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In Reply to: Re: Which Kubrick flics do you consider great? posted by edta on October 20, 2000 at 17:38:18:
***I disagree about 2001. For me, one of the most important indicators of greatness is memorability, and wanting to re-view. 2001 fits big time. There are memorable scenes in The Shining, still, it's not one I want to see again. Still, maybe the director's cut would make a difference, not sure.The techno-side in that movie overwhelms everything else. And I am sucker for that too, and had watched it with pleasure (heck, must have watched that one ten times or so...), but as far as artistic greatness, I would not put it in that category, and you are right, I am not longing to see it again either. It doesn't have *that* that the first part of the FMJ has, for instance. THAT is one TREMENDOUS piece! The rest of the movie dropped the ball a bit.
***I've always liked Barry Lyndon. Even purchased the Handel Suites for Harpsichord to get that theme.
Yes, the Sarabande.
***Oh yes, the Schubert Trio as well.
But of course.
***Lolita is terra incog. What is so bad about it?
Mostly the fact that I hate it when I can't identify with the character at all. It irritates me to no end, creates the impresion of artificiality.
The novel is incredibly irritating, like eating a worm, the movie even more so, mostly because of Mason - and he can be good, and has been in other movies.
But I must be on a dangerous slope here. I forgot that we are not allowed to hate anything someone else might like.
Anyone loved "Lolita"?
No response. OK, I'll say it then - I hated that movie! There...
***I agree with you about Spartacus, not one of the greatest, although good. I guess there were a few scenes cut though, right?Spartacus is unpretentious, it is what it is, and even if it is hard to see a great director in it, it is one fine flick. One of Kirk's better roles.
***There is one though, that you've not mentioned: The Killing. I think that's the title starring Sterling Hayden. Pretty good in my book, perhaps not great.I knew you would mention that one. But I am sorry to admit that I have not seen it, and another early work - "Killer's Kiss". Never had a chance to find them. I love Sterling Hayden - "The Alphalt Jungle" is one of my favorites, plus, of course, the Dr. Strangelove.
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