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Heard of Dr Strangelove (1964), but I've never seen it.
The rest I've never heard of other than below.
What I've seen in order from best to worst:
The Shining (1980) - Haven't seen it for a long time. Interesting, pretty decent, a bit disturbing for my taste
Spartacus (1960) - Seen a long time ago, thought it was OK as I liked that type of movie when I was younger
Lolita (1962) - Saw it also quite a few years back. Interesting, not great from what I recall
2001 (1968) - Over-rated IMO. OK movie at best
A Clockwork Orange (1971) - Seen it under influence a long time ago, thought it a very strange movie
Full Metal Jacket (1987) - Saw it once a long time ago. Thought it was OK, too gory for my taste
Eyes Wide Shut (1999) - Dung. Shut it off after about 1/2 hour of torture
So I guess for my taste, for the most part his movies got worse as time went on.
...see it today.
Baba-Booey to you all!
... all that skepticism in 1957!!
I feel "Paths of Glory" betters Dr. Strangelove (except for humor and title) as a statement on politics within the military hierarchy.
Should be preparatory viewing in high school before the ROTC comes around.
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" Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination." -Michael McClure
His best for me.
That, and My Fair Lady would be the two films I would take with me to a deserted island.
Unfortunately, he was the lead.
I think he was truly great in that role - perhaps for once in his career.
... like when in the carriage he blows smoke in his wife's face, and then smiles with a kiss.
Awesome moment.
"The Driver"
GW
Ryan has to be one of America's Worst Ever (AWE). It merely underlines Kubrick's genius that he could work with such an idiot.
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" Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination." -Michael McClure
I wrote many times before that Kubrick made Ryan work well in his hands, I never said it was his acting talent.
Be it as it may, he fit the role wonderfully, created a touching and deep character - who cares who or what guided him.
Whatever possessed Kubrick to cast O'neal? Did he owe sumbuddy lots of money? He was OK in Paper Moon and What's Up Doc, but good Lord, Kubrick was at the peak of his career and he casts the relative non talent and non charismatic O'Neal as the male lead in a 3+ hour drama?
"I'd like to own a squadron of tanks"
He, not unlike Bresson, sometimes just wanted a certain face and a personality he could absolutely direct to do his bidding.
When I heard about that casting I immediately hoped that would be another Redmond... but first minutes into that opus shattered all my dreams.
n that space epic, acting was less important than in a period drama like BL, hence Dullea's woodeness was less of a distraction than R O's.
I've only seen BL once, on its release, now after all this praise I'm gonna have to sit thru the damn thing again :)
"I'd like to own a squadron of tanks"
I'm surprised other directors haven't used this style...and one of the best soundtracks ( + screen kisses! ) ever
This, and Cassavetes: "Killing of a Chinese Bookie" for my desert island...
GW
The two films I mentioned have equal spell - no matter how many times I have seen them, I can't stop watching! Too bad I am in my office now... :(
Thatīs our next station...
ds
Of course he is great! BUT I think his work is getting weaker with time. A sign of not so great greatness.
of some of his later films. Have not seen Barry Lyndon yet and have to correct that.
of course EWS is the worst...
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"To Do Is To Be" Socrates
"To Be Is To Do" Plato
"Do Be Do Be Do" Sinatra
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and POS is an understatement!
" Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination." -Michael McClure
I like eight of them equally, and the worst would be easy...Full Metal Jacket. I never count Killer's Kiss because I consider it just a practice film he warmed up with.
But to keep within the constraints of your poll...
Best, Barry Lyndon
Worst, Killer's Kiss
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" Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination." -Michael McClure
Too many of his films are in the superior category to rank.
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fugues or cantatas, Beethoven sonatas or symphonies, Leonardo paintings, etc. Kubrick was an amazing talent. Lolita was a magnificent comedy/satire. Lyndon a superb historical/lyrical piece. 2001: great sci-fi (and much more). FMJ: superb war film.
I have no doubts that had he made a Western, it too would have been among the best ever.
I often wonder what "One Eyed Jacks" would have been like if he'd stayed with the project.
fds
Well put, as each Kubrick film is a masterwork of genre as well as art - as your examples show.
I've got to find Lolita; Sellers kills in it.
terrific, too. How many actresses have the self-confidence to play a role that self-critical? And Sue Lyons.... Nabokov actually must have been a sick man. In the book, Lolita is far younger, pre-adolescent. He also had a young girl at the center of another of his erogenous books ("Pale Fire," im memory serves). Humbert Humbert. What a character. And Clare Quilty. Genius. No other word.
Didn't see the first two.
I liked Barry L, but my least favorite of his ouvre as its pacing killed it, FOR ME.
"1a" would be 2001.
"I'd like to own a squadron of tanks"
... in which case, for me, is my problem with "2001, a Space Odyssey". I love its visuals, even the ending makes sense, but the first half takes eons of popcorn to justify.
In "Barry Lyndon", Kubrick's masterful use of music mitigates my impatience most times.
Ever been without a watch in the woods camping? That is how natural time seems to flow, which Kubrick nails in BL.
it was a slight film, considering the time I invested in it. Sorry, imagery only goes fo far. 2001, while slow, had a huge payoff, i.e., everything from the point where the astronauts got the false reading on the external communications unit to the end.
I wonder why BL is never shown on pay movie channels? For that matter, any Kubrick films?
"I'd like to own a squadron of tanks"
for its initial theatrical release at age 12. I actually remember finding it engrossing and most vididly recall how uncomfortable I felt through the scene with the topless wenches,lol.. sort of the way I remember feeling when the Bad Company song; "Feel Like Makin' Love" would come on the AM radio when on long drives..
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seeing "Tom Jones" with my parents and squirming a LOT.
Paths of Glory
Barry Lyndon (a tie)
Dr. Strangelove
FMJ
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The Shining
2001
EWS
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