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Started by Mortal Envelope, January 23, 2008, 03:04:26 PM

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Oldskool138

#15
January 30, 2008, 12:39:57 PM
Quote from: peter johnson on January 30, 2008, 12:30:30 PM
GBH= Grevious Bodily Harm --

Isn't that the name of an old punk rock band?
He learned almost too late that man is a feeling creature... and because of it, the greatest in the universe........
-Dr. Paul Nelson (Peter Graves)

That gum you like is going to come back in style.
-The Man from Another Place

KYGOTC

#16
January 30, 2008, 12:40:11 PM
I know this whole movie is suposed to be some sorta social policacal commentary or something obscure like that, but when i watched it, I just didnt see it. I just saw men in white clothing wearing dipers.
"I'm a man too, you know! I go pee-pee standing up!"

Mortal Envelope

#17
January 30, 2008, 02:09:45 PM
You may be onto something there; I just read an essay on ACO that depicts Alex as a teenage star child (akin to that of 2001) just out of the womb.  Not sure what I think of all that but it was an interesting take.

Chigur

#18
January 30, 2008, 04:30:31 PM
Quote from: KYGOTC on January 30, 2008, 12:40:11 PM
I know this whole movie is suposed to be some sorta social policacal commentary or something obscure like that, but when i watched it, I just didnt see it. I just saw men in white clothing wearing dipers.
The film raises the question:
Is it worth removing the free will of Alex, but at the price of his humanity, regardless of how objectionable or dispicable we find him?
At least that's my take on it. I think the priest in the prison says something to that effect.

Also, in Malay Orang means "man", so "A Clockwork Man" sort of gives it away.

I know my Kubrick. :twirl:

Mr_Vindictive

#19
January 30, 2008, 04:54:23 PM
Quote from: Oldskool138 on January 30, 2008, 12:39:57 PM
Quote from: peter johnson on January 30, 2008, 12:30:30 PM
GBH= Grevious Bodily Harm --

Isn't that the name of an old punk rock band?

Oldskool, I would think someone with such an avatar would know that!  Yes, GBH was a great punk rock band.
__________________________________________________________
"The greatest medicine in the world is human laughter. And the worst medicine is zombie laughter." -- Jack Handey

A bald man named Savalas visited me last night in a dream.  I think it was a Telly vision.

Oldskool138

#20
January 30, 2008, 05:06:42 PM
Quote from: Skaboi on January 30, 2008, 04:54:23 PM
Quote from: Oldskool138 on January 30, 2008, 12:39:57 PM
Quote from: peter johnson on January 30, 2008, 12:30:30 PM
GBH= Grevious Bodily Harm --

Isn't that the name of an old punk rock band?

Oldskool, I would think someone with such an avatar would know that!  Yes, GBH was a great punk rock band.

LOL!  I was seeing if anyone would catch that.
He learned almost too late that man is a feeling creature... and because of it, the greatest in the universe........
-Dr. Paul Nelson (Peter Graves)

That gum you like is going to come back in style.
-The Man from Another Place

Killer Bees

#21
January 30, 2008, 08:36:33 PM
Quote from: Oldskool138 on January 30, 2008, 12:39:57 PM
Quote from: peter johnson on January 30, 2008, 12:30:30 PM
GBH= Grevious Bodily Harm --

Isn't that the name of an old punk rock band?

I don't know, I've never been a punk fan.  But it sounds about right.   :teddyr:
Flower, gleam and glow
Let your power shine
Make the clock reverse
Bring back what once was mine
Heal what has been hurt
Change the fates' design
Save what has been lost
Bring back what once was mine
What once was mine.......

Oldskool138

#22
January 30, 2008, 09:07:45 PM
He learned almost too late that man is a feeling creature... and because of it, the greatest in the universe........
-Dr. Paul Nelson (Peter Graves)

That gum you like is going to come back in style.
-The Man from Another Place

KYGOTC

#23
January 30, 2008, 09:22:28 PM Last Edit: January 30, 2008, 11:58:33 PM by KYGOTC
Quote from: Oldskool138 on January 30, 2008, 05:06:42 PM
Quote from: Skaboi on January 30, 2008, 04:54:23 PM
Quote from: Oldskool138 on January 30, 2008, 12:39:57 PM
Quote from: peter johnson on January 30, 2008, 12:30:30 PM
GBH= Grevious Bodily Harm --

Isn't that the name of an old punk rock band?

Oldskool, I would think someone with such an avatar would know that!  Yes, GBH was a great punk rock band.

LOL!  I was seeing if anyone would catch that.

For some reason, this whole conversation is making me want to listen to the Planet Smashers.  :bouncegiggle:
"I'm a man too, you know! I go pee-pee standing up!"

Oldskool138

#24
January 30, 2008, 09:40:37 PM
Quote from: KYGOTC on January 30, 2008, 09:22:28 PM
For some reason, this whole conversation is making me want to listen to the Planet Smashers. :teddyR:

CO was verrrry influential to the burgeoning punk scene at the time.
He learned almost too late that man is a feeling creature... and because of it, the greatest in the universe........
-Dr. Paul Nelson (Peter Graves)

That gum you like is going to come back in style.
-The Man from Another Place

Mr_Vindictive

#25
January 30, 2008, 10:07:34 PM
It's understandable Oldskool.  The film is just so anarchistic.  The film shows a blatant disregard for society, elders and pretty much everyone in general.  Alex does what he wants, when he wants and how he wants.  Punk rock used to be like that.  It was chaos, it was pure energy; now it's just watered down pop-crap.

KYGOTC, I have no idea why it makes you want to listen to The Planet Smashers.  Great band, but I don't see the connection.
__________________________________________________________
"The greatest medicine in the world is human laughter. And the worst medicine is zombie laughter." -- Jack Handey

A bald man named Savalas visited me last night in a dream.  I think it was a Telly vision.

KYGOTC

#26
January 31, 2008, 12:00:40 AM
Quote from: Skaboi on January 30, 2008, 10:07:34 PM
It's understandable Oldskool.  The film is just so anarchistic.  The film shows a blatant disregard for society, elders and pretty much everyone in general.  Alex does what he wants, when he wants and how he wants.  Punk rock used to be like that.  It was chaos, it was pure energy; now it's just watered down pop-crap.

KYGOTC, I have no idea why it makes you want to listen to The Planet Smashers.  Great band, but I don't see the connection.

Yea, I don't see it either. It's weird!

Anyhoo, doesn't this movie take place in the future or something?
"I'm a man too, you know! I go pee-pee standing up!"

Oldskool138

#27
January 31, 2008, 07:16:08 AM
Quote from: KYGOTC on January 31, 2008, 12:00:40 AMAnyhoo, doesn't this movie take place in the future or something?

It's supposed to take place in the near future...well, the near future if the 70's never ended.   :teddyr:
He learned almost too late that man is a feeling creature... and because of it, the greatest in the universe........
-Dr. Paul Nelson (Peter Graves)

That gum you like is going to come back in style.
-The Man from Another Place
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