The Killing is one of my all-time favorite movies, up there with Double Indemnity and Sunset Boulevard.
What I especially love about it is the ensemble of character actors who really bring these desperate low-lifes to...life. So many unforgettable scenes, but all topped in my opinion by the wonderfully unhinged Tim Carey's scene in the parking lot! There's nothing else like it in the movies. Paths of Glory is also right up there with me (though behind The Killing because it's a somewhat more conventional film). The extended shot showing Douglas moving through the trenches is masterful. And until I saw this movie I never really appreciated that Ralph Meeker could act! It's a shame he never got another role that fit his talents like this one. And, of course, crazy Tim Carey is in this movie, too, and he steals the execution scene. As for Asphalt Jungle: another one of my top 10. Again, with the ensemble acting. And, of course, Marilyn really IS in it! Not to mention, with her few short scenes, she just about walks away with the movie. Also, for a die-hard Lenny Bruce fan like me, what is REALLY cool is the scene where Sterling Hayden leaves a pawn shop after buying a cheap suitcase and passes a nightclub in the background with a sign reading "Live on Stage: Lenny Bruce." And this is when Lenny was virtually a nobody emceeing strip clubs in LA and SF. Kubrick was shooting on real locations, the sign just happened to be there because that was where Lenny was working that week. Cool. Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: Bruce Hershenson To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, December 24, 2010 8:11 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Bruce's Kubrick Face-Off I think The Killing is a really underrated movie. Having spent considerable time in Vegas surrounded by really low life people, I think the movie superbly captures a wide array of really desperate people. I love the basic plot (and its many twists) and the acting. Still, The Asphalt Jungle is an even better movie! It is really a masterpiece on so many levels, and I think The Killing's reputation has suffered because it can't escape The Asphalt Jungle's shadow. Don't get me started on Paths of Glory! It is a perfect movie on every level. I only wish I could know exactly what master pulp author Jim Thompson contributed to the script. I must have watched it 50 times, and it never gets old. Bruce On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 7:16 PM, Richard Evans <[email protected]> wrote: Thanks Rich, having checked the emovieposter image archive: Yep, 1 sht, think WC using same image good too. The quad also uses that image, but it's even more overly lurid, (almost psychedelic), than I remember. German is very nice indeed. On 21 Dec 2010, at 22:44, Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: on Paths of Glory I have the 1 sh & 3sh I think the 1sh has a better, more displayable, colorful and striking image I think I recall the 6sh is also a sweet poster, but I haven't seen it in a long time & don't remember the image one thing I like about the 1sh is that you can see that very pose in teh film as Kirk Douglas is ordering his men forward & going with them through the tough battle At 02:36 PM 12/21/2010, Richard Evans wrote: Interesting face-off. Think I'll re-watch both over Christmas, probably have a clearer opinion about which I think is better quality then. Love The Killing, more popular here, one of my favourite Kubrick films and I've seen Paths of Glory far less. Not least I imagine because the subject matter rightly makes Paths of Glory a far less enjoyable experience. And, while I really like it, was The Killing particularly original? (The Asphalt Jungle springs to mind.) Paths of Glory, has to be the more important film. Banned in France, (I take no pleasure in that), and by Franco, which can't be a bad thing. PS: I have paper on most of the Kubrick titles, but haven't felt inclined with Paths of Glory, (BOMBSHELL!!!!!). Any suggestions on nice art for that one appreciated. On 21 Dec 2010, at 21:00, Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: Bruce has that fun aspect of his site with the Face-Off challenges from his main page I always make sure to vote sometimes I vote twice- from home & from office. when I'm far more in favor of one film particularly. But sometimes I vote against myself to see how it comes out yesterday Bruce had Kubrick - the Killing vs Paths of Glory I'm shocked that Paths of Glory won this battle, especially by a 2.5-1 ratio I love both films, and Paths is a wonderful film, but I think that the Killing is a far superior product, even though it is a bit more "raw" than Paths of Glory Paths has some very stilted acting during some segments. Adolphe Menjou in some and Wayne Morris in some others, which I don't think the Killing has at all. what say the rest of you? Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. 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