FredDude32
Rear Admiral
..I ordered this two weeks ago can you see if it's arrived yet please?
Excuse me brother...
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If not a phone call, might I suggest a PM for such communication? For one, it greatly increases the chance he will see it. And another it doesn't clutter up the board with with what is really non-public conversation. The first letter after all stands for "Privacy". I can't speak for everyone, but personally, I don't want to read your mail. For one thing, it's illegal in my country.
FredDude32
Rear Admiral
I'm not sure I follow you. Whats this about "PM" and "Mail"? I never sent any mail.
I was just using the off-topic forum to quote a movie and (if anyone was interested) get a little convo started about what I think is a great movie. It's got Malcom McDowell in it after all.
Pretty sure no country has any laws against that.
I was just using the off-topic forum to quote a movie and (if anyone was interested) get a little convo started about what I think is a great movie. It's got Malcom McDowell in it after all.
Pretty sure no country has any laws against that.
FredDude32
Rear Admiral
Fair enough
Clockwork Orange is one of my favorite movies ever. Ironically I found out about this movie thanks to Wing Commander 4. If not for Admiral Tolwyn I would never have picked up Clockwork Orange. Of course it's easy to go Fanboy for everything Kubrick...But, being as neutral as possible, I recommend you take the time to see Clockwork Orange.
The worst thing that can happen is that you waste a little over 2 hours..At best, you will reach salvation brother
Clockwork Orange is one of my favorite movies ever. Ironically I found out about this movie thanks to Wing Commander 4. If not for Admiral Tolwyn I would never have picked up Clockwork Orange. Of course it's easy to go Fanboy for everything Kubrick...But, being as neutral as possible, I recommend you take the time to see Clockwork Orange.
The worst thing that can happen is that you waste a little over 2 hours..At best, you will reach salvation brother
centaurianmudpig
Rear Admiral
Ultra violence. How times have changed.
Whistler
Commodore
FredDude32
Rear Admiral
Aginor
Vice Admiral
While I do like the movie Clockwork Orange I am a bit torn whether it is as great as it could have been or not.
Kubrick obviously used the American version of the book, which was - much to Anthony Burgess' dismay IIRC - edited so Burgess actually calls it "an unfinished version that lacks the intended message".
I don't know if a complete version - like the British book - would have been better, the unfinished version has something to it, I can't deny that.
He also made the violence in the movie more stylized than in the book, where it is much more.... blunt I'd say. An interesting artistic decision that adds some great qualities to the movie. The famous scene with the burglary/rape/murder is a good example.
Regardless of which one you prefer: If you like the movie you should definitely check out the book. It also has a Nadsat dictionary (which you will need. The Nadsat was toned down very much in the movie).
EDIT:
Oh, and fun fact:
Ever since I read the book (or watched the movie, not sure which one was first) I have been calling my Licor 43 con leche "Moloko Plus"
Kubrick obviously used the American version of the book, which was - much to Anthony Burgess' dismay IIRC - edited so Burgess actually calls it "an unfinished version that lacks the intended message".
I don't know if a complete version - like the British book - would have been better, the unfinished version has something to it, I can't deny that.
He also made the violence in the movie more stylized than in the book, where it is much more.... blunt I'd say. An interesting artistic decision that adds some great qualities to the movie. The famous scene with the burglary/rape/murder is a good example.
Regardless of which one you prefer: If you like the movie you should definitely check out the book. It also has a Nadsat dictionary (which you will need. The Nadsat was toned down very much in the movie).
EDIT:
Oh, and fun fact:
Ever since I read the book (or watched the movie, not sure which one was first) I have been calling my Licor 43 con leche "Moloko Plus"
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FredDude32
Rear Admiral
I haven't read the book..Guess I'm lazy, or I dont want to ruin the illusion the movie gave me!
I have read a few pieces containing comparisons of the original and movie versions though. What sticks out in my mind is the book ending...And the underage girl he "picks up" if I remember correctly...(who were replaced by two full grown women in the movie).
I have read a few pieces containing comparisons of the original and movie versions though. What sticks out in my mind is the book ending...And the underage girl he "picks up" if I remember correctly...(who were replaced by two full grown women in the movie).
FredDude32
Rear Admiral
Speaking of Kubrick and his reordering the Clockwork Orange story: He did the same thing with "The Shining" as I understood it.
Though it is a great movie nonetheless, the later 1997 mini-series was more true to the book.
Though it is a great movie nonetheless, the later 1997 mini-series was more true to the book.