Barry Lyndon @ The Egyptian

[mousepod]

This week, they've been showing Kubrick movies at the Egyptian. Tomorrow night (Sunday), the underappreciated Barry Lyndon will be screened. I'll be there. Anyone else?

[€uroMeinke]

Sorry to miss this one - as it is one of the few I still have yet to see.

[flippyshark]

I would so be there. I agree that Barry Lyndon is much underrated. It's amazing to look at, and though the story is told in a somewhat detached way, it observes a story that is engaging, funny, cynical, and ultimately, surprisingly emotional.

[innerSpaceman]

What time are you going, mousepod? This is indeed too underrated. I've actually seen it only once, and would love to see it again - - in a theater.


Ugh, what cool Kube movies have I missed?

[mousepod]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

What time are you going, mousepod? This is indeed too underrated. I've actually seen it only once, and would love to see it again - - in a theater.


Ugh, what cool Kube movies have I missed?

You missed 2001 and The Shining. Tonight, it's A Clockwork Orange and Dr. Strangelove. Barry Lyndon is at 7:30 pm. I'll be at the theater by 7. My pal Johnny is coming along, too. Since Heather isn't going to the movies, we may have an early dinner in our neighborhood first - in case you're interested in joining us.

[tod]

I saw it the day it came out at the Cinerama Dome.

It's worth seeing. Once. One of my film teachers said that you had to bring a 19th-century sensibility to really appreciate the film, and I think he was right.

I already saw it. I'll pass.

--t

[Tref]

I might be there ...

[innerSpaceman]

Look like I'm gonna pass on Barry Lyndon. All this zombie shopping has left me dead tired.

[Tref]

I went to the show last night. Barry Lyndon was as brilliant as I knew it would be. What did surprise me was how funny and light the film it was. Unfortunately, it was not a clean copy, the colors were a bit faded, and there was some damage here and there, though overall it was a great experience.
Looking back, what has really stayed with me was the trip to and back from the cinema: I took the metro, getting off at the Hollywood and Vine stop. As I was making my way out I saw an old guy, who had been running through the station, take two steps on the escalator before tripping and landing head first at the bottom. I never saw anybody fall as far or as hard as he did. For a few seconds he didn't move at all and then he began snoring -- which was odd. Somebody called 911 and by the time I hit the corner an ambulance was pulling up.
The walk back from the Egyptian turned out to be just as eventful. As you may know, Hollywood Blvd at 11:30 at night is a much different place then it is a 6:30. For starters, it can be a little dangerous. Maybe a little more then I first realised. For the first half of walk back I could not shake this guy who was walking behind me and having a loud conversation into makeshift cell phone. So, I went into a corner store to dodge him and was immediately greeted by a seriously stoned individual -- be it drugs or alcohol, I could not tell, but his hand was out to shake mine. He looked a like the lead gangster from Broadway Danny Rose, but he turned out to be pretty nice. I didn't accept his hand but I patted him on the shoulder and quickly moved around him. He wasn't satisfied though and he followed me around the store insisting he buy me something. I told him I was fine but he acted insulted and not wanting to piss him off, I finally agreed. Well, he bought me the drink (and a sandwich for himself) and then tried to hand me the change from the $20. Patrick (that was his name) continued to follow me out the door, insisting I take his money, but I told him that when he sobered up he probably would regret that particular gesture. We walked for a bit talking about pyramids and space travel (no kidding!) and when we got to the metro station I shook his hand and bade him well. He asked if I wanted to meet here again on Wednesday to see Crosby, Still and Nash
at the Greek Theater and I told him I would think about it.

[mousepod]

I knew I should have taken public transportation!

Loved the movie. It's one of the few Kubricks that I had never seen on the big screen. We sat toward the front to fully appreciate the hugeness.

The print wasn't pristine - but it was a remaster from 2002, so I imagine it's the best it's going to look on film. Aside from some particularly dirty spots around the reel changes, it wasn't too bad. The soundtrack (particularly the music) was in stereo. I need to do my research, but I think that the original prints were in mono. It sounded terrific.

My friend and I were playing "spot the character actor"' throughout the film. While Kubrick was castigated for casting Ryan O'Neal in the title role (the critics were wrong - Kubrick was right), veteran actors like Leonard Rossiter and Murray Melvin steal the show.

Once again, a triumph for the Egyptian Theater. I love that place.