Back to Brokeback Mountain

Wednesday evening saw How Ridiculous visit a local cinema to see 'Brokeback Mountain' again. HR was accompanied by friends, well we say friends, probably more accurate to describe them as professional associates, well we say professional and come to think of it we say associates...

Anyway, back at the ranch, all were deeply moved by the film. One personage passed the entire movie with tears rolling down her face which, of course, is preferable to her having raindrops falling on her head.

Post-film imbibing at a nearby hostelry where we were served by a rather unfortunately mannered girl by the name of Lauren - more a Miss Take than a Miss Bacall. As Daddy might say, she was neither use nor ornament.

Much discussion of the film and about how sad it is. Indeed it is; but it is also very, very beautiful. More intense discussion as to whether Ennis or Jack were the preferred characters. For How Ridiculous, the honours go to Mr Del Mar. And an especial mention must be made of Mrs Twist, Jack's Mother, who displayed a heartbreaking degree of understanding, acknowledgement and acceptance.

Discussion on all filmatic matters continued during the course of Thursday and encouraged How Ridiculous to purchase the movie's soundtrack and the book. All HR needs now is the blood stained shirt and the collection will be complete.

It's just ridiculous...