Two-Way Stretch, 1960..
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Two-Way Stretch, 1960..
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Absolute Power, 1997..
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Went the Day Well?, 1942..
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The poem from which the title is taken, and which appears at the start of the film, is actually the second of four epitaphs written in 1918 by Greek scholar John Maxwell Edmonds. These were written for graves and memorials for those who died in battle. The full epitaph included a heading, "On Some who died early in the Day of Battle Went the day well? We died and never knew. But, well or ill, Freedom, we died for you." Another of Edmonds' epitaphs is, "When you go home, tell them of us and say, For your tomorrows these gave their today."
When the man running the pub in the village where the film was being shot discovered that he had used up his alcohol ration on the film crew, he was so distraught he committed suicide.
This is the same church that was used in "The Vicar Of Dibley."
I'll have to rewatch the film with that in mind, but whilst an interesting interpretation I'm not fully convinced.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Local Hero
Haven't watched this for a long time, and forgotten what a funny feel good film it is. :)
If you accept that there's far too many continuity errors than could be expected, especially given Kubrick's perfectionist nature, you have to conclude that they are deliberate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
So the film must have some deep subtext, even if the Wendy Theory isn't it.
So the final shot of the film showing Jack Torrence as the bar tender at the Overland Hotel in 1921 is part of Wendy's continuing fantasy? That could explain it - although I have seen the film several times I never noticed the continuity errors. Kubrick was a perfectionist (he had special lenses made so he could film a scene in Barry Lyndon by candlelight), so the continuity errors must be deliberate.
I really will have to watch the film again; this time carefully.
stanley was a tricky bugger in many films. its not a film ive explored too deeply as its exploring bad things that im not comfortable with..
I'm greatful to Martin for bringing the "Wendy effect" to my attention. I think it explains the ending to the film 'The Conversation': it is all in Harry Caul's mind, brought on by the consequences of both his latest and previous assignments.
My Fellow Americans, 1996..
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