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BMG
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Message 65 of 300 (367508)
12-02-2006 6:44 PM


Ok, I guess it's my turn.
I believe Crash has already made mention of this, but, in the US, churches have had a free ride for far too long: tax them already.
Possibly the greatest movie director of all time is Stanley Kubrick.
It's been said, but people are much more tolerable, understanding and empathetic when alone than in groups.
It's amusing that the greatest analogy for followers of the Judeo-Xian faith are referred to as a flock of sheep. And even more so in that the analogy was not meant to be cynical or condescending.
MP3 players will soon become extinct. Why buy an MP3 player when cell phones have already acquired this capability?
Anyone who holds strong to beliefs of white, Western civilizations' superiority should be greatly encouraged to read Guns, Germs and Steel.
Speaking of which, Columbus Day should not be a day of celebration and glee, rather a day of remembrance, respect, and mourning.
Christmas in the US has become the capitalists' wet dream.
Marijuana is not a drug.
Edited by Infixion, : I believe Arachnophilia may have been the first to make mention of "my" 4th opinion. If so, the credit is yours, my friend.

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BMG
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Message 70 of 300 (367521)
12-03-2006 12:26 AM
Reply to: Message 66 by crashfrog
12-02-2006 6:51 PM


Sup, Crash.
If by "greatest" you mean "most boring". Only Stanley Kubrick could make a sex movie that you could sleep through.
Sam Rami is the greatest director who has ever lived. I dare you to watch The Quick and the Dead and then disagree with me.
Always a pleasure to speak(?) with you. But one thing does trouble me with your post: I cannot tell if you are being candid or not. Most boring?...really?
Edited by Infixion, : No reason given.

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BMG
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Message 79 of 300 (367558)
12-03-2006 12:42 PM
Reply to: Message 71 by anglagard
12-03-2006 12:52 AM


Re: Close but not There
Akira Kurosawa is the best director who ever lived.
Kubrick is second.
The only film of Kurosawa's I have seen is Tora, Tora, Tora.
Great film.

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BMG
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Message 80 of 300 (367559)
12-03-2006 12:45 PM
Reply to: Message 73 by IrishRockhound
12-03-2006 6:06 AM


Although I think Kubrick is just plain stupid.
Ouch.
Most underrated great films of all time:
How about Waking Life?

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BMG
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Message 81 of 300 (367560)
12-03-2006 12:58 PM
Reply to: Message 75 by crashfrog
12-03-2006 11:39 AM


I really find Kubrick's movies stupefying, and not in a good way. He's got an eye for visual spectacle, but most everybody does, and Kubrick just doesn't understand pacing, in my opinion. (Or else he's deliberate about trying to put the audience to sleep.)
That's interesting. To each their own.
Some of my favorite aspects of a Kubrick film include the long holds in extremely tense moments, followed by a spine-tingling sound, such as a strike against a gong, I think it is: (The Shining had a number of those moments.)

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BMG
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Message 82 of 300 (367562)
12-03-2006 1:09 PM
Reply to: Message 77 by Clark
12-03-2006 12:16 PM


Dr. Strangelove is easily one of the best movies of all time.
Agreed. Peter Sellers was unbelievable. A gifted and incredibly flexible performance.
I like this shot below of Kubrick on the set.
Latest Stills - IMDb

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