Dixon Hill 4,229 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Nice interview. Nothing new, but worth sharing for those who haven't seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Has Terry Gilliam commented on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,229 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Heh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC1 3,565 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Why Spielberg? You know it's nothing new so why him? Why not surprise us? Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 5,273 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thanks for sharing that -- a great interview! So nice to hear my favourite director speak about another one of my favourite directors, in such a genuine and interesting way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Why Spielberg? You know it's nothing new so why him? Why not surprise us? AlexOude wijn in nieuwe zakken! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,229 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Why Spielberg? You know it's nothing new so why him? Why not surprise us? AlexTo give you a chance to be vocally unsatisfied, of course.But really, you seem to have a problem with reading posts and completely misinterpreting them lately. Reread what I wrote and you'll have your answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,971 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 He's going senile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC1 3,565 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Reread what I wrote and you'll have your answer.I guess I wanted to know why exactly you thought it was 'nice'. I'm always interested in what motivates a person. That's why I asked "Why Spielberg?". Maybe I wanted the thread to become more interesting to me, you know, since it was nothing new. Senile? No, not yet.Oh, and while we are on the subject, what other posts have I misinterpreted lately? I'm really curious. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 6,637 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Nice, but a "Kubrick On Spielberg"? Now that would be worth reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC1 3,565 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Oh, yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 5,273 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Agreed. But I'm not sure such a thing exists.Meanwhile, there's always Ingmar Bergman on Steven Spielberg, for example:http://aphelis.net/ingmar-bergman-shark-from-jaws-by-john-bryson-1975/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,229 Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 Reread what I wrote and you'll have your answer. I guess I wanted to know why exactly you thought it was 'nice'. I'm always interested in what motivates a person. That's why I asked "Why Spielberg?". Maybe I wanted the thread to become more interesting to me, you know, since it was nothing new. Senile? No, not yet.Oh, and while we are on the subject, what other posts have I misinterpreted lately? I'm really curious. AlexKoray calling early Kubrick storytelling dated while still enjoying the framing etc. And you gave a similarly scoffable excuse for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant 1,093 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Nice, but a "Kubrick On Spielberg"? Now that would be worth reading.Now that would be boring. And probably understandable. With weird music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 6,294 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 It's Strauss you're talking about, Finn!Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC1 3,565 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Reread what I wrote and you'll have your answer. I guess I wanted to know why exactly you thought it was 'nice'. I'm always interested in what motivates a person. That's why I asked "Why Spielberg?". Maybe I wanted the thread to become more interesting to me, you know, since it was nothing new. Senile? No, not yet.Oh, and while we are on the subject, what other posts have I misinterpreted lately? I'm really curious. AlexKoray calling early Kubrick storytelling dated while still enjoying the framing etc. And you gave a similarly scoffable excuse for that! You mean Koray calling Kubrick's storytelling dated and then calling it fantastic in the same sentence? I didn't misinterpret that at all. I just pointed out how he contradicted himself there. Anything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,229 Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 Except you did. It was a semantic misunderstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC1 3,565 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 No, he expressed himself poorly. I merely tried to make him aware of that. He did not even understand the contradiction at first. And by the sound of it, neither did you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,229 Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 No, of course you're right. My mistake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 6,294 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Ah, this Kubrick. You either love him or hate him. Or both!karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant 1,093 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Mostly both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 6,637 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Nice, but a "Kubrick On Spielberg"? Now that would be worth reading.Now that would be boring. And probably understandable. With weird music.It would be esoteric, and eliptic.It's Strauss you're talking about, Finn!KarolNonsense! It's North, all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC1 3,565 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Mostly both!Hate and love at the same time? Kubrick? How? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant 1,093 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Well simply. I hate some of his movies(big time) and love some of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 6,637 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 He's an extremely talented man who makes what some people consider to be very infuriating films.Most movie-goers appreciate, but do not like, his films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant 1,093 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 It's Strauss you're talking about, Finn!KarolNonsense! It's North, all the way!Brilliant.I like The Shining and Eyes Wide Shut.The rest of them is just bad and of course overrated.Most overrated 2001 The space Mess. Try to put the 250 billion years in 2 hours and ruin all the classical pieces for me thank you. Asshole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,095 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 No, he expressed himself poorly. I merely tried to make him aware of that. He did not even understand the contradiction at first. And by the sound of it, neither did you.Lol what a load of shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,229 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 It's Strauss you're talking about, Finn!Karol Nonsense! It's North, all the way! Brilliant.I like The Shining and Eyes Wide Shut.The rest of them is just bad and of course overrated.Most overrated 2001 The space Mess. Try to put the 250 billion years in 2 hours and ruin all the classical pieces for me thank you. Asshole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Such anger, such blind rage Pasi.The homebrew not agreeing with you tonight?2001: ASO is simply brilliant. A masterclass in the craft of film making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC1 3,565 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 No, he expressed himself poorly. I merely tried to make him aware of that. He did not even understand the contradiction at first. And by the sound of it, neither did you.Lol what a load of shit.Don't be so childish, Koray. It's Strauss you're talking about, Finn!KarolNonsense! It's North, all the way!Brilliant.I like The Shining and Eyes Wide Shut.The rest of them is just bad and of course overrated.Most overrated 2001 The space Mess. Try to put the 250 billion years in 2 hours and ruin all the classical pieces for me thank you. Asshole.They say there's a thin line between love and hate, don't they?I guess my current absolute favorites are 2001: ASO and Eyes Wide Shut. In my case, due to Kubrick's magnificent trademark storytelling(!), watching either of them actually leads to the same hypnotic experience. Kubrick demonstrates storytelling transcends story. And what he did with the classical music is brilliant indeed. Then again, I love how Kubrick uses music as an emotional counterpoint. OTOH, The Shining has never been one of my favorites but I like it quite a bit, though. Strangely enough, the last time I watched Barry Lyndon, it was a surprisingly cold experience. I wonder if the alteration of the aspect ratio (the DVD is 4:3 while the Blu-ray is 1.78:1) had anything to do with it.Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,391 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Alex, please change your favourites. I don't like it when they're the same as mine, cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC1 3,565 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 If we like it both, then whatever it is we agree on, it must be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,971 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 You mean Koray calling Kubrick's storytelling dated and then calling it fantastic in the same sentence?He called the LIGHTING fantastic. Reread Koray's post you senile old coot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 6,637 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Alex, what is the correct aspect ratio for "Barry Lyndon"? I always assumed that it was 1:85. Either way, it is, simply, the most beautiful colour film that I have ever seen, thanks to John Alcott! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,229 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Watched it again the other night as part of my marathon. It is just stunningly gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC1 3,565 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Alex, what is the correct aspect ratio for "Barry Lyndon"? I always assumed that it was 1:85. Either way, it is, simply, the most beautiful colour film that I have ever seen, thanks to John Alcott!The film is shot in 1.66:1. Blu-ray is 1.78:1. The old DVD is 1.59:1 which looks like 4:3 but has small mattes on top and below (psst, unlike the rest of humanity, I'm a sucker for 'black bars').Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,391 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 No, of course you're right. My mistake!Disappointing. I had higher hopes for you, but I see you're just another little biatch. Bah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,229 Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 That was an ingenuine, patronizing apology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 6,637 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Alex, what is the correct aspect ratio for "Barry Lyndon"? I always assumed that it was 1:85. Either way, it is, simply, the most beautiful colour film that I have ever seen, thanks to John Alcott!The film is shot in 1.66:1. Blu-ray is 1.78:1. The old DVD is 1.59:1 which looks like 4:3 but has small mattes on top and below (psst, unlike the rest of humanity, I'm a sucker for 'black bars').AlexSo...is the Blu Ray cropped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC1 3,565 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Yes, in such way that it fits your 16:9 screen perfectly. You lose a bit from the image but not much. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC1 3,565 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 No, of course you're right. My mistake! Disappointing. I had higher hopes for you, but I see you're just another little biatch. Bah! Hey, what else could he do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,391 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 He could have been a right awkward git! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,229 Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Well, Alex is possesed of generally good taste, some wit, and maybe a bit of wisdom, but he seems fixated, perhaps unconsciously, on engaging in seldom inspiring but often petty disagreements over the minutiae of phrasing and semantics - "storytelling," "nothing new," "truly great," and these are only examples from recent memory. Why he is gripped by this need, and whether he can ever be free of it, is still a total mystery. But like the wash of disinterest and guilt that can follow sex, I find myself put off by the initially satisfying pursuit of giving him a hard time. I've come to worry about genuinely making him feel uncomfortable. I was content to leave it at my "apology" and am now content to leave it at this further clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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