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marktheshark 
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Posted: June 23 2005 at 19:53 |
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He only did a handful of films, but they are sooo unforgetable. Actually I should nudge him even up over Marty on my scale of directors. Being that 2001 is about my all time favorite flick. Straight or high, I've loved it everytime I've seen it since I was 11 in '68 when it first came out.
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Posted: June 24 2005 at 08:59 |
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A Clockwork Orange!! It's a real dobby film with horrorshow acting and it has a real interessovatting raskazz. It's one of the bolshiest movies you will ever viddy in your jeezny.
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And I am not frightened of dying, any time will do, I
don't mind. Why should I be frightened of dying?
There's no reason for it, you've gotta go sometime.
I never said I was frightened of dying.
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Posted: June 24 2005 at 09:07 |
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2001 is a classic.
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"...misty halos made visible by the spectral illumination of moonshine."
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Posted: June 24 2005 at 12:37 |
Clockwork orange a real prog movie 
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Posted: June 24 2005 at 12:51 |
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This is a hard one. I have seen all these Kubrick movies (actually I'm
pretty sure there was one before The Killing and I haven't seen that
one).
It was a tough choice but I voted for Paths of Glory.
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marktheshark
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Posted: June 24 2005 at 12:55 |
 geezer wrote:
This is a hard one. I have seen all these Kubrick movies (actually I'm
pretty sure there was one before The Killing and I haven't seen that
one).
It was a tough choice but I voted for Paths of Glory.
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You're right. There is another film before Paths. It's the only one of his I haven't seen. I just can't think of the name. 
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marktheshark
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Posted: June 24 2005 at 13:00 |
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Actually there were 5 before Paths.
Killer's Kiss (1955)
The Seafarers (1953)
Fear and Desire (1953)
Day of the Fight (1951)
Flying Padre (1951)
Hadn't seen any of these.
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geezer
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Posted: June 24 2005 at 13:05 |
Actually there were 5 before Paths.
Killer's Kiss (1955)
The Seafarers (1953)
Fear and Desire (1953)
Day of the Fight (1951)
Flying Padre (1951)
Hadn't seen any of these.
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Wow. I'm not sure that all these are full lenght movies.
The one I was referring to is "Fear and Desire" and it is a full lenght movie. I thought it was considered his debut.
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Posted: June 24 2005 at 13:21 |
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I voted for Clockwork Orange, but 2001 is close. Films like those just don't exist anymore...
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Vive le Québec libre!...
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Posted: June 24 2005 at 13:28 |
2001 space odissey is a masterpiece, but i prefer another movie less recognized
barry lyndon!!1 is an spectacular film...
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Posted: June 24 2005 at 13:46 |
Barry Lyndon was filmed using only natural light!
I voted 2001 though, Clarkes sory is great and it makea a phenomanal film!
Lolita is great too...Dr Strangelove.....The Shining...
Full Metal Jacket was completely filmed in England and Vietnam was set in the Docklands of London.
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marktheshark
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Posted: June 24 2005 at 14:33 |
geezer wrote:
Actually there were 5 before Paths.
Killer's Kiss (1955)
The Seafarers (1953)
Fear and Desire (1953)
Day of the Fight (1951)
Flying Padre (1951)
Hadn't seen any of these.
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Wow. I'm not sure that all these are full lenght movies.
The one I was referring to is "Fear and Desire" and it is a full lenght movie. I thought it was considered his debut.
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Ok, I went to one of my reference books (Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide). Fear and Desire was his feature debut. Killer's Kiss his 2nd. The others were either shorts or military promos.
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marktheshark
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Posted: June 24 2005 at 14:47 |
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My 3 pics:
2001
Dr Strangelove
A Clockwork Orange
I have to say, I did like Eyes Wide Shut. Great atmosphere even if it did move at a snail's pace. And I could've done without Cruise in it too! The guy couldn't even act in Brady Bunch episode. I think William Hurt would've been a much better choice. Or Michael Douglas for that matter.
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Posted: June 24 2005 at 22:38 |
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2001 (a classic) - fits in with prog because it was way ahead of its time and is still an intriguing movie
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Eternity
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Posted: June 24 2005 at 23:12 |
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Who here besides me thinks that the Shining is funny?
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Posted: June 25 2005 at 00:23 |
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I think The Shining is Stan's funniest film since Dr Strangelove. Only 'cause Jack's in it. It's not the least bit scary. But it does have some great Kubrick moments in it. Like when Jack looks over the maze model and then the camera shifts over to the overhead view and you see the little figures of his wife and son moving to the real maze. That's just pure Kubrick!
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Posted: June 25 2005 at 00:35 |
It doesn't get funnier than watching Jack Nicholson act like a psycho. I remember watching it with my brother and his girlfriend at the time. While she was scared senseless, I was laughing so hard I was crying. Not that is was a bad movie, it was great, but scary does not describe it.
And yes, there are some great Kubrick moments. I really enjoy the recurring elevator filled with blood while the entire film was quiet, it really reminded me of 2001.
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Posted: June 25 2005 at 00:53 |
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My favorite moment is when Jack encounters the "lady" in the bathtub. The look on his face just kills me everytime! It's like "What the hell is this!?". I was rolling in the isles in the theater on that one.
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Posted: June 25 2005 at 01:41 |
marktheshark wrote:
My favorite moment is when Jack encounters the "lady" in the bathtub. The look on his face just kills me everytime! It's like "What the hell is this!?". I was rolling in the isles in the theater on that one.
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That part was hilarious!
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Posted: June 25 2005 at 01:58 |
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Shelley Duvall's facial expressions were just as hilarious too. The look she gives when Jack tells her "I just want to bash your face in!" is classic! Not to mention the "Here's Johnny!" moment when she's just going "What the hell's going on with my husband?!" And of course, the look on Jack's face when he's frozen stiff.
That whole movie was a laugh!
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