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Huh? First you say it's "great," then that it's a popcorn thriller and "B-movie."

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tinear

In Reply to: RE: Kubrick's "The Killing" posted by mishmashmusic on May 20, 2007 at 19:05:17

I'd say you got it right the first time.
In it's genre, it's never been bettered and the performances all ring perfectly true. Of course, Kubrick fans will note the sensational camera work for which the former Life magazine photog's films would justly become famous.
B-movie theme, yes. B-movie quality? Hearty disagreement.

Follow Ups:

Sorry - mishmashmusic 06:31:52 05/21/07 (2)
I meant that it had a "B-movie" feel to it. The narration, the dialogue, the noir style. I didn't mean it in a bad way, it certainly doesn't qualify as a "B" grade quality movie.

It IS a great film, and I apologize if I was misunderstood.
- 'tis I that was a bit harsh. Please accept my apology: I tend to get - tinear 11:32:10 05/21/07 (1)
  a bit over-excited about certain directors and Kubrick is one.
  We both agree this early film is brilliant!
  - A great film can also be a B movie... - Doug Otte 11:05:50 05/23/07 (0)
    Studios had A and B films. A films were the high-profile, big budget projects. B films were on a smaller budget, with (sometimes) lesser/younger directors/writers/actors.
    
    So, calling it a "B movie" is not necessarily a pejorative. Many of the well-regarded noirs were produced out of a studio's B budget (e.g. Asphalt Jungle).
    
    I don't know if The Killing was an actual B movie, though. Was it?
    
    Doug

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