Stanley Kubrick
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Topic: Stanley Kubrick
Posted By: marktheshark
Subject: Stanley Kubrick
Date Posted: June 23 2005 at 19:53
| 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 By: Scrambled_Eggs
Date 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. ------------- 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. |
Posted By: spectral
Date Posted: June 24 2005 at 09:07
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2001 is a classic. ------------- "...misty halos made visible by the spectral illumination of moonshine." |
Posted By: felixxx
Date Posted: June 24 2005 at 12:37
Clockwork orange a real prog movie
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Posted By: geezer
Date 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. |
Posted By: marktheshark
Date Posted: June 24 2005 at 12:55
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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geezer wrote:Posted By: marktheshark
Date 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. |
Posted By: geezer
Date Posted: June 24 2005 at 13:05
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. |
Posted By: Borealis
Date 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... ------------- Vive le Québec libre!... |
Posted By: memowakeman
Date Posted: June 24 2005 at 13:28
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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 By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: June 24 2005 at 13:46
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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 Full Metal Jacket was completely filmed in England and Vietnam was set in the Docklands of London. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: marktheshark
Date Posted: June 24 2005 at 14:33
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. |
Posted By: marktheshark
Date 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. |
Posted By: barbs
Date 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 ------------- Eternity |
Posted By: Cygnus X-2
Date 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 By: marktheshark
Date 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 By: Cygnus X-2
Date Posted: June 25 2005 at 00:35
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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 By: marktheshark
Date 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 By: Cygnus X-2
Date Posted: June 25 2005 at 01:41
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That part was hilarious! -------------
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Posted By: marktheshark
Date 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! |
Posted By: Cygnus X-2
Date Posted: June 25 2005 at 02:02
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Finally someone who realizes it besides me... I think I'm going to buy the DVD now. -------------
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Posted By: marktheshark
Date Posted: June 25 2005 at 02:08
| You're right. I should go get it too! Now that you got me going on this one! I'm cracking-up just thinking about this. |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: June 25 2005 at 12:55
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Dr. Strangelove Great movie. 2001 is 2nd Clockwork Orange is third. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: Spacemac
Date Posted: June 25 2005 at 13:07
The Shining 
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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: June 25 2005 at 13:20
Reminds me of 2001 too, same techniques used. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: June 25 2005 at 16:03
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I'm a big fan of Kubrick, and have voted for 'Paths Of Glory' in this poll... any of you here who haven't seen it really should... it will make you think for a long time afterwards about the futility of war. It's interesting that Kubrick directed 3 anti-war films, and I describe them as Paths of Glory was aimed at the heart, Strangelove was aimed at the head and Full Metal Jacket was aimed at the gut. They bring out 3 different (but equally strong) emotions in the viewer. Those of you who love Kubrick, and have never seen The Killer's Kiss (1955), should do so. Its not a classic, and stretches to just over an hour, but its a highly original Film Noir with many Kubrick touches which you can see develop in later films.... enjoy. PS 'The Killing' is also absolutely superb...one of the most tightly directed heist movies of the 50's... don't miss out! ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: June 28 2005 at 00:26
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Wow...i can't believe NO one eles is for Stranglove.... Wait thats a double negative...damn.... ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: laztraz
Date Posted: June 28 2005 at 01:48
| 2001 followed closely by dr strangelove |
Posted By: Hammill
Date Posted: June 29 2005 at 09:21
i believe that kubrick was the greatest director of all times and
movies like clockwork orange and 2001: space odyssey are in my top
5.....don't forget that he was the director who influenced david lynch
more than everyone else......i love david lynch too 
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Posted By: GoldenSpiral
Date Posted: June 29 2005 at 09:50
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strangelove! "gentelmen! You can't fight in here, this is the war room!" ------------- http://www.myspace.com/altaic" rel="nofollow - http://www.myspace.com/altaic ALTAIC "Oceans Down You'll Lie" coming soon |
Posted By: Syzygy
Date Posted: July 06 2005 at 06:23
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Extremely tough call there - in the end I went for Full Metal Jacket. Although the film is a bit uneven overall, the first act (basic training at Parris Island) remains the most stunning thing I have ever seen in the cinema. I have to agree with Memowakeman about Barry Lyndon, massively under rated. ------------- 'Like so many of you I've got my doubts about how much to contribute to the already rich among us...' Robert Wyatt, Gloria Gloom |
Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: July 09 2005 at 17:27
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A Clockwork Orange,followed closely by Full Metal Jacket.I am a huge sci-fi and fantasy fan and I think 2001 is visually stunning but quite possibly the most boring sc-fi film ever made.HUGELY overrated. -------------  |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: July 10 2005 at 08:59
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I'd agree with you on 2001... but I'm still waiting for SOMEONE on this site to say that 'The Killing', one of the coolest heist movies you'll ever see, is a masterpiece of direction... anyone guys? ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: marktheshark
Date Posted: July 10 2005 at 11:08
I can understand some people thinking 2001 as boring. It does move at a snail's pace. That film was basically an experiment with what is called "absolute film". Other examples of this type of filmaking are like Bunuel and Dali's Un Chien Andalou and Reggio's Koyaanisqatsi (anybody seen that one?) where the "story" is basically told through visual means with little or no dialogue. Tough to appreciate. |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: July 10 2005 at 17:09
Luis Bunuel was a genius...although it does help to be French to appreciate all his Political & Social Nuances..still, Belle De Jour and The Discreet Carm of the Petite Bourgoisie are superb... ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: marktheshark
Date Posted: July 10 2005 at 18:10
Actually I've only seen 2 of Bunuel's film, Andalou and Land Without Bread. My fav French director is Traffaut. Shoot The Piano Player is terrific. |
Posted By: bmorgan
Date Posted: July 13 2005 at 21:51
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I was thinking the same thing......about Clockwork AND 2001 ------------- The universe is wider than our views of it. - Thoreau |
Posted By: marktheshark
Date Posted: January 27 2006 at 12:46
| Seems to be a renewed interest in Stanley Kubrick in the Discussions Not Related To Music Thread so I thought I'd reactivate this poll for the newbies I did many moons ago. |
Posted By: ANDREW
Date Posted: January 27 2006 at 15:04
| A Clockwork Orange followed by Full Metal Jacket. |
Posted By: Xymphony
Date Posted: January 27 2006 at 15:11
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A Clockwork Orange > Shining > Full Metal Jacket > 2001 A Space Odysey > Dr Strangelove (Haven't watched the rest) |
Posted By: dralan
Date Posted: January 27 2006 at 18:15
| Clockwork Orange........O bliss, bliss and heaven, oh it was gorgeousness and georgeosity made flesh. |
Posted By: el böthy
Date Posted: January 28 2006 at 16:50
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2001: a space odyssey is probably my favorite movie along with Almoust famous and Mulholland Drive ------------- "You want me to play what, Robert?" 
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Posted By: marktheshark
Date Posted: January 28 2006 at 17:26
| Almost Famous is great! Crowe didn't miss a beat with that one. And I just love David Lynch, which reminds me of another poll I did way back that I'll bring back. My fav, Blue Velvet! A Masterpiece! |
Posted By: Atkingani
Date Posted: January 28 2006 at 17:58
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"Paths of Glory", what a superb movie!!! Kubrick is my preferred American director (although I like several others) and from the list I'd also point "Spartacus" - the battle scene is amazingly well filmed! Dr. Strangelove, 2001 and Clockwork are also classics! The only funny thing is to see the spacecraft belonging to PANAM in 2001 - Verne's spirit could have helped Kubrick!!! ------------- Guigo ~~~~~~ |
Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: January 28 2006 at 18:13
| The movie A Clockwork Orange (with music from Wendy Carlos on his Moog synthesizer) could have been recorded in recent days if you look at the subject, nothing has changed, who are the real psychopaths?! |
Posted By: arnold stirrup
Date Posted: January 29 2006 at 21:16
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Or is it Walter Carlos on her Moog synthesizer? Anyway, Kubrick is my favorite director, and 2001 is my favorite movie of all time. Dr. Strangelove is 2nd. And all the rest are great. I wonder if anybody ever actually addressed him as "Stan the Man"?
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Posted By: Rust
Date Posted: January 29 2006 at 22:23
Un Chien Andalu is fantastic. Got me hooked to surreal film. I still cringe everytime he cuts her eye open By the way, has anyone tried the sync between Echoes and 2001, it works alot better than Darkside/Oz and I actually think the Echoes one is intentional. ------------- We got to pump the stuff to make us tough from the heart Its astart What we need is awareness we cant get careless Mental self defensive fitness Make everybody see in order to fight the powers that be |
. Now that is what I call prog film. Anyone that like prog will diffinetly love that movie, it's so crazy and orriginal.Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: January 30 2006 at 03:46
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Arnold Stirrup noticed that I wrote: " ..with music from Wendy Carlos on his Moog synthesizer.." Well Arnold, perhaps I have subliminal problems to accept that Walter turned into Wendy |