Is these movie of olds worth watching

[SpursforSix]

So Breakfast at Tiffany's was disappointing although I never really had it on a "must see" list.

Here's the old movies that I do have on that list.

Citizen Kane
Casablanca
The Maltese Falcon
Dr. Strangelove

Any of these not hold up?

[Avante]

So Breakfast at Tiffany's was disappointing although I never really had it on a "must see" list.

Here's the old movies that I do have on that list.

Citizen Kane
Casablanca
The Maltese Falcon
Dr. Strangelove

Any of these not hold up?

Casablanca one of the truly great movies.

Citizan Kane good but doesn't deserve the repect it gets.

The Maltese Falcon THE detective flick.

Dr.Strangelove doesn't belong on the list.

I recommend...

Key Largo
The Hustler

[SpursforSix]

Casablanca one of the truly great movies.

Citizan Kane good but doesn't deserve the repect it gets.

The Maltese Falcon THE detective flick.

Dr.Strangelove doesn't belong on the list.

I recommend...

Key Largo
The Hustler

Seen the Hustler. Great movie. I liked Color of Money but wish it'd get redone without the 80's vibe.
Will add Key Largo then.

[mrsmaalox]

They are all worth it. You'll need a pretty well developed taste for satire to be able to handle Dr Srangelove.

[SpursforSix]

They are all worth it. You'll need a pretty well developed taste for satire to be able to handle Dr Srangelove.

I've liked everything Kubrik has done regardless of the genre but was never really compelled to see this one based on the clips I've seen.

What movie would you compare it too most? Not of his in particular but of any movie.

[The Gemini Method]

Citizen Kane was a great movie-- The maltese Falcon was mom's fave. I personally like The Bridge over the River Kwai

[Pauly D]

Casablanca is great, Citizen Kane is good but for fuck'ssake I don't understand how anyone could put it anywhere near the all time greats, never seen Maltese F, and Dr Strangelove is AWESOME. Absolutely hilarious and just all around entertaining.

OP, have you seen Lawrence of Arabia or Doctor Zhivago? A little later than those others but definitely on topic. LoA is GOAT



Dr.Strangelove doesn't belong on the list.

You're a fucking moron

[SpursforSix]

Casablanca is great, Citizen Kane is good but for fuck'ssake I don't understand how anyone could put it anywhere near the all time greats, never seen Maltese F, and Dr Strangelove is AWESOME. Absolutely hilarious and just all around entertaining.

OP, have you seen Lawrence of Arabia or Doctor Zhivago? A little later than those others but definitely on topic. LoA is GOAT


Oh yeah. I've watched LOA several times. Epic movie and definitely a top of all time. I either saw a documentary of the making of it or read an article or something but amazing the scope of the production.
Bridge Over the River Kwai is great too.

[DMX7]

I've liked everything Kubrik has done regardless of the genre but was never really compelled to see this one based on the clips I've seen.

What movie would you compare it too most? Not of his in particular but of any movie.

Dr. Strangelove is a great movie. It was a best picture nominee at the Academy Awards too, so it's not just a cult classic. It's a mainstream success.

[mrsmaalox]

I've liked everything Kubrik has done regardless of the genre but was never really compelled to see this one based on the clips I've seen.

What movie would you compare it too most? Not of his in particular but of any movie.

I identify Dr Strangelove as more of a Peter Sellers film than a Kubrick film. You can see elements of Clockwork, The Killing and Lolita (another Kubrick/Sellers matchup) in it. To compare it to another film I'd say it's on par with Brazil. But the more familiar with Peter Sellers work you are, the better you'll like/understand Dr Strangelove.

[HI-FI]

Never seen Maltese but typically you can't go wrong with Bogart.

Citizen Kane- seen it twice and you can just feel how it was a huge step forward. Welles was on another level and I highly recommend Touch of Evil to you CTOA. Kane still has a powerful ending imo.

Casablanca-only seen it once but it lived up to the hype in that it has hardly any fluff or false notes.

Dr. Strangelove - my dads favorite film and the one that inspired my nig Michael Mann to become a director. As a kid I didn't get into the b&w but the humor is perfect, plus the look and style is great. One of my favorite endings ever.


I identify Dr Strangelove as more of a Peter Sellers film than a Kubrick film. You can see elements of Clockwork, The Killing and Lolita (another Kubrick/Sellers matchup) in it. To compare it to another film I'd say it's on par with Brazil. But the more familiar with Peter Sellers work you are, the better you'll like/understand Dr Strangelove.
it's as pure Kubrick as it gets imo.

[Pauly D]

Oh yeah. I've watched LOA several times. Epic movie and definitely a top of all time. I either saw a documentary of the making of it or read an article or something but amazing the scope of the production.
Bridge Over the River Kwai is great too.

I've seen it like 6 or 7 times ever and it gets better every time. I've seen a documentary about T.E. Lawrence but nothing of the movie. River Kwai was alright to me but the ending was one of the most tense I've ever seen. You have to see Doctor Zhivago to complete the best of David Lean

[SpursforSix]

I identify Dr Strangelove as more of a Peter Sellers film than a Kubrick film. You can see elements of Clockwork, The Killing and Lolita (another Kubrick/Sellers matchup) in it. To compare it to another film I'd say it's on par with Brazil. But the more familiar with Peter Sellers work you are, the better you'll like/understand Dr Strangelove.

Funny. I almost said Brazil in my post but didn't want to put a suggestion in your mind. Love Peter Sellers. Being There is one of my favorites.

[SpursforSix]

I've seen it like 6 or 7 times ever and it gets better every time. I've seen a documentary about T.E. Lawrence but nothing of the movie. River Kwai was alright to me but the ending was one of the most tense I've ever seen. You have to see Doctor Zhivago to complete the best of David Lean

Ah. That's another that's on my list but I always forget it. Probably because I list Dr. Strangelove.

[CitizenDwayne]

I highly recommend Touch of Evil

Agreed. Some of the best filmmaking you'll find...that opening tracking shot is phenomenal.

And Charlton Heston as a Mexican!

[baseline bum]

The pilot in Dr Strangelove fucking kills me.

[mrsmaalox]

Never seen Maltese but typically you can't go wrong with Bogart.

Citizen Kane- seen it twice and you can just feel how it was a huge step forward. Welles was on another level and I highly recommend Touch of Evil to you CTOA. Kane still has a powerful ending imo.

Casablanca-only seen it once but it lived up to the hype in that it has hardly any fluff or false notes.

Dr. Strangelove - my dads favorite film and the one that inspired my nig Michael Mann to become a director. As a kid I didn't get into the b&w but the humor is perfect, plus the look and style is great. One of my favorite endings ever.


it's as pure Kubrick as it gets imo.

Have you seen most of the Kubrick films? I've seen Full Metal Jacket, The Shining and the ones I've mentioned above. If I only ever saw one more, which would you recommend?

[Thread]

I didn't like any of them. And I thought "Falcon" would be a sure thing. It's pompous & over done. Never again on any of the 4.

[Thread]

I recommend...

Key Largo
The Hustler

Yes, though the broken thumbs scene behind the frosted glass is still, over 50 years later a brutal scheme of film (the sound there). And we're (both us & Felson) are forewarned by Scott about going into the wrong pool hall.

"Largo" is a bit trite, but, watchable.

[Fabbs]

And I thought "Falcon" would be a sure thing. It's pompous & over done. Never again on any of the 4.
I'm with Thread on Falcon.

Double Indemnity a much better who done it.

Couple kick ass westerns with a good story and value/ethics when all is said and done:
Ox Bow Incident Hank Fonda and the colonel from M.A.S.H.
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre with Humpy who is good, but to us Jon Huston stole the show.

On the Waterfront with Marlon Brando is good.

[Thread]

Ox Bow Incident

Yep, that movie only grow greater as it ages. It's simply timeless and each viewing brings something new. And it's all done in 75 minutes and it never hurries. Fonda gets to his moment, but, it never, ever hurries. It will haunt ya. Fonda's relationship with the blonde is never revealed,,,doesn't have to be,,,we bear witness the aftermath. The town is so run down and poor. The stench of the Civil War haunts the film. So much hatred is bottled up.

"Finish him." as one of the lynched needs to be shot to death. GD.
Quinn, at such prime it's just incredible to behold.
"the colonel from M.A.S.H." matching Fonda every fuckin' frame, frame for frame. Never falters. Uh, uh, not on that shoot.
Marc Lawrence, driving the movie to perfection.

So much more.

Stellar prompt, Fabbs.

[ChumpDumper]

Have you seen most of the Kubrick films? I've seen Full Metal Jacket, The Shining and the ones I've mentioned above. If I only ever saw one more, which would you recommend?Have you not seen 2001? That would be the one to see if only one. It is super sparse and ambiguous, but pretty amazing for a major studio picture from 1968. Paths of Glory is really good once you accept Kirk Douglas as a Frenchman.

[ChumpDumper]

And Falcon is one of my all time favs. It wasn't til it was over that I realized what a small scale movie it was; like they filmed a play. All the principal performances made it bigger.

[Avante]

Must see other than those mentioned.

Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Cool Hand Luke
Boom Town
The Searchers
The Killers (Lancasters first)
High Noon

[HI-FI]

Have you seen most of the Kubrick films? I've seen Full Metal Jacket, The Shining and the ones I've mentioned above. If I only ever saw one more, which would you recommend?
yeah I've seen them all and own most of Kubrick's work. He's probably my second favorite director behind Ridley Scott.

the one I don't see on your list is 2001, which is not only my favorite Kubrick movie but my all time favorite film period. Even though rated G it's ballsier than most films, it's just pure cinema.

another one that is really underrated from him is Barry Lyndon. The whole movie looks like a 18th century painting but it is quite slow, even for me. Ridley Scott directed a very similar film, on 10% of Lyndon's budget, that is just as gorgeous called the Duellists.

I'd recommend any of those but 2001 is his peak imo.

[Pauly D]

All this Kubrick talk made me think of my favorite.

HI-mDTdeKR8

Damn, that cryptic, sinister music! Just like with Lawrence of Arabia I can't say enough good things about it. OP have you seen Clockwork Orange?

[2pac > Kobe]

All this Kubrick talk made me think of my favorite.

HI-mDTdeKR8

Damn, that cryptic, sinister music! Just like with Lawrence of Arabia I can't say enough good things about it. OP have you seen Clockwork Orange?
shut up ya bitch

[Pauly D]

shut up ya bitch

Who the fuck are you talking to?

[Avante]

Who the fuck are you talking to?

Being your the bitch in this thread, hmmmm?

[JoeChalupa]

I'm a fan of TCM. Love the classics.

[Thread]

I'm a fan of TCM. Love the classics.

Absolutely. It's just a damn shame as they came in AMC & Bob Dorian sold out. He was terrific as well. Having both would have been sweet.

The only bone I have with TCM is Robert Osborne. He a liberal and you'd think he'd have enough sense, restraint and decency to leave it outside the studio there. No. The older he gets the more liberties he takes,,,the more shots he interjects.

The fuck.

When Mankiewicz hosts I have no idea his political affiliation. Absolutely none because he understands & respects the responsibility he has been entrusted.

[SpursforSix]

All this Kubrick talk made me think of my favorite.

HI-mDTdeKR8

Damn, that cryptic, sinister music! Just like with Lawrence of Arabia I can't say enough good things about it. OP have you seen Clockwork Orange?

Yeah. Of course. Read the book first and have seen the movie several times. The first was as a teenager so of course I thought it was badass due to the weirdness of it. But have watched is as an adult and appreciate it as a movie and not just a trippy violent music video. I wouldn't put it in the top 10 of movies but Kubrik did a fantastic job capturing Burgess' work.

[SpursforSix]

Yeah. Of course. Read the book first and have seen the movie several times. The first was as a teenager so of course I thought it was badass due to the weirdness of it. But have watched is as an adult and appreciate it as a movie and not just a trippy violent music video. I wouldn't put it in the top 10 of movies but Kubrik did a fantastic job capturing Burgess' work.

God I hope someone doesn't try to remake this Hollywood style.

[Thread]

^I've tried it several times over the years and it's appeal is lost on me. Even his "Eyes" is much ado about absolutely nothing. His early "The Killing" is superb, like it's not like even HIM, because it's mainstream...and he got off there and never got back on till "Jacket" 30 years later..."Lolita" was close, but, he wouldn't stay the course so it's arguable.

He's much like Hepburn,,,juiced in with Media, could do no wrong in their estimation.

[SpursforSix]

^I've tried it several times over the years and it's appeal is lost on me. Even his "Eyes" is much ado about absolutely nothing. His early "The Killing" is superb, like it's not like even HIM, because it's mainstream...and he got off there and never got back on till "Jacket" 30 years later..."Lolita" was close, but, he wouldn't stay the course so it's arguable.

He's much like Hepburn,,,juiced in with Media, could do no wrong in their estimation.

You're saying between "the Killing" and "Full Metal Jacket", there is...nothing? Just a media favorite?

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You're saying between "the Killing" and "Full Metal Jacket", there is...nothing? Just a media favorite?

Yes, that is what I'm saying.

His work has a European scent to it, a look to it...it's off putting to me.

[mrsmaalox]

Have you not seen 2001? That would be the one to see if only one. It is super sparse and ambiguous, but pretty amazing for a major studio picture from 1968. Paths of Glory is really good once you accept Kirk Douglas as a Frenchman.


yeah I've seen them all and own most of Kubrick's work. He's probably my second favorite director behind Ridley Scott.

the one I don't see on your list is 2001, which is not only my favorite Kubrick movie but my all time favorite film period. Even though rated G it's ballsier than most films, it's just pure cinema.

another one that is really underrated from him is Barry Lyndon. The whole movie looks like a 18th century painting but it is quite slow, even for me. Ridley Scott directed a very similar film, on 10% of Lyndon's budget, that is just as gorgeous called the Duellists.

I'd recommend any of those but 2001 is his peak imo.

Oh man 2001, huh? I remember as a kid, maybe early 80's, my parents took us to this summer film series at the last drive in theater in town and 2001 was one of the features. I had great expectations of hilarious monkey shenanigans but after about 30 min I was fit to be tied and escaped to the playground lol. Have never had the desire to see that one since then :lol

[Thread]

Oh man 2001, huh? I remember as a kid, maybe early 80's, my parents took us to this summer film series at the last drive in theater in town and 2001 was one of the features. I had great expectations of hilarious monkey shenanigans but after about 30 min I was fit to be tied and escaped to the playground lol. Have never had the desire to see that one since then :lol

& they've always "sold" it using the apes throwing the bones in the air in slow motion. C'mon.

[ChumpDumper]

Oh man 2001, huh? I remember as a kid, maybe early 80's, my parents took us to this summer film series at the last drive in theater in town and 2001 was one of the features. I had great expectations of hilarious monkey shenanigans but after about 30 min I was fit to be tied and escaped to the playground lol. Have never had the desire to see that one since then :lol:lol Yeah, not for kids.

[SpursforSix]

Yes, that is what I'm saying.

His work has a European scent to it, a look to it...it's off putting to me.

What about the Shining? What was European about that?
Maybe the top horror film of all time.

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What about the Shining? What was European about that?
Maybe the top horror film of all time.

Absolutely was European influenced inside that hotel.

[SpursforSix]

Absolutely was European influenced inside that hotel.

Bend over, I'll show you European influence.