Brokeback Mountain is for me the most anticipated movie of the year (behind Rent of course but since Rent is pratically out, Brokeback Mountain moves to first now).  I’ve just finished reading the (short) book.  It’s all of 50 pages or so and reads very quickly.  I would encourage anyone who is going to see the movie to first read the book.  I don’t know how much of the book actually will make it into the movie so I think the old addage will apply, “The book is always better.” With that said, I don’t know if it will rain true this time.  The movie will allow for a lot more visual imagery (which some will argue certainly doesn’t need to be in the movie) than the book does.  Yes, you can read the book and picture it yourself.  But I think this story will simple be better told through pictures.  You’ll be able to see the developing love between Jack Twist and Ennis del Mar.  My favorite line thus far from the trailer has been “I wish I knew how to quit you.” Upon reading the book, of course, you find the context behind the line and just how consumed Jack has become with the love for his friend.

I truly can not wait to see this movie and I encourage anyone who has a stereotype about homosexuality to put aware your preconceived notions for one night and see the film.  I’ve heard the movie called the “gay cowboy movie”.  I don’t think it will be that; I think it will truly ascend the gay stereotype and be a very touching story.