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Old 05-09-2006, 04:45 AM   #1211
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Yeah, you know, 2001 was shot in 70mm too. Spartacus is horrible though, what overrated tripe. It would be one of his better films to see on the big screen, as far as visuals go, but no thanks... Many of his others I'm not sure would really be improved by seeing them on a large screen.
Oh I know 2001 was shot in 70mm. I got this book back when it was $200 and the first print and it came with 12 frames of a 70mm print of 2001 from Kubrick's archives. The book is definitely my most-prized possession, and the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.

As for Spartacus, I agree. I don't consider it a Kubrick film, because it was the one film he made that he didn't have control over.

I think any movie looks better on the big screen. Eyes Wide Shut, The Shining, and Barry Lyndon would certainly benefit, as I see it. In fact, any of his colo works would probably benefit since his photography is so beautiful in his later films (not knocking his B&Ws though).
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