The list would have to begin with Gone With the Wind. To be fair, I've probably seen MOST of it. I've seen all the good parts, I'm sure, but I've never sat through the whole thing, despite having numerous opportunities.
Another classic I've only seen portions of is Ben-Hur. Yes, I've seen the chariot race, but that's about it. Charlton Heston, the Arnold Schwarzenegger of the '50's.
Add Spartacus to that list. I see a pattern developing here. All these three and a half hour epics. I'll watch them all eventually - I have access to the first two on DVD, right in the next room.
I've never seen Doctor Zhivago, either. Another long one.
So how about a film of normal length? One I could watch over an extended lunch one day. How about Paths of Glory? What, do I have a problem with Kirk Douglas or something? He's a solid actor. In his prime, I'd be scared to say anything bad about him for fear he would ram his fist through my stomach. And it's not even an hour and a half long! And it's Kubrick! That's it - I'm watching it right now!
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Kinda Ironic. I didn't have to go into work until 6 tonight so I spent my afternoon with a couple of unseen Kubrick films as well.
Spartacus: It was good, but not great and yeah a little too long. plus it's classic reputation was somewhat tainted for me because I saw Gladiator and Braveheart first.
The Killing: Underrated as both a heist film and a Kubrick film. A best for both. No names, just the story of a horse track holdup gone wrong from several perspectives. and it's only 1 hr 27 min long!
How was Paths of Glory? I've seen bits and pieces on TCM years ago one sunday afternoon, but never the whole thing. Might have to see that next.
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