The Shining vs. A Clockwork Orange
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Topic: The Shining vs. A Clockwork Orange
Posted By: J-Man
Subject: The Shining vs. A Clockwork Orange
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2012 at 3:14pm
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Which of these two Kubrick classics is your favorite? Both are among my all-time favorite movies, as well as huge milestones in the history of film. I slightly prefer A Clockwork Orange (this film has an oddly beautiful side that's seldom seen in The Shining), but it ultimately depends on what kind of mood I'm in. Both are fantastic. ------------- Check out my YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime |
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Posted By: UMUR
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2012 at 3:25pm
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Very different movies indeed. "A Clockwork Orange" is quite the sick bastard of a movie though and it greatly appeals to me. I�ve read the book too, but it was a very difficult read for second language English reader. ------------- http://www.lyngby-boldklub.dk/" rel="nofollow - Forever TRUE - Forever BLUE! https://rateyourmusic.com/~UMUR" rel="nofollow - UMUR on RYM |
Posted By: J-Man
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2012 at 3:27pm
It is indeed a sick, twisted, and disturbing movie - I absolutely love it too. I intend on reading that book over summer vacation when I finally have some free time.  The book is also supposedly excellent. ------------- Check out my YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime |
UMUR wrote:Posted By: Triceratopsoil
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2012 at 3:58pm
Hell, it was a hard read for a native English reader |
Posted By: Sheavy
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2012 at 9:45pm
| It's literally impossible for me to choose between the two. |
Posted By: Dominator
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2012 at 2:31pm
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A Clockwork Orange is phenomenal. It raises ethical questions I still can't answer, and it's pure poetry.
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Posted By: Parsifal
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2012 at 2:32pm
| I liked both of the books more than the movies, but I have to give it up for the Shining. Kubrick's intentionally clasutrophobic production was brilliant in conveying cabin fever, and Nicholson going over the top is always a joy for me. |
Posted By: J-Man
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2012 at 4:20pm
I completely agree - I especially love how the film portrays Alex's character. Although his actions are unquestionably deplorable, Kubrick paints a picture where it seems like Alex wholeheartedly believes his atrocities are "normal". It really gets you thinking about what any of us perceive as "normal".  ------------- Check out my YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime |
Posted By: bartosso
Date Posted: 08 Apr 2012 at 7:25am
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A Clockwork Orange, great movie. I didn't really like The Shining. ------------- http://shrineofllyria.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - http://shrineofllyria.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: dreadpirateroberts
Date Posted: 08 Apr 2012 at 7:31am
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The Shining for me, the build of tension is wonderful and the setting is perfect for the subject. Throwing in the little time-loop thingy was nice too.
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Posted By: Lynx33
Date Posted: 08 Apr 2012 at 8:45am
| Both films are great, but I have always preferred The Shining, both musically and as film. The music in The Shining has always been very-very special to me, with both the original music by Wendy Carlos and Rachel Elkind and the non-original pieces by Ligeti, Penderecki and Bart�k, similarly to the music that you find in the film The Exorcist (first part) or Eyes Wide Shut also directed by Stanley Kubrick. |
Posted By: Dominator
Date Posted: 08 Apr 2012 at 9:35am
| Interesting, I don't remember the soundtrack to The Shining at all. I'll have to check it out! |
Posted By: Conor Fynes
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2012 at 3:44am
Everyone knows 2001: A Space Odyssey is not only his greatest film, but the greatest film ever made.
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Posted By: Conor Fynes
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2012 at 3:47am
| To answer the question, both of these films are in my top 25 films ever (four of Kubrick's- 2001, strangelove, shining, clockwork are in the top 25) but the Shining wins out of these two, i think. although The Shining is probably less memorable and a clockwork orange has some of the greatest scenes ever, its second act is not nearly as good, whereas the Shining manages to perfectly build tension in a way that no other horror film has ever managed to. |
Posted By: Kingcrimsonprog
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2012 at 7:03am
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I don't care for either, but then I'm not much of a Kubrick fan to be honest.
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Posted By: J-Man
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2012 at 3:30pm
I disagree on both counts.  ------------- Check out my YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime |
Posted By: Wilytank
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 10:06pm
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I don't supposed you've listened to Sepultura's metal take on the movie, have you? ------------- 
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