!!    FInally !!
Much to my relief.  I was ready to march up that Mountain and tell them boys to quit
messing around , get on in that tent and make some sparks fly !
They did ! ;D ;D     
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: amtamburo on Jun 26, 2006, 05:43 PM
Quote

Those guys knew what the hell they wanted, and they went right for it!!    FInally !!
Much to my relief.  I was ready to march up that Mountain and tell them boys to quit
messing around , get on in that tent and make some sparks fly !
They did ! ;D ;D     
Quote

To Funny... I can just about imagine the looks on their faces (Ennis's in particular) if someone had done that...  :8
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: karen1129 on Jun 26, 2006, 05:57 PM
Quote

Those guys knew what the hell they wanted, and they went right for it!!    FInally !!
Much to my relief.  I was ready to march up that Mountain and tell them boys to quit
messing around , get on in that tent and make some sparks fly !
They did ! ;D ;D     
Quote

To Funny... I can just about imagine the looks on their faces (Ennis's in particular) if someone had done that...  :8

Yeah, he probably would have said "whut", then "you know I'm not queer" then punched my
lights out !!! 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: gimmejack on Jun 26, 2006, 07:43 PM
Quote

Those guys knew what the hell they wanted, and they went right for it!!    FInally !!
Much to my relief.  I was ready to march up that Mountain and tell them boys to quit
messing around , get on in that tent and make some sparks fly !
They did ! ;D ;D     
Quote

To Funny... I can just about imagine the looks on their faces (Ennis's in particular) if someone had done that...  :8

Yeah, he probably would have said "whut", then "you know I'm not queer" then punched my
lights out !!! 

He would have said..."now go on and get on outta here little darlin, and bring us back some more whiskey, then we'll talk".

Y'all are just silly!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CherryCake on Jun 26, 2006, 08:16 PM
Quote

Those guys knew what the hell they wanted, and they went right for it!!    FInally !!
Much to my relief.  I was ready to march up that Mountain and tell them boys to quit
messing around , get on in that tent and make some sparks fly !
They did ! ;D ;D     
Quote

To Funny... I can just about imagine the looks on their faces (Ennis's in particular) if someone had done that...  :8

Yeah, he probably would have said "whut", then "you know I'm not queer" then punched my
lights out !!! 
Well, either that, or prove to you he 'ain't no queer'  ;)


Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on Jun 26, 2006, 09:54 PM
Quote

Those guys knew what the hell they wanted, and they went right for it!!    FInally !!
Much to my relief.  I was ready to march up that Mountain and tell them boys to quit
messing around , get on in that tent and make some sparks fly !
They did ! ;D ;D     
Quote

To Funny... I can just about imagine the looks on their faces (Ennis's in particular) if someone had done that...  :8

Yeah, he probably would have said "whut", then "you know I'm not queer" then punched my
lights out !!! 
Well, either that, or prove to you he 'ain't no queer'  ;)

Nope, don't think so CherryCake. He would have done that with Alma if that was his way and I don't think it was.

Jack was his very first...and best.  Hell, Jack was so good Ennis tried to pretend his own wife was Jack.





Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 03, 2006, 01:05 PM
This is the most erotic thing I've ever seen. Starting from when Jack takes Ennis's hand and places it on himself, giving Ennis his ( " oppotunity")?  Ennis jumps up when he realizes what's going on . But Jack,so determined,so understanding. At this point he knows Ennins is interested  so he takes a chance and goes for it. His insistance to make Ennis let go and express his feelings as he was expressing his is to be admired.Ennis is spooked at first, but when he looks deep into those gorgeous blue eyes he is completly taken .Jack is saying: It's ok Ennis ,I know how you feel ,cause I feel it too. Love to watch this in slow mo,When Jack takes off his coat ( By the way I love that coat on Jack he wears it well),the screen really comes alive . Ennis seemes to be caught between going with it and not, butJack refuing to take no for answer convinces Ennis  to finally let go. shit, that's hard.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: mactwck on Jul 03, 2006, 05:06 PM
This is the most erotic thing I've ever seen. Starting from when Jack takes Ennis's hand and places it on himself, giving Ennis his ( " oppotunity")?  Ennis jumps up when he realizes what's going on . But Jack,so determined,so understanding. At this point he knows Ennins is interested  so he takes a chance and goes for it. His insistance to make Ennis let go and express his feelings as he was expressing his is to be admired.Ennis is spooked at first, but when he looks deep into those gorgeous blue eyes he is completly taken .Jack is saying: It's ok Ennis ,I know how you feel ,cause I feel it too. Love to watch this in slow mo,When Jack takes off his coat ( By the way I love that coat on Jack he wears it well),the screen really comes alive . Ennis seemes to be caught between going with it and not, butJack refuing to take no for answer convinces Ennis  to finally let go. shit, that's hard.

Welcome aintfoolin

And you ain't foolin' about this neither.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jul 03, 2006, 08:07 PM
  Hell, Jack was so good Ennis tried to pretend his own wife was Jack.


I've said it before and I'll say it again:  Once you go Jack, you never go back.   :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jul 03, 2006, 08:10 PM
This has probably been mentioned before, but I only noticed last night, how when Jack grabs Ennis's hand, just before Ennis wakes up, he moves his head slightly closer to Jack's, and his eyes kind of start to open just a tiny bit, then they close properly again,just for a second, and then he wakes up and jumps away.I'm guessing he was enjoying the moment while he was still asleep, which is properly why he was so ready to go when things started happening! ;) :8 Sorry , I know this has most likely been talked about before, but I'm usually concentrating on Jack in that bit, so I never noticed Ennis's reaction before :-[

I had exactly the same thought!  In fact, before I started reading this thread, I always concentrated on Ennis's face in this scene, trying to see how/if he was reacting before he was fully awake.  I'm positive he was aroused and enjoying himself in some kind of sleepy, distant way--until he realized that he wasn't "supposed to" be doing that.  Perhaps Jack too could feel evidence of Ennis's arousal pressing into his back, and was further encouraged by that . . . .

Ya think?  I love the little groans Jack makes right before Ennis startles awake.  MMMMM.....

I love those little pleasure groans.  Hot as hell.  I also love the way Jack begins to move his head back and forth, like he is really getting into it.  Well, Jack said he was good with a can opener.  Bet he was an ace at coffee grinding, too.  O0
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CherryCake on Jul 03, 2006, 08:36 PM
  Hell, Jack was so good Ennis tried to pretend his own wife was Jack.


I've said it before and I'll say it again:  Once you go Jack, you never go back.   :d)
..
LOL!  Sure 'nuff, stacp, sure 'nuff
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: welshwitch on Jul 05, 2006, 11:25 AM
What I love is Jack asleep in the morning, relaxed and happy, and as beautiful as ever while Ennis looks like the morning after, hung-over and not thinking straight, like the bear he met earlier.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 05, 2006, 11:54 AM
Do you think they did it more than once, cause Jack is knocked OUT . But he has a satisfied smile on his face.Sweet dreams Jack nasty.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 05, 2006, 11:59 AM
If someone is sleeping that close to you then they get up or sit up as Ennis did would'nt that disturb your sleep too? His ass is out.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: mactwck on Jul 05, 2006, 12:22 PM
If someone is sleeping that close to you then they get up or sit up as Ennis did would'nt that disturb your sleep too? His ass is out.

Yes but such a satisftied I was just f**ked sleep.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 05, 2006, 12:43 PM
Yeah! Now that's what I'm talkin about.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jul 05, 2006, 01:46 PM
If someone is sleeping that close to you then they get up or sit up as Ennis did would'nt that disturb your sleep too? His ass is out.

Yes but such a satisftied I was just f**ked sleep.

That must have been some damn good sex for Jack to sleep like the dead.  He did look like an angel, thought.  #)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 05, 2006, 02:28 PM
And according to the SS Ennis is still hard right?Dirty minds wanna know.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: welshwitch on Jul 05, 2006, 03:14 PM
Nope, according to the ss Jack's asleep, Ennis wakes with a splitting headache and Jack up against him.The rest of the leaving scene is only in the screenplay.

But dirty minds can imagine whatever they like....
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CherryCake on Jul 05, 2006, 09:03 PM
I would have loved the next morning scene to have shown Jack 'butted up against Ennis' like in the short story.  That would have said it all. Would have left no doubt that Jack got what he was after and was all Ennis's. 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: hpv on Jul 07, 2006, 09:37 AM
I would have loved the next morning scene to have shown Jack 'butted up against Ennis' like in the short story.  That would have said it all. Would have left no doubt that Jack got what he was after and all Ennis's. 
Oh!! yes  I'd liked it 2!!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 08, 2006, 12:36 PM
Still think he should have made him breakfst though. He earned it!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CherryCake on Jul 08, 2006, 12:50 PM
Still think he should have made him breakfst though. He earned it!

Oh, yes he did!
Back to the FNIT... do you think Jack expected to be taken like that?  He didn't try to stop it.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 08, 2006, 12:57 PM
Not in his wildest dreams! But he was glad it did . he looked very content the next morning.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: shieldmaid on Jul 08, 2006, 09:28 PM
Has someone else speculated about why Ennis's clothing is still undone (love that shot of him pulling up his pants!), but Jack has his coat on again when they wake up?  Makes me think that maybe Jack woke up again after they were finished and got a few moments to savor what they had just done while Ennis slept beside him . . . ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on Jul 09, 2006, 05:21 AM
Has someone else speculated about why Ennis's clothing is still undone (love that shot of him pulling up his pants!), but Jack has his coat on again when they wake up?  Makes me think that maybe Jack woke up again after they were finished and got a few moments to savor what they had just done while Ennis slept beside him . . . ;)

Well, the short story says "out, down and asleep" right after Jack's choked "gun's goin' off".....but obviously Jack did wake up again and put his coat back on (and presumably pull his jeans back up too) Remember too that Ennis was sound asleep when Jack took his hand to start with - and he was pretty groggy throughout the whole encounter - so it's not that surprising that he crashed out again straight afterwards, is it?

Like you, though, I love that shot of him pulling his jeans up, right after he's looked at Jack with a kind of puzzled expression on his face like "what did we do last night?" before the memories come back....
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: ande_nem on Jul 09, 2006, 05:36 AM
Has someone else speculated about why Ennis's clothing is still undone (love that shot of him pulling up his pants!), but Jack has his coat on again when they wake up?  Makes me think that maybe Jack woke up again after they were finished and got a few moments to savor what they had just done while Ennis slept beside him . . . ;)

Well, the short story says "out, down and asleep" right after Jack's choked "gun's goin' off".....but obviously Jack did wake up again and put his coat back on (and presumably pull his jeans back up too) Remember too that Ennis was sound asleep when Jack took his hand to start with - and he was pretty groggy throughout the whole encounter - so it's not that surprising that he crashed out again straight afterwards, is it?

Like you, though, I love that shot of him pulling his jeans up, right after he's looked at Jack with a kind of puzzled expression on his face like "what did we do last night?" before the memories come back....

Yeah! That's one of my favourite scenes in the movie when he wakes up. It always makes me giggle cos the expression on his face is just SO good. It was really well acted by Heath.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: welshwitch on Jul 09, 2006, 07:25 AM
I just like the different reactions; Ennis baffled, confused, almost angry, with that sudden sidways look at Jack, and Jack, sleeping like a baby, blissfully unaware.Jack is so often happy in the moment, even when he's asleep.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 10, 2006, 02:45 PM
I read somewhere that A. Lee did about 17 takes of this scene. He's gotta know fans of this movie are salivating for more. I'm waiting for the Director's cut of this film. Is it a possibilty?  It usally has alot lot of scenes that were previously cut.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jul 10, 2006, 03:21 PM
I read somewhere that A. Lee did about 17 takes of this scene. He's gotta know fans of this movie are salivating for more. I'm waiting for the Director's cut of this film. Is it a possibilty?  It usally has alot lot of scenes that were previously cut.

Yeah, I think there were at least 13 takes.  Ang needs to throw us all a bone here and give us those outtakes.  I need to hear what Jack says on take 10 if he says "F**k me" on take 7.  Jack was probably singing the hallelujah chorus by take 10 . . .  ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: gimmejack on Jul 10, 2006, 03:40 PM
I LOVE the direction this is goin!!!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 10, 2006, 03:57 PM
Jack definily says f#$ck me in this scene.  I heard it my own ears.  O........M......G.!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Twisted on Jul 10, 2006, 04:01 PM
Jack definily says f#$ck me in this scene.  I heard it my own ears.  O........M......G.!

He says it 3 or 4 times 8) :f)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: gimmejack on Jul 10, 2006, 04:26 PM
3 or 4 times? are you kidding, i barely heard him say it once...that's hot...are the utterances spread out?
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Twisted on Jul 10, 2006, 04:35 PM
3 or 4 times? are you kidding, i barely heard him say it once...that's hot...are the utterances spread out?

I'm not kidding. I've heard it loud and clear.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CrimsonSky on Jul 10, 2006, 04:43 PM
3 or 4 times? are you kidding, i barely heard him say it once...that's hot...are the utterances spread out?

I'm not kidding. I've heard it loud and clear.

Yep, me too ;) I only used to hear it sometimes, but then I got a new telly, with a better sound system, and I hear it loud and clear everytime, when he unbuckles his belt, and then when he's on the floor :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: gimmejack on Jul 10, 2006, 04:50 PM
He says that when he is unbuckling his belt????????????  OMG, lord have mercy...must watch again for the hundreth or more time!!! I hope I don't fall out of my chair!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Twisted on Jul 10, 2006, 04:51 PM
3 or 4 times? are you kidding, i barely heard him say it once...that's hot...are the utterances spread out?

I'm not kidding. I've heard it loud and clear.

Yep, me too ;) I only used to hear it sometimes, but then I got a new telly, with a better sound system, and I hear it loud and clear everytime, when he unbuckles his belt, and then when he's on the floor :d)

Good description ;) :d) :d) It's sooo HOT!! :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: jesseanne21 on Jul 10, 2006, 05:06 PM
I am definitely going to watch BBM again tonight with the speakers turned all the way up   :8

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Twisted on Jul 10, 2006, 05:16 PM
I hear. 8)

(come here)
come on
come on - f*** me.
What are you doin'? (Ennis)
f*** me!
(pants down)
f***
-
f*** - f*** me
(entering)
oh, f*** me!
-
oh god!
-
f*** me.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: mactwck on Jul 10, 2006, 05:19 PM
I hear. 8)

(come here)
come on
come on - f*** me.
What are you doin'? (Ennis)
f*** me!
(pants down)
f***
-
f*** - f*** me
(entering)
oh, f*** me!
-
oh god!
-
f*** me.

I only hear the one.  Jesus H.  I want him to say that.....to me just once!!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: jesseanne21 on Jul 10, 2006, 05:28 PM
just reading that made me feel dizzy  <^(

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: gimmejack on Jul 11, 2006, 12:50 AM
I can't wait to get home from work now so I can watch again...volume full blast this time...
the commentary is wicked! thanks twisted!!!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 11, 2006, 02:49 AM
Save your ears Just use a good set of earphons. It enhances the muffled stuff. Would'nt lie to ya about somethin this hot. Ennis says f@#ck too right when he delivers the goods.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: gimmejack on Jul 11, 2006, 04:36 AM
headphones...good tip! is this the naughty little brokies thread???!!!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: welshwitch on Jul 11, 2006, 05:58 AM
Late at night when the house is quiet - then I hear it. It's difficult if there's background noise.

Brokies in concentrating on the movie are not naughty; they just want to ensur they hear and see everything, the better to make an informed critical judgement. Yeah!

I read that there were 13 takes and the one in the mvoie is No. 7. Ang apparently said that after that one the spontaneity was lost, so presumably by No. 13 Ennis was doing the spitting bit and Jack was like, "Yeah, whatever,"
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CrimsonSky on Jul 11, 2006, 08:13 AM
I hear. 8)

(come here)
come on
come on - f*** me.
What are you doin'? (Ennis)
f*** me!
(pants down)
f***
-
f*** - f*** me
(entering)
oh, f*** me!
-
oh god!
-
f*** me.

I've never heard the first one you mentioned before, the first one I hear is after Ennis says "what you doin?" and Jack starts unbuckling his belt! :d) I suppose I'm just going to have to force myself to watch it again tonight!! ;) :8 :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jul 11, 2006, 09:12 AM
I hear. 8)

(come here)
come on
come on - f*** me.
What are you doin'? (Ennis)
f*** me!
(pants down)
f***
-
f*** - f*** me
(entering)
oh, f*** me!
-
oh god!
-
f*** me.

I only hear the one.  Jesus H.  I want him to say that.....to me just once!!

Have mercy!  There's that many "f***ks"?  I only hear Jack saying the one "f***k me" when Ennis is pounding the life out of him.  I also hear Ennis say "f***k" when he is unzipping his pants in a state of frenzy.  I need to watch again.  If Jack says "f***k me" before he unbuckles, that would be the sexiest thing ever.  I will turn that  volume up sky high.  I may blow out my eardrums, but eardrums be damned!  I gotta hear this . . .  :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on Jul 11, 2006, 10:16 AM
Hmmm. All very interesting. I may have to have a quick listen on my earbuds when I get home. I've never actually heard Jack say "f*ck me", but I'm not above continuing my research.... ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 11, 2006, 03:42 PM
The first time I hear it is when Jack lowers his head down to the tent floor . He makes a long fffffffff.... sound first, then he says it . COLD SHOWERS IN STORE.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: welshwitch on Jul 11, 2006, 04:09 PM
If, as it appears from the screenplay, these are Jake's additions, it says a great deal about his understanding of the feelings involved in the situation.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: jesseanne21 on Jul 11, 2006, 04:19 PM
If, as it appears from the screenplay, these are Jake's additions, it says a great deal about his understanding of the feelings involved in the situation.

Ang Lee encourages his actors to IMPROVISE a lot
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: smilesalot on Jul 11, 2006, 06:43 PM
May I say how truly impressed I am by the level of thoroughness and research included by this, the very best thread I have EVER read. **Gets choked up** After reading 17 PAGES, I must say Ang Lee, the consummate professional known and admired for his attention to the most minute detail -- would I'm certain be touched by how all of you embraced his work ethic, leaving no stone unturned in your pursuit of truth. **Wipes a tear** Even to the point of giving up organs, eardrums, etc....

This being my very first time reading this thread, and seeing some of the findings and evidence collected herein, I do make a solemn vow  to of course run out and buy a FS edition ( I have WS  :\'(), and supersonic earbuds post-haste in order to further advance the research started by my esteemed colleagues.

If I may add to this discussion....I thought Ennis had one of those sleep hard-ons (crude, sorry) that I hear men get and that might have "nudged" Jack awake. As for the reason why Jack takes his jacket off, I think he is deliberately giving Ennis time to either slug him or go for brokeback, as it were. Plus,the jacket toss  looks like a little Jack Nasty striptease which of course leads up to the one handed belt move which has us all shaking in the nether regions. In contrast, my own research shows Ennis' less deliberate and kind of fumbling with his zipper is just so hot -- although he gets over the nerves right quick when he does that masterful bronco flip and peels Jack's jeans down. Umm...err...must do more research this very minute...maybe add more later......
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on Jul 12, 2006, 02:34 AM
May I say how truly impressed I am by the level of thoroughness and research included by this, the very best thread I have EVER read. **Gets choked up** After reading 17 PAGES, I must say Ang Lee, the consummate professional known and admired for his attention to the most minute detail -- would I'm certain be touched by how all of you embraced his work ethic, leaving no stone unturned in your pursuit of truth. **Wipes a tear** Even to the point of giving up organs, eardrums, etc....

This being my very first time reading this thread, and seeing some of the findings and evidence collected herein, I do make a solemn vow  to of course run out and buy a FS edition ( I have WS  :\'(), and supersonic earbuds post-haste in order to further advance the research started by my esteemed colleagues.

If I may add to this discussion....I thought Ennis had one of those sleep hard-ons (crude, sorry) that I hear men get and that might have "nudged" Jack awake. As for the reason why Jack takes his jacket off, I think he is deliberately giving Ennis time to either slug him or go for brokeback, as it were. Plus,the jacket toss  looks like a little Jack Nasty striptease which of course leads up to the one handed belt move which has us all shaking in the nether regions. In contrast, my own research shows Ennis' less deliberate and kind of fumbling with his zipper is just so hot -- although he gets over the nerves right quick when he does that masterful bronco flip and peels Jack's jeans down. Umm...err...must do more research this very minute...maybe add more later......

 :8 :8 :8 Love it, smilesalot.

Watched the FNIT with my earbuds last night, and the volume cranked right up.....and I still can't hear Jack say "f*ck me". I hear a lot of grunting and groaning and quite a few "fffff" noises, but no real words :-\\
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: hpv on Jul 12, 2006, 03:47 AM
headphones...good tip! is this the naughty little brokies thread???!!!
Only with the headphones..you can hear it...volume on max...and enjoy...!!!   #)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Twisted on Jul 12, 2006, 05:32 AM
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 :d) :d) :d) :d) :d) :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: smilesalot on Jul 12, 2006, 07:15 AM
Okay, in the interest of collecting useful data, I grabbed some headphones and redlined it over to my BBM DVD.

OMG. THANK YOU THANK YOU for suggesting the headphones. It's like I'm in the tent!!!  :P :t) Plus the headphones kind of cut down on the ambient noise of my own heavy breathing.  >:D

I agree, I unselfishly watched the FNIT...uh...maybe 20 times? .... and I heard a lot of "FFFF..." and some "F**ck" but no "F**ck me". Not really disappointed though, the whole scene is hot enough. I did see Jack reach his right hand back, and I'm thinking he grabs Ennis' ass to urge him on. (as if he needed any more encouragement!!) Obviously Ennis' left hand was clutching at Jack's shirt, and I think his right hand must have been on the floor/blanket, to help stabilize him and increase...uhh....momentum. IMO that's why Jack clutches at it at the end....since he didn't have a bedpost to hold on to and grabbing a tent pole would have been disaster....his hand blindly reaching out for something to hang on to for dear life as the gun went off and -- heck -- Ennis' hand/arm seemed a fairly obvious choice.

Oh and I heard the forehead thud!! I only watched BBM 3 weeks ago -- and only joined here less than a week -- so you have all opened up a whole new world for me! Thank you, thank you oh Brokie Mountain Masters. I have much to learn.....must do more research........ ::)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on Jul 12, 2006, 07:23 AM
I only watched BBM 3 weeks ago -- and only joined here less than a week -- so you have all opened up a whole new world for me! Thank you, thank you oh Brokie Mountain Masters. I have much to learn.....must do more research........ ::)

Totally OT, but have you tried slo-mo-ing the reunion kiss yet? I think you'll enjoy that :P
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CrimsonSky on Jul 12, 2006, 07:36 AM
Well, I conducted some more research of my own last night, and I definitely heard the first one Twisted mentioned, after the "come on...come on...".I'd never noticed it before,but no headphones needed ;) ;D Actually, I can hear all of it without headphones, I suppose it's just a case of knowing when to expect it. Does anyone else hear Jack say "f*** me" when he's unbuckling his belt, cause I'm beginning to think it's just my dirty mind imagining it! :-[ Admittedly, he says it in a low voice, more of a whisper,but I could swear he says it! ???
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: smilesalot on Jul 12, 2006, 07:36 AM
Oh yes...the slow mo thing I discovered a few days ago, ESPECIALLY for the reunion scene. Sorry to continue the OT but the Reunion Scene has such and IMPACT, like stars colliding.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jul 12, 2006, 07:41 AM
May I say how truly impressed I am by the level of thoroughness and research included by this, the very best thread I have EVER read. **Gets choked up** After reading 17 PAGES, I must say Ang Lee, the consummate professional known and admired for his attention to the most minute detail -- would I'm certain be touched by how all of you embraced his work ethic, leaving no stone unturned in your pursuit of truth. **Wipes a tear** Even to the point of giving up organs, eardrums, etc....

This being my very first time reading this thread, and seeing some of the findings and evidence collected herein, I do make a solemn vow  to of course run out and buy a FS edition ( I have WS  :\'(), and supersonic earbuds post-haste in order to further advance the research started by my esteemed colleagues.

If I may add to this discussion....I thought Ennis had one of those sleep hard-ons (crude, sorry) that I hear men get and that might have "nudged" Jack awake. As for the reason why Jack takes his jacket off, I think he is deliberately giving Ennis time to either slug him or go for brokeback, as it were. Plus,the jacket toss  looks like a little Jack Nasty striptease which of course leads up to the one handed belt move which has us all shaking in the nether regions. In contrast, my own research shows Ennis' less deliberate and kind of fumbling with his zipper is just so hot -- although he gets over the nerves right quick when he does that masterful bronco flip and peels Jack's jeans down. Umm...err...must do more research this very minute...maybe add more later......

LMAO, smilesalot!  Welcome . . . you'll fit right in here.  I love your description of the "bronco flip."  Well, Ennis did tell of his bronco riding days.  What was it, three seconds?  Hell, I thought we'd determined it was 27 seconds.   ;D  Anyway, Ennis sure did hang onto Jack's shirt for dear life, like once he got a hold, he wasn't letting go.  I love the way Jack clutches Ennis' hand at the end and pulls it to him as he collapses.  It's as if Jack needed Ennis to know how much he enjoyed it, too.  Good Lord, I need to take another cold shower and then sit in front of the fan full blast . . .  :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: smilesalot on Jul 12, 2006, 07:55 AM
Well, you know, Ennis did say his Dad was a good roper. Maybe he did learn a few tricks from watching dear old dad roping them calves. Wonder what Ennis woulda done if he had a rope lying around....hmmm....gimme a sec...gotta dive in the pool...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 12, 2006, 09:39 AM
I'm smiling Alot. Obviously it is Ennis,s first time,and when he first stsarts the throw down ....... the look on his face is priceless ...it's like  DAMN! Thisi is GOOD!Then holds on for ride .
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: smilesalot on Jul 12, 2006, 09:44 AM
Well heck...look who he was throwing down. Geez, can't get those jeans off fast enough.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 12, 2006, 09:58 AM
 Jack is hardcore aint he?  Make a snowman melt!  SMILES.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jul 12, 2006, 10:40 AM
Well heck...look who he was throwing down. Geez, can't get those jeans off fast enough.

I thought Jack gave a little leap onto the floor as Ennis flipped him.  Jack couldn't get on those knees fast enough.  Had that belt unbuckled and was ready for anything.  I think Jack unbuckling that belt turned on Ennis' horny switch full blast.  Well, it sure flipped my horny switch on!   :i  :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: smilesalot on Jul 12, 2006, 04:45 PM
Hmm, as part of my commitment to the Brokeback Research Institute I will have to pursue further investigation in order to come up with some conclusive evidence for the Ennis bronco flip vs. Jack rodeo twist. IMO there was probably a lot of momentum from both sides. Cuz Jack looked like he flopped down as a easy as a World Cup Soccer player (in an effort to be politically correct I will not mention any specific teams...) and Ennis wasn't too far behind. Uh...well...obviously...actually pretty close behind...I mean...uhhh....bucket of ice, anyone?
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jul 12, 2006, 09:27 PM
Hmm, as part of my commitment to the Brokeback Research Institute I will have to pursue further investigation in order to come up with some conclusive evidence for the Ennis bronco flip vs. Jack rodeo twist. IMO there was probably a lot of momentum from both sides. Cuz Jack looked like he flopped down as a easy as a World Cup Soccer player (in an effort to be politically correct I will not mention any specific teams...) and Ennis wasn't too far behind. Uh...well...obviously...actually pretty close behind...I mean...uhhh....bucket of ice, anyone?

LMAO!  Yes, pass that bucket of ice so I can dump it over my head.  Please continue this groundbreaking and earth shattering research on the bronco flip vs. the rodeo twist.  I bet if we slo-mo'ed it and zoomed in, we could go pages on this topic alone!  There was enough momentum in that tent that I'm surprised it didn't walk off the mountain under its own volition.  Oh, wait, so that's why Ennis held onto Jack's back, for fear his velocity would launch Jack straight out of that tent . . . ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CherryCake on Jul 12, 2006, 09:50 PM
Hmm, as part of my commitment to the Brokeback Research Institute I will have to pursue further investigation in order to come up with some conclusive evidence for the Ennis bronco flip vs. Jack rodeo twist. IMO there was probably a lot of momentum from both sides. Cuz Jack looked like he flopped down as a easy as a World Cup Soccer player (in an effort to be politically correct I will not mention any specific teams...) and Ennis wasn't too far behind. Uh...well...obviously...actually pretty close behind...I mean...uhhh....bucket of ice, anyone?

LMAO!  Yes, pass that bucket of ice so I can dump it over my head.  Please continue this groundbreaking and earth shattering research on the bronco flip vs. the rodeo twist.  I bet if we slo-mo'ed it and zoomed in, we could go pages on this topic alone!  There was enough momentum in that tent that I'm surprised it didn't walk off the mountain under its own volition.  Oh, wait, so that's why Ennis held onto Jack's back, for fear his velocity would launch Jack straight out of that tent . . . ;D

 :8 :8 :8 :8

Oh, good lord, stacp, what a visual you just gave me, lol.   Jack was in control of this night.  He knew what he wanted and went for it.  No wonder he kept going back for all those years.  Makes me wonder how long he had gotten some good loving before Ennis plowed his 40 acres. 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: City Slickin' Cowboy on Jul 12, 2006, 10:02 PM
I don't think I've posted here before, but I will have to read the previous pages!  I just dying to turn on the DVD after reading the posts just from today!! :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: smilesalot on Jul 12, 2006, 11:01 PM
I think the key to this whole discussion is the much lauded (especially by Ang Lee, who thought it was very "brave") fist pounding on the floor by our man Jack. I believe this does provide conclusive evidence that a rodeo twist was DEFINITELY at play here, although this does not diminish the intensity of the very masterful bronco flip performed by the young and untried Ennis.

I will concur with my esteemed colleague stacp that Ennis had to grab fistfuls on Jack's back in order to anchor himself so as not propel them out of the tent into the cold night air...which, as we know, was the reason why Ennis was in this predicKament (oops did I misspell that?)  in the FIRST PLACE! Actually, upon reflection, Ennis was probably anchoring himself with something else...ahem..another...ummm...appendage shall we say and maybe he just had to hold on to Jack's shirt because he knew the tent wasn't too stable and it just "didn't look quite right" before he entered into his evening of drunken revelry.

Having laid (sorry, couldn't resist) that issue to rest, can someone PLEASE  ;D  give me a reason to continue my research? I mean, where WAS Jack's harmonica during this whole scene??!! Inquiring minds want to know! Because, you know, I don't MIND watching FNIT a few more times frame by painstaking frame  to see if I can seen an OUTLINE of it sticking out of someone's shirt or coat or ...ahem...jeans or something. No really, I don't mind. (as Smiles surreptiously gets her earphones out ......)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: hpv on Jul 12, 2006, 11:53 PM
Having laid (sorry, couldn't resist) that issue to rest, can someone PLEASE  ;D  give me a reason to continue my research? I mean, where WAS Jack's harmonica during this whole scene??!! Inquiring minds want to know! Because, you know, I don't MIND watching FNIT a few more times frame by painstaking frame  to see if I can seen an OUTLINE of it sticking out of someone's shirt or coat or ...ahem...jeans or something. No really, I don't mind. (as Smiles surreptiously gets her earphones out ......)

Sure enough..I think, smilesalot, you must  study this a little bit farther..  :8
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 13, 2006, 04:08 AM
Lookin for a reason? Jack and aennis save us money on our gas bills by forcing us to  take COLD showers. Is it hot in here or what?
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on Jul 13, 2006, 04:12 AM
Lookin for a reason? Jack and aennis save us money on our gas bills by forcing us to  take COLD showers. Is it hot in here or what?

Hot? Huh, we're only getting to lukewarm here - check out the Horniest Jake Scene thread if you want hot ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: welshwitch on Jul 13, 2006, 05:15 AM
Am I the only one round here who feels sorry for the cameraman in this sequence and SNIT?
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on Jul 13, 2006, 05:27 AM
Am I the only one round here who feels sorry for the cameraman in this sequence and SNIT?

Sorry? No. Jealous? Yep ;) :P
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: smilesalot on Jul 13, 2006, 07:13 AM
Sorry he had to keep his hands steady. Sorry he had to duct tape his mouth together to keep the drool off the camera. I mean, how can ANYONE, witness the many excellent maneuvres in this scene -- the sneaky Jack hand grab, the Ennis fight or f**ck pop-up, the slinky Jack coat throw, Jack's patented one-hand belt flick, Ennis bronco flip/Jack rodeo twist, Ennis' no-reins-so-you're-shirts-gonna-have-to-do left-handed clutch, Jack's vein poppin' ggo fist on floor pound.....Uh...what was my point again? Oh yah, cameraman. Who cares about him? IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ME! ME!!!!!!! (goes into ugly cry, sobbing pitifully)....
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 13, 2006, 07:49 AM
Are you talking about my husband?Aw shucks Jake , and I thought I was the only one. Just wait till you get home buddy.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Jul 13, 2006, 11:02 AM
Sorry he had to keep his hands steady. Sorry he had to duct tape his mouth together to keep the drool off the camera. I mean, how can ANYONE, witness the many excellent maneuvres in this scene -- the sneaky Jack hand grab, the Ennis fight or f**ck pop-up, the slinky Jack coat throw, Jack's patented one-hand belt flick, Ennis bronco flip/Jack rodeo twist, Ennis' no-reins-so-you're-shirts-gonna-have-to-do left-handed clutch, Jack's vein poppin' ggo fist on floor pound.....Uh...what was my point again? Oh yah, cameraman. Who cares about him? IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ME! ME!!!!!!! (goes into ugly cry, sobbing pitifully)....

LMAO  :8 :8 :8 good one!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jul 13, 2006, 12:09 PM
Sorry he had to keep his hands steady. Sorry he had to duct tape his mouth together to keep the drool off the camera. I mean, how can ANYONE, witness the many excellent maneuvres in this scene -- the sneaky Jack hand grab, the Ennis fight or f**ck pop-up, the slinky Jack coat throw, Jack's patented one-hand belt flick, Ennis bronco flip/Jack rodeo twist, Ennis' no-reins-so-you're-shirts-gonna-have-to-do left-handed clutch, Jack's vein poppin' ggo fist on floor pound.....Uh...what was my point again? Oh yah, cameraman. Who cares about him? IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ME! ME!!!!!!! (goes into ugly cry, sobbing pitifully)....

You have me on the floor rolling, smilesalot.   :8  I wish it would have been me holding that camera; but, if it would have been me, you all would be watching a threesome instead of a twosome FNIT.   :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: jesseanne21 on Jul 13, 2006, 12:12 PM
Sorry he had to keep his hands steady. Sorry he had to duct tape his mouth together to keep the drool off the camera. I mean, how can ANYONE, witness the many excellent maneuvres in this scene -- the sneaky Jack hand grab, the Ennis fight or f**ck pop-up, the slinky Jack coat throw, Jack's patented one-hand belt flick, Ennis bronco flip/Jack rodeo twist, Ennis' no-reins-so-you're-shirts-gonna-have-to-do left-handed clutch, Jack's vein poppin' ggo fist on floor pound.....Uh...what was my point again? Oh yah, cameraman. Who cares about him? IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ME! ME!!!!!!! (goes into ugly cry, sobbing pitifully)....

You have me on the floor rolling, smilesalot.   :8  I wish it would have been me holding that camera; but, if it would have been me, you all would be watching a threesome instead of a twosome FNIT.   :d)

I'd stand behind you to help you hold the camera...would that make it a foursome?
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jul 13, 2006, 12:27 PM
Sorry he had to keep his hands steady. Sorry he had to duct tape his mouth together to keep the drool off the camera. I mean, how can ANYONE, witness the many excellent maneuvres in this scene -- the sneaky Jack hand grab, the Ennis fight or f**ck pop-up, the slinky Jack coat throw, Jack's patented one-hand belt flick, Ennis bronco flip/Jack rodeo twist, Ennis' no-reins-so-you're-shirts-gonna-have-to-do left-handed clutch, Jack's vein poppin' ggo fist on floor pound.....Uh...what was my point again? Oh yah, cameraman. Who cares about him? IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ME! ME!!!!!!! (goes into ugly cry, sobbing pitifully)....

You have me on the floor rolling, smilesalot.   :8  I wish it would have been me holding that camera; but, if it would have been me, you all would be watching a threesome instead of a twosome FNIT.   :d)

I'd stand behind you to help you hold the camera...would that make it a foursome?

I'll give you the camera so I can just dive right in!   :f)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: edgar on Jul 13, 2006, 12:37 PM
As I recall, Ang Lee held the camera for the FNIT... perhaps also for the SNIT??

I'm sure someone can check this out for us.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on Jul 13, 2006, 01:21 PM
As I recall, Ang Lee held the camera for the FNIT... perhaps also for the SNIT??

I'm sure someone can check this out for us.

You're definitely right about the FNIT edgar - I remember reading that. Not sure about the SNIT.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 13, 2006, 01:48 PM
On the DVD's SPECIAL FEATURE sesction I thnk it is mentioned that Ang Lee held the camera himself for this scene. admitted that that Jake G. had gone to a "very private place" . That in itself has alot of implications.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jul 13, 2006, 02:31 PM
On the DVD's SPECIAL FEATURE sesction I thnk it is mentioned that Ang Lee held the camera himself for this scene. admitted that that Jake G. had gone to a "very private place" . That in itself has alot of implications.

This "private place" must be heaven on earth . . .  :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: smilesalot on Jul 13, 2006, 02:51 PM
WAY HAY HAIT A SECOND HERE. Where in the DVD Special Features does Ang say he held the camera??? If the Canadian version doesn't have it I will so totally lose my usually polite Canadian cool. If, however, I missed it because I was bleary eyed from my repeated slowmotion screening of certain KEY scenes -- only due to my commitment as a member of the Brokeback Research Institute of course -- then I will gladly redline it over to my DVD forthwith and watch that section again.

Oh yes, and may I say I am truly shocked and apalled at the way this discussion has developed. You people are offering to hold the camera? Who cares about the camera. f*** THE CAMERA!!  I'd be right in there holding something else, I'll tell you what. Maybe  TWO THINGS - hey I got two hands. Maybe searching for the harmonica. Trying to be the gooey middle between a Jake and Heath OREO cookie. Marshmallow between a Jake and Heath oozy smores treat....Wow... now I'm hungry AND horny....Where's that bucket of ice again???
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CherryCake on Jul 13, 2006, 09:32 PM
What in tarnation is going on in this tent!!  First we got Jack and Ennis trying to get a little sum sum,  and now we got people to hold the camera and ready to substute for the boys.  Well, I supposed I  will offer to join in the tent festivities to make sure things don't get too wild in here.  And if Ennis or Jack is willingl and able to go for round two, well, I guess I would volunteer for that... all in the name of  the BBM team.
Sure ' nuff
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: smilesalot on Jul 13, 2006, 10:49 PM
Well, Ennis sure had his suspicions about that tent. Something about it just didn't look QUITE right. I know Jack said it ain't goin nowhere but it sure as hell got crowded pretty darned quick. Bodies, cameras, harmonicas flying everywhere!

Whew. Now that I've totally debased myself on this thread I feel I must move on to a more serious subject worthy of my keen observational skills and analytical mind. Soooo....where's the SNIT thread again?????
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 14, 2006, 06:44 AM
I think this the most popular thread on most sites of BBM. FNIT and SNIT are both scenes with Ennis and Jack throwin down. We are some horny bastards! are'nt we ?  Yes in the name of resarch, we must continue to study this some more. Classes start NOW.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jul 14, 2006, 06:48 AM
I think this the most popular thread on most sites of BBM. FNIT and SNIT are both scenes with Ennis and Jack throwin down. We are some horny bastards! are'nt we ?  Yes in the name of resarch, we must continue to study this some more. Classes start NOW.

Sign me up for Tentology 101 and How to Unbuckle Your Rodeo Belt With One Hand.  I'll most definitely be attending each and every class and sitting in the front row. 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 14, 2006, 06:57 AM
gotta do some homework. Can we keep them after class?
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: welshwitch on Jul 14, 2006, 07:27 AM
Do bronco twists and rodeo flips come  under Phys Ed ?
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on Jul 14, 2006, 07:31 AM
Oh, I'm definitely up for doing honours in "one handed belt unbuckling"....just as long as it's Jake doing the teaching and it's his belt we're unbuckling >:D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CrimsonSky on Jul 14, 2006, 07:35 AM
Well, Ennis sure had his suspicions about that tent. Something about it just didn't look QUITE right. I know Jack said it ain't goin nowhere but it sure as hell got crowded pretty darned quick. Bodies, cameras, harmonicas flying everywhere!

Whew. Now that I've totally debased myself on this thread I feel I must move on to a more serious subject worthy of my keen observational skills and analytical mind. Soooo....where's the SNIT thread again?????

There can't have been that much wrong with the tent, it was still standing after Ennis and Jack's exertions, if it could cope with that, I doubt even an earthquake could've knocked it down! :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 14, 2006, 07:35 AM
Everything they did comes under " PHYSICAL"  education.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on Jul 14, 2006, 07:40 AM
Everything they did comes under " PHYSICAL"  education.

Their education or ours? ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 14, 2006, 07:50 AM
If the boots fit...................wear them.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jul 14, 2006, 12:05 PM
Everything they did comes under " PHYSICAL"  education.

Physical and, of course, Sex Ed.   Professors Del Mar and Twist anyone?  :i
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: welshwitch on Jul 14, 2006, 02:25 PM
Bags I take the practical first.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: smilesalot on Jul 14, 2006, 03:09 PM
I'd like the sign up for the special seminars on the One-Handed-Bronco-Ridin followed by the Forehead Thud, please. Do we have to pay extra for materials? Oh yes, that midnight session on the Jack Twist Coat Toss also looks appealing. So many courses and there's just never enough time...never enough.... :8
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 14, 2006, 03:11 PM
Here's a little research: Jack likes football right? They huddle.....Ennis takes the pass.......he runs with it ......uh oh...he FUMBLES! ........ Jack recovers it.........he goes for it again.......passes off to tight end ......Ennis recieves it....TOUCHDOWN!!     Mood...silly  SMILES.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 14, 2006, 03:16 PM
Aguirre....Pass interference!  Randall and Jimbo the clown   INCOMPLETE!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: ms.bluesky on Jul 14, 2006, 11:10 PM
im going for both i think he wanted to make a move but i happened when they were both drunk and half asleep
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: gimmejack on Jul 15, 2006, 02:07 AM
Tentology 101 LMAO...

Anybody else relate to that feeling of having someone close to you...maybe they are in the next room, sitting next to you on the couch or maybe even in the same bed...You crave them...you are hoping that they are having the same feelings or desire...You wish they would make a move and wonder if you could ever muster the confidence to make that move yourself?
Maybe you just let the moment pass or dont act on those feeling because maybe they are "just a friend" or you think it might not be appropriate or accepted? Maybe you finally did make the move or they did and it turned out fabulously!!!

Jack must have had the butterflies prior to making that first move, but all fear went out the window when he was overcome with desire for Ennis. That was such a brave and bold move...I can't get over the way that scene unfolded...shocked me initially!!!!

Now who has balls the size of apples?

You go Jack!!!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: stacp on Jul 15, 2006, 07:40 AM
Tentology 101 LMAO...

Anybody else relate to that feeling of having someone close to you...maybe they are in the next room, sitting next to you on the couch or maybe even in the same bed...You crave them...you are hoping that they are having the same feelings or desire...You wish they would make a move and wonder if you could ever muster the confidence to make that move yourself?
Maybe you just let the moment pass or dont act on those feeling because maybe they are "just a friend" or you think it might not be appropriate or accepted? Maybe you finally did make the move or they did and it turned out fabulously!!!

Jack must have had the butterflies prior to making that first move, but all fear went out the window when he was overcome with desire for Ennis. That was such a brave and bold move...I can't get over the way that scene unfolded...shocked me initially!!!!

Now who has balls the size of camels?

You go Jack!!!

I bet Jack didn't know for sure how Ennis would react when he did his infamous hand reach over.  He probably figured either he would be getting it on shortly or be beat to a pulp shortly.  But, like you said, the passion and desire sometimes just overwhelms a person.  So glad it overwhelmed Jack !  If not, BBM University sure wouldn't be as popular.  I think we need to add a course:  How to Say F***k Me Without Really Trying.   :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: welshwitch on Jul 15, 2006, 08:34 AM
Stagewhispers 201 covers that. Jake is evidently a graduate - he does a lot of whispering during this scene and others - which among other things gives him deniability!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: NoReins on Jul 15, 2006, 12:38 PM

Now who has balls the size of camels?


Uh, I think it was balls the size of apples....if that coyote had balls the size of camels then I think Ennis would have run a mile :8

Getting this slightly back on topic, I really believe that Jack knew Ennis wouldn't hit him. Don't think he knew exactly what Ennis would do, but I'm sure he wouldn't have doen anything if he thought it would end with Ennis beating him up or, worse, running off. I think there had been enough signs that Ennis was feeling something for Jack to take a chance.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: welshwitch on Jul 15, 2006, 12:49 PM
Ennis wouldn't be running anywhere that night. I think their being to a greater or lesser degree drunk is the key to it - it gives them both an excuse - "Didn't know what I was doing" etc if one is needed. I agree, Jack must have been fairly sure that Ennis was interested in him because I think he knew exactly what he was doing and wasn't anything like as drunk as Ennis by that  point.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: ms.bluesky on Jul 15, 2006, 03:32 PM
i think he did it cause he was cold also he was trying to make a move cause everyone knows that jack like ennis so it was his chance
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: gimmejack on Jul 15, 2006, 03:40 PM

Now who has balls the size of camels?


Uh, I think it was balls the size of apples....if that coyote had balls the size of camels then I think Ennis would have run a mile :8

Getting this slightly back on topic, I really believe that Jack knew Ennis wouldn't hit him. Don't think he knew exactly what Ennis would do, but I'm sure he wouldn't have doen anything if he thought it would end with Ennis beating him up or, worse, running off. I think there had been enough signs that Ennis was feeling something for Jack to take a chance.

I was waiting for that...it was too late and i was too lazy to change it!!!  heehee
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 16, 2006, 04:10 AM
Ennis is the valedictorian of pulling down pants at BB school of higher learning.I need a stop watch.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CherryCake on Jul 16, 2006, 04:17 AM
Well, I would go south in a heart beat if the satellite campus was in Texas.   :P :P
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: smilesalot on Jul 16, 2006, 10:01 AM
Yah that pants grab was a mighty masterful for one "who ain't never had the opportunity." Came natural, I suppose. Although I sure as heck have a thing or two to say to the cameraman (Ang Lee?) about cutting away from the ass reveal so damned fast. Geez. Um..for the sake of Ennis, I mean. Couldn't Ennis have a few minutes there to just take in the scenery before it got covered up with something else? Well, come to think of it....well...maybe not. Hell bent for leather and ready to ride..YEE-HAW.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 16, 2006, 11:46 AM
Maybe Ennis says : Here's my oppotunity, I'm takin it before he changes his mind?.........NAW, JACK WAS'NT GOIN NO WHERE.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Patriot1 on Jul 16, 2006, 12:55 PM
is this the naughty little brokies thread???!!!

You can't even begin to imagine gimmejack. A most beautiful first coupling has been redused to the best porn scene ever filmed.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: gimmejack on Jul 16, 2006, 03:03 PM
is this the naughty little brokies thread???!!!

You can't even begin to imagine gimmejack. A most beautiful first coupling has been redused to the best porn scene ever filmed.


Hahaha indeed!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: *Froggy* on Jul 17, 2006, 04:19 AM
It's not 100% off topic, but I would rather have you all go back to the actual scene...thankx
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: hpv on Feb 18, 2007, 01:58 PM
I will have to read the previous pages!  I just dying to turn on the DVD after reading the posts just from today!!
My instinct exactly, I reread,some pages only, on this thread ,wow, and it was just like  I was watching the scene again..lol

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 BTW,has anyone notice the little devillike tail, that is behind Ennis on the tent...?   ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: jacks_key on Feb 18, 2007, 09:30 PM

 BTW,has anyone notice the little devillike tail, that is behind Ennis on the tent...?   ;)

OMG, I never noticed that!  LOL   ^-^
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: smilesalot on Feb 19, 2007, 09:34 AM
OMG. That's hilarious!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: manhattangirl on Feb 19, 2007, 10:01 AM
So now is this Ennis new excuse, "The devil "made him to it?
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: City Slickin' Cowboy on Feb 20, 2007, 05:56 PM
 :8 :8 You learn something new all the time.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: CrimsonSky on Feb 22, 2007, 07:02 PM


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 BTW,has anyone notice the little devillike tail, that is behind Ennis on the tent...?   ;)

ROFL :8 Brilliant spot, hpv! O0 Gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "the devil's in the detail" ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Holden Worther on Feb 22, 2007, 07:13 PM
but you could also look at it in a bad way too. Like what they were about to do was an act of the devil and it is sinful. I myself, do not believe any such thing, but other people could interpurt that way. Makes you think :s)

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: one_of_one on Mar 07, 2007, 03:08 AM
if you look at a less cropped picture there is also at least one "horn" as well - you can just about make it out at the top of that picture.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Mar 07, 2007, 01:05 PM
 Tails and horns on Ennis? Nawwwwww! Pitchfork? ...Maybe. ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: sportstalk23 on Jul 02, 2008, 06:39 AM
I must say that Im glad I found this thread because this scene totally surprised me at first i thought what Jack was doing was trying to warm Ennis but after seeing the movie again I saw it completely different I think Ennis didnt want to go in the tent because he was beginning to feel something towards jack attraction most likely it made no sense for him to want to freeze to death than just go in the tent, meanwhile Jack was hoping he would and after the next couple viewings I noticed Jack glance back as Ennis laid down next to him and he smiled? it was subtle but I saw it when Jack took Ennis had and squirmed I said hot damn he's making a move and then I felt a drunk Ennis finally figured out what was up and I thought oh no he's gonna punch him in the face :-\\ especially when he shoved Jack away  but then all this clutching and grabbing not once is Ennis trying to hit Jack he's struggling with I want this but shouldnt want this and not with him the hands on Jacks face the eyes close very hot (:)and I'm glad Jack didnt back down at that time all this very sexy scene Jack seemed symbolically holding a mirror to Ennis trying to get him to finally face the writing on on the wall as my favorite marvin gaye song "After the dance" " I want you and you want me" :i which was pretty obvious i think Ennis said that I aint queer one shot deal as a way of running a way from his true feelings for Jack by disguising it as some well it sort of just happened no way pal they way he just shoved Jack to the floor of that tent  (t) and Jack pounding his fist on the floor (t) (:)AWESOME I didnt have a problem with this scene its one of my favs because of its intensity and it was aggressive and thats always hot  :d) and the unbuckling of belts (t) it wouldnt have been realistic if the SNIT happened first because this scene set up all of E&J's issues
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Jul 02, 2008, 07:26 AM
I must say that Im glad I found this thread because this scene totally surprised me at first i thought what Jack was doing was trying to warm Ennis but after seeing the movie again I saw it completely different I think Ennis didnt want to go in the tent because he was beginning to feel something towards jack attraction most likely it made no sense for him to want to freeze to death than just go in the tent, meanwhile Jack was hoping he would and after the next couple viewings I noticed Jack glance back as Ennis laid down next to him and he smiled? it was subtle but I saw it when Jack took Ennis had and squirmed I said hot damn he's making a move and then I felt a drunk Ennis finally figured out what was up and I thought oh no he's gonna punch him in the face :-\\ especially when he shoved Jack away  but then all this clutching and grabbing not once is Ennis trying to hit Jack he's struggling with I want this but shouldnt want this and not with him the hands on Jacks face the eyes close very hot (:)and I'm glad Jack didnt back down at that time all this very sexy scene Jack seemed symbolically holding a mirror to Ennis trying to get him to finally face the writing on on the wall as my favorite marvin gaye song "After the dance" " I want you and you want me" :i which was pretty obvious i think Ennis said that I aint queer one shot deal as a way of running a way from his true feelings for Jack by disguising it as some well it sort of just happened no way pal they way he just shoved Jack to the floor of that tent  (t) and Jack pounding his fist on the floor (t) (:)AWESOME I didnt have a problem with this scene its one of my favs because of its intensity and it was aggressive and thats always hot  :d) and the unbuckling of belts (t) it wouldnt have been realistic if the SNIT happened first because this scene set up all of E&J's issues

Thanks for the comments, sportstalk23.  I did feel that in this scene, we see Ennis struggling with himself more than anything else.  It was also very beautifully acted out by both of them -- there is an eagerness in Jack's face ("I want you, no matter what") and Ennis is all repressed desire, IMO. 

Again, would yopu find it strange that in some of the early comments about this scene in the forum, some members were taken aback by the "roughness" or abruptness of the entire thing.  It was certainly meant to be so, in contrast to the SNIT.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: sportstalk23 on Jul 02, 2008, 07:50 AM
Thanks for the comments, sportstalk23.  I did feel that in this scene, we see Ennis struggling with himself more than anything else.  It was also very beautifully acted out by both of them -- there is an eagerness in Jack's face ("I want you, no matter what") and Ennis is all repressed desire, IMO. 

Again, would yopu find it strange that in some of the early comments about this scene in the forum, some members were taken aback by the "roughness" or abruptness of the entire thing.  It was certainly meant to be so, in contrast to the SNIT.



I could understant how some may have thought the FNIT was too rough not me :d) ;D to me it was very realitistic some people dont have sex the first time with flowers candles and soft music  :P or much discussion you kinda just go for it and Jack sure did I'm still curious about what happened when they finished im sure that was hot too :clap: cuz Jack sure was sleeping peacefully wasnt he ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Jul 02, 2008, 08:01 AM
I could understant how some may have thought the FNIT was too rough not me :d) ;D to me it was very realitistic some people dont have sex the first time with flowers candles and soft music  :P or much discussion you kinda just go for it and Jack sure did I'm still curious about what happened when they finished im sure that was hot too :clap: cuz Jack sure was sleeping peacefully wasnt he ;)

Yes, I do think it was all very deliberately acted -- almost like a dance.  So mauch dancing in this movie -- lieral and figurative,  It was so wonderfully acted out as to look very natural, as lovers try to clumsily take stock of themselves and each other for the very first time.

 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Jul 02, 2008, 08:05 AM
I must say that Im glad I found this thread because this scene totally surprised me at first i thought what Jack was doing was trying to warm Ennis but after seeing the movie again I saw it completely different I think Ennis didnt want to go in the tent because he was beginning to feel something towards jack attraction most likely it made no sense for him to want to freeze to death than just go in the tent, meanwhile Jack was hoping he would and after the next couple viewings I noticed Jack glance back as Ennis laid down next to him and he smiled? it was subtle but I saw it when Jack took Ennis had and squirmed I said hot damn he's making a move and then I felt a drunk Ennis finally figured out what was up and I thought oh no he's gonna punch him in the face :-\\ especially when he shoved Jack away  but then all this clutching and grabbing not once is Ennis trying to hit Jack he's struggling with I want this but shouldnt want this and not with him the hands on Jacks face the eyes close very hot (:)and I'm glad Jack didnt back down at that time all this very sexy scene Jack seemed symbolically holding a mirror to Ennis trying to get him to finally face the writing on on the wall as my favorite marvin gaye song "After the dance" " I want you and you want me" :i which was pretty obvious i think Ennis said that I aint queer one shot deal as a way of running a way from his true feelings for Jack by disguising it as some well it sort of just happened no way pal they way he just shoved Jack to the floor of that tent  (t) and Jack pounding his fist on the floor (t) (:)AWESOME I didnt have a problem with this scene its one of my favs because of its intensity and it was aggressive and thats always hot  :d) and the unbuckling of belts (t) it wouldnt have been realistic if the SNIT happened first because this scene set up all of E&J's issues

 Excellent post Sportstalk. I stated earlier in another thread that the reason Ennis stayed outside the tent was because he sensed something might happen. Prolonging the inevitable.  I always referred to it as a *mock struggle* because if Ennis really wanted to get away from Jack, he would've. We've seen Ennis disgusted and violent. There was none of that here. He was holding onto Jack as if he wanted something , but could'nt accept having it. He did'nt let go and niether did Jack. I've also pointed out that during the *struggle* Jack placed Ennis's hand back on himself , and this time Ennis DID'NT remove it. Jack then proceeds to take off his coat. I feel at that moment Jack knew he was gonna get Ennis to do what he wanted  whatever that was , and it was gonna involve sex, cuz he sensed  Ennis wanted to too. He was right.

I think that song , (speaking of songs) "Where Will You Go" ,from the "Babyface CD ( Face)  describes Jack and Ennis's story to a T.  Whenever I play it now I think of them. I think there's a  place within the forum somewhere for this type of thing where we can quote song lyrics that we feel describe or fit Jack and Ennis's story is'nt there? Just askin. I can think of so many.

I once heard a co-worker describe FNIT as a "Rape". Needless to say I just had to straighten them out.  Obviously this person was'nt watching the scene as it was intended. Unbeleivable!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: sportstalk23 on Jul 02, 2008, 08:49 AM
Excellent post Sportstalk. I stated earlier in another thread that the reason Ennis stayed outside the tent was because he sensed something might happen. Prolonging the inevitable.  I always referred to it as a *mock struggle* because if Ennis really wanted to get away from Jack, he would've. We've seen Ennis disgusted and violent. There was none of that here. He was holding onto Jack as if he wanted something , but could'nt accept having it. He did'nt let go and niether did Jack. I've also pointed out that during the *struggle* Jack placed Ennis's hand back on himself , and this time Ennis DID'NT remove it. Jack then proceeds to take off his coat. I feel at that moment Jack knew he was gonna get Ennis to do what he wanted  whatever that was , and it was gonna involve sex, cuz he sensed  Ennis wanted to too. He was right.

I think that song , (speaking of songs) "Where Will You Go" ,from the "Babyface CD ( Face)  describes Jack and Ennis's story to a T.  Whenever I play it now I think of them. I think there's a  place within the forum somewhere for this type of thing where we can quote song lyrics that we feel describe or fit Jack and Ennis's story is'nt there? Just askin. I can think of so many.

I once heard a co-worker describe FNIT as a "Rape". Needless to say I just had to straighten them out.  Obviously this person was'nt watching the scene as it was intended. Unbeleivable!

OMG I love Babyface that man could sing about ketchup and I would buy it  :8but you and tpe make goods points about it being a dance and aint foolin(love the name by the way) I believe it was your post that I said yep somebody else knows Ennis is draggin out going in the tent because of what could happen there and yeah bravo to you about the co-worker  :cr)ive had to put some folks in their place too about it being a "rape scene" ^*() maybe it shocked Jack at how intense Ennis got but trust me the morning after Jack was not a man who was violated far from it he was wantin Ennis for quite a while and that night Jack was not going just say oops my bad didnt mean to put my hand there I will sleep outside nope that was like a showdown in a way in which they both won :i
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: myprivatejack on Jul 02, 2008, 09:31 AM
Excellent points,Sportstalk,Thomas and AF¡  ^f^  For me,FNIT is an explosion of feelings and sensations that have been lightning up these fireworks at the end.Both of them knew for sure than sooner or later it occurred,perhaps in another way,but it was going to occur...I've always thought that Jack was looking for some kind of lighter approachment,maybe caresses let's say,and a quieter lovemaking,more "by its own steps".But circumstances made it as rough as it can be in these cases,as it was logical it happenned;but never,of course,becoming a rape(OMG¡).It was only the reaction of two boys needing love and sex who shared their loneliness and who wished each other as only one can do when one is 19.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: manhattangirl on Jul 03, 2008, 06:47 AM
I always wondered the shock of FNIT, and the aggressiveness of it could be in part that they were men letting loose that male sexual aggressiveness, (I might be wrong). No hearts no flowers, just raw passion.  I don't see Jack as victim that night he was just as aggressive as Ennis that night,  that tinkle of the belt buckle definitely set Ennis off.   And Jack knew how to yank Ennis's chain,  backing further into him, he grab his arm and pull him foward at that crtical moment he knew what to do and how to it.  It made Ennis nuts.

Naw, this definitely not rape, and to think of it as that is crazy.  JMO. 

 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Jul 03, 2008, 07:14 AM
Excellent points,Sportstalk,Thomas and AF¡  ^f^  For me,FNIT is an explosion of feelings and sensations that have been lightning up these fireworks at the end.Both of them knew for sure than sooner or later it occurred,perhaps in another way,but it was going to occur...I've always thought that Jack was looking for some kind of lighter approachment,maybe caresses let's say,and a quieter lovemaking,more "by its own steps".But circumstances made it as rough as it can be in these cases,as it was logical it happenned;but never,of course,becoming a rape(OMG¡).It was only the reaction of two boys needing love and sex who shared their loneliness and who wished each other as only one can do when one is 19.

Thanks MPJ.  I think part of it is that Jack wasn't so sure as to how Ennis would react, and this largely accounts for the "roughness" of it all.  I really think that in the beginning, they were trying to grapple with whether to kiss the other or not -- instead, we just see them holding each other's heads, unsure of how to proceed.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Jul 03, 2008, 07:18 AM
I always wondered the shock of FNIT, and the aggressiveness of it could be in part that they were men letting loose that male sexual aggressiveness, (I might be wrong). No hearts no flowers, just raw passion.  I don't see Jack as victim that night he was just as aggressive as Ennis that night,  that tinkle of the belt buckle definitely set Ennis off.   And Jack knew how to yank Ennis's chain,  backing further into him, he grab his arm and pull him foward at that crtical moment he knew what to do and how to it.  It made Ennis nuts.

Naw, this definitely not rape, and to think of it as that is crazy.  JMO. 

Well, Jack certainly knew what he wanted.  Ennis may have been a bit confused in the very beginning, but his sudden decisiveness also reveals that he also implicitly knew what he wanted, in spite of his fears and prejudices.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: sportstalk23 on Jul 03, 2008, 07:40 AM
Thanks MPJ.  I think part of it is that Jack wasn't so sure as to how Ennis would react, and this largely accounts for the "roughness" of it all.  I really think that in the beginning, they were trying to grapple with whether to kiss the other or not -- instead, we just see them holding each other's heads, unsure of how to proceed.



how hot would that have been these 2 making out like that because it seems to me that with all that tussling that kissing could have been a possibility I really felt that Jack was maybe aiming for a kiss when their both just clutching each others faces  :d)  (t) and dammit that whole forehead touching thing that only Ennis and Jack can do  :gnight: we saw that in the reunion as well it's like their way of communicating without words but we know exactly what their trying to say I agree manhattan men do let loose their aggression just like the "punch" and that was also alot of pent up sexual tension between those two its like a dam broke in that tent and there was no stopping what was going to happen
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Jul 03, 2008, 07:53 AM
how hot would that have been these 2 making out like that because it seems to me that with all that tussling that kissing could have been a possibility I really felt that Jack was maybe aiming for a kiss when their both just clutching each others faces  :d)  (t) and dammit that whole forehead touching thing that only Ennis and Jack can do  :gnight: we saw that in the reunion as well it's like their way of communicating without words but we know exactly what their trying to say I agree manhattan men do let loose their aggression just like the "punch" and that was also alot of pent up sexual tension between those two its like a dam broke in that tent and there was no stopping what was going to happen

There was certainly a lot of aggression implicit in FNIT.  In fact, I would say that there was a lot of circling about during the first part -- if you know what I mean.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: babytammy7 on Jul 03, 2008, 09:17 AM
Thanks MPJ.  I think part of it is that Jack wasn't so sure as to how Ennis would react, and this largely accounts for the "roughness" of it all.  I really think that in the beginning, they were trying to grapple with whether to kiss the other or not -- instead, we just see them holding each other's heads, unsure of how to proceed.



There is one moment there Thomas, just a second, where you can see that Jack tried to kiss Ennis, but Ennis didn't let him.

and dammit that whole forehead touching thing that only Ennis and Jack can do  :gnight: we saw that in the reunion as well it's like their way of communicating without words but we know exactly what their trying to say

Yeah, that's true, that's so Ennis and Jack, and I love it. As you say, they said to each other a lot of things just with that gesture full of love, tenderness and understanding.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: sportstalk23 on Jul 03, 2008, 12:12 PM
There is one moment there Thomas, just a second, where you can see that Jack tried to kiss Ennis, but Ennis didn't let him.

Yeah, that's true, that's so Ennis and Jack, and I love it. As you say, they said to each other a lot of things just with that gesture full of love, tenderness and understanding.

it drives me nuts T when I hear critics go "oh its so lacking dialogue"  ::) >:( I want to personally thank Annie, Ang, Larry, Dianna for making it just right the industry is sometimes so obessed over having a quotable catchphrase to market that they talk us to death alot of relationships especially true love that you dont need to say it with words but just a look or touch can say everything thats why I love this movie so much  <^( <^(
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Matt Nasty on Jul 03, 2008, 05:37 PM
it drives me nuts T when I hear critics go "oh its so lacking dialogue"  ::) >:( I want to personally thank Annie, Ang, Larry, Dianna for making it just right the industry is sometimes so obessed over having a quotable catchphrase to market that they talk us to death alot of relationships especially true love that you dont need to say it with words but just a look or touch can say everything thats why I love this movie so much  <^( <^(
i cant beleive ive jsut found this thread now after about 5 months of being here... anyway i wanted to say sports i agree with everything you say here :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: sportstalk23 on Jul 03, 2008, 05:42 PM
i cant beleive ive jsut found this thread now after about 5 months of being here... anyway i wanted to say sports i agree with everything you say here :)
:t) matt :ghug: but i cant wait to see ur FNIT analysis  ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Matt Nasty on Jul 03, 2008, 05:47 PM
:t) matt :ghug: but i cant wait to see ur FNIT analysis  ;)
oh you'll get it tomorow dont worry :), im a little tired now though :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: babytammy7 on Jul 04, 2008, 01:47 AM
it drives me nuts T when I hear critics go "oh its so lacking dialogue"  ::) >:( I want to personally thank Annie, Ang, Larry, Dianna for making it just right the industry is sometimes so obessed over having a quotable catchphrase to market that they talk us to death alot of relationships especially true love that you dont need to say it with words but just a look or touch can say everything thats why I love this movie so much  <^( <^(

Amen.  ^f^
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Jul 07, 2008, 09:00 AM
There is one moment there Thomas, just a second, where you can see that Jack tried to kiss Ennis, but Ennis didn't let him.

I agree.  I did think that THAT was what Jack was attempting to do.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Jul 07, 2008, 09:02 AM
it drives me nuts T when I hear critics go "oh its so lacking dialogue"  ::) >:( I want to personally thank Annie, Ang, Larry, Dianna for making it just right the industry is sometimes so obessed over having a quotable catchphrase to market that they talk us to death alot of relationships especially true love that you dont need to say it with words but just a look or touch can say everything thats why I love this movie so much  <^( <^(

In think the long silences in the movie are its greatest strengths.  This is especially true in FNIT, where the sounds are so raw and quasi-animalistic.  Any form of dialogue would fall short...

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Matt Nasty on Jul 07, 2008, 09:33 AM
In think the long silences in the movie are its greatest strengths.  This is especially true in FNIT, where the sounds are so raw and quasi-animalistic.  Any form of dialogue would fall short...


yes, i always thought the grunts and moans of FNIT were a perfect metaphor of all the pent up emotion... like the gutteral sounds being released forcefully as the emotions...sorry if that makes no sense lol
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: sportstalk23 on Jul 07, 2008, 04:54 PM
yes, i always thought the grunts and moans of FNIT were a perfect metaphor of all the pent up emotion... like the gutteral sounds being released forcefully as the emotions...sorry if that makes no sense lol



makes plenty of sense to me matt  :clap: all them grunts groans and moans painted a picture of alot of sexual tension that was going on with those 2 from the start
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Matt Nasty on Jul 07, 2008, 04:57 PM


makes plenty of sense to me matt  :clap: all them grunts groans and moans painted a picture of alot of sexual tension that was going on with those 2 from the start
yer :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: rimasworld on Aug 06, 2008, 02:52 PM
You know the more I watch this scene, the way Jack got things started was really non aggressive by taking Ennis' hand and putting it on him. To me it would have been more of a threat for him to touch Ennis in that way. And when Ennis jumped up and Jack went to him he put Ennis' hand on him again, a lot more non threatening than if he had touched Ennis down there. It was like Jack was saying, "this is what you do to me, I want you, do you want me too?"
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Matt Nasty on Aug 06, 2008, 06:11 PM
You know the more I watch this scene, the way Jack got things started was really non aggressive by taking Ennis' hand and putting it on him. To me it would have been more of a threat for him to touch Ennis in that way. And when Ennis jumped up and Jack went to him he put Ennis' hand on him again, a lot more non threatening than if he had touched Ennis down there. It was like Jack was saying, "this is what you do to me, I want you, do you want me too?"
yer jack was alot less intrusive then he could of been, by putting ennis hand there, it gave ennis the control...him touching ennis that way would be more forceful...instead his way was jsut an invitation more then a forceful advance
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Aug 07, 2008, 05:43 AM
 I agree with this, but I'm still confused as to if Jack was  asleep , in the middle of a * very sweet  fantasy dream* when he reached over for Ennis's hand, or was this something he did knowingly? I mean he did have a big pleaurable smile on his face, BEFORE he reached for Ennis. I assume he was dreaming about Ennis? They both seemed shocked imo ...just sayin..
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: dirtbiker on Aug 07, 2008, 09:33 AM
I agree with this, but I'm still confused as to if Jack was  asleep , in the middle of a * very sweet  fantasy dream* when he reached over for Ennis's hand, or was this something he did knowingly? I mean he did have a big pleaurable smile on his face, BEFORE he reached for Ennis. I assume he was dreaming about Ennis? They both seemed shocked imo ...just sayin..

Have you ever had an experience where you were half asleep dreaming and then waking up slightly, smiling, and wanted to just fall back asleep to continue the dream?  Well, maybe that's what happened here... During his limbo state of consciousness & dreaming, he willfully brought Ennis' hand to his crotch to realize his dream  ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Matt Nasty on Aug 07, 2008, 10:04 AM
for some really annyoing and unknown reason my last comment has disappeared :(, what i was saying in it was, that in the SS, IMO it was written to sound as if jack knowingly placed Ennis hand onto his erection, maybe the shocked part was due to the fact that perhaps jack didnt expect ennis to wake up or maybe it was just the way ennis pulled away and jack was worried how ennis would react...


jsut a few thoughts...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Aug 07, 2008, 11:12 AM
You know the more I watch this scene, the way Jack got things started was really non aggressive by taking Ennis' hand and putting it on him. To me it would have been more of a threat for him to touch Ennis in that way. And when Ennis jumped up and Jack went to him he put Ennis' hand on him again, a lot more non threatening than if he had touched Ennis down there. It was like Jack was saying, "this is what you do to me, I want you, do you want me too?"

That's a beautiful way to put their actions into words. And I agree that for Jack to put Ennis's hand on himself was less agressive and intrusive than touching Ennis that way... but it was still very straightforward and required a lot of courage on his part, since he had no idea how Ennis was going to react.

As for the question whether he was asleep or not... like Matt said, the SS implied that he was awake, but when I watched the movie I always had the impression that he was half asleep and not completely aware to what he was doing, like he was acting in a dream. I wonder if he had the courage to do it if he was fully awake?
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Aug 07, 2008, 11:15 AM
Matt,

Check out your post on the "Cutest Ennis" thread. Maybe you meant to post on the FNIT thread instead in response to Jack's state of conciousness when he reached for Ennis.  In any case, I think it's what Dirtbiker said, that Jack was in a sort of *semi-concious* dream state when he grabbed Ennis's hand. Yes, I've been there. ( I always get mad when I can't go back to sleep and finish the dream!) In this case Jack was able to not only continue his dream, but realize it as well.
They were under seperate blankets, but the camera did pan to show that there was plenty of room on Jack's side , yet he appeared to be butted up against Ennis. Unless Ennis was having what is commonly known as a *wet dream " too, then that would explain how Ennis became ...prepared... so soon even in a half-asleep, half-drunkin state  in order to penetrate Jack  as fast as he did. I'm not a male so I'm assuming alot.  Or maybe it was Jack's excellent but short seduction that did it. I guess it does'nt really take much for a healthy young 19 yr. old  guy to become aroused so quickly eh?  By the way, I watched this scene with a male friend who immediatly stated it's not possible.  I answered apparently it was , we just watched it happen!  ;) :cr) Needless to say THAT was an interesting conversation.  :) Thanx.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Aug 07, 2008, 03:48 PM
...Unless Ennis was having what is commonly known as a *wet dream " too, then that would explain how Ennis became ...prepared... so soon even in a half-asleep, half-drunkin state  in order to penetrate Jack  as fast as he did. I'm not a male so I'm assuming alot.  Or maybe it was Jack's excellent but short seduction that did it. I guess it does'nt really take much for a healthy young 19 yr. old  guy to become aroused so quickly eh?  By the way, I watched this scene with a male friend who immediatly stated it's not possible.  I answered apparently it was , we just watched it happen!  ;) :cr)

Good answer!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: rimasworld on Aug 07, 2008, 04:46 PM
Good answer!  ;D ;D

For sure it was possible. i thought this scene was very realistic depicting raw unbridled lust between two very aroused and willing young guys.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Matt Nasty on Aug 07, 2008, 05:46 PM
i think its very realistic, and trust me ennis being 19 had more then enough time to get errect in FNIT, well unless something major in the body happens between 17 and 19 haha, trust me lol...it can go from down to up within like a second haha
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Aug 08, 2008, 07:33 AM
Well, I guess i got my answer Matt, oh the young (sigh). :) ;).

 This whole scene had an ebb and flow to it which I loved. First the quiet stiil of the full moon Jack and Ennis sleeping peacfully, The slow languishing moment when Jack reached for Ennis hand,  the   sudden urgent grappling  followed by a sort of calm, Ennis staring unbeleivably into Jack's baby bules. a challenge to resist unto itself. They know Ennis's secret he's tried so hard to conceal. ... Ennis, thinking  he was alone in some newfound feelings towards Jack that  went beyond just friendship, They impressed each other.There was a longing there, on both sides imo, .. He was sexually attracted to Jack as Jack was to him, but Ennis  was likely going to suffer in silence until Jack made that bold move  Jack already knew , and he could very well relate to those same feelings.. I don't feel Jack had any great plan , but  made sure Ennis knew what he wanted.. he knew it would end in some sort of sexual expression. He was gonna take it it any way Ennis could give it.   
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Aug 08, 2008, 10:32 AM
Well, I guess i got my answer Matt, oh the young (sigh). :) ;).

 This whole scene had an ebb and flow to it which I loved. First the quiet stiil of the full moon Jack and Ennis sleeping peacfully, The slow languishing moment when Jack reached for Ennis hand,  the   sudden urgent grappling  followed by a sort of calm, Ennis staring unbeleivably into Jack's baby bules. a challenge to resist unto itself. They know Ennis's secret he's tried so hard to conceal. ... Ennis, thinking  he was alone in some newfound feelings towards Jack that  went beyond just friendship, They impressed each other.There was a longing there, on both sides imo, .. He was sexually attracted to Jack as Jack was to him, but Ennis  was likely going to suffer in silence until Jack made that bold move  Jack already knew , and he could very well relate to those same feelings.. I don't feel Jack had any great plan , but  made sure Ennis knew what he wanted.. he knew it would end in some sort of sexual expression. He was gonna take it it any way Ennis could give it.   

Do you think Ennis realized what those feelings were, before that night? Yes, he had deep feelings for Jack that went beyond friendship, he felt so happy just being with him, "felt he could paw the white out of the moon"... but did he actually realize that he was sexually attracted to Jack? Did he dare admit that to himself?
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: atalley on Aug 08, 2008, 11:35 AM
Deep down, I think he knew.  Even though he didn't want to accept it. :f)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: rimasworld on Aug 08, 2008, 12:33 PM
Deep down, I think he knew.  Even though he didn't want to accept it. :f)

I agree, as we know Ennis didn't have any qualms about punching people's lights out and he didn't even try to hit Jack. As the old saying goes, still waters run deep, and so it went for his sexual feelings toward Jack, oh yeah they were there for awhile.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Aug 08, 2008, 12:43 PM
Do you think Ennis realized what those feelings were, before that night? Yes, he had deep feelings for Jack that went beyond friendship, he felt so happy just being with him, "felt he could paw the white out of the moon"... but did he actually realize that he was sexually attracted to Jack? Did he dare admit that to himself?

Deep down, I think he knew.  Even though he didn't want to accept it. :f)

I agree, as we know Ennis didn't have any qualms about punching people's lights out and he didn't even try to hit Jack. As the old saying goes, still waters run deep, and so it went for his sexual feelings toward Jack, oh yeah they were there for awhile.

I agree.   We as individuals are sometime the last to acknowledge what the Heart had known all along.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Aug 08, 2008, 12:51 PM
I agree.   We as individuals are sometime the last to acknowledge what the Heart had known all along.

That's the way I see it - he sure felt it but he didn't really acknowledge that.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Aug 08, 2008, 01:06 PM
That's the way I see it - he sure felt it but he didn't really acknowledge that.

I think he was afraid if how he felt.  I think Jack understood this, even as he brought matters to a head in FNIT.  He probably trusted Ennis's feelings to get the better of his fears, and this indeed was the case.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Aug 09, 2008, 05:10 AM
So you're saying actually that when Jack took Ennis's hand and put it on himself, he had reason to believe that Ennis wouldn't hit him but would actually go along with it. It also hints that Jack was aware of what he was doing there, and made a conscious decision. Am I right?
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: rimasworld on Aug 09, 2008, 12:16 PM
So you're saying actually that when Jack took Ennis's hand and put it on himself, he had reason to believe that Ennis wouldn't hit him but would actually go along with it. It also hints that Jack was aware of what he was doing there, and made a conscious decision. Am I right?

I think so. Ennis was giving out signals, most of them subtle, for awhile that Jack picked up on. But that last one about not having the opportunity yet to me was like an open invitation to Jack to give him the courage to do what he did. In a way, it was Ennis who really made the first move.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: manhattangirl on Aug 09, 2008, 01:15 PM
I think the closeness of Ennis in a way made Jack reach over to him.  Remember the view of the empty space in the tent.  Neither of the made a move apparently to distance themselves any further then they wanted.  That in it self makes me wonder they must have unknowingly felt something for one another.  When Jack took Ennis's hand and brought it to him that was a lover's move.   When they held on to each other was passion coming to the surface. 

Ennis started to make love to Jack when he tried to constantly please him, going to him at various times to be near him.  Jack may have open the door all the way, but Ennis did unlock it for him.   JMO
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: babytammy7 on Aug 09, 2008, 01:19 PM
Ennis started to make love to Jack when he tried to constantly please him, going to him at various times to be near him.  Jack may have open the door all the way, but Ennis did unlock it for him.   

That's beautiful, MG!!!  <^( <^( <^(  I agree.  ^f^
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Aug 09, 2008, 02:44 PM
Do you think Ennis realized what those feelings were, before that night? Yes, he had deep feelings for Jack that went beyond friendship, he felt so happy just being with him, "felt he could paw the white out of the moon"... but did he actually realize that he was sexually attracted to Jack? Did he dare admit that to himself?

 I feel that though subtle, the feelings of sexual attraction were there, but Ennis would not allow himself to admit  that that's what it was , sort of like unconciously ,though the possibility that he was sexually attracted kept nagging him. He  tried to put the thoughts out of his mind imo. The fact that at some point he made a decision not to go up to the sheep, opting to stay in camp with Jack  that night and get wasted in itself was a signal  among others to Jack that Ennis  felt a need to be close to him and Jack was not going to discourage or remind Ennis  that it was time to go back to the sheep as the sun set. I also feel that Ennis 's decision to sleep *outside*  the tent until Jack called him in was not so much a sign of "modesty" on Ennis's part, but a distrust of his own feelings concerning Jack. Those feelings along with a little "liquid courage" in him found him outright flirting with Jack with the "opportunity" statement. " Speak for yourself , you may be a sinner, but I've yet to have the opportunity" to me says * I want the opportunity ...with you* .  Being Ennis, he was'nt gonna blurt it out loud, but  I don't think he was thinking of Alma when he said this %( %(  The way he looks at Jack at times during this whole scene ...well imo it's unmistakable what he meant and who he wanted the "opportunity" with.  I think Jack read it that way. My take.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Aug 09, 2008, 04:12 PM
I think the closeness of Ennis in a way made Jack reach over to him.  Remember the view of the empty space in the tent.  Neither of the made a move apparently to distance themselves any further then they wanted.  That in it self makes me wonder they must have unknowingly felt something for one another.  When Jack took Ennis's hand and brought it to him that was a lover's move.   When they held on to each other was passion coming to the surface. 

Ennis started to make love to Jack when he tried to constantly please him, going to him at various times to be near him.  Jack may have open the door all the way, but Ennis did unlock it for him.   JMO

I feel that though subtle, the feelings of sexual attraction were there, but Ennis would not allow himself to admit  that that's what it was , sort of like unconciously ,though the possibility that he was sexually attracted kept nagging him. He  tried to put the thoughts out of his mind imo. The fact that at some point he made a decision not to go up to the sheep, opting to stay in camp with Jack  that night and get wasted in itself was a signal  among others to Jack that Ennis  felt a need to be close to him and Jack was not going to discourage or remind Ennis  that it was time to go back to the sheep as the sun set. I also feel that Ennis 's decision to sleep *outside*  the tent until Jack called him in was not so much a sign of "modesty" on Ennis's part, but a distrust of his own feelings concerning Jack. Those feelings along with a little "liquid courage" in him found him outright flirting with Jack with the "opportunity" statement. " Speak for yourself , you may be a sinner, but I've yet to have the opportunity" to me says * I want the opportunity ...with you* .  Being Ennis, he was'nt gonna blurt it out loud, but  I don't think he was thinking of Alma when he said this %( %(  The way he looks at Jack at times during this whole scene ...well imo it's unmistakable what he meant and who he wanted the "opportunity" with.  I think Jack read it that way. My take.

These posts are just fascinating. It's amazing how after all this time it still gives me new stuff to think about. Thank you.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Aug 11, 2008, 08:47 AM
So you're saying actually that when Jack took Ennis's hand and put it on himself, he had reason to believe that Ennis wouldn't hit him but would actually go along with it. It also hints that Jack was aware of what he was doing there, and made a conscious decision. Am I right?

I think that Jack at that point probably wasn't thinking anymore about what Ennis would think -- because of his own need.  I do think that it was very much a conscious decision on Jack's part.

As for Ennis, I think Jack pretty much figured out that Ennis was never going to make the first move.  When I say this, I assume implicitly that Jack thought that Ennis did feel the same way about things, but was too scared to articulate any of his own desires.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Aug 14, 2008, 05:44 AM
I agree totally with this.

 When Jack removed his coat, Ennis asks "what are you doing ?" knowing by now good and well what Jack is "doing". He could've easily left or showed contempt in some way. he did'nt. I don't think Ennis expected what happened to happen the way it did, or even when it did, but I can't help but feel he wanted this to happen. (Jack making a  first move on him.). Before long he clung onto Jack with both hands and did'nt let go. A signal to Jack that Ennis was willing to participate. The urgency was mutual.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Aug 14, 2008, 07:52 AM
I agree totally with this.

 When Jack removed his coat, Ennis asks "what are you doing ?" knowing by now good and well what Jack is "doing". He could've easily left or showed contempt in some way. he did'nt. I don't think Ennis expected what happened to happen the way it did, or even when it did, but I can't help but feel he wanted this to happen. (Jack making a  first move on him.). Before long he clung onto Jack with both hands and did'nt let go. A signal to Jack that Ennis was willing to participate. The urgency was mutual.

Yes, "what are you doing" sounded pretty remote and disembodied -- rhetorical is the word, as if Ennis was asking a question whose answer he very well knew.  It was a rhetorical question...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Aug 14, 2008, 12:50 PM
Absolutely. In fact, When they jumped up, Jack whispered "come on, come on" and grabbed Ennis and took his hand and put it on himself again... you can't see it completely but it's quite obvious when you look at that scene, where his arm is going. And this time Ennis didn't pull back his hand. And then Jack took off his coat, and only then Ennis mumbled "what are you doing?" So yeah, he knew exactly what Jack was doing. But something else that occured to me, as far as Ennis knew, maybe Jack just wanted to jerk off together, bring each other off. He didn't tell Ennis what he wanted him to do - it was Ennis who chose to go all the way and have a full sexual intercourse.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: rimasworld on Aug 14, 2008, 12:57 PM
Absolutely. In fact, When they jumped up, Jack whispered "come on, come on" and grabbed Ennis and took his hand and put it on himself again... you can't see it completely but it's quite obvious when you look at that scene, where his arm is going. And this time Ennis didn't pull back his hand. And then Jack took off his coat, and only then Ennis mumbled "what are you doing?" So yeah, he knew exactly what Jack was doing. But something else that occured to me, as far as Ennis knew, maybe Jack just wanted to jerk off together, bring each other off. He didn't tell Ennis what he wanted him to do - it was Ennis who chose to go all the way and have a full sexual intercourse.
yeah Ennis was a virgin but he sure wasn't naive  :P
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: atalley on Aug 14, 2008, 01:55 PM
I agree, and also will add that his slurred speech goes along with being drunk and half asleep.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Aug 15, 2008, 07:21 AM
Absolutely. In fact, When they jumped up, Jack whispered "come on, come on" and grabbed Ennis and took his hand and put it on himself again... you can't see it completely but it's quite obvious when you look at that scene, where his arm is going. And this time Ennis didn't pull back his hand. And then Jack took off his coat, and only then Ennis mumbled "what are you doing?" So yeah, he knew exactly what Jack was doing. But something else that occured to me, as far as Ennis knew, maybe Jack just wanted to jerk off together, bring each other off. He didn't tell Ennis what he wanted him to do - it was Ennis who chose to go all the way and have a full sexual intercourse.

Beautifully said, keren.  There was clearly a strong element of uncertainly in Ennis, and Jack detected this almost immediately.  The fact that he didn't answer Ennis's question also suggests that Jack knew that it didn't require answering.

Your comment about autoeroticism is intriguing.   Perhaps initially?  But as things progressed, it would seem that Jack was striving for a kiss.  For some reason, I recall the "no kissing" rule among many rent boys (and, interestingly enough, an older generation of porn stars) -- they would be willing to do many things, but kissing was out of the question.  Kissing was deemed an especially intimate act.  For them (other than the usual arguments involving hygiene), a kiss humanizes the relationship, and indicates that there was more to this than just sensual gratification.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: keren_b on Aug 15, 2008, 12:28 PM
Your comment about autoeroticism is intriguing.   Perhaps initially?  But as things progressed, it would seem that Jack was striving for a kiss.  For some reason, I recall the "no kissing" rule among many rent boys (and, interestingly enough, an older generation of porn stars) -- they would be willing to do many things, but kissing was out of the question.  Kissing was deemed an especially intimate act.  For them (other than the usual arguments involving hygiene), a kiss humanizes the relationship, and indicates that there was more to this than just sensual gratification.

Exactly Thomas! That's what made the huge difference between FNIT and SNIT - the kissing, the tenderness. It also looked to me that Jack was going for a kiss is FNIT, and that was when Ennis resisted - sex he could deal with, but not kissing. In FNIT we see them having sex, in SNIT we "only" see them kissing (we know what followed but we can only see the kissing), and yet what happened between them at SNIT was so much more profound. The point when Ennis was willing to go beyond just having sex, and was actually ready to make love.

A little OT but since SNIT wasn't in the short story, and there wasn't any mention of kissing while they were on the mountain, do you think that the reunion was actually their first kiss?
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: babytammy7 on Aug 15, 2008, 01:38 PM
Love your whole post Keren. It's beautiful and I agree.  ^f^

About kissing, I have to say that I read somewhere that a lot of brokies thought that the reunion kiss was their first kiss, based on that SS line (..then, and as easily as the right key turns the lock tumblers, their mouths came together...) that maybe suggests that it, that first kiss, was a easy natural thing to do even for the first time, even after 4 years, because of their love. Some people thinks that it's powerful that it's the first kiss, just then after all that time, because it shows how strong and deep their love was that after all that time separated and all those times they had only sex up in BBM, they now kiss each other without even think a minute about it, kiss each other like if they realize suddenly that it is more than sexual attraction, that they need something else, that it is love?

I'm glad that Ang filmed SNIT because I sure love it so so much, and I adore that they kissed then for the first time.  <^( <^(
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Aug 18, 2008, 07:58 AM
Exactly Thomas! That's what made the huge difference between FNIT and SNIT - the kissing, the tenderness. It also looked to me that Jack was going for a kiss is FNIT, and that was when Ennis resisted - sex he could deal with, but not kissing. In FNIT we see them having sex, in SNIT we "only" see them kissing (we know what followed but we can only see the kissing), and yet what happened between them at SNIT was so much more profound. The point when Ennis was willing to go beyond just having sex, and was actually ready to make love.

A little OT but since SNIT wasn't in the short story, and there wasn't any mention of kissing while they were on the mountain, do you think that the reunion was actually their first kiss?

Love your whole post Keren. It's beautiful and I agree.  ^f^

About kissing, I have to say that I read somewhere that a lot of brokies thought that the reunion kiss was their first kiss, based on that SS line (..then, and as easily as the right key turns the lock tumblers, their mouths came together...) that maybe suggests that it, that first kiss, was a easy natural thing to do even for the first time, even after 4 years, because of their love. Some people thinks that it's powerful that it's the first kiss, just then after all that time, because it shows how strong and deep their love was that after all that time separated and all those times they had only sex up in BBM, they now kiss each other without even think a minute about it, kiss each other like if they realize suddenly that it is more than sexual attraction, that they need something else, that it is love?

I'm glad that Ang filmed SNIT because I sure love it so so much, and I adore that they kissed then for the first time.  <^( <^(

Somehow, I feel that they must have kiseed later on in the Mountain that summer.  I think SNIT was an extrapolation of this feeling, as far as Ang Lee was concerned.  But I also find the possibility of the Reunion being the first kiss quite intriguing,  It would partly explain the intensity of it all. There is not explicit mention of kissing in the episodes on the Mountain, if I recall correctly.  Was this deliberate, or was the intimacy that would have led to kissing implied even while they were up on BBM?  Somehow, I feel that they had already kissed up on BBM...

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: rimasworld on Aug 18, 2008, 11:13 AM
Somehow, I feel that they must have kiseed later on in the Mountain that summer.  I think SNIT was an extrapolation of this feeling, as far as Ang Lee was concerned.  But I also find the possibility of the Reunion being the first kiss quite intriguing,  It would partly explain the intensity of it all. There is not explicit mention of kissing in the episodes on the Mountain, if I recall correctly.  Was this deliberate, or was the intimacy that would have led to kissing implied even while they were up on BBM?  Somehow, I feel that they had already kissed up on BBM...


There were a lot of emotions going on up there on Brokeback so they probably kissed frequently since their relationship was more than just sex. I think the reunion kiss was so passionate and forceful because they hadn't seen or heard from each other for so long and they both still felt the same way about each other. They just couldn't contain themselves.. all the joy, longing, feeling of being whole again. 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: manhattangirl on Aug 18, 2008, 05:12 PM
I've thought the scene where Aguirre was spying on them when they were wrestling showed that there was moment that they could have kissed when both were on the ground, they thought they were alone, they were being intimate and tender towards each other.  When Aguirre made a point of showing Jack his binoculars, I couldn't help but feel Jack knew then they were outed, but yet he looked protectively towards Ennis's direction, as if to say to himself he couldn't let Ennis know.

The reunion kiss just showed how natural their passion, need and love was.  How even after four years nothing changed, that need was still there.  One of the things, to me anyway, Ennis thought had to be kept in check.

JMO.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Ranchand1 on Aug 18, 2008, 07:33 PM
     This talkin about the kissing...

     That head nuzzel Ennis gives Jack just at the end.  Well that makes my heart go into a gallop.

     When I was young I had someone tell me not to kiss em as there hand was going down my pants.  I was floored. 

    If your hand is in my pants I'm a kissin ya or I'm a kickin your ass.

    Your discussing made me remember.  Still makes me go...huh?

    To me kissing IS intimate.  But a hand down the pants isn't?

     Perhaps I'm a prude...dam it.

     "Gun's goin off!"
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: rimasworld on Aug 18, 2008, 08:13 PM
     This talkin about the kissing...

     That head nuzzel Ennis gives Jack just at the end.  Well that makes my heart go into a gallop.

     When I was young I had someone tell me not to kiss em as there hand was going down my pants.  I was floored. 

    If your hand is in my pants I'm a kissin ya or I'm a kickin your ass.

    Your discussing made me remember.  Still makes me go...huh?

    To me kissing IS intimate.  But a hand down the pants isn't?

     Perhaps I'm a prude...dam it.

     "Gun's goin off!"


Oh yeah I love those nuzzels both guys give each other..so sexy! The whole head touching ritual they have..wow!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: jackster on Aug 19, 2008, 05:24 AM
     This talkin about the kissing...
     That head nuzzel Ennis gives Jack just at the end.  Well that makes my heart go into a gallop.

Same here RH, giddyup. I think whut we see here is pure Heath. He does virtually the same movement in the reunion scene, getting his face right in there with Jack, rubbin' it around, damn sexy!. Heath's been quoted about how important scent was to him, he does this action almost involuntarily several times, with his own shirt from the closet, with Alma Jr's sweater, and of course most dramatically with "the shirts" in Jack's closet at Lighting Flat.

"He pressed his face into the fabric and breathed in slowly through his mouth and nose, hoping for the faintest smoke and mountain sage and salty sweet stink of Jack"

I think this language really spoke to Heath, he understood exactly what Ennis desperately wanted here and, like so many other subtle character traits, was able to translate this into Ennis's entire being. Genius. JMHO
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: manhattangirl on Aug 19, 2008, 06:03 AM
The nose nuzzle just shows me that Ennis did have deep intense feelings when it came to Jack, and he wasn't afraid to show him.   One of the reasons I think Jack stuck it out for so long moments like that, Ennis may have pulled in the reins at the idea of living with Jack, but no way in hell he was giving up what he found that FNIT.

JMO.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Aug 19, 2008, 06:57 AM
There were a lot of emotions going on up there on Brokeback so they probably kissed frequently since their relationship was more than just sex. I think the reunion kiss was so passionate and forceful because they hadn't seen or heard from each other for so long and they both still felt the same way about each other. They just couldn't contain themselves.. all the joy, longing, feeling of being whole again. 

The FNIT is such a marked contrast with the Reunion scene, no?   In a way, both are types of "explosions".



Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Aug 19, 2008, 07:01 AM
    To me kissing IS intimate.  But a hand down the pants isn't?

     Perhaps I'm a prude...dam it.

     "Gun's goin off!"


It depends on the context. 

Can one argue that Jack guiding Ennis's hand to himself in FNIT was an attempted act of intimacy, or was it just an attempt of release from physical passion/need?

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Ranchand1 on Aug 19, 2008, 06:04 PM
     I have understood many men, in general, go for the one night stands.  The drinkin and plain loneliness played a part here.  But I guess bein a dreamer I always think there had to be some spark between em already. I guess I dont want to believe it could have been just sex.  I admit there is the possibility.
I have to think the wanting/needing of that release is because of the build up of what is already there.

     Otherwise no work would ever get done and wed all be in the streets humpin the first thing that moved, regardless?

    I have to admit I am/want to be naive.

    "balls as big as apples"
     
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: rimasworld on Aug 19, 2008, 06:54 PM
Maybe I'm way off base here, but I wonder sometimes if Ennis was wringing it out thinking about Jack before FNIT even happened. There were lots of sparks flying around those two for quite some time even if most were kind of subtle.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: sportstalk23 on Aug 20, 2008, 12:26 AM
I've thought the scene where Aguirre was spying on them when they were wrestling showed that there was moment that they could have kissed when both were on the ground, they thought they were alone, they were being intimate and tender towards each other.  When Aguirre made a point of showing Jack his binoculars, I couldn't help but feel Jack knew then they were outed, but yet he looked protectively towards Ennis's direction, as if to say to himself he couldn't let Ennis know.

The reunion kiss just showed how natural their passion, need and love was.  How even after four years nothing changed, that need was still there.  One of the things, to me anyway, Ennis thought had to be kept in check.

JMO.

me too mahattan i thought all that play wrestling and Ennis covering their faces with the hat could have been a good time to share a kiss frankly they could have made that scene a lil longer although sluggo aguirre spied on them  >:( and, i thought too aguirre let it be known to Jack he knew what was going on between them especially when he rode up to inform Jack about the uncle, he looked towards Ennis during that convo and it seemed to me Jack got his drift. rimasworld i'm with you on the sparks thing it was quite obvious early on i believe that Ennis maybe didnt know what those feelings were that he had for Jack, but Jack understood his feelings right away, which made him act accordingly he knew when to make a move and when to pull back. The night in the tent he could hold back no more, as who the hell knows if he would have gotten that close to Ennis again, since that was the first time they shared that tent
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Aug 20, 2008, 07:06 AM
     I have understood many men, in general, go for the one night stands.  The drinkin and plain loneliness played a part here.  But I guess bein a dreamer I always think there had to be some spark between em already. I guess I dont want to believe it could have been just sex.  I admit there is the possibility.
I have to think the wanting/needing of that release is because of the build up of what is already there.

     Otherwise no work would ever get done and wed all be in the streets humpin the first thing that moved, regardless?

    I have to admit I am/want to be naive.

    "balls as big as apples"
     

Nothing particularly wrong with a "naive" stance, especially qhen it comes to the subject at hand.

I do tend to think that although people make casual connections just to have a good time, I think it also reveals a deeper need that even they are perhaps unwilling to admit. 

In the case of Jack and the FNIT, perhaps he reached out for Ennis's hand in spite of himself.  It is as if he did this involuntarily, as a reaction to a deeper need to connect...

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Aug 20, 2008, 07:08 AM
Maybe I'm way off base here, but I wonder sometimes if Ennis was wringing it out thinking about Jack before FNIT even happened. There were lots of sparks flying around those two for quite some time even if most were kind of subtle.

Hard to say, although the explosiveness of the release in FNIT would seem to suggest that he repressed perhaps even this urge...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Aug 20, 2008, 07:12 AM
me too mahattan i thought all that play wrestling and Ennis covering their faces with the hat could have been a good time to share a kiss frankly they could have made that scene a lil longer although sluggo aguirre spied on them  >:( and, i thought too aguirre let it be known to Jack he knew what was going on between them especially when he rode up to inform Jack about the uncle, he looked towards Ennis during that convo and it seemed to me Jack got his drift. rimasworld i'm with you on the sparks thing it was quite obvious early on i believe that Ennis maybe didnt know what those feelings were that he had for Jack, but Jack understood his feelings right away, which made him act accordingly he knew when to make a move and when to pull back. The night in the tent he could hold back no more, as who the hell knows if he would have gotten that close to Ennis again, since that was the first time they shared that tent

I agree that Jack was perhaps mindful of the opportunity -- that perhaps it would be difficult to get both of them in the same tent another time, and that it was now or never...

As I had said elsewhere, I believe that Jack, in the scenes before FNIT, was trying hard to create situations when BOTH of them would be in camp at the same time.  The scene where they exchange responsibilities is telling.  When Ennis offers to exchange places with him up the Mountain, Jack says (I paraphrase here): "that's not the point, the point is that BOTH of us should be in the camp."

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Aug 20, 2008, 09:49 PM
 I agree, and the irony of it all is that as much as Jack wanted them both in camp, he never was the one who just decided to take the night off, but it was Ennis, who'd been hearing Jack bitch about the rules who did it first, yes *afraid to take a chance*, proper, Ennis Del Mar made a rebellious move. Part longing for Jack's company for himself and another gesture on his part to please Jack. He was listening.   
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Aug 21, 2008, 08:07 AM
I agree, and the irony of it all is that as much as Jack wanted them both in camp, he never was the one who just decided to take the night off, but it was Ennis, who'd been hearing Jack bitch about the rules who did it first, yes *afraid to take a chance*, proper, Ennis Del Mar made a rebellious move. Part longing for Jack's company for himself and another gesture on his part to please Jack. He was listening.   

Very true.  But I think Ennis was also looking for an opening, even if he was very coy even with himself about seizing the moment.  We should note that it was Jack who made the definitive move (by taking hold of Ennis's hand in FNIT) -- but with Ennis acquiesing, the way was clear...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: pattyjean on Aug 24, 2008, 10:38 PM
GOD, TPE!  Where did you go to college?  I am a smalltime writer and have a fairly good vocabulary, but you just blow we away with your posts!  Your interpretations are so precise and perfectly articulated!  Damn!

My take on FNIT:  Jack was hammered, totally "up", and he liked Ennis a lot--so why not place his hand down onto the OUTSIDE of his jeans--just to let Ennis know that he was waaay aroused?  (Remember that his belt and zipper were still fastened.)  Since I saw this movie for the first time on Bravo, I was SHOCKED when I watched the DVD and learned that Ennis chose the position that he did!  Bravo edited that out! Of course, I have watched FNIT & SNIT at least 1000 times--just to make certain I comprehend all the ramifications! LOL

But the explosive reunion (hug and "exfoliating" kisses) is my ULTRA-FAVORITE scene!!!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Aug 25, 2008, 07:45 AM
Thanks pattyjean!  I try my best, even though I don't succeed in being clear sometimes...  :)

pattyjean, since you watched BBM for the first time on Bravo, I would want to ask you whether you felt there was something wrong or missing when you saw the edited version of FNIT.   Did you feel that there was clearly a part of the scene that was cut?  Did you feel that there was clearly something missing when they edited out the "crucial" part of FNIT?

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: pattyjean on Aug 25, 2008, 08:05 PM
Thanks pattyjean!  I try my best, even though I don't succeed in being clear sometimes...  :)

pattyjean, since you watched BBM for the first time on Bravo, I would want to ask you whether you felt there was something wrong or missing when you saw the edited version of FNIT.   Did you feel that there was clearly a part of the scene that was cut?  Did you feel that there was clearly something missing when they edited out the "crucial" part of FNIT?



Absolutely TPE!  It mattered not to me whether E. and J. were gay, straight, purple or green:  Bravo did a terrible injustice by cutting out the latter part of that scene!  Maybe I am sex-challenged, but I just felt, during my first viewing, that Jack was the more masculine character, and that he would have assumed the role of dominant male!  I was blithely watching the DVD for the first time, and OMG!  Could not believe what I was seeing!  The explosive passion and "reversed" positions  were mind-altering for me!  Again I say that I have never been so enlightened by a MOVIE!  God--I need a "whiskey spring"!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: pattyjean on Aug 26, 2008, 02:35 AM
    Over here Patty ...over here..

    Try not to wander so far away next time.

    Bring marshmallows..

Waaay funny Ranchand1!  Considering the effect the whiskey had on Jack, and especially on Ennis, during FNIT,  I was wondering if any Brokies had dealt with an overwhelming desire for whiskey?  I've honestly never imbibed in anything stronger than beer w/ tomato juice, but "whiskey on the rocks" just sounds good to me--on these 100+ degree days, followed by hot moonlit nights--watching BBM on the patio!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: smartestsonia on Aug 26, 2008, 04:00 AM
Ok, and here's my big question for the day.

The FNIT scene. What do you think Jack was thinking when he reached over and grabbed Ennis' arm to wrap around him. Was he doing these, merely to keep them both warm, do you think Jack was finally just making that first move, or do you think Jack was half asleep and wasn't thinking?  I'm going for the Jack was trying to keep them warm and was half asleep and not thinking but subconsciously, he wanted to make the move and just go for it. So I answer all of the above, lol.

What about you?

Ann
Jack was drunk and he wantd to go with the flow....when he tried to hold Ennis and Ennis tried to go away at first, suddenly Jack felt kinda awakened and charged up...even when people r drunk they know what is going on if the situation is intense..and this defintely was an intense situation for them...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Aug 26, 2008, 07:23 AM
Absolutely TPE!  It mattered not to me whether E. and J. were gay, straight, purple or green:  Bravo did a terrible injustice by cutting out the latter part of that scene!  Maybe I am sex-challenged, but I just felt, during my first viewing, that Jack was the more masculine character, and that he would have assumed the role of dominant male!  I was blithely watching the DVD for the first time, and OMG!  Could not believe what I was seeing!  The explosive passion and "reversed" positions  were mind-altering for me!  Again I say that I have never been so enlightened by a MOVIE!  God--I need a "whiskey spring"!

How interesting pattyjean!  I must admit that at the start of FNIT, I did think that Jack would be the dominant partner, since he was the one who was agressivley driving the scene.  There is a discussion somewhere as to whether Jack had this role in mind, but decided to just go with the flow when Ennis decided to take the dominant role himself...

    Over here Patty ...over here..

    Try not to wander so far away next time.

    Bring marshmallows..

 ;D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Aug 26, 2008, 07:25 AM
Jack was drunk and he wantd to go with the flow....when he tried to hold Ennis and Ennis tried to go away at first, suddenly Jack felt kinda awakened and charged up...even when people r drunk they know what is going on if the situation is intense..and this defintely was an intense situation for them...

smartestsonia, how interesting that we chose to use the same terminology: "go with the flow".  I swear that I had not read this post until after I had written the above response to pattyjean!  :)

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: pattyjean on Aug 26, 2008, 12:46 PM
smartestsonia, how interesting that we chose to use the same terminology: "go with the flow".  I swear that I had not read this post until after I had written the above response to pattyjean!  :)



Our terminology is getting to be a bit serendipitous, eh?  Happy, TPE, that you at first had the same take on Jake's prowess that I did--that he precipitated the intimacy, and therefore seemed to be the "in charge" guy!  I bought Annie's Proulx' book and read it AFTER viewing the DVD--so FNIT is totally as the author intended it.  Annie and Ang knew precisely the impact of all of this...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: smartestsonia on Aug 27, 2008, 02:01 AM
smartestsonia, how interesting that we chose to use the same terminology: "go with the flow".  I swear that I had not read this post until after I had written the above response to pattyjean!  :)


ya "go with the flow" makes so much sense...one thing led to another and it was mutual...even though Jack inititated it, eventually it became mutual for them both...
the FNIT was a passionate scene and in the morning it hit them even more than the night of what they have started meaning to each other...

I personally love the SNIT scene and ofcourse the renuinion after 4 years scene :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Aug 27, 2008, 07:13 AM
Our terminology is getting to be a bit serendipitous, eh?  Happy, TPE, that you at first had the same take on Jake's prowess that I did--that he precipitated the intimacy, and therefore seemed to be the "in charge" guy!  I bought Annie's Proulx' book and read it AFTER viewing the DVD--so FNIT is totally as the author intended it.  Annie and Ang knew precisely the impact of all of this...

I really think Jack was certainly versatile, as the name of the brand of the tractor he was shown driving suggested later on.  ;)  My personal opinion (not shared by everyone) is that he did take the dominant role sometimes, after the FNIT.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Aug 27, 2008, 07:15 AM
ya "go with the flow" makes so much sense...one thing led to another and it was mutual...even though Jack inititated it, eventually it became mutual for them both...
the FNIT was a passionate scene and in the morning it hit them even more than the night of what they have started meaning to each other...

I personally love the SNIT scene and ofcourse the renuinion after 4 years scene :)

Going with the flow also happens to be something we can all identify, especially when it comes to magtters of the heart, which can be so unpredicatble, no?

And yes, SNIT and the reunion also show them going with the flow -- or seizing the moment.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: smartestsonia on Aug 27, 2008, 07:32 AM
Going with the flow also happens to be something we can all identify, especially when it comes to magtters of the heart, which can be so unpredicatble, no?

And yes, SNIT and the reunion also show them going with the flow -- or seizing the moment.


ya if we love someone, whoever it is and whatever is the relation going with the flow allows us to follow our heart and just be ourselves with that person...

and ya they did seize the moment in the SNIT and reunion scene...it was well reciprocated (the intensity as well as tenderness)

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Aug 27, 2008, 07:34 AM
ya if we love someone, whoever it is and whatever is the relation going with the flow allows us to follow our heart and just be ourselves with that person...

and ya they did seize the moment in the SNIT and reunion scene...it was well reciprocated (the intensity as well as tenderness)



Also, going with the flow illustrates a willingness to adapt oneself to the needs of the other.  It is a necessity in love.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: manhattangirl on Aug 27, 2008, 07:45 AM
 FNIT was raw, pure sex, and it was good.  But SNIT, and the reunion, that where the trouble starts,  it shows that they were something was growing between them, and the reunion establish it. That there was something that did get a hold of both of them, But then this great battle of trying to rein it in, of not letting overcome you, with Ennis anyway.  It reminds me of Justin and Brian in QAF.  A great fear of love and falling into it, of even saying it. It goes so far beyond the sex. 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Aug 27, 2008, 07:56 AM
FNIT was raw, pure sex, and it was good.  But SNIT, and the reunion, that where the trouble starts,  it shows that they were something was growing between them, and the reunion establish it. That there was something that did get a hold of both of them, But then this great battle of trying to rein it in, of not letting overcome you, with Ennis anyway.  It reminds me of Justin and Brian in QAF.  A great fear of love and falling into it, of even saying it. It goes so far beyond the sex. 

The FNIT was just the opening, to be sure.  Although I must admit that even in that scene, I did see love peeping underneath all the passion.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: smartestsonia on Aug 27, 2008, 08:19 AM
Also, going with the flow illustrates a willingness to adapt oneself to the needs of the other.  It is a necessity in love.


When one loves someone he will understand him ..what makes him happy and what does not...so he will adapt to see that the other person is happy....Jack and Ennis throughout the film understood each other and made each other comfortable..thats true love..Ennis and Jack never had to tell each other that “don’t do this” or I don’t like it?”
The comfort level was that high…
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: myprivatejack on Aug 27, 2008, 11:19 AM
The FNIT was just the opening, to be sure.  Although I must admit that even in that scene, I did see love peeping underneath all the passion.

The FNIT was the explosion of some hidden and repressed feelings and sensations.It must happen,and it happenned...But,of course,I've always thought that love was present in that night because it had been also present from some time ago before it.After that and in SNIT,that love got its more real,thought and accepted-more or less in this case...-side.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: pattyjean on Aug 27, 2008, 12:37 PM
I really think Jack was certainly versatile, as the name of the brand of the tractor he was shown driving suggested later on.  ;)  My personal opinion (not shared by everyone) is that he did take the dominant role sometimes, after the FNIT.



But TPE:  This a movie, remember?  There were no other "acts" to refer to.  HOWEVER, in SNIT, when Jack passionately kissed Ennis while lying on top of him, perhaps dominance was implied...very astute, TPE...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Matt Nasty on Aug 27, 2008, 03:10 PM
But TPE:  This a movie, remember?  There were no other "acts" to refer to.  HOWEVER, in SNIT, when Jack passionately kissed Ennis while lying on top of him, perhaps dominance was implied...very astute, TPE...
its true that there were no otehr acts to refer too techniqually... but ennis and jack are so far from 2 dimensional characters its almost like they are real, the way i see it the movie hows us a window to parts of there lives...but its not like those are the only parts that happeneded...if you understand. which no one probably can cos ive jsut made no sense what so ever.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: pattyjean on Aug 27, 2008, 08:40 PM
its true that there were no otehr acts to refer too techniqually... but ennis and jack are so far from 2 dimensional characters its almost like they are real, the way i see it the movie hows us a window to parts of there lives...but its not like those are the only parts that happeneded...if you understand. which no one probably can cos ive jsut made no sense what so ever.

LOL Matt Nasty!  My point was that Jake and Heath are actors and what actually occurred in the movie between Jack and Ennis is, unfortunately, all we have to work with.  We can't say things like "Deep in his heart he felt such and such", because these are fictional characters.  But never fear, face value is good enough for me!  The way Jake and Heath looked at each other (in the movie) was acting at its most brilliant...and those glances were phenomenal!  I'll take one "Jack gaze" over 1000 spoken "I love you's"!   :)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Matt Nasty on Aug 28, 2008, 06:19 AM
LOL Matt Nasty!  My point was that Jake and Heath are actors and what actually occurred in the movie between Jack and Ennis is, unfortunately, all we have to work with.  We can't say things like "Deep in his heart he felt such and such", because these are fictional characters.  But never fear, face value is good enough for me!  The way Jake and Heath looked at each other (in the movie) was acting at its most brilliant...and those glances were phenomenal!  I'll take one "Jack gaze" over 1000 spoken "I love you's"!   :)
ahh i see sorry for that miss interpretation  %&). i see what you mean now.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Aug 28, 2008, 07:23 AM
But TPE:  This a movie, remember?  There were no other "acts" to refer to.  HOWEVER, in SNIT, when Jack passionately kissed Ennis while lying on top of him, perhaps dominance was implied...very astute, TPE...

its true that there were no otehr acts to refer too techniqually... but ennis and jack are so far from 2 dimensional characters its almost like they are real, the way i see it the movie hows us a window to parts of there lives...but its not like those are the only parts that happeneded...if you understand. which no one probably can cos ive jsut made no sense what so ever.

Another way of putting it: there are a lot of things that are only implied in the movie -- and it doesn't mean that it wasn't real or that it didn't happen.  Ennis never said "I love you" verbally to Jack, but did this mean that it was not the case?  ;)

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Aug 28, 2008, 07:27 AM
LOL Matt Nasty!  My point was that Jake and Heath are actors and what actually occurred in the movie between Jack and Ennis is, unfortunately, all we have to work with.  We can't say things like "Deep in his heart he felt such and such", because these are fictional characters.  But never fear, face value is good enough for me!  The way Jake and Heath looked at each other (in the movie) was acting at its most brilliant...and those glances were phenomenal!  I'll take one "Jack gaze" over 1000 spoken "I love you's"!   :)

Hello pattyjean!

Well, first and foremost, the forum forbids us to extrapolate what we think of the characters to the RL actors (i.e., Jake and Heath).   It is out of respect for the actors that we insist on this rule.

Secondly, the fact that this is fiction and the fact that the story leaves room for a lot of interpretation allows us to say "Deep in his heart, he felt such and such", provided that it is cler the the context is within our own personal interpretation of certain scenes that ARE open to interpretation.  For example, Jack's death is not certain -- we have no choice but to extrapolate the cause of his death, and that depends on our own interpretation, because the story left it intentionally open to such things.  :)

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: atalley on Aug 30, 2008, 10:52 AM
Pattyjean...I don't think Jack was drunk in FNIT.  I think he purposely let Ennis get drunk so his guard would be down.  However, Ennis was really drunk!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: pattyjean on Aug 30, 2008, 12:57 PM
Pattyjean...I don't think Jack was drunk in FNIT.  I think he purposely let Ennis get drunk so his guard would be down.  However, Ennis was really drunk!

When I watch BBM with subtitles on, Jack says to Ennis something like, "You can't even stand up--too late to go up to the sheep!".  Jack sounds extremely smashed when he says that--even though he is can handle liquor better than Ennis.  Just my take...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: babytammy7 on Aug 30, 2008, 01:18 PM
Yeah, Jack was not as drunk as Ennis, but he was drunk doubtless. I think lots of brokies agree with that, Patty.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: sportstalk23 on Aug 30, 2008, 04:34 PM
I would say Jack was what you call buzzed yall know the one you get during afterwork happy hour  :cr) :8 but Ennis was drunk off his ass like new years  ;) maybe it was done purposely to have more inhibriated than the other? would there be the same results in the FNIT if both were really stumbling drunk? I always wondered about
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: pattyjean on Aug 30, 2008, 08:47 PM
I would say Jack was what you call buzzed yall know the one you get during afterwork happy hour  :cr) :8 but Ennis was drunk off his ass like new years  ;) maybe it was done purposely to have more inhibriated than the other? would there be the same results in the FNIT if both were really stumbling drunk? I always wondered about

Actually Jack's buzz and Ennis' drunkeness contributed greatly to making the scene so beautiful and perfectly executed: "No instruction manuel needed"!      :cr)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: smartestsonia on Aug 31, 2008, 05:58 AM
Actually Jack's buzz and Ennis' drunkeness contributed greatly to making the scene so beautiful and perfectly executed: "No instruction manuel needed"!      :cr)
ya thats there...it all led to the FNIT.......even though Jack initiated it , eventually it became very mutual...it was so meant to be
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: pattyjean on Aug 31, 2008, 12:25 PM
Some other Brokies had mentioned that, after sitting up, Jack places his Ennis'left hand on his fly--just to show him how enormously aroused he is--and Ennis does not remove his hand!  Having viewed this masterpiece infinite times, I cannot believe I finally noticed this erotic mini-scene just yesterday!   :*( 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: myprivatejack on Aug 31, 2008, 12:32 PM
Some other Brokies had mentioned that, after sitting up, Jack places his Ennis'left hand on his fly--just to show him how enormously aroused he is--and Ennis does not remove his hand!  Having viewed this masterpiece infinite times, I cannot believe I finally noticed this erotic mini-scene just yesterday!   :*( 

Yes¡ And even it seems as if Ennis is making some "movements" with his left hand,after having jumped by noticing Jack's touch.He doesn't refuse this touch,but he has an active role in it,or at least is what I've always thought about... :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: pattyjean on Aug 31, 2008, 12:56 PM
Yes¡ And even it seems as if Ennis is making some "movements" with his left hand,after having jumped by noticing Jack's touch.He doesn't refuse this touch,but he has an active role in it,or at least is what I've always thought about... :d)

Another move I love in this venue:  Jack's left arm is underneath Ennis' right arm when they are sparring.  Then Jack abruptly moves his right arm on top so that he can hold Ennis' adorable face!  Waaay too sweet!    %)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: myprivatejack on Aug 31, 2008, 01:03 PM
Another move I love in this venue:  Jack's left arm is underneath Ennis' right arm when they are sparring.  Then Jack abruptly moves his right arm on top so that he can hold Ennis' adorable face!  Waaay too sweet!    %)

Yes¡In this scene,there's more tenderness and love than one can believe,overwhelmed by the raw passion they show... (t)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: pattyjean on Aug 31, 2008, 06:45 PM
Another move I love in this venue:  Jack's left arm is underneath Ennis' right arm when they are sparring.  Then Jack abruptly moves his right arm on top so that he can hold Ennis' adorable face!  Waaay too sweet!    %)

Sorry:  I posted this backwards, but hope you got the drift anyway!  Jack's left arm ended up under Ennis' right arm so that Jack could lovingly hold his "lil darlin's" head...sooo sweet and sexy!   8)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: myprivatejack on Sep 01, 2008, 11:00 AM
Sorry:  I posted this backwards, but hope you got the drift anyway!  Jack's left arm ended up under Ennis' right arm so that Jack could lovingly hold his "lil darlin's" head...sooo sweet and sexy!   8)

Don't worry,Pattyjean¡ I don't understand English,neither if you write properly nor if you write it backwards ¡ :8
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: pattyjean on Sep 01, 2008, 01:08 PM
Don't worry,Pattyjean¡ I don't understand English,neither if you write properly nor if you write it backwards ¡ :8

For someone who doesn't understand English, you post VERY well!  AND you fully grasped the lovely  caressing of face and head during "what we got going on here"!  LOVED the way both Jack and Ennis gently (or voraciously) held each other's heads during the passionate and/or romantic love scenes.   %)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: myprivatejack on Sep 01, 2008, 04:49 PM
For someone who doesn't understand English, you post VERY well!  AND you fully grasped the lovely  caressing of face and head during "what we got going on here"!  LOVED the way both Jack and Ennis gently (or voraciously) held each other's heads during the passionate and/or romantic love scenes.   %)

Aaaawwwwww,thank you,it's very kind of you¡  :)  As regards to the way they held their heads,I think they do it both gently-with tenderness-and voraciously-with lust-.Iive grasped it,but not precisely for my English skills... >:D
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Sep 02, 2008, 08:01 AM
Thanks friends for continuing the interesting discussion this weekend.  ;)

personally, I thought Jack deliberately didn't get himself get that drunk, whereas Ennis deliberately got himself that drunk. 

In the case of Jack, it was clear that he wanted Ennis to be in the camp all along, so that perhaps one thing would lead to another.

In the case of Ennis, I thinkl that subconsciously, he wanted to be in the camp with Jack. although his scrupples usually got the better of him...

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: myprivatejack on Sep 02, 2008, 10:31 AM
Thanks friends for continuing the interesting discussion this weekend.  ;)

personally, I thought Jack deliberately didn't get himself get that drunk, whereas Ennis deliberately got himself that drunk. 

In the case of Jack, it was clear that he wanted Ennis to be in the camp all along, so that perhaps one thing would lead to another.

In the case of Ennis, I thinkl that subconsciously, he wanted to be in the camp with Jack. although his scrupples usually got the better of him...

I think that both of them wanted to be together in the camp,maybe being aware of what could happen and playing hard.But what I don't understand is why you say that Jack didn't get himself drunk deliberately and Ennis did.What makes you think in this way,please?. ???
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: atalley on Sep 02, 2008, 04:35 PM
My 2 cents...Jack wanted to be sober enough to entice Ennis into the tent.  Whether he purposely got Ennis drunk or whether Ennis did it on purpose I'm not sure.  I do believe, though, that if Ennis got drunk on purpose, his inhibitions would be down and he'd have an excuse. JMO
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: rimasworld on Sep 02, 2008, 08:05 PM
My 2 cents...Jack wanted to be sober enough to entice Ennis into the tent.  Whether he purposely got Ennis drunk or whether Ennis did it on purpose I'm not sure.  I do believe, though, that if Ennis got drunk on purpose, his inhibitions would be down and he'd have an excuse. JMO
Yeah I think the fact that Ennis kept sticking around when he should have gone to the sheep, drinking and revealing to Jack he ain't had the opportunity yet told me he kind of wanted something to happen even if he wasn't quite aware of it yet. He was attracted to Jack by this time so he wanted to be there and the drinking sure helped him along.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Sep 03, 2008, 07:18 AM
I think that both of them wanted to be together in the camp,maybe being aware of what could happen and playing hard.But what I don't understand is why you say that Jack didn't get himself drunk deliberately and Ennis did.What makes you think in this way,please?. ???

The reason is because I felt that Jack deliberately knew what he wanted, and didn't have qualms as to getting whast he wanted.  As for Ennis, we would never consciously get himself to do what he desired (at that stage), and drink would bolster his courage, if not his recklessness.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Sep 03, 2008, 07:20 AM
My 2 cents...Jack wanted to be sober enough to entice Ennis into the tent.  Whether he purposely got Ennis drunk or whether Ennis did it on purpose I'm not sure.  I do believe, though, that if Ennis got drunk on purpose, his inhibitions would be down and he'd have an excuse. JMO

Yeah I think the fact that Ennis kept sticking around when he should have gone to the sheep, drinking and revealing to Jack he ain't had the opportunity yet told me he kind of wanted something to happen even if he wasn't quite aware of it yet. He was attracted to Jack by this time so he wanted to be there and the drinking sure helped him along.

Yes, this is close to what I was trying to say in my previous post.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: FredPtiteFée on Sep 06, 2008, 10:17 AM
I'll wish right being between their two short and hot breaths….  (t) <^( <^(
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Sep 08, 2008, 07:56 AM
I'll wish right being between their two short and hot breaths….  (t) <^( <^(

A sandwich?  ;)

We wish!  :)

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: myprivatejack on Sep 08, 2008, 03:35 PM
I'll wish right being between their two short and hot breaths….  (t) <^( <^(

Oh,yes,Fée¡ I wouldn't mind being the sausage of this sandwich ¡   >:D   (t)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: sportstalk23 on Sep 09, 2008, 07:29 PM
Ok I go back to the horseplay if that is the morning after SNIT Ennis is basically without a shirt would love to see how he got that :i
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: manhattangirl on Sep 10, 2008, 04:56 AM
Did anyone notice how playful Ennis was after the SNIT.  He changed that little boy in him came out,  the one hidden ever since that day with his father at irrigation ditch.  Jack gave him something else, his youth.

JMO
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Sep 10, 2008, 07:49 AM
There is a definite change in Ennis between FNIT and SNIT, and the playfulness is part of it -- learning to be himself, and be willing to face up to one's desires.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: pattyjean on Sep 10, 2008, 10:32 AM
There is a definite change in Ennis between FNIT and SNIT, and the playfulness is part of it -- learning to be himself, and be willing to face up to one's desires.



Yes--all of us have probably experienced the euphoria that overtakes us after you-know-what:  Our inhibitions go out the window and our childtakes over--hence, the playfulness jumps in with a vengeance!  Makes a person actually want to acquire a "fishin' buddy"!    :f)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: myprivatejack on Sep 10, 2008, 10:35 AM
As FNIT could get from his inner his real self,he keep on being himself on the next morning,with his feelings and sensations in all their splendour,without hidding them...This is called happinness and this happinnes is called LOVE. <^(
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Sep 11, 2008, 07:43 AM
Nonetheless, I also suspect that guilt was very much present the morning after FNIT -- especially as far as Ennis was concerned.  I do agree that the feelings from FNIT were bursting out of him at that moment, but it looked to me that there was internal conflict between these feelings and this sense of guilt.  I guess this was one reason why he couldn't face jack the morning after -- it was hard to read his face, because he was so confused at that moment.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: pattyjean on Sep 11, 2008, 02:49 PM
Nonetheless, I also suspect that guilt was very much present the morning after FNIT -- especially as far as Ennis was concerned.  I do agree that the feelings from FNIT were bursting out of him at that moment, but it looked to me that there was internal conflict between these feelings and this sense of guilt.  I guess this was one reason why he couldn't face jack the morning after -- it was hard to read his face, because he was so confused at that moment.



Actually tpe:  IMO, Jack is the one who LOOKS extremely guilty--the morning after FNIT.  Then that evening during, "It's nobody's business but ours", he looks worried and a bit remorseful for his actions the previous night, because that "one-shot thing"  changed everything!  Ennis appears quite stoic...hiding his feelings.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Sep 12, 2008, 08:07 AM
Actually tpe:  IMO, Jack is the one who LOOKS extremely guilty--the morning after FNIT.  Then that evening during, "It's nobody's business but ours", he looks worried and a bit remorseful for his actions the previous night, because that "one-shot thing"  changed everything!  Ennis appears quite stoic...hiding his feelings.

Good point.  I would say that both of them felt guilty.  Jack looked apologetic for what he had done or started, whereas Ennis looked guilty because it seemed that he couldn't face up to what he just did.

I would say that Jack was defiant rather than guilty in that scene where he says "It's nobody's business but ours"...

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: pattyjean on Sep 12, 2008, 10:22 AM
Good point.  I would say that both of them felt guilty.  Jack looked apologetic for what he had done or started, whereas Ennis looked guilty because it seemed that he couldn't face up to what he just did.

I would say that Jack was defiant rather than guilty in that scene where he says "It's nobody's business but ours"...


Yes tpe:  "Apologetic" is the perfect word to describe Jack's look the morning after!  And Jack's first statement says to me that he hopes "what we got goin' on here" will absolutely continue all summer  --because "it's nobody's business but ours".  Hope the sun is shining in your world, tpe... ^f^
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Twisted on Sep 12, 2008, 11:25 AM
A sandwich?  ;)

We wish!  :)



You nasty man :d)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Sep 16, 2008, 08:59 AM
You nasty man :d)

 ;D  OT: Sorry Twisted. 

Back to FNIT: it was certainly more about the sex and raw desire, but I think there was much more than that.  It also hadm, guilt, fear, and -- yes, I also think -- the beginnings of all-consuming love.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: myprivatejack on Sep 16, 2008, 09:35 AM
;D  OT: Sorry Twisted. 

Back to FNIT: it was certainly more about the sex and raw desire, but I think there was much more than that.  It also hadm, guilt, fear, and -- yes, I also think -- the beginnings of all-consuming love.

Totally agree,Thomas...As I said before,FNIT was an explosion of feelings and sensations that had to burst sooner or later.And more or less hidden and implicit there was the little flame of love.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: manhattangirl on Sep 17, 2008, 06:04 AM
I don't know if it was so much guilt from Jack, as it was more a feeling  of concern with Ennis reaction to him the next morning.  Jack had guided Ennis through this, that's why Jack "waited" for Ennis to come to him on that hill.    

By "topping from the bottom", Jack enabled Ennis to explore this part of him, and by letting him know, "Its nobody business but ours" ,  "You're not queer, OK fine", "This is a one shot thing, you got it." It was all safety nets.

Jack had to ensure that trust Ennis apparently needed in order for him to go to Jack that second night.  It was about trust.  IMO.


Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Sep 17, 2008, 07:46 AM
Well, I do think that the morning after, jack was probably more concerned with whether Ennis will repudiate everything that had happened the night before -- and shun him (Jack) altogether.   

I knew someone in real-life who was actually "seduced" by an acquaintance with Ennis-like problems, and the acquaimtance later blamed my friend for turning him gay! 

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Matt Nasty on Sep 17, 2008, 02:12 PM
Well, I do think that the morning after, jack was probably more concerned with whether Ennis will repudiate everything that had happened the night before -- and shun him (Jack) altogether.   

I knew someone in real-life who was actually "seduced" by an acquaintance with Ennis-like problems, and the acquaimtance later blamed my friend for turning him gay! 


ugh...turning him gay...oh yer cos that can be done... how childish to use that as an excuse for something thats perfectly natural.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: rimasworld on Sep 17, 2008, 03:35 PM
Well, I do think that the morning after, jack was probably more concerned with whether Ennis will repudiate everything that had happened the night before -- and shun him (Jack) altogether.   

I knew someone in real-life who was actually "seduced" by an acquaintance with Ennis-like problems, and the acquaimtance later blamed my friend for turning him gay! 


Do you think Ennis felt that way about Jack at times? During that time period so many gay people were in the closet afraid to be who they really were. Ennis or even Jack didn't have any positive gay role models to identify with, so neither one of them felt they really fit into the queer mode they were brought up to believe was the only way a person was who was attracted to someone of their own gender. Maybe sometimes Ennis resented Jack for starting that first time even though he "loved" him.


Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: Ranchand1 on Sep 17, 2008, 06:54 PM
    Just wanted to say..

    Matt even today its only natural to some people.  I would have to say I was brought up and to some extent feel it is unnatural.  You just don't get away from your upbringin so easy.  Something bashed in your skull over and over and reinforced by social attitudes.  I know of the fear and shame first hand.  Always in the back of my mind.  As some of you know my feelings about male affection in general.

      I didn't see the dead ol' bird on in the drainaged ditch with his pecker pulled clean off but I might as well of.  In a way I feel people been tryin to turn me straight all my life.  Never worked.  So I don't sees how someone turns gay all a sudden.

     I can see Ennis confused about what happened.  I don't know if Ennis would a been resentful.  I think that was more where Jack was headed.  Ennis didn't have to go back for more after the first night.  He knew it felt right for the first time ever.  Couldn't stay away after that.  Like finally findin your way home.  But just cause you find home don't mean you cant as easily get lost again. 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: manhattangirl on Sep 17, 2008, 06:59 PM
Well, I do think that the morning after, jack was probably more concerned with whether Ennis will repudiate everything that had happened the night before -- and shun him (Jack) altogether.  

I knew someone in real-life who was actually "seduced" by an acquaintance with Ennis-like problems, and the acquaimtance later blamed my friend for turning him gay! 



Sure we all have that fear of rejection when we sleep with someone for the first time.  Ennis wasn't going to stop sleeping with Jack.  But he had to let Jack know where he stood on this "thing".  Jack was smart enough to know for them to continue to sleep with each other he had to yeild to the rules Ennis put down.  Remember they weren't "queer", but damn neither of them was going give it up. 

I never thought Ennis blamed Jack because he , (Ennis)  fell in love with him.  I think he did blame Jack for his inability to move no further in his life.   Ennis spent most of the twenty years living for that one week a year to be with his lover, and gave up so much for it, and Jack "seemed" not to care.  JMO
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: manhattangirl on Sep 17, 2008, 08:43 PM
    Just wanted to say..

    Matt even today its only natural to some people.  I would have to say I was brought up and to some extent feel it is unnatural.  You just don't get away from your upbringin so easy.  Something bashed in your skull over and over and reinforced by social attitudes.  I know of the fear and shame first hand.  Always in the back of my mind.  As some of you know my feelings about male affection in general.

      I didn't see the dead ol' bird on in the drainaged ditch with his pecker pulled clean off but I might as well of.  In a way I feel people been tryin to turn me straight all my life.  Never worked.  So I don't sees how someone turns gay all a sudden.

     I can see Ennis confused about what happened.  I don't know if Ennis would a been resentful.  I think that was more where Jack was headed.  Ennis didn't have to go back for more after the first night.  He knew it felt right for the first time ever.  Couldn't stay away after that.  Like finally findin your way home.  But just cause you find home don't mean you cant as easily get lost again. 

I think this is just so beautiful, and so right, and so true for many of us.  Thank you for posting this.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: lancecowboy on Sep 17, 2008, 09:14 PM
Well, I do think that the morning after, jack was probably more concerned with whether Ennis will repudiate everything that had happened the night before -- and shun him (Jack) altogether.   

I knew someone in real-life who was actually "seduced" by an acquaintance with Ennis-like problems, and the acquaimtance later blamed my friend for turning him gay

I don't know if it was so much guilt from Jack, as it was more a feeling  of concern with Ennis reaction to him the next morning.  Jack had guided Ennis through this, that's why Jack "waited" for Ennis to come to him on that hill.    

By "topping from the bottom", Jack enabled Ennis to explore this part of him, and by letting him know, "Its nobody business but ours" ,  "You're not queer, OK fine", "This is a one shot thing, you got it." It was all safety nets.

Jack had to ensure that trust Ennis apparently needed in order for him to go to Jack that second night.  It was about trust.  IMO.

Wow, this forum is constantly coming up with new treasures to understand the movie.  <^( Thank you everyone for yet another wonderful thread.

Ennis also blamed Jack, later, in the final meeting...it's because of you that I'm like this.

Yup. It's about trust. And to certain degree, a matter of moral responsibility. It was Ennis' first time. That's always special. Jack cannot, must not, and did not take it lightly. He respected Ennis to let him take the lead, without pressure, manipulation or mind games. He simply opened up himself, to be vulnerable to Ennis' rejection ridicule or even physical violence. Once he let Ennis knew how he felt, by grabbing his hand to show his arousal, he left the rest up to Ennis. As you said, manhattangirl, that was the only way Ennis would even consider SNIT, and with considerable deliberation by the fire, before opening up himself to Jack.

Jack had a responsibility to be genuine and gentle with Ennis at this point in their relationship. His, at least according to his own claim, was the position of experience and to certain extent, power. Ennis was the vulnerable child that he could have hurt easily.

Trust is never easy in any relationship. Once burned...

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: pattyjean on Sep 17, 2008, 10:03 PM
Yes cowboy and NYC girl:  Since Ennis was already betrothed to Alma, Jack went way far out out on a limb and took quite a risk by initiating sex.  If by the light of day Ennis had become repulsed or pissed-off, Jack would have been in a predicament!  They would have had to finish the summer in agony--Jack from bitter unrequited love, and Ennis from shame and disgust about what had taken place in FNIT.  The look on Jack's face "the morning after" was so full of guilt and even shame about what he had done: He looked totally overwhelmed with concern about how Ennis was dealing with it.  Jack so wanted Ennis to embrace the IDEA, or at least the CONCEPT, of a love relationship between the two of them... :^^)
 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Sep 18, 2008, 07:26 AM
ugh...turning him gay...oh yer cos that can be done... how childish to use that as an excuse for something thats perfectly natural.

He IS certainly a very Ennis-like character.  He comes from a very wealthy Chicago family, deeply Catholic, that was grooming him for Holy Orders.  Talk about internal conflicts...

Do you think Ennis felt that way about Jack at times? During that time period so many gay people were in the closet afraid to be who they really were. Ennis or even Jack didn't have any positive gay role models to identify with, so neither one of them felt they really fit into the queer mode they were brought up to believe was the only way a person was who was attracted to someone of their own gender. Maybe sometimes Ennis resented Jack for starting that first time even though he "loved" him.

Well, I initially understood the comment "It's because of you Jack, that I'm like this" to be exactly this.  I had also thought whether Ennis was thinking about this in the morning after the FNIT -- whether Jack had somehow led him astray or what he did wasn't him at all.  This is at the root of why I said jack may have felt some guilt -- because perhaps he felt that Ennis was just drunk or not entirely willing the night before, and didn't exactly comprehend what everything was about...

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Sep 18, 2008, 07:33 AM
    Just wanted to say..

    Matt even today its only natural to some people.  I would have to say I was brought up and to some extent feel it is unnatural.  You just don't get away from your upbringin so easy.  Something bashed in your skull over and over and reinforced by social attitudes.  I know of the fear and shame first hand.  Always in the back of my mind.  As some of you know my feelings about male affection in general.

      I didn't see the dead ol' bird on in the drainaged ditch with his pecker pulled clean off but I might as well of.  In a way I feel people been tryin to turn me straight all my life.  Never worked.  So I don't sees how someone turns gay all a sudden.

     I can see Ennis confused about what happened.  I don't know if Ennis would a been resentful.  I think that was more where Jack was headed.  Ennis didn't have to go back for more after the first night.  He knew it felt right for the first time ever.  Couldn't stay away after that.  Like finally findin your way home.  But just cause you find home don't mean you cant as easily get lost again. 

I do agree that first and foremost, Ennis was confused by what happened in the FNIT.  I think Jack understood this also and was anxious to somehow reassure him.  Perhaps Ennis was thinking how something that seemed so natural to him could have evoked the disapproval of society and his parents, in particular.  The fact that it felt and happened naturally must have horrified him exceedingly...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Sep 18, 2008, 07:38 AM
Sure we all have that fear of rejection when we sleep with someone for the first time.  Ennis wasn't going to stop sleeping with Jack.  But he had to let Jack know where he stood on this "thing".  Jack was smart enough to know for them to continue to sleep with each other he had to yeild to the rules Ennis put down.  Remember they weren't "queer", but damn neither of them was going give it up. 

That last statement is quite enigmatic, I must say...

Quote
I never thought Ennis blamed Jack because he , (Ennis)  fell in love with him.  I think he did blame Jack for his inability to move no further in his life.   Ennis spent most of the twenty years living for that one week a year to be with his lover, and gave up so much for it, and Jack "seemed" not to care.  JMO

I also don't think Ennis blamed Jack for what happened in FNIT -- although Jack must have thought of this as a possibility. 

And yes, Ennis did sacrifice a lot to be with Jack -- but perhaps he was unmindful of the sacrifices jack made, and was perhaps not undertanding that it was Jack who was trying to make him move on -- by taking the risk of living a sweet life.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Sep 18, 2008, 07:41 AM
Wow, this forum is constantly coming up with new treasures to understand the movie.  <^( Thank you everyone for yet another wonderful thread.

Ennis also blamed Jack, later, in the final meeting...it's because of you that I'm like this.

Yup. It's about trust. And to certain degree, a matter of moral responsibility. It was Ennis' first time. That's always special. Jack cannot, must not, and did not take it lightly. He respected Ennis to let him take the lead, without pressure, manipulation or mind games. He simply opened up himself, to be vulnerable to Ennis' rejection ridicule or even physical violence. Once he let Ennis knew how he felt, by grabbing his hand to show his arousal, he left the rest up to Ennis. As you said, manhattangirl, that was the only way Ennis would even consider SNIT, and with considerable deliberation by the fire, before opening up himself to Jack.

Jack had a responsibility to be genuine and gentle with Ennis at this point in their relationship. His, at least according to his own claim, was the position of experience and to certain extent, power. Ennis was the vulnerable child that he could have hurt easily.

Trust is never easy in any relationship. Once burned...



Lance, you anticipated what I said in one of the last posts. 

I think that after FNIT, it became a matter of TRUST first and foremost.  You said it beautifully here.  From trust follows respect and a sense of mutual understanding.  It is a pity that the trust did not advance to the next stage (the leap of faith entailed by living the sweet life) when they came down from BBM.

 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: manhattangirl on Sep 18, 2008, 06:54 PM
That last statement is quite enigmatic, I must say...

I also don't think Ennis blamed Jack for what happened in FNIT -- although Jack must have thought of this as a possibility. 

And yes, Ennis did sacrifice a lot to be with Jack -- but perhaps he was unmindful of the sacrifices jack made, and was perhaps not undertanding that it was Jack who was trying to make him move on -- by taking the risk of living a sweet life.



I was just thinking to make it possible for Ennis to even sleep with Jack that second night, he had to declare that he wasn't "queer" and for Jack not to challenge but to concede in order to get the same thing.

As far as sacrifice I agree with you, both made them, and both were unaware to the extent of the other's sacrifice.  It wasn't the sacrifice that was important to them in the end, (I don't think), but the acknowledgement of love for each other, I feel they might still of had a problem with that one point, "Do you love me enough to understand  where I'm coming from?".    JMO.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: manhattangirl on Sep 19, 2008, 06:11 AM
Wow, this forum is constantly coming up with new treasures to understand the movie.  <^( Thank you everyone for yet another wonderful thread.

Ennis also blamed Jack, later, in the final meeting...it's because of you that I'm like this.

Yup. It's about trust. And to certain degree, a matter of moral responsibility. It was Ennis' first time. That's always special. Jack cannot, must not, and did not take it lightly. He respected Ennis to let him take the lead, without pressure, manipulation or mind games. He simply opened up himself, to be vulnerable to Ennis' rejection ridicule or even physical violence. Once he let Ennis knew how he felt, by grabbing his hand to show his arousal, he left the rest up to Ennis. As you said, manhattangirl, that was the only way Ennis would even consider SNIT, and with considerable deliberation by the fire, before opening up himself to Jack.

Jack had a responsibility to be genuine and gentle with Ennis at this point in their relationship. His, at least according to his own claim, was the position of experience and to certain extent, power. Ennis was the vulnerable child that he could have hurt easily.


Trust is never easy in any relationship. Once burned...



I love you Andrew you always make me think of something else, something more.  Jack should have always kept in mind Ennis "low startle" point.   It was like the divorce scene unlike  the FNIT, if Jack would have waited until the next meeting and not just "show up",  scarring the hell out of Ennis and giving him the excuse to shut that door in his face, no one is more vulnerable than after a divoce,  Jack would not have left heartbroken, in tears, and in doubt, if he would have kept that in mind.  Jack messed up, he should have remembered how his man worked.   

Jack in dealing with Ennis,  had to let Ennis come to him.    JMO.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Sep 19, 2008, 08:11 AM
I was just thinking to make it possible for Ennis to even sleep with Jack that second night, he had to declare that he wasn't "queer" and for Jack not to challenge but to concede in order to get the same thing.

As far as sacrifice I agree with you, both made them, and both were unaware to the extent of the other's sacrifice.  It wasn't the sacrifice that was important to them in the end, (I don't think), but the acknowledgement of love for each other, I feel they might still of had a problem with that one point, "Do you love me enough to understand  where I'm coming from?".    JMO.

I think what was important after FNIT was to allow the other to save face.  But even this I would say was secondary to some form of acknowledgement of love, as you say.  I think this is why they were willing to meet in between -- neither admitting or conceding in the matter of their own individual sexuality and desires.  But yes, this imperfect understanding of where the other is coming from is the seed of their future difficulties...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: atalley on Sep 20, 2008, 06:25 PM
Wow, this forum is constantly coming up with new treasures to understand the movie.  <^( Thank you everyone for yet another wonderful thread.

Ennis also blamed Jack, later, in the final meeting...it's because of you that I'm like this.

Yup. It's about trust. And to certain degree, a matter of moral responsibility. It was Ennis' first time. That's always special. Jack cannot, must not, and did not take it lightly. He respected Ennis to let him take the lead, without pressure, manipulation or mind games. He simply opened up himself, to be vulnerable to Ennis' rejection ridicule or even physical violence. Once he let Ennis knew how he felt, by grabbing his hand to show his arousal, he left the rest up to Ennis. As you said, manhattangirl, that was the only way Ennis would even consider SNIT, and with considerable deliberation by the fire, before opening up himself to Jack.

Jack had a responsibility to be genuine and gentle with Ennis at this point in their relationship. His, at least according to his own claim, was the position of experience and to certain extent, power. Ennis was the vulnerable child that he could have hurt easily.

Trust is never easy in any relationship. Once burned...




Yeah, and I bet it got really hot inside that tent! :P  Oh, to be a fly on the canvas.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: hpv on Sep 17, 2009, 11:59 AM
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 (:*
I so adore this picture , you cannot stop thinking,  it looks so sincere and natural, sigh....,
they are already in love...  <^(  
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: myprivatejack on Sep 17, 2009, 12:28 PM
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 (:*
I so adore this picture , you cannot stop thinking,  it looks so sincere and natural, sigh....,
they are already in love...  <^(  

Yes,you're right... <^( It shows the sexual tension and desire between the two of them;and above all,Heath and Jake great interpretations and the chemistry between them.They get to make you believe they wish each other,the same than later,you really believe they're in love.Their expressions,gestures and glances are priceless... (:*
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: athena0204 on Sep 17, 2009, 12:35 PM
Notice how in that picture, Jack's hand is open caressing Ennis's face, but Ennis's hand is closed. It may symbolize the reluctance Ennis was feeling at what was happening. In the back of his mind is the fear, the inner turmoil, nagging at him, with Jack's love trying to break him out of that. In the SNIT, on the other hand, Ennis becomes much more relaxed about it, he lets the love more freely, he is less afraid of what's happening, and Jack comforts him, and reassures him by being so gentle with him, and saying "It's alright" so tenderly and lovingly.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: myprivatejack on Sep 17, 2009, 12:43 PM
Notice how in that picture, Jack's hand is open caressing Ennis's face, but Ennis's hand is closed. It may symbolize the reluctance Ennis was feeling at what was happening. In the back of his mind is the fear, the inner turmoil, nagging at him, with Jack's love trying to break him out of that. In the SNIT, on the other hand, Ennis becomes much more relaxed about it, he lets the love more freely, he is less afraid of what's happening, and Jack comforts him, and reassures him by being so gentle with him, and saying "It's alright" so tenderly and lovingly.

Yes,it's true;open Jack's hand can be a symbol of how he lived their love,also more openly.The rest of the things you say about SNIT are just beautiful... <^(
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Sep 18, 2009, 06:48 AM
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 (:*
I so adore this picture , you cannot stop thinking,  it looks so sincere and natural, sigh....,
they are already in love...  <^(  

A bit of an aside, but this picture reminds me of a similar (but gentler) scene with the 2 protagonists in the movie "Latter Days"  -- a feeling of trying to hold back, but failing to  keep it all in.  I think this is what makes the picture so compelling.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: hpv on Sep 18, 2009, 03:53 PM
this picture reminds me of.......... "Latter Days"  -- a feeling of trying to hold back, but failing to  keep it all in.  I think this is what makes the picture so compelling.
You absolutely right of course!!!  O0
They want to but are afraid.. then it all explodes...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: vedrana on Sep 19, 2009, 02:31 PM
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 (:*
I so adore this picture , you cannot stop thinking,  it looks so sincere and natural, sigh....,
they are already in love...  <^(  

This moment is one of the most exciting in the movie! Beautiful!!! <^( <^( <^( :P


And where was I all this time, not knowing about this thread!  :m} :m} :m}
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Sep 23, 2009, 05:07 AM
I also love this moment. It shows Ennis's fear , the will, and the love all at once. Jack sees the struggle within  Ennis's eyes concerning his desire for him. Once Jack made up his mind , he grabbed on and never let go. For the sake of their feelings Jack needed to take the approach he did. I'm sure Ennis's appreciated it .
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: hpv on Sep 23, 2009, 06:15 AM
Jack needed to take the approach he did. I'm sure Ennis's appreciated it .
Well Ennis was a 'bit' drunk but Jack was not, not as much as Ennis  anyway, so he knew what he was doing and all is so raw,  but still so passionate and impulsive... and well, you can feel the tension, the chemistry, the fact that it was 'right'.  <^(
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Sep 23, 2009, 06:53 AM
You absolutely right of course!!!  O0
They want to but are afraid.. then it all explodes...

Thanks hpv.  It is the mixture of reticence and naked desire that I find most compelling.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: vedrana on Sep 23, 2009, 11:10 PM
Thanks hpv.  It is the mixture of reticence and naked desire that I find most compelling.

Naked desire?  :P :P :P

 (t)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Sep 24, 2009, 06:48 AM
Naked desire?  :P :P :P

 (t)

You wicked girl!  *SPANK!*   ;D    #)

By that, I meant something like "out-in-the-open", or "undisguised"!  :)

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: vedrana on Sep 24, 2009, 07:15 AM
You wicked girl!  *SPANK!*   ;D    #)

By that, I meant something like "out-in-the-open", or "undisguised"!  :)



I know, but it sounded soooo good! :P :P >:D

 ;)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Sep 25, 2009, 06:47 AM
Well Ennis was a 'bit' drunk but Jack was not, not as much as Ennis  anyway, so he knew what he was doing and all is so raw,  but still so passionate and impulsive... and well, you can feel the tension, the chemistry, the fact that it was 'right'.  <^(

Totally agree, Ennis did have a bit of whiskey in him and had sort of a little delayed reaction to Jack's touch. But do we know how long Ennis had been out? He seemed a little foggy at first, but  appeared pretty much sobered up to me once he realized Jack was touching him. There was no question about what had happened in Ennis's mind the next morning, but he did not use the tired  old * I was drunk * excuse. I think the sex only deepened the feelings Ennis had for Jack in the first place.
In the shot, the position of  Ennis's hands say what he cannot verbalize. Loved it.  He already  wants Jack... badly.  This scene is so intense with excellent acting, :clap:, I was riveted to the screen.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Sep 25, 2009, 06:59 AM
I wonder whether Jack half-expected that Ennis would use the "I was drunk" excuse the next morning?  Or perhaps Jack half-assumed that Ennis would claim that he remembered nothing of the previous night because he was drunk...

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: vedrana on Sep 25, 2009, 07:12 AM
I believe that the things were already clear and the relationship between them open enough for any pretending. Both knew that, and both were vexed as expected! That made them even more lovely and sexy!  <^( <^( <^(
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Sep 28, 2009, 08:18 AM
I believe that the things were already clear and the relationship between them open enough for any pretending. Both knew that, and both were vexed as expected! That made them even more lovely and sexy!  <^( <^( <^(

Well, it certainly turned out that way.  Ennis certainly never denied it.  And he certainly didn't bring up any excuses.  I guess it's pretty much an obvious point: that he enjoyed it -- in spite of his not being queer and all that...

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: vedrana on Sep 28, 2009, 10:41 AM
Well, it certainly turned out that way.  Ennis certainly never denied it.  And he certainly didn't bring up any excuses.  I guess it's pretty much an obvious point: that he enjoyed it -- in spite of his not being queer and all that...



Well, who wouldn't?  >:D


Ups, sorry! %&)

Yeah, there was no pretending there, Ennis was just embarrassed for doing it and even more - for enjoying it.  #s}

And Jack... oh, Jack... I saw my baby yesterday... ha was sooo cute when leaving the tent the next morning. I have a feeling that he felt like a culprit a bit, in front of Ennis, knowing that he had been planning to seduce Ennis for quite a while...   "s;"
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: myprivatejack on Sep 28, 2009, 10:47 AM
I have the feeling that both of them felt as pleased as guilty the morning after;in Ennis case,the first sensation was a little more hidden than for Jack,and viceversa in the second case.But,at the end,I do believe that it was kind of new experience for both of them;because,even if Jack had had these kind of relationships before,it was the first time he had fallen in love with another man.So,they felt like it was going to be something  very special in their life,something that would get that life never was the same for them...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: vedrana on Sep 28, 2009, 10:55 AM
What you say it's right... I just have a feeling that both of them put a little more blame on Jack!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: myprivatejack on Sep 28, 2009, 10:57 AM
What you say it's right... I just have a feeling that both of them put a little more blame on Jack!

Huuummmm...maybe a little more on Jack¡.As a matter of fact,he was the only one of them who had some previous experience and took advantage of it...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Sep 29, 2009, 07:04 AM

Well, who wouldn't?  >:D


Ups, sorry! %&)

Yeah, there was no pretending there, Ennis was just embarrassed for doing it and even more - for enjoying it.  #s}

And Jack... oh, Jack... I saw my baby yesterday... ha was sooo cute when leaving the tent the next morning. I have a feeling that he felt like a culprit a bit, in front of Ennis, knowing that he had been planning to seduce Ennis for quite a while...   "s;"


Jack certainly looked sheepish in front of Ennis that morning, didn't he?  :)  He looked like a little boy caught taking a cookie from the cookie jar.   #)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Sep 29, 2009, 07:06 AM
I have the feeling that both of them felt as pleased as guilty the morning after;in Ennis case,the first sensation was a little more hidden than for Jack,and viceversa in the second case.But,at the end,I do believe that it was kind of new experience for both of them;because,even if Jack had had these kind of relationships before,it was the first time he had fallen in love with another man.So,they felt like it was going to be something  very special in their life,something that would get that life never was the same for them...

But did you sense what I think was almost a vague smile on Ennis's lips when Jack came out of the tent (Ennis's back towards Jack)?  Don't know if this was my imagination...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: vedrana on Sep 29, 2009, 07:57 AM
Jack certainly looked sheepish in front of Ennis that morning, didn't he?  :)  He looked like a little boy caught taking a cookie from the cookie jar.   #)

Did you say cookie?  :*(

 (^) (^) (^)

it was some cookie... ::)


Yeah, Jack looked so guilty there, but at the same time stubborn to fight for what he thought it was right!  <^( <^( <^(

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: vedrana on Sep 29, 2009, 07:59 AM
But did you sense what I think was almost a vague smile on Ennis's lips when Jack came out of the tent (Ennis's back towards Jack)?  Don't know if this was my imagination...


I don't see that smile... I believe that they were both puzzled, but both believing that Jack is a more guilty one!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: myprivatejack on Sep 29, 2009, 09:48 AM
Jack certainly looked sheepish in front of Ennis that morning, didn't he?  :)  He looked like a little boy caught taking a cookie from the cookie jar.   #)

Yes,he looked rather embarrassing,I'd dare to say...He felt happy on one side for having got what he wanted but a little worried even on the other side for the consequences of this fact,specially for the possibility of Ennis getting away from him.And yes,he had token the most delicious cookie indeed ¡. :d)  #)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: myprivatejack on Sep 29, 2009, 10:00 AM
But did you sense what I think was almost a vague smile on Ennis's lips when Jack came out of the tent (Ennis's back towards Jack)?  Don't know if this was my imagination...

I haven't seen his smile,but I'll be more attentive next time...It wouldn't be strange to me,however,because he was in that moment a mixture of feelings and reactions,even if the basis was different from Jack's one.Maybe this last one was afraid of Ennis running away,but Ennis was doubtful about running or staying but pleased too.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Sep 30, 2009, 07:59 AM
Did you say cookie?  :*(

 (^) (^) (^)

it was some cookie... ::)


Yeah, Jack looked so guilty there, but at the same time stubborn to fight for what he thought it was right!  <^( <^( <^(



Or did you mean biscotto?  Hmm?   #)

He certainly didn't try to betray his true feelings -- probably a mixture of fear, uncertainty/unease (of how Ennis would handle the situation) and exhilaration (with a hunger for more.)

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Sep 30, 2009, 08:00 AM
I don't see that smile... I believe that they were both puzzled, but both believing that Jack is a more guilty one!

I haven't seen his smile,but I'll be more attentive next time...It wouldn't be strange to me,however,because he was in that moment a mixture of feelings and reactions,even if the basis was different from Jack's one.Maybe this last one was afraid of Ennis running away,but Ennis was doubtful about running or staying but pleased too.

Well, it's kind of a vague look that suggests (to me) a vague smile (or the beginning of a smile).  I wish I could find a screencap of that very moment that shows Ennis's look.  Does anybody have it?

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: atalley on Sep 30, 2009, 05:54 PM
I didn't catch a smile from Ennis the next morning.  I thought of it as confusion more than anything.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: myprivatejack on Oct 01, 2009, 05:56 AM
I didn't catch a smile from Ennis the next morning.  I thought of it as confusion more than anything.

I totally agree in that; Ennis the morning after was a confusion with legs ¡.But doubtless,as I have said in one of my former posts,he felt a mixture of feelings among which there was,also doubtless,a secret and almost denied satisfaction.In spite of himself...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Oct 01, 2009, 07:50 AM
I didn't catch a smile from Ennis the next morning.  I thought of it as confusion more than anything.

To be sure, there was certainly a lot of confusion -- you defintiely see it on his face.  Perhaps I am wrong to interpret the look as a "smile" -- but I wish I could find a picture of that scene and show you what I really mean...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: atalley on Oct 01, 2009, 05:56 PM
To be sure, there was certainly a lot of confusion -- you defintiely see it on his face.  Perhaps I am wrong to interpret the look as a "smile" -- but I wish I could find a picture of that scene and show you what I really mean...


I know that one never sees the pic of Ennis that morning at his horse, but how I love the pic of Jack on my Screensaver!!  (Red faced & all)!!!  I'm a Jack girl!
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Oct 13, 2009, 07:01 AM
I know that one never sees the pic of Ennis that morning at his horse, but how I love the pic of Jack on my Screensaver!!  (Red faced & all)!!!  I'm a Jack girl!

I love it too!  It really was a most complicated but ENDEARING look.  :)

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: vedrana on Oct 14, 2009, 01:51 AM
I know that one never sees the pic of Ennis that morning at his horse, but how I love the pic of Jack on my Screensaver!!  (Red faced & all)!!!  I'm a Jack girl!

What would it be - all?   :*(

 #)

His face after leaving the tent was like a child's saying: Alright, I stole the cookie, but it's not like you'd hid it well...  ::)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: City Slickin' Cowboy on Oct 15, 2009, 04:37 PM
I wonder whether Jack half-expected that Ennis would use the "I was drunk" excuse the next morning?  Or perhaps Jack half-assumed that Ennis would claim that he remembered nothing of the previous night because he was drunk...

Either "half" assumption wouldn't have been off base.  Let's face it....Ennis quickly pointed out "You know I ain't queer."  Ennis wasn't the first man to make it with another guy and still see himself as straight.  Jack actually came out pretty good here.  A third possible outcome from that morning after could have resulted in Jack getting his butt kicked.  I'm pretty sure it's happened before in similar situations.  In this case Jack was safe because Ennis obviously felt something for him.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: vedrana on Oct 16, 2009, 02:08 AM
Either "half" assumption wouldn't have been off base.  Let's face it....Ennis quickly pointed out "You know I ain't queer."  Ennis wasn't the first man to make it with another guy and still see himself as straight.  Jack actually came out pretty good here.  A third possible outcome from that morning after could have resulted in Jack getting his butt kicked.  I'm pretty sure it's happened before in similar situations.  In this case Jack was safe because Ennis obviously felt something for him.

Hm... :s)... hadn't Jack already gotten his butt kicked the night before (in a way)... ;)

I don't see how Ennis could be doing what he did in the tent, and in the morning kick Jack's but... ???

But yes, Ennis felt something for jack, and Jack sensed that. <^(
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Oct 16, 2009, 06:48 AM
Either "half" assumption wouldn't have been off base.  Let's face it....Ennis quickly pointed out "You know I ain't queer."  Ennis wasn't the first man to make it with another guy and still see himself as straight.  Jack actually came out pretty good here.  A third possible outcome from that morning after could have resulted in Jack getting his butt kicked.  I'm pretty sure it's happened before in similar situations.  In this case Jack was safe because Ennis obviously felt something for him.

Hello CSC! :)

Well, yes.  I should have noted THAT third possibility!  And I am quite sure that in many such instances in real life, this third option may have happened.  It's like having your cake and eat it too, I guess...

But the fact that Ennis didn't even say a thing that morning did imply that he felt something for Jack...

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Oct 16, 2009, 06:50 AM
Hm... :s)... hadn't Jack already gotten his butt kicked the night before (in a way)... ;)

I don't see how Ennis could be doing what he did in the tent, and in the morning kick Jack's but... ???

But yes, Ennis felt something for jack, and Jack sensed that. <^(

You'd be surprised at how conflicted some people are, especially when it comes to such feelings.  I would say that contradictory reactions are quite common, although I only know of one instance where an acquaintance wencountered such contradictory behavior (the other guy was a seminarian-to-be!)
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: vedrana on Oct 16, 2009, 07:17 AM
You'd be surprised at how conflicted some people are, especially when it comes to such feelings.  I would say that contradictory reactions are quite common, although I only know of one instance where an acquaintance wencountered such contradictory behavior (the other guy was a seminarian-to-be!)

I suppose that you guys have experience. My opinion was that Ennis had done what he wanted. And it would be highly inappropriate if he starts any fight or something in the morning. Jack did provoke the things, but it was Ennis who kept them going, so he would have no right to blame the other side.

But... I can see the moment when someone, becoming "sober",  build the walls again, not wanting to admit that those walls fell down so easily in front of the loved/wanted person...
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Oct 16, 2009, 02:48 PM
It's obvious that Jack wanted some degree of intimacy with Ennis in FNIT from the moment he reached out and touched Ennis's hand to himself, the groping, unbuckling his belt and placing Ennis's hand back on his crotch, but to what degree was he expecting this thing to progress?  Personally, I feel that Jack may not have expected this to go as far as it did...but he was'nt complaining either.

It was Ennis who took it  all the way. He does'nt seem the type to be forced or goaded into anything he does'nt want to do, too stubborn and to set in his own ways for that. He was just finding it hard to admit to himself that he desired Jack, another male. but it was he who pushed Jack over and unbuckled his own belt, Jack did'nt force Ennis to do that. Although he was drinking heavily earlier in the night, he had enough faculties about himself by then  to know what he wanted. It was he who initiated it into a full blown sex act. . not Jack. It is this fact that I feel was at the heart of Ennis's feelings the next morning, that he was worried about how Jack would feel about him going "all the way".There was really no point starting a fight, or placing blame. He did what he wanted.

 I agree Jack sensed Ennis's feelings for him and came out to reassure Ennis that it was alright. Maybe Ennis was not ready to come face to face with Jack in fear that Jack may hate him for what he had done, but that was not the case. Jack attempted to lighten the moment ( see you for supper) and then  came up to the pasture and found Ennis to find out where Ennis's head was  at and to further reassure him that what they felt, and what they'd done was nobody's business but their own.
 
At one point as Ennis sat on the log contemplating  going into SNIT he throws another log on the fire then glances over at Jack in the tent . At that split moment , I would love to know what was going through Ennis's mind. ...Just some thoughts, Thanx.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: vedrana on Oct 16, 2009, 03:30 PM
Aintfoolin, I can agree with your post, maybe all but Ennis's feelings in the morning. He was aware of his own initiative, but I believe that somewhere inside he was blaming Jack a little (not enough to get into the fight  though ;) ). He attracted him, he provoked him and he made him do what he did. I believe that his feelings were divided just as Ennis always was divided, into the things he loved and wanted and the things he thought were right thing to do.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: jackster on Oct 16, 2009, 03:57 PM
Aintfoolin', I think you've summed it up here pretty good. Always amazed at how these guys turned Annie's word's into action and conveyed the back an' forth momentum of the moment with such brevity. I think you're right, Jack probably didn't expect to get f**ked that first night, there's usually a lot of steps along the way. But cowboy's ain't known for subtlety, and as Annie said, "Ennis ran full throttle on all roads whether fence mending or money spending" - once the ice was broken, or in the case, the pants were open, there was no stopping along the way. He was gonna' "see this thing through" to conclusion, whut's the point in stoppin', huh?

Later, next morning, when he realized what he'd done (f**ked his best friend) without being invited, even though Jack didn't resist at all and seemed more than willing to comply. I feel Ennis not only felt the internal conflicts of his own homophobia, but also feared that his action would be more than a little insulting to Jack. Jack, always the salesman, did a great job of clearing that up with his brief words about supper.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: City Slickin' Cowboy on Oct 16, 2009, 05:32 PM
I find the commentary interesting since my last post.  Just so we are clear, I don't want to imply that Ennis' internal conflict may have raised thoughts of beating up Jack.  I just understand that with other people the FNIT situation could have resulted in that third outcome.  I'm glad that wasn't the case for these two characters.  As we all got to know Ennis by the end of the story, it was clear that Jack wasn't in any danger after that first time.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Oct 16, 2009, 10:50 PM
 I agree. Guess it goes to what kind of men they  really were. just two two young confused cowboys falling in love. As you say CSC, in a different set of circumstances, things could've gotten pretty ugly.  Thankfully instead something beautiful happened.  Ennis was not going to beat up Jack, or harm Jack in any way.  His heart was lost to Jack even before FNIT. No consious effort set to get Jack in the bedroll or anything like that (I may be wrong)  but nor  could he put a name to what he felt,  but  he felt something had changed him.. something had already began gnaw at him, his feelings in conflict with his sense of right and wrong. He just thought that Jack would think he was "queer" and he...well tried to set the record straight as soon as he got the chance ..seeing that his performance of "uninvited sex" was so enjoyable ;) for both of them. %)Jackster >:D  The look of surprised pleasure on his face, like he'd died and went to cowboy heaven. :d:
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Oct 19, 2009, 07:37 AM
I wonder what Jack was actually expecting from Ennis that morning?  I somehow sense a kind of anxiousness, but not something that one would call fear.  I think there is a big difference...  But I would think that Jack wasn't exactly sure how Ennis was going to react.  So his going out to say goodbye makes things even more interesting -- in that he was perhaps deliberately trying to get a reaction or a reading of Ennis's feelings, whichever way it was oriented.

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: jackster on Oct 19, 2009, 10:17 AM
thomas

I've always thought that this was another marvel of how clever Proulx, McMurtry, and Ossana are. Jack's the instigator, but then in a surprising reversal, he's the one that gets, ahem, "imposed" upon (even if willingly). If FNIT had been more one sided, one man doing the instigating and forcing the action, then there would be much more reason for one or the other of the men to feel either hostile or embarrassed towards the other. As it was, the "blame" or reward is seemingly equally divided. As Jack instigated the action, maybe he did feel a little guilty, but he was also concerned that Ennis might feel even more guilt for being so forceful and making Jack submissive. Jack's "See you for supper " comment is just a way to assure Ennis (as he does again SNIT) that it's alright. JMHO
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: City Slickin' Cowboy on Oct 19, 2009, 05:21 PM
Interesting perspective Jackster!  O0
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Oct 20, 2009, 07:11 AM
thomas

I've always thought that this was another marvel of how clever Proulx, McMurtry, and Ossana are. Jack's the instigator, but then in a surprising reversal, he's the one that gets, ahem, "imposed" upon (even if willingly). If FNIT had been more one sided, one man doing the instigating and forcing the action, then there would be much more reason for one or the other of the men to feel either hostile or embarrassed towards the other. As it was, the "blame" or reward is seemingly equally divided. As Jack instigated the action, maybe he did feel a little guilty, but he was also concerned that Ennis might feel even more guilt for being so forceful and making Jack submissive. Jack's "See you for supper " comment is just a way to assure Ennis (as he does again SNIT) that it's alright. JMHO

As CSC has said, theis is a VERY good point, indeed! It certainly gace Jack some courage to know that at least as far as FNIT was concerned, the desire was equally strong on the other end. 

And your comment about the "see you for supper" comment makes perfect sense.  It was certainly a way to break a bit of the tension, if not awkwardness of the moment.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: myprivatejack on Oct 20, 2009, 10:22 AM
thomas

I've always thought that this was another marvel of how clever Proulx, McMurtry, and Ossana are. Jack's the instigator, but then in a surprising reversal, he's the one that gets, ahem, "imposed" upon (even if willingly). If FNIT had been more one sided, one man doing the instigating and forcing the action, then there would be much more reason for one or the other of the men to feel either hostile or embarrassed towards the other. As it was, the "blame" or reward is seemingly equally divided. As Jack instigated the action, maybe he did feel a little guilty, but he was also concerned that Ennis might feel even more guilt for being so forceful and making Jack submissive. Jack's "See you for supper " comment is just a way to assure Ennis (as he does again SNIT) that it's alright. JMHO

Yes,a very interesting point of view,Jackster ¡.In this way,the feeling of guilt remains a little more divided and equilibrating between the both of them; in Jack case,for having been the instigator who woke up a desire that was there,only waiting for someone to do it.And in Ennis case,because he had token the initiative,developing in a whole what has been only a "sketch",and,moreover,for having made Jack feeling a little dominated and submissive in the relationship.
Nevertheless,someone has said that this last one surely didn't want to arrive so far away that night,that maybe he felt even surprised and overflowed by Ennis impetus...I disagree partially;Jack clearly had more experience in sex matters,at the point that maybe Ennis wasn't his first man in the complete sense of the word.He knew,consequently,how to play seduction game much better than a shy and afraid of his own feelings and reactions country boy.So,from the very moment he took Ennis hand he knew for sure that he was going to play that game until the end,no matter what this end was and developed.(Speaking clearly,he knew for sure that he was going to f*** or being f***ed...).A rather different thing is that he thought that there was going to be more foreplay,more kisses and caresses that,contradictorily,Ennis wasn't willing to give so easily; IMO,we see in a moment of this scene,how Jack seems to want kissing Ennis,and this one rejects it.maybe because it's too much intimacy for it-or,let's say,intimacy in another greater and deeper sense than simply f*** someone).In this sense,then,I don't think that Jack got surprised for what happenned,but only a little confused before Ennis so strong and direct reaction.JMHO.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: vedrana on Oct 22, 2009, 01:53 AM
Yes,a very interesting point of view,Jackster ¡.In this way,the feeling of guilt remains a little more divided and equilibrating between the both of them; in Jack case,for having been the instigator who woke up a desire that was there,only waiting for someone to do it.And in Ennis case,because he had token the initiative,developing in a whole what has been only a "sketch",and,moreover,for having made Jack feeling a little dominated and submissive in the relationship.
Nevertheless,someone has said that this last one surely didn't want to arrive so far away that night,that maybe he felt even surprised and overflowed by Ennis impetus...I disagree partially;Jack clearly had more experience in sex matters,at the point that maybe Ennis wasn't his first man in the complete sense of the word.He knew,consequently,how to play seduction game much better than a shy and afraid of his own feelings and reactions country boy.So,from the very moment he took Ennis hand he knew for sure that he was going to play that game until the end,no matter what this end was and developed.(Speaking clearly,he knew for sure that he was going to f*** or being f***ed...).A rather different thing is that he thought that there was going to be more foreplay,more kisses and caresses that,contradictorily,Ennis wasn't willing to give so easily; IMO,we see in a moment of this scene,how Jack seems to want kissing Ennis,and this one rejects it.maybe because it's too much intimacy for it-or,let's say,intimacy in another greater and deeper sense than simply f*** someone).In this sense,then,I don't think that Jack got surprised for what happenned,but only a little confused before Ennis so strong and direct reaction.JMHO.

I think that we can only suspect Jack's previous experience. It was cunningly put in the movie as an innuendo, but not as a fact. I could easily imagine that Jack had no previous sexual experience with man (or with a woman, but less important here) and that he maybe simply knew more about it - theoretically. He was more open to the world than Ennis, and therefore more open to the feelings that both of them were developing. and he wanted to explore the possibilities.

Did he know that he was going to get some that night? Also tough! Hm... the place where he put Ennis's hand indicates that he wanted to go to the end... to the last step of joy. Was he sure about the outcome? Hardly.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Oct 22, 2009, 03:46 AM
 I don't feel Jack knew how far it would go. He obviously hoped for or expected  something  involving an act of physical intimacy with Ennis but  to what degree? Mutual touching?, kisses? I don't think he knew to what end his initial touch would take them and do not feel he really cared. I think he was on a mission of recognition and acknowledgement of feelings. An expression of the way they felt. MO.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Oct 22, 2009, 07:03 AM
That leads me to think: when Jack grabbed Ennis's hand, did he know that his action would most likely have awakened Ennis?  Did he do this, expecting Ennis to reciprocate, or did he do this almost subconsciously -- almost out of "desperation"?

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: jackster on Oct 22, 2009, 03:35 PM
Lot’s a questions here, huh. In watchin’ this scene about a million times, one thing becomes really glaring – how did Jack know that Ennis’s hand was going to be where it was when he reached out for it? We first see Jack, lying on his left side (facing away from Ennis) under the bedroll. He awakens, pushes back the bedroll (still facing away) and begins reaching out with his right hand behind him. Remarkably, his hand lands virtually spot on Ennis’s right hand that just happens to be lying outside the bedroll. He grabs it and  - away we go. How did Jack know the geography of all this in his sleep with his back to Ennis in the dark? Try it sometime. Why didn’t he think that Ennis would (like Jack) have his hands under the bedroll for warmth and head in that direction? Of course that wouldn’t have worked very well on camera, and these guys again make it all look so believable partly by the effective and engrossing fast action that immediately follows (the tussle, grabbing, head butting, and caressing).

I’d agree with loreen here about Jack’s “priors” too. Like you say, so much in the film is “cunningly put as innuendo” so everyone can draw and develop their own conclusions based on personal experience and desires. A terrific way to make individuals a part of the experience - if you can pull it off, and Ang certainly did. My personal feeling is Jack was just lookin’ for some “buddy fun” of a more limited nature, and, as Ennis had admitted to not yet “having the opportunity”, Jack was going use this circumstance to provide him an opportunity. Not calculating that Ennis (who had never driven before  ;)) would necessarily go “full throttle”. Think he quickly realized that Ennis was like a stick of dynamite, once lit you couldn’t put it out.


Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: aintfoolin on Oct 23, 2009, 12:50 PM
It seems to me  as if Ennis did'nt trust his own  feelings insisting on sleeping outside in the icey cold when he could've taken Jack's offer to sleep in the tent in the first place. Why sleep outside if his feelings  toward Jack were simply of a  platonic nature, just two two good "buddies" bedding down for the night? Maybe his feared Jack would know if he became aroused sleeping in such close quarters?

I cannot say for sure, but Jack seemed to be in the middle of a "nice dream" when he reached for Ennis's hand. He had a "smirky" smile on his face. He may have been dreaming about something that may have been in his sub-concious mind for awhile and just decided to take advantage of the nearness of Ennis and turn dreams into reality. 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: City Slickin' Cowboy on Oct 24, 2009, 06:03 PM
It seems to me  as if Ennis did'nt trust his own  feelings insisting on sleeping outside in the icey cold when he could've taken Jack's offer to sleep in the tent in the first place. Why sleep outside if his feelings  toward Jack were simply of a  platonic nature, just two two good "buddies" bedding down for the night? Maybe his feared Jack would know if he became aroused sleeping in such close quarters? 

I can't say for sure that Ennis understood his feeling toward Jack at that point.  Ennis seemed to be someone who identified as straight.  If he felt that he liked Jack more than he should have then choosing to sleep outside the tent made perfect sense to him.  For all we know sleeping in close quarters with any buddy may have been new and a very uncomfortable thought for Ennis.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: manhattangirl on Oct 25, 2009, 05:39 PM
To me this shows Ennis, though unknown to him,   the feelings he had for  him.  Sleeping with other men could not been new to Ennis,  he went from job to job with his brother,  they live in bunk houses with other men,  I'm sure he didn't ask for his own room with a bath.   But sleeping outside the tent was an unrealized attraction he had for Jack he wanted to be near him, but not too close,  until he was told to "get in here".   He wasn't making no move towards Jack until Jack took his hand. The versatility of their relationship was hinted at the snit. 
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Oct 26, 2009, 07:52 AM
Very thoughtful comments here.

Yes, I did notice how Jack seemed to have just reached out for Ennis hand, as if he knew where it was before-hand.  I have always been intrigued by this detail.  And the comment about Jack having something like a good dream is close to what I had also surmised about this.

As for Ennis no wanting to share the tent with Jack initially, I must admit that I did assume that he did this as a way to gurard himself againt "possibilities".  In short, I also interpreteted this in such a way that Ennis probably didn't trust himself or even Jack if they slept in close physical proximity with each other...

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: myprivatejack on Nov 25, 2009, 11:10 AM
Very thoughtful comments here.

Yes, I did notice how Jack seemed to have just reached out for Ennis hand, as if he knew where it was before-hand.  I have always been intrigued by this detail.  And the comment about Jack having something like a good dream is close to what I had also surmised about this.

As for Ennis no wanting to share the tent with Jack initially, I must admit that I did assume that he did this as a way to gurard himself againt "possibilities".  In short, I also interpreteted this in such a way that Ennis probably didn't trust himself or even Jack if they slept in close physical proximity with each other...

I have always thought that Ennis was beginning that night his fight between his feelings and his fears,because he felt something deeper for Jack.He,who was running away from a dirty image of homosexuality his father has put into him,was at the edge of "falling" in it thanks to a boyish,outgoing and charming blue-eyed cowboy...Too much for him ¡ He wished it but feared it in a whole.
So,he didn't put an end to their reunion,knowing what his duties were,but knowing also that,if he stayed,something could happen between the both of them.He never put a trunk in the bonfire to avoid cold so he ended going under the tent; but at the same time,he was suffering from cold precisely for not going there ¡  ::) Of course,I also guess he wasn't sure of himself and his "endurance" if both were sleeping so close.The insecurity of this one who wishes and rejects something.
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: matt913 on Dec 04, 2009, 04:30 PM
Halito, all. FNIT...as I was watching the movie I knew something was going to happen sooner or later, just from what I had heard about it. But the FNIT, when things DID start happening, I said to my Mom, "Jack's getting ready to do somethin' here", and he did. The whole scene made me recoil at first. I had expected something different I suppose. Love BBM, Hawaii (I could live there) and these forums.

C........
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: vedrana on Dec 04, 2009, 06:55 PM
Maybe Jack was too... ;D

Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: matt913 on Dec 04, 2009, 08:25 PM
Halito. And I would say that is a double intendere...Jack knew something was going to happen TOO and Jack was also TOO overcome with excitement to wait! Love BBM, North Carolina (mountains and an ocean!) and these forums.

C........
Title: Re: First Night In Tent
Post by: tpe on Dec 06, 2009, 09:31 AM
Halito, all. FNIT...as I was watching the movie I knew something was going to happen sooner or later, just from what I had heard about it. But the FNIT, when things DID start happening, I said to my Mom, "Jack's getting ready to do somethin' here", and he did. The whole scene made me recoil at first. I had expected something different I suppose. Love BBM, Hawaii (I could live there) and these forums.

C........

It always comes as a surprise, even after watching it so many times!