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I know he doesn't like it, I can't fix in my head what I thought I was writingNope. He actually hates the movie adaptation through and through, and has been very vocal about it
I know he doesn't like it, I can't fix in my head what I thought I was writingNope. He actually hates the movie adaptation through and through, and has been very vocal about it
Wow, why do you hate happiness?
It's was one of the first of it's kind that showed the true realities of war, most war movies prior to it were more or less sanitized, that's why it's held in such regardNever got the love for Saving Private Ryan.
I've not watched any Bond movies since Roger Moore did oneNever seen any James bond, star wars or lord of the rings and no intention of sitting through any of them really.
Alright Michael.I've not watched any Bond movies since Roger Moore did one
Whos Michael?Alright Michael.
Seen a few now mention Star Wars. You lot should give Rogue One a try. It's one of the more recent ones, not the old ones. It's not bad!Star Wars
But only because they've been spoiled for me since I can remember. The first memory I have of Star Wars is the big twist
What film is in the reflection of your table?That you're going to watch 'now'?
What's on your list that should've been watched a lifetime ago?
The ultimate hipsterNever seen a Star Wars movie
Never seen a Batman movie
Never seen a Raiders of the Lost Ark movie
Never seen ET
Never seen a Marvel movie
Never seen a Matrix movie
It's excellent and needs to be viewed in the context of the epoch it was made inIt's a decent film but the greatest film ever made, as is often claimed, is a bit too far IMO
And yet it's the best adaptation of his work (which I suspect is one of the reasons why he hates it)Did you know that Stephen king absolutely hates the movie
With the 2 first ones, you're missing out massivelyNever watch the Godfather Trilogy.
As a child of the 60's I should hope soThe ultimate hipster
It's excellent and needs to be viewed in the context of the epoch it was made in
And yet it's the best adaptation of his work (which I suspect is one of the reasons why he hates it)
With the 2 first ones, you're missing out massively
I love the original even with the Sam Spade style voiceover but The Final Cut is by far the best version.For me its the best science fiction movie. Book is great too.
It was terrible. Missed the point of the books and was just a Jack Nicholson overacting class.Did you know that Stephen king absolutely hates the movie
It is terrible even if you like Kubric. It totally misses the point of the book and changes the end. King described the film as misogynistic and cold. I'd agree with him and lots more.And yet it's the best adaptation of his work (which I suspect is one of the reasons why he hates it)
Agreed. Both very good indeed. The second edges it for me but both were brilliant.With the 2 first ones, you're missing out massively
ChernobylWhat film is in the reflection of your table?
Could you BE anymore out of the loop?Haven't seen any Star Wars, none of the LOTR or Hobbits, I watch Marvel movies sporadically here and there, but don't remember the characters or story or background. Not sure if I should mention series but have never seen a single episode of GoT, Breaking Bad, Friends and there are two others like that I keep forgetting the names of.
I don't know why but the laughter noises in the background really annoy me. I don't need to be told when a joke is made, I don't need prompts to laugh. Make good jokes instead and I'll laugh. Don't treat me like an idiot.Could you BE anymore out of the loop?
See, this is a reference to Friends, which you havent seen, so it isnt funny. Ha!
Yeah I feel that. Still, even now, Friends is quite amusing. I watch reruns while sitting on the couch at night trying to cry my baby to sleep.I don't know why but the laughter noises in the background really annoy me. I don't need to be told when a joke is made, I don't need prompts to laugh. Make good jokes instead and I'll laugh. Don't treat me like an idiot.
99% (made up guess) of Friends episodes had a live audience of a few hundred people as opposed to canned laughter I think, but it grates on me as well regardless of where it's coming from.I don't know why but the laughter noises in the background really annoy me. I don't need to be told when a joke is made, I don't need prompts to laugh. Make good jokes instead and I'll laugh. Don't treat me like an idiot.
Oh wowIt was terrible. Missed the point of the books and was just a Jack Nicholson overacting class.
It is terrible even if you like Kubric. It totally misses the point of the book and changes the end. King described the film as misogynistic and cold. I'd agree with him and lots more.
Cool story! It is, but scant on detail.Never seen Citizen Kane. Don’t think I can be bothered. Never seen Gone with the Wind either. I just can’t get on board with those old Black and White films that are meant to be brilliant. Whenever I watch them they turn out to be pretty shite, and as I’m not a film student, I just don’t bother anymore. Maybe I’m missing out.
Fun fact….about 15 years ago I started working for this wealthy and nutty guy, who had had a relationship with Beatriz Welles and bought Orson Welles’ Oscar from her. He tasked me with trying to sell it through one of the big auction houses. It caused quite a furore because Oscars are not allowed to be sold. Except that rule was only written into effect the year after Orson Welles won. So technically this one was the only one in existence that was theoretically able to be sold. Still, the academy threatened to black ball every single buyer who came within touching distance of it, and it took about two years to finally put a sale together. The final sale was reported on all the big news outlets. Pretty sure it’s still on the BBC website.
I still didn’t watch Citizen Kane.
It is, but Christine is pretty good as well I think. That said (although not a 'movie') my favourite King adaptation is The Stand miniseries - and not the shitty recent remake one.And yet it's the best adaptation of his work (which I suspect is one of the reasons why he hates it)
Shawshank Redemption is the best King one IMO, The Green Mile wasn't terrible eitherIt is, but Christine is pretty good as well I think. That said (although not a 'movie') my favourite King adaptation is The Stand miniseries - and not the shitty recent remake one.
I ignored these since both are based on short stories/novellas which I think separates them from the other stuff because there's more freedom for the screenplays. But yes, out of everything he's written that's been put on screen Shawshank is definitely my favourite; Green Mile is good, I love it, but it's still overrated prob due to TH lead.Shawshank Redemption is the best King one IMO, The Green Mile wasn't terrible either
The story of why he hates the shining is very personal to Stephen King because the film was essentially an attack on him as the writer...No, Shining yes. Maybe he doesn't hate The Shining, be he ain't a fan. I'd have to read the book (Carrie) again to see why he was so pissed off; all I remember is a 100 page story with 400,000 pages of lab reports tacked on.
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This is interesting. I've read and watched Doctor Sleep, including the extended cut and didn't pick up on the points you've raised so will definitely look into the background and give it another watch with your comments in mind, cheers!The story of why he hates the shining is very personal to Stephen King because the film was essentially an attack on him as the writer...
Apparently Stanley Kubrick wanted to do a horror film and so was looking at all the current horror novels out at the time and he was not feeling inspired until he read "The Shining" which totally intrigued him, because he felt it was the writer of the story who was trying to excuse his own bad behaviour through writing the book and blaming it on an "Indian cursed burial ground"
He did a lot of digging into Stephen Kings attitudes at the time and background and felt this was a much better approach than just it being a demonic possession based on Native American burial myths. So he changed the emphasis in the film to highlight that Jack Nicholson's character (a writer) had previously been physically abusive when drunk / feeling under stress of family life. So the cursed hotel merely amplified his own bad behaviour, rather than excusing it.
Stephen King was not pleased at this at all and so began badmouthing the film from the get go.
If you are interested I would recommend the "Dr Sleep" follow up - which addresses both approaches of the book and the film and makes a great job of amalgamating both ideas.
First one is very good. Definitely worth a watch.Star Wars
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Harry Potter
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The Thin Red Line definitely isn't a war movie in the traditional sense. It's a drama movie about the dualities of man set in the midst of the battle of Guadalcanal.I love my war movies, I've been meaning to watch A Thin Red Line for a while, will watch it soon since I now have a copy.
Pans Labyrinth and Infernal Affairs up there on my 'to watch list' too
What / who is 'S+S?'Going by S+S's recent top 100 list:
Bold are the only ones I'd consider watching.
- Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975)
- Singin’ in the Rain (1952)
- Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927)
- The Searchers (1956)
- The Night of the Hunter (1955)
- Shoah (1985)
- Daisies (1966)
- Portrait of a Lady on Fire (L.O.L)
- Panther Panchali (1955)
- City Lights (1931)
- Some Like It Hot (1959)
- Killer of Sheep (1978)
- Barry Lyndon (1975)
- Wanda (1970)
- The Piano (1993)
- Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974)
- News From Home (1977)
- Sherlock Jr. (1924)
- Daughters of the Dust (1991)
- The Red Shoes (1948)
- The Gleaners and I (2000)
- Journey to Italy (1954)
- Imitation of Life (1959)
- Sátántangó (1994)
- Modern Times (1936)
- A Matter of Life and Death (1946)
- The Spirit of the Beehive (1973)
- The Leopard (1963)
- Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
- Tropical Malady (2004)
- Black Girl (1966)
- The General (1926)
- Get Out (2017)