Was that really the first Death Star in ROTS? — Page 4

Author: TheCassidy
Time: 17-Nov-2005 7:23 AM
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Originally posted by: Adamwankenobi
Yoda, it's Kubrick for God's sake! Does that even require an explanation?

Yes.

Author: Adamwankenobi
Time: 17-Nov-2005 7:27 AM
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No. Any person even remotely familiar with his works like you Cassidy, shouldn't need an explanation.

Author: TheCassidy
Time: 17-Nov-2005 7:39 AM
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Okay, enough bullshit Adam. Everyone knows you've recently seen 2001 because you talk about it all the time.

I'm going to play the nice guy here for a change, and cut you some slack. What can I say? It's the fucking holidays and you've caught me at a weak moment.

You're forgiven for your ignorance, you're still a kid growing up. I can dig that. You seem like a genuine kid who at least may be interested in film, so here's what you're going to do.

Go out this weekend and rent some Kubrick films. I think you should see them in this order:

Paths of Glory - Great film about taking a stand against authority in the face of atrocity.
Spartacus - Hands down on of the greatest films ever.
Dr. Strangelove - Very, very, poigniant - especially today.
Barry Lyndon - It's boring, but did you know Kubrick invented a camera lens to register actual candlelight in film?
Full Metal Jacket - Put aside the praise it's received for a couple of hours, and watch it critically.
Eyes Wide Shut - Watch this if you need to know what I meant when I said he was overrated.

I would also suggest Lolita and Clockwork Orange, but I'm not too sure you're emotionally ready for those yet.

Let me know what you think.

Author: Yoda Is Your Father
Time: 17-Nov-2005 7:50 AM
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Yeah, there's nothing wrong with admitting you're not familiar with Kubrick's work. I'm not either. Of what I have seen, it's a pretty mixed bag and I would not classify myself as a Kubrick 'fan'. I can see why people like it, and some of it I do really like (especially Dr.Strangelove and 2001), but Cassidy is right about Eyes Wide Shut and if you want my store-bought Eyes Wide Shut DVD for free, PM your address and I will send it to you. Seriously, I don't want it. Consider it a peace offering.

War does not make one great.

Author: Adamwankenobi
Time: 17-Nov-2005 8:00 AM
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Cassidy, I want to thank you for taking me seriously. Thanks for the advice. Of Kubrick's films, I have seen Full Metal Jacket, Eyes Wide Shut, and 2001. His style of storytelling and camerawork is what interests me. You are correct in your assumption that I am just starting to discover many of these things people call "classics," and I must agree with them. All people have to start out somewhere, as all video experts here once did.

I really would like to get along with people here, it's just that I know I have an attitude problem that naturally pisses people off. I truly have made mistakes in what I've said, especially when I left this site a month ago. I have different tastes in what I consider great. As I explained before, I can understand the wish to preserve the original versions of the original trilogy, that's just not that imnportant to me. I don't care for those versions. No offense, but I really don't care for those versions. It really is a different perspective you take when you watch the beginning of something, then the end, then middle as I have. It's sort of a Pulp Fiction-like experience.

Author: Yoda Is Your Father
Time: 17-Nov-2005 8:04 AM
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Yeah, Full Metal Jacket is another good one...
So do you want my DVD or not? I'm serious. It's the UK version with all the naked, non-blurred sex scenes.

War does not make one great.

Author: TheCassidy
Time: 17-Nov-2005 8:05 AM
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Well it's about time you showed some heart, kid.

Go rent those movies - you'll be better for it.