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The Director's Chair => Stanley Kubrick => Topic started by: Pubrick on October 25, 2005, 09:05:02 PM

Title: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: Pubrick on October 25, 2005, 09:05:02 PM
this is an offshoot of The SK Archives thread. the exhibition is coming to Melbourne and empire magazine are giving away a trip to the opening of it.

this site has the details: http://www.empireonline.com.au/winprizes_show.php?id=88

Quote from: empireonline entry detailsOnce there you'll get to have some swanky VIP drinks with international guests (including Malcolm McDowell and Stanley Kubrick's wife Christiane Kubrick). You'll also get a tour of the exhibition with Kubrick's long-time collaborator Jan Harlan and exhibition curator Hans-Peter Reichman from the Deutsches Filmmuseum, Frankfurt am Mam.

to win, i just hav to tell them in 25 words or less, what is your favourite Kubrick film, and why?

i'm thinking, if we can't make a winning entry, who can? the conditions say a panel will judge the entries and winners will be based on their opinion, it's not a chance draw. so i'm asking everyone if they like to offer their impressive 25 words or less, or help me find some gems in the Kubrick's Best Film thread (http://xixax.com/viewtopic.php?t=26&start=0).

this is a good one i found on the first page:

Quote from: NewtronThe Shining, keep on watching it until you agree with me.
what kind of blurbs usually win these things? mac u've worked for mags do i have to write a haiku or something? write it in blood? would a physical letter be a better candidate then an email (both accepted entry forms)?
Title: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: matt35mm on October 25, 2005, 09:23:33 PM
It's always lame tug-at-your-heartstrings or life-lesson things that win these contests.  Like: When my daddy died in the 9/11 Twin Towers disaster, A Clockwork Orange taught me to believe in myself again.

Or something like that.

Or maybe they give you bonus points for picking a favorite movie that very few others would pick, like "My favorite Kubrick movie is Spartacus because I'm Spartacus!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Ten bucks says the winner is something like that.
Title: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: Ghostboy on October 25, 2005, 09:27:54 PM
P, you can't win, because then you would have one-upped me! Malcom McDowell wasn't at my tour of the exhibit! But then again, I did eat guacomole next to him in Philadelphia two months later, so I guess it evens out. I'll try to contribute a few of those 25 words, because this exhibit, with those attendees, is the best thing ever and you should just kill yourself if you can't go.
Title: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: Pubrick on October 25, 2005, 09:33:50 PM
Quote from: matt35mmIt's always lame tug-at-your-heartstrings or life-lesson things that win these contests.  Like: When my daddy died in the 9/11 Twin Towers disaster, A Clockwork Orange taught me to believe in myself again.

Or something like that.
well if that's what it takes. this one by bonz seems to be written in that style..

Quote from: bonanzatazShining was my first Kubrick film. When I was 7, I was extremely afraid of horror movies and wanted to get over that fear, so me and my mom went and rented a whole bunch of horror movies. Shining was at the top of my list. It was, and will always be, my favorite Kubrick.
the trouble is getting it within the word limit. just to clarify it doesn't have to be the shining, as long as it fits the criteria.

Quote from: matt35mmOr maybe they give you bonus points for picking a favorite movie that very few others would pick, like "My favorite Kubrick movie is Spartacus because I'm Spartacus!!!!!!!!!!!!"
haha, these are brilliant, keep em coming.

thanks GB, i'm already gonna be broke from two other trips i have to make along the east coast this summer. winning this would be, if nothing else, a welcome relief on my measly pocket holes. :violin:
Title: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: Fernando on October 26, 2005, 11:08:01 AM
I will say this, if we unite our minds there's a big chance of winning this!!!

I'm serious.

Mac, your input is needed, as well as everyone else's!

Entries close at the end of the month.
Title: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: Pas on October 26, 2005, 12:44:40 PM
"Stanley Kubrick was the name of the guy who raped me. Spartacus."
Title: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: ShanghaiOrange on October 26, 2005, 01:06:42 PM
Fear and Desire because I am a stupid iconoclast.
Title: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: Pubrick on October 26, 2005, 01:11:04 PM
well as i see it there are 3 ways to go about it.
-clever jokey
-heartstring phony
-honest profound

the first two are the easiest so they'd get a lot of that. to say anything meaningful in the word limit is a challenge. here's what i've found that could mean sumthing and not sound lame, taken from bits i've written in various kubrick threads..

Quotethe shining covers all the human mindscape that 2001 sacrificed for heavenly transcendence. 2001 was the greatest thing he did for humanity, but the shining is the greatest thing he did for himself. So the shining.
if i remove the first sentence that one fits nicely.

a clever jokey one i made up:
"Eyes Wide Shut, ever since watching it i made sure to: type in Futura Extra Bold; kiss hookers; lock my doors; avoid long term relationships." (25 words)

a haiku:
eyes wide shut the best
pocketful of cash and card
the good doctor lies
Title: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: Gamblour. on October 26, 2005, 03:54:05 PM
no

you got it wrong, it's gotta be: "Well, I don't think "Dr. Strangelove: Or How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb" would fit" but then it exceeds the word length

anyhow, penis tattoo jokes are definitely the way to go here......i'm sure Jan would be proud.

P, I think yours is the one, about 2001 and the Shining.
Title: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: hedwig on October 26, 2005, 04:23:11 PM
Quote from: GamblourP, I think yours is the one, about 2001 and the Shining.

I agree. Use that, it's beautiful.
Title: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: Reinhold on October 26, 2005, 04:44:46 PM
do it in ONE word!

write all u want and just remove the spaces. duh.

here's one.

Quote from: a losing submission
"I liked 2001: A Space Odyssey because it was beautifully edited.
Thanks for your time.

Ps: I believe you meant 25 words or fewer."
Title: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: Pubrick on October 31, 2005, 07:44:36 AM
one final submission, pick from one of these:

Spartacus, spartacause.

Full Metal Jacket cos it taught me to love again.

Lolita is my favourite for reasons I should not commit to paper.
Title: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: cowboykurtis on October 31, 2005, 11:41:17 AM
Quote from: Pubrick

Lolita is my favourite for reasons I should not commit to paper.

this is pretty damn good
Title: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: Ghostboy on October 31, 2005, 12:07:24 PM
I also choose the Lolita one out of that selection, but I think it might be a little too cheeky to win. I personally thing the EWS/futura bold one stands a better chance (even though it's a bit more obscure, as the judges might not be students of typography).
Title: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: cowboykurtis on October 31, 2005, 12:18:13 PM
Quote from: GhostboyI also choose the Lolita one out of that selection, but I think it might be a little too cheeky to win. I personally thing the EWS/futura bold one stands a better chance (even though it's a bit more obscure, as the judges might not be students of typography).


I don't think the EWS one works - This is not the only Kubrick project to use this Font - It's not unique to the film and it really isn't that insightful. I think the statement is a failed attempt at being clever.

I think the Lolita one is golden - I think there will be few people who choose lolita, which will help it stand out as well.
Title: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: Pubrick on November 01, 2005, 05:25:05 AM
i went with the lolita one.

all in all i entered 4 submissions, using three friends' details with the condition that they'd take me if they won. all were very willing to help out.

it occurred to me that the 25 words thing is just so ppl put a little effort and they don't get a barrage of automatic replies. if they do read them as their conditions claim, the ones i submitted were at least eye-catching and featured uncommon observations.

thanks everyone, now we play the waiting game.

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Title: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: cowboykurtis on November 01, 2005, 11:35:44 AM
i think the lolita one has a good chance -  most of them will be obvious one's - I bet they'll get tons along the lines of: "Clockwork Orange; it cured me alright, I can again listen to Ludwig Van, while doin the ole' in & out".
Title: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: Pwaybloe on November 01, 2005, 12:58:02 PM
You didn't Americanize "favourite."  All that hard work for nothing.
Title: Re: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: Pubrick on November 22, 2005, 11:09:43 PM
yep so i didn't win, not even runner-up. they must not hav read the submissions.

worst week ever.
Title: Re: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: picolas on November 22, 2005, 11:28:18 PM
who won?
Title: Re: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: Pubrick on November 23, 2005, 01:25:49 AM
my worst enemy.
Title: Re: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: mogwai on November 23, 2005, 09:38:42 AM
brett ratner.
Title: Re: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: matt35mm on November 23, 2005, 02:28:04 PM
Jewbrick
Title: Re: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: Gamblour. on November 23, 2005, 11:26:04 PM
brazolionge?
Title: Re: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: JG on October 01, 2006, 09:22:51 PM
(i was taking a walk today and this thread somehow popped into my mind.   here's an okay one i thought of:

full metal jacket, because your never too jung to fully appreciate it. or sumthing like that.)
Title: Re: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: picolas on October 01, 2006, 11:08:46 PM
does anyone have a link to the winning submission? i've googled every possible lead.
Title: Re: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: Chest Rockwell on October 02, 2006, 12:18:37 AM
Ah man, wish I had heard about this when it was happening. I too am curious to see the winning entries.
Title: Re: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: Fernando on October 02, 2006, 12:18:37 PM
I already know what P could say about the outcome:

Quote from: Pubrick on September 04, 2005, 01:16:51 AM
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it was a knife in pubrick's heart.

I'm also curious about it though.
Title: Re: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: Pubrick on October 02, 2006, 12:21:32 PM
haha, yeah. i kinda walked away from this completely after i didn't hear back from them. if someone found the winners that'd be cool, along with their names and home addresses. uh.. for research purposes only. but seriously they prolly just picked em out of a hat. a stupid hat.
Title: Re: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: JG on October 02, 2006, 12:49:23 PM
(too bad i wasn't as witty back then, then you would have won)
Title: Re: in 25 words or less, to meet Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick
Post by: hedwig on October 02, 2006, 12:55:08 PM
stop whispering.