Some movies, man...some movies....

My list of favorite movies is vast and random. From Medicine Man, to Dead Poets Society, to Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, to Motorcycle Diaries, to Little Big Man, and so forth. I can't pin point what it is I love about a movie, I just do. I have just returned from seeing Broke Back Mountain, and I am proud to say, I am adding it to the list.

First of all, the scenery in this movie. By God, the scenery! It makes me want to go to Wyoming even more than I used to. Even if you hate the movie, you will be left breathless by the amazing setting. I've never seen such beautiful wooded crags.

And then, of course, there is Heath Ledger. Not only is he an amazing actor, but he is a beautiful beautiful specimen of a man. And I can not resist him in his cowboy getup. Even though he is gay in the movie, I left the movie in love with him.

The pace of the movie, the script, the art direction, all compliment each other perfectly. It's so real, so true feeling, you are left on the verge of tears after nearly every scene. Even when they are just sharing whiskey by a campfire, you are left in awe.

The love in this movie is beautiful, and heartbreaking. Ying and Yang. The Good, the bad, and unfortunately, the ugly. I hope that this movie reaches out to people. I hope it makes a difference. It has the potential. Always support anti-hate crime legislation. And go see Brokeback Mountain.