Tag Archives: Stanley Kubrick

A Clockwork Orange

1971 Best Picture Nominee One thing you have to give Stanley Kubrick credit for: his films are seldom easy to dismiss from one’s thoughts. I’ve seen four of his films now, and arguably the least memorable of them would be … Continue reading

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2001: A Space Odyssey

It’s possible that 2001 was always destined for a mixture of love and hate from its audience. It is based on a novel by Arthur C. Clarke, a science fiction author who is among the most highly praised — by … Continue reading

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News Bites: Bonaparte and Birdman

Once again, Friday morning brings with it your weekly supply of News Bites. And this week, I’ve finally gotten around to creating a logo for the section, so it looks just a little less ramshackle. It seems that when it … Continue reading

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Weekly Weblinks: Comics and Coens

It’s Friday morning, and you know what that means: it’s time for the Weekly Weblinks. There’s a hefty amount of both blog posts and news this week. There’s some talk about upcoming movies that haven’t yet hit their wide release, … Continue reading

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Weekly Weblinks: Kubrick and Kurosawa

Getting a bit of a late start today, thanks to an intermittent internet connection over the last few days throwing me off my rhythm. But, while it’s now Friday afternoon rather than the usual Friday morning scheduled time, it’s still … Continue reading

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News: A Shining Series?

Much like the Overlook Hotel itself, it seems that The Shining is a little hard to escape. In a move that is sure to have fans of the original film crying for red rum, Warner Brothers is exploring the possibility … Continue reading

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