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Kirk Douglas 100th Birthday
Posted on 12/8/16 at 6:39 pm
Posted on 12/8/16 at 6:39 pm
Turns 100 tomorrow...
Still says Kubrick was a bastard, but one Hella talented bastard...
Interview
Still says Kubrick was a bastard, but one Hella talented bastard...
Interview
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Kirk Douglas on Stanley Kubrick: ‘He Was a Bastard’ But Immensely Talented
Arya Roshanian 42 mins ago
Kirk Douglas Stanley Kubrick on 'Spartacus' Set
Kirk Douglas and Stanley Kubrick are two of the most renowned names in film history, known for their collaborations on “Spartacus” and “Paths of Glory.” But the two icons had a sometimes troubled relationship.
In an interview with Douglas in anticipation of his 100th birthday on Dec. 9, the actor discussed his long career, particularly his “peculiar” friendship with filmmaker Stanley Kubrick.
“He was a bastard!” notes Douglas. “But he was a talented, talented guy.”
Their partnership began in 1955, when Douglas hired Kubrick to direct the film “Paths of Glory.” It wasn’t long before the two began clashing heads, after Kubrick made major script rewrites without Douglas’ approval or knowledge. In the end, Douglas forced the director to use the original version.
“Difficult? [Kubrick] invented the word,” Douglas revealed. “But he was talented. So, we had lots of fights, but I always appreciated his talent.”
The pair clashed again during the filming of 1960’s “Spartacus,” when Douglas forced Kubrick to go through with the now-iconic “I am Spartacus!” scene, which Kubrick was reported to have highly disliked. According to Douglas, their arguments were so prolonged and vicious that his wife suggested the two attend therapy together.
The psychiatrist told Kubrick to read the 1926 “Traumnovelle,” recalls Douglas, which would later become his final film, “Eyes Wide Shut.”
“It was the lousiest picture,” Douglas laughs.
Kubrick shot the Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman erotic drama in England, where he famously moved in 1961 after clashing with Universal Pictures on “Spartacus” after they refused to give him final cut.
Kubrick died of a massive heart attack in 1999, six days after showing Warner Bros. the final version of “Eyes Wide Shut.”
This post was edited on 12/8/16 at 6:42 pm
Posted on 12/8/16 at 7:27 pm to Jack Ruby
He also raped Natalie Wood when she was underage.
Posted on 12/8/16 at 7:36 pm to Bench McElroy
Who did? Douglas or Kubrick?
Posted on 12/8/16 at 8:53 pm to mizzoukills
Had to have been Douglas right? Wasn't Kubrick married to the same woman for like 50 yrs and he was based out of England by time Wood became a star. I think Spartacus in 1960 was his last "Hollywood" movie... He hated the town and all the people in it.
Posted on 12/8/16 at 8:59 pm to Jack Ruby
How the hell is Kirk still alive?
Posted on 12/8/16 at 9:08 pm to LSUlefty
He's still sharp as a tack. Or was. I saw his one-act on tv a few years ago and was super impressed.
I watched Sparticus all the way through a few months ago for the 1st time. Holds up.
I watched Sparticus all the way through a few months ago for the 1st time. Holds up.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 1:20 am to Jack Ruby
Have you ever seen his first movie The Strange Love of Martha Ivers? It's alright. It's a noir flick from 1946 with Barbara Stanwyck and Van Heflin. It's typical of the style and the period. It's weird to watch it and think that nobody knew who he was at the time. He does a great job.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 1:35 am to Bench McElroy
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He also raped Natalie Wood when she was underage.
Just read about that. Hope it's not true.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 10:30 am to Bench McElroy
I just watched a real in depth bio on Wood.
Natalie's Mom was a real piece of work.
Dragging her to all these auditions, basically pimping her out to get roles, telling her to sit on Director's laps.
And when Douglas allegedly brutally raped her, Natalie's Mom forbade her from going to the hospital or police for fear her daughter wouldn't get another acting job in town.
Natalie's Mom was a real piece of work.
Dragging her to all these auditions, basically pimping her out to get roles, telling her to sit on Director's laps.
And when Douglas allegedly brutally raped her, Natalie's Mom forbade her from going to the hospital or police for fear her daughter wouldn't get another acting job in town.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 12:29 pm to Jack Ruby
He may outlive Michael, must not engage in oral sex.
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