Originally posted by no1marauderwell, i had a reply in here, but then i thought 'why bother? these two clowns are no longer amusing me'. in fatc, the old guy just repeats himself endlessly, and the other one obviously couldn't fight his way out of a wet paper bag. ho hum!
I reacted to a stupid statement by calling it moronic; I certainly stand by that. I "don't have the guts" because I won't stand by a joke statement about "storming the beaches at Normandy"? You truly are a prince of nitwits.
This new chess opening site is really cool, no1, blows the hell out of www.chessgames.com, the one I've been using this whole time. Anyways though, dfm your whole argument seems to be based on the fact that you're a womanless, lonely little guy sitting in your house all day envying anyone who has ever gotten laid. Go check out the Red Hot Dating Service thread and see if you can get yourself some action.
Originally posted by seraphimvultureok, i take it back. YOU are still amusing me. but the old guy is just boring.
This new chess opening site is really cool, no1, blows the hell out of www.chessgames.com, the one I've been using this whole time. Anyways though, dfm your whole argument seems to be based on the fact that you're a womanless, lonely little guy sitting in your house all day envying anyone who has ever gotten laid. Go check out the Red Hot Dating Service thread and see if you can get yourself some action.
I think now I see why you love Casablanca so much, no1. This came straight from the opening site you gave me:
In ChessLab database search area, specify Bogart for White Player in ChessLab's historical archives (1485-1990). Since the default selection is for modern games, you will have to select a second Date range: Historical archives: 1485 -- 1990. After that, press the Search button. Two games will be returned. (Other Bogart's games can be found by searching for Bogart as Black.)
You will see that one of the games returned was played in 1951.(Bogart, Humphrey - Bacall, Lauren, 1-0, 1951). We all know Humphrey Bogart for his legendary portrayal of Rick Blaine, a world-weary ex-freedom fighter who runs a nightclub in Casablanca during the height of World War II in the movie Casablanca, 1942. It became one of the most beloved films in the Hollywood canon, garnering Bogart his first Academy Award nomination as well as an Oscar win in the "Best Picture" category.
It turns out that Bogart was a very accomplished chess player as well. (Bogart's rating would probably be equivalent to modern 2100.) His 1951 chess game that you located in the ChessLab's database was played against the actress who played leading roles opposite Bogart in several movies and who also became his wife.
Originally posted by seraphimvultureThanks for pointing this out I had'nt thought of looking for Bogart there. Good games to look at.
I think now I see why you love Casablanca so much, no1. This came straight from the opening site you gave me:
In ChessLab database search area, specify Bogart for White Player in ChessLab's historical archives (1485-1990). Since the default selection is for modern games, you will have to select a second Date range: Historical archives: 1485 -- 1 ...[text shortened]... s who played leading roles opposite Bogart in several movies and who also became his wife.
Nyxie
Originally posted by seraphimvultureOf course, Bogart's first scene in Casablanca has him seated by himself studying a chess game!
I think now I see why you love Casablanca so much, no1. This came straight from the opening site you gave me:
In ChessLab database search area, specify Bogart for White Player in ChessLab's historical archives (1485-1990). Since the default selection is for modern games, you will have to select a second Date range: Historical archives: 1485 -- 1 ...[text shortened]... s who played leading roles opposite Bogart in several movies and who also became his wife.
Originally posted by no1marauderI just recalled that myself!!! Another strong chess player was Stanley Kubrick (for those who don't know: the writer/director of A Clockwork Orange, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Dr.Strangelove, and Full Metal Jacket... and I think someone else on here had The Killing on their list). I just ran a check for Kubrick, Stanley at the chesslab and it got no results. Bummer.
Of course, Bogart's first scene in Casablanca has him seated by himself studying a chess game!
Originally posted by seraphimvultureI just saw Paths of Glory, which I believe was Kubrick's first film, an excellent anti-war movie made in the late 1950's, concerning court maritals in the WWI French army. Another military court martial movie that I thought was excellent was Breaker Morant, about Australian troops in the Boer War. Probably too obscure for somebody who only trolls through "classics" well known to ill-behaved teenagers like himself.
I just recalled that myself!!! Another strong chess player was Stanley Kubrick (for those who don't know: the writer/director of A Clockwork Orange, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Dr.Strangelove, and Full Metal Jacket... and I think someone else on here had The Killing on their list). I just ran a check for Kubrick, Stanley at the chesslab and it got no results. Bummer.
* One of the many popular myths about Kubrick is that he was also a chess grandmaster. He wasn't, although by all accounts he was a highly skilled player; indeed, it has often been noted that he approached his projects from the point of view of a chess strategist. On occasion, Kubrick himself was known to recall how, as a young director, he would earn enough money to feed himself by hustling chess games for quarters in Manhattan's Washington Square.
also of note : http://www.indelibleinc.com/kubrick/texts/bernstein.txt
Originally posted by no1marauderPaths of Glory was not his first film at all, it was his fifth. His first few films weren't very spectacular, but then he gained fame with The Killing and Paths of Glory, which despite what you said IS considered a classic by many critics. After "Paths of Glory" came "Spartacus", the film that trully put him on top of the industry, and then after his next film "Lolita" came the greatest three-movie streak of all-time: Dr.Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and A Clockwork Orange! All within seven years! (or to put that another way: he made three true classic films in almost the same time span Tarantino took between Jackie Brown and Kill Bill!!! 😉) And for Nyxie: anyone who is a true chess fan and a film buff (and/or a Kubrick fan) can tell that the two can be very similar in many ways. However, there's no real proof that he ever "used" chess to help him with his films.
I just saw Paths of Glory, which I believe was Kubrick's first film, an excellent anti-war movie made in the late 1950's, concerning court maritals in the WWI French army. Another military court martial movie that I thought w ...[text shortened]... ugh "classics" well known to ill-behaved teenagers like himself.
Edit: I just recalled that Kubrick was also planning a biopic about Napoleon (coincidently my favorite historic figure also!!!) that was to star Jack Nicholson, and in the film he was supposed to have a few scenes showing Napoleon symbolically using chess to guide his troops. What a joy it would have been for me to see my favorite director make a biopic of my favorite historical leader! 🙁
Originally posted by seraphimvultureI know Paths of Glory is a highly regarded movie, ya twit; I was referring to Breaker Morant as an obscure movie. On the Kubrick website, it lists Paths of Glory as his fourth movie after Fear and Desire (which is not available on video and which Kubrick never wanted seen), Killer's Kiss or something like that (which I never heard of) and The Killing (which is a pretty good taut crime drama). He was a great director but what the hell was that Eyes Wide Shut crap? Not even someone so lacking in taste and a victim of raging hormones like you could have liked that rubbish!
Paths of Glory was not his first film at all, it was his fifth. His first few films weren't very spectacular, but then he gained fame with The Killing and Paths of Glory, which despite what you said IS considered a classic by many critics. After "Paths of Glory" came "Spartacus", the film that trully put him on top of the industry, and then afte ...[text shortened]... have been for me to see my favorite director make a biopic of my favorite historical leader! 🙁
Originally posted by no1marauderWell that website is absolutely wrong, and so are you, ya geezer. I'm not 100% sure on the years but here is his filmography as I recall it:
I know Paths of Glory is a highly regarded movie, ya twit; I was referring to Breaker Morant as an obscure movie. On the Kubrick website, it lists Paths of Glory as his fourth movie after Fear and Desire (which is not available on video and which Kubrick never wanted seen), Killer's Kiss or something like that (which I never heard of) and The K ...[text shortened]... eone so lacking in taste and a victim of raging hormones like you could have liked that rubbish!
Day of the Fight (I'm not sure the year but it was definitely his first film)
Fear And Desire (1953)
Killer's Kiss (1955)
The Killing (1956)
Paths of Glory (either 56 or 57)
Spartacus (1960)
Lolita (1962)
Dr.Strangelove (1964)
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
A Clockwork Orange (1971) (best three-movie run EVER!)
Barry Lyndon (1975)
The Shining (1980)
Full Metal Jacket (1987)
Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
Speaking for the last one, Eyes Wide Shut wasn't as bad as everyone says it is. (espicially if YOU say it's bad!) You can sort of see that Kubrick hadn't acheived exactly what he was hoping for, and he was actually going to completely redo the ending before his death. Of course, I wouldn't suspect you to know such facts, you uneducated dolt!
Originally posted by seraphimvultureDay of the Fight is a 16 minute documentary short and he made two other "shorts" before Fear and Desire; this don't qualify as films any more than someone with your acute lack of skills qualifies as a chess player! Straighten the propeller on your beanie, chump!
Well that website is absolutely wrong, and so are you, ya geezer. I'm not 100% sure on the years but here is his filmography as I recall it:
Day of the Fight (I'm not sure the year but it was definitely his first film)
Fear And Desire (1953)
Killer's Kiss (1955)
The Killing (1956)
Paths of Glory (either 56 or 57)
Spartacus (1960)
Lolita ( ...[text shortened]... ng before his death. Of course, I wouldn't suspect you to know such facts, you uneducated dolt!
I didn't know that he had made two other shorts but I knew that Day of The Fight was a short film, yes, but it still counts, jerk. Nonetheless the only Kubrick films I am yet to see are that one and Fear And Desire. I've been hunting down a copy of Day Of The Fight forever. Go rummage through your porno collection and see if you can find a copy to send me. While you're at it, tell your nurse to change your diaper, you seem a little cranky!