maybe after all the countries (europe n stuff) get the movie on DVD, then they could start doing what you said? and if it takes months to get the publisher/author to do a booksigning why not start now? the sooner the better. I have no idea where to start though, do you? Maybe a simple letter to Annie would do it.. but she's probably getting thousands of letters so what are the chances she'll read this one? Man, it'd be amazing to see Annie Proulx in person, wouldn't it? I know what i'd tell. something like this
"its unbelievable AMAZING, how a straight woman like you could write something like this. there is no other person or writer like you in this world. you are definitely truely unique in your own way. And like many other fans, we're appreciate your writing. your story along with the movie had changed people's lives and impacted in all such a positive way. Its taught us stuff.. and im sure you've had a ton of other people tell you this already, but i thought i'd just let you know.
One question I have is if you had any plans on writing a sequel to Brokeback mountain? cause the first one did remarkably well. UNBELIEVABLE well. I know most people would think "whats there left to write about?" but with your amazing & talented writing skills, mind, and sense of style... you could come up with something that'll shock the world and impact the world, once Again. for a second time. here's a idea..
The movie starst off with Ennis at the trailer just after he says "I Swear" We see him struggling with life, being deeply depressed. He'd go up again one summer, this time alone to Brokeback Mountain. Getting that money he needs to pay child support. Next, we see him visit the very same area that he & jack stayed on. The cliff they jumped off, the campsite, the river, etc. On the 2nd day, a second man gets sent up to go herd sheep with him cause although Aguirre knew what happened before (with Jack & Ennis) and didn't like it.. he'd get Ennis again anyways cause he's in a big need of sheep-herders. Ennis would meet this new fellow and work with him and together they would create a surprisingly strong & close relationship they never saw coming. But this time Ennis learned and would not make the same mistakes he did with Jack. Everything he's always wanted to say or do, he'd do it right there on the spot.. before one day he loses that person unexpectingly. Ennis will know at the end that its Jack who he loves and noone else in the future could even come close so he gently lets his new partner know. Although his new partner becomes devastated, he understands. And they remain good friends. A weird kind of friends that is (knowing they once were intimate).
Other things that could be in Brokeback Mountain : Continuing life1. A scene with him throwing the creamated ashes at brokeback mountain. The very same spot where they wrestled or where they first had their tent. Or perhaps over a highpoint where the ashes would fly down so it reaches everywhere on brokeback. that'd surely be one deeply emotional scene, wouldn't it? Maybe he can do it with his new partner (when they were partners) or after (as friends) (remember? he gently lets his new partner down during 3/4s of the movie). Maybe even alone.
2. a showing of Ennis's daugther and her new husband. They would visit Ennis occasionally.
3. Alma (Ennis's wife) would meet Lureen (Jack's wife) in a dancehall one night. One would be married to a new person, and one would stay single. Then they'd talk together and find out that their husbands were close friends. And after a long time worth's of chat, they find out the real truth. And they shocked themselves and surprise themselves .
4. Some kind of new element to add on to the story. Although this is a sequel, and it can have some things from the first one, it has to have new things right? I dont know.. maybe a newly discovered lake? not too far away from the cliff.. Brokeback lake? It wouldn't be the major thing cause the major place is Brokeback Mountain, perhaps this could be a small important addition. the
possiblities are endless.5. New songs of course. Especially by the wonderful Gustavo and his amazing guitar. You know the Brokeback theme 1, 2, 3, the wings, snow and the opening? Those were amazing. Never has such a song have so much meaning. Especially when its used in the most perfect movie, to make the most perfect movie out there. Gustavo could use the same instruments but just come up with new songs. That would really add a nice touch to the movie huh?
6. A scene or flashback of Jack. Or a scene where Ennis looks far off in the mountains and sees a small figure.. with a green coat and black hat. and he looks at that figure wondering.. is that Jack? It'd be one of those heart-warming moments..
7. Another scene at the lake!
(where ennis breaks down and Jack yells at Ennis). This time its Ennis & his new partner. Both in the very same spot him and Jack were in many years before. Maybe this can be the scene where Ennis gently or tries at first, to let down his partner. Here's a small script i thought of..
Ennis : You know friend, I was here in this very same spot many years ago with a close friend of mine, Jack. we had a thing going on but he passed away
New fellow : i understand. I take it you don't feel well visiting this area don't you?
Ennis : erm.. Yeah. I been meaning to till you for awhile but i aint never got the chance. I know you and I have this thing going on, but its Jack who I love. I'll love him. Always. I kind of felt guilty when I was with you?
New Fellow : Now, why is that? (in an somewhat angry way)
Ennis : I love you, you sure as hell know it. But its Jack and I told myself after he passed away, i'd never be with anybody else but this happened
New Fellow : -pauses and looks and ennis weird-.. so what? you trying to say I was a mistake?
Ennis : .. its not like that at all. I think i'd like it if we were better off as friends. I hope you understand
.The song slowly starts in, as in the first movie (Brokeback mountain theme 3)..
*New fellow breaks down crying hard, an falls on his knees just like Ennis years ago *
* It is now Ennis, who comes to this new guy and hugs him *
* New fellow pushes him back harshly but Ennis comes back and hugs even harder *Ennis : I'm sorry... i'm sorry it had to be like this
new fellow : *says no words* .. i understand friend.Next is a scene where they both lay down, looking at the sky. Its a bright sunny day. And they lay there comfortable, cloud dazing. Trying to make pictures out of them. And the new fellow askes Ennis about his previous relatinoship with jack and discusses this new friendship. Ennis then says
"It'll be alright". Then he puts his hand around his friend, in that friendly way. The screen fades black and credits start rolling. and the Wings start playing. Here we have it.. a somewhat happy ending
Sigh... i could just see it now, i really can... anybody else?sorry i got really side track. As you can tell heh. and a bit emotional, in knowing and visualizing in the mind that his really could happen.. if i ever see Annie Proulx I will definitely tell her about All this. By any chance, other brokies or moderators is there a section or topic that talks about a Sequel to the movie? if not ill make one and copy/paste this long post heh.
