I’ve been touting this on my own blog. It’s such an amazing movie that grows on you the more you think (read, obsess) about it. I saw it Sunday night at the Walker with a group of friends who ended up having an extra ticket. I tried to get tickets myself a couple of months ago and it was already sold out. When this friend called and said, “Hey, I have an extra ticket, can you get here in 20 minutes?”, I jumped. Fortunately, I was able to swing a ride there (thanks, Marty). I thought the Walker had built a new theater, but it screened in the cinema that films have been showing in for awhile there. The seats are terribly uncomfortable. Didn’t matter, the movie captivated me.

The film is breathtaking, and not just for the subject matter. The scenery is beautiful, the acting is great. You may strain to understand what Ledger says on occasion, but the mumbling is part of the character.

It starts at the Uptown Theater on Friday. I believe it will sell out, so get there early. I’m not sure when it goes to the megaplexes, but this weekend, it’s just the art houses, I think.

I wish I could make it back to the Walker tonight. Ang Lee is there with the producer, talking about Brokeback and his other films. Sadly, the talk is sold out. Anyone want to swing a former film student a ticket?

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1. Uptown still uncomfortable…
2. soon to be travelling again
3. Short films at the Walker today for free.
4. All geeked out…
5. Viva Pedro at the Lagoon