Not yet. From its critical reception, it's going to be hit or Miss! But I hear Kaufman fans would be satisfied. That should do for us. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Prabhu Ram
kEttu vaanginingala Gopal pal podi?
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Not yet. From its critical reception, it's going to be hit or Miss! But I hear Kaufman fans would be satisfied. That should do for us. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Prabhu Ram
kEttu vaanginingala Gopal pal podi?
Yes. Such a brilliant piece of dialogue. In this scene, Kubrick reflects on how the (oppressive) audience reacts to stories of people who are "unlike everyone else." But even as I realise that the filmmaker overtly highlights this contradiction on the audience's part, I've to say it still remains one of the most most tragic finales I've ever witnessed.Quote:
Originally Posted by thilak4life
I'm not sure if the meeting place bears any specific significance. Besides Kubrick's love for the game of Chess. That's as far as I can see.
I was struck by the denouement. The "Poodle" gimmick came out of nowhere. This one is lot more affecting than say, Treasure of the Sierra Madre. I'd buy the contrivance every single time I watch it. First real glimpse of greatness, and a nice start to his career after the vapid "Killer's kiss", which had lot less in it, apart from its genre stylistics.Quote:
Originally Posted by equanimus
Kola Kwariani, The actor (who played the Wrestler) played Chess in the same Chess and checkers club (The flea house) that comes in the film. Kubrick and Kwariani know each other through the club and their love for the game. He is an ex-wrestler himself. What's significant and tragic about this is, Kwariani lost his life in front of "The flea house" after fighting with 5 "black" kidsQuote:
I'm not sure if the meeting place bears any specific significance. Besides Kubrick's love for the game of Chess. That's as far as I can see.
Oh, ok. I do remember reading somewhere that he was a real-life wrestler. By the way, Thilak, I think you should watch this piece of video from one of Russell Peters' stand-up acts!Quote:
Originally Posted by thilak4life
:lol: I had seen this before. This is one of the advantages Russell has over other stand-up comedians. (My favorite) George Carlin's is biting in context of Americans and Whites, that the gag is not always humorous. Russell achieves the balance, and because of his Indian descent, could involve Indians, Chinese, etc in this context. His mimicking is particularly great.Quote:
Originally Posted by equanimus
Anyway, just in case, I had only put Black in quotes, to punctuate such pigeonholing. (and I hope you don't take it as my fall-in into such overemphasizing of person's color).
Thilak,
No, no, I was just reminded of the video when I saw you had put black in quotes. I sometimes redeem myself by quoting the doorman's line ("I don't know!") after I stop short of saying something or refer to something in quotes out of fear of being labelled! andha nyAbagaththula sollittEn.
And, yeah, Russell Peters rocks and racism especially is his area of expertise.
Pardon the digression.
:) Eq!
Final digression, Saw the first half of JTYJN, not bad at all. Going to watch the last hour or so of the film... :)
Pl do post your final comments on the movie... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by thilak4life
Done :)Quote:
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Would you please remove any mettalic items you are carrying, keys, loose change.