because the flick is narrated by a goddamned American
Actually, I believe this is only true in the American version. The original has narration by Carol Reed.
Xander: How? What? How? Giles: Three excellent questions.
Xander/Giles ,'Never Leave Me'
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megan walker - Jun 21, 2007 2:13:30 pm PDT #9510 of 10001
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Vonnie K - Jun 21, 2007 2:16:21 pm PDT #9511 of 10001
Kiss me, my girl, before I'm sick.
you haven't seen Dr. Strangelove ?
Heh. I have kind of a hate-on for Stanley Kubrick by transference. I used to hang out on movie forums back in pre-LJ, pre-Buffistas days and there were some really obnoxious tools there who worshipped the ground Kubrick walked on and was nasty to anyone who didn't get the master's "genius." Or something. I mean, I liked him fine before! I loved Path of Glory and enjoyed Spartacus as the fun spectacle it is. OK, Clockwork Orange totally traumatized me but I recognize it's a brilliant film, etc. But after that, I purposefully refused to watch Kubrick's films. Wow, that's petty. I should probably get over myself.
I do plan on watching Godfather movies one of these days. Still feels like homework though.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jun 21, 2007 2:21:42 pm PDT #9512 of 10001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Hey, at least it protected you from Eyes Wide Shut. But I'd add my voice to the Dr. Strangelove recommendations, it's great fun.
Kathy A - Jun 21, 2007 2:22:08 pm PDT #9513 of 10001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Dr. Strangelove is a really hilarious film. George C. Scott and Peter Sellers are especially funny in it.
Sean K - Jun 21, 2007 2:24:08 pm PDT #9514 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
"You can't let him in here! He'll see the big board!"
Nutty - Jun 21, 2007 2:26:50 pm PDT #9515 of 10001
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
I hated Eyes Wide Shut ! Loathed it! Wanted to grab Tom Cruise by his ankles and beat the whole cast and crew with him!
enjoyed Spartacus as the fun spectacle it is.
It's that, but it's also got a clever and classically mid-century Freudian script by Dalton Trumbo. There's this whole other story in there, about spectacle, and about how being put on for show is a trait associated with femininity. I can't say it's a feminist movie, but it's certainly got its gender-trouble, and all the while it has oiled pecs! And Jean Simmons! And flaming logs that roll! Sort of getting your cake and eating it too, you know?
Vonnie K - Jun 21, 2007 2:30:27 pm PDT #9516 of 10001
Kiss me, my girl, before I'm sick.
Oh, fine! I'll watch the stupid movie. Geez. :p
Actually, I believe this is only true in the American version. The original has narration by Carol Reed.
Oh, you're right. I checked my copy of the DVD, and it's Reed narrating. I think when I first saw the film back many years ago, it might have been Joseph Cotten doing the narration.
I looked up the Wiki on the film and wow, apparently Graham Greene wanted a hopeful ending (with Holly catching up with Anna) instead of the lacerating one we got. Thank Jebus Reed and Selznick prevailed. That ending is one of my fave film scenes ever.
DavidS - Jun 21, 2007 2:49:10 pm PDT #9517 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
That ending is one of my fave film scenes ever.
Yeah, she's the ultimate in world weary Euro-disdain. I was very pleased and surprised to find that actress again in Eyes Without A Face.
Polter-Cow - Jun 21, 2007 2:49:52 pm PDT #9518 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
"You can't let him in here! He'll see the big board!"
"Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!"
juliana - Jun 21, 2007 3:05:09 pm PDT #9519 of 10001
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
DAMMIT. I just realized that I lent out my copy of Dr. Strangelove to someone, and I forgot who, and now I'll never get it back. Bollocks.