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Short CNN article here.
The first picture in the article is of a scientist with a Dr. Strangelove feel.
The first picture in the article is of a scientist with a Dr. Strangelove feel.
Stanley Kubrick Photos from Before he did Movies
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around a CNN article featuring photographs of Stanley Kubrick prior to his filmmaking career. Participants explore the visual elements of the images, particularly focusing on the style of shoes worn by a subject in one of the photos and how it relates to the character from Kubrick's film "Dr. Strangelove."
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants note a resemblance of the photographed scientist to the character from "Dr. Strangelove."
- One participant expresses confusion over the phrase "Strangelove feet," indicating a misreading of the original comment.
- Another participant comments on the shiny black shoes in the photo, expressing an expectation for a matte finish instead.
- A participant clarifies the definitions of "matte" and "shiny," explaining that matte refers to a dull finish while shiny is glossy, and suggests that shiny shoes are more fitting for the character.
- The thread title was corrected to accurately spell "Kubrick."
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the visual aspects of the photographs and their connection to "Dr. Strangelove," but there is some confusion regarding terminology and expectations about the shoes. The discussion includes differing interpretations of the aesthetic qualities of the shoes.
Contextual Notes
There are unresolved assumptions about the significance of the shoes and their relation to the character, as well as varying interpretations of the visual style presented in the photographs.
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I've re-read this four times --- I still see "Strangelove feet.BillTre said:
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Doesn't "matte" equal "shiny?"BillTre said:
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Matte is the opposite of shiny ("dull and flat, without a shine").
Shiny is glossy.
Satin is in between.
I was expecting him to have scuffed up shoes for some reason.
Shiny actually makes more sense for the character I guess.
Shiny is glossy.
Satin is in between.
I was expecting him to have scuffed up shoes for some reason.
Shiny actually makes more sense for the character I guess.
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Thread title changed to correct spelling of director's name: "Kubrick".
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