Films/DVD Asylum

Shakespeare had to throw a few lines to the cheap seats

74.75.140.193

late

A

In Reply to: RE: Masterpiece is too big a word, it presumes too many things posted by Victor Khomenko on August 26, 2009 at 19:14:45

Strangelove is a classic. Half a century old and it still grabs people with it's vitality and it's long dark look into madness.
Think as you wish, no ever brings up your favorite Kubrick. I can't even remember the name. He won't be remembered for it, or 2001, or any of the others.
Strangelove has become part of the culture, not just a movie, an iconic shorthand to
describe something inside us that defies easy explanation.

Edits: 08/27/09 08/27/09

Follow Ups:

In fifty years no one will know what the film is about - Victor Khomenko 06:32:42 08/27/09 (4)
That is problem with such works, as opposed to more timeless ones.

Call it a classic or whatever you wish, it will join the ranks of works of art perhaps unjustly forgotten. Some great masterpieces, like 12 Chairs... taken out of their historical context become deflated balloons.

The Paths of Glory, on the other hand, will stay with us, because it transcends the particular piece of history, and speaks a much more universal, HUMAN language.
- It's already 45 years old * - Mike K 09:36:52 08/27/09 (3)
  - late is about twice as old nt - Victor Khomenko 09:44:55 08/27/09 (2)
    .
    - I am sure we will all forget about it in 5 years time... nt - late 05:51:11 08/30/09 (1)
      .
      - That's fifty years from now, buddy - Victor Khomenko 06:25:09 08/30/09 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: I am sure we will all forget about it in 5 years time... nt posted by late on August 30, 2009 at 05:51:11
        
        Wasn't too hard to figure out.

Post a Followup:

FAQ

Post a Message!

Forgot Password?

Moniker (Username):
Password (Optional):
	Remember my Moniker & Password (What's this?) Eat Me
E-Mail (Optional):
Subject:

Message:	(Posts are subject to Content Rules)

Optional Link URL:
Optional Link Title:
Optional Image URL:
Upload Image:
E-mail Replies:	Automagically notify you when someone responds.

To view your new posting or follow-up, click on the RELOAD or REFRESH button on your browser.

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Parts Connexion