Kubrick was a living legend. His talents were stubborness and perfectionism.
Spielberg is, in his own right, a living legend as well. He created some of the modern conventions we see used in popular films. This isn't a bad thing.
So, personally, I don't think it's a question of who's bad and who's good. It's just a matter of style. Besides, if Spielberg decided to commit every waking moment of the next five to seven years for one film, be anal enough to film every single shot 50+ times, and demand complete loyalty from the cast and crew -- he might actually make something at least CLOSE to Kubrick's style.
Besides, I'm sure Spielberg realizes the shoes he's been hired to fill. If that's not a little intimidating, I don't know what is.
Be glad they didn't give it to someone like Joel Schumacher, Roland Emmerich, or Jan De Bont.
Holy shit, I must be STONED. I didn't even bother reading the damn headline of the article. Here I was thinking I was being funny and original. How embarrassing.
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Spielberg is, in his own right, a living legend as well. He created some of the modern conventions we see used in popular films. This isn't a bad thing.
So, personally, I don't think it's a question of who's bad and who's good. It's just a matter of style. Besides, if Spielberg decided to commit every waking moment of the next five to seven years for one film, be anal enough to film every single shot 50+ times, and demand complete loyalty from the cast and crew -- he might actually make something at least CLOSE to Kubrick's style.
Besides, I'm sure Spielberg realizes the shoes he's been hired to fill. If that's not a little intimidating, I don't know what is.
Be glad they didn't give it to someone like Joel Schumacher, Roland Emmerich, or Jan De Bont.
Someone sign this judge up for some spammer lists and get back to him in about three months.
Perhaps it was pity. Heh...
Holy shit, I must be STONED. I didn't even bother reading the damn headline of the article. Here I was thinking I was being funny and original. How embarrassing.
So, I wonder if they'll call it, The Great Firewall of China. Oh, I'm sorry!! I couldn't resist.