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Moriarty Has His EYES WIDE SHUT!!!

Already on TV.... by Pookers	Mar 10th, 1999 08:40:02 PM
I saw the "teaser" on E! TV around six o'clock pacific time...bad ass...I agree with all stated earlier by Moriarty...it is supposed to be on the Channel 4 news (the same channel Access Hollywood is on) around 11 oclock again...cooL!
wow by johnnythunder	Mar 10th, 1999 08:41:05 PM
i got goose bumps from just reading this. this sounds so incredible. i think we should all be thankful that kubrick was able to leave us with one last completed masterwork. great report moriarty. your the man
Saw it on e.t. by GLUTTONY	Mar 10th, 1999 08:43:05 PM
Well typical to entertainment tonight they showe about 7 seconds and feigned shock of nicole and tom being naked but i was in awe of actuly seeing something by the master in his final work. Thank you for making me a cinema lover stanley thank you very much.
This was just shown on the news!!! by Shotgun	Mar 10th, 1999 08:44:52 PM
Caught it on two different stations in NYC. channel 9 showed the whole thing, blurring out Nicole's breasts, and Channel 11 showed a cut down, less sexy version (they talked over the whole thing too).
This Sounds So Cool by Henry_Krinkle	Mar 10th, 1999 08:47:27 PM
It's appropriate that EWS is ending the millennium, since it clearly has the potential to be truly and astonishingly great. The description of what was shown in Vegas certainly doesn't disappoint. Kudos, too, to Moriarty's superb delineation of the moment-by-moment elements of this teaser trailer.
Don't over react by Taxman	Mar 10th, 1999 09:10:56 PM
I wish people would stop saying this is so cool when it's basically nothing. I'm not expecting this film to be great. It may be, but don't get your hopes up. The main indication that has put me in this frame of mind is the casting. Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. Not to say anything against their acting ability, but this is an ad exec's dream. This teaser already show's what WB's marketing campaign will be like. 'Look, it's got Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, and they're naked!'. If that's the major selling point of the film then I'm sure it'll do well at the box office, but it doesn't indicate a classic film. And another thing, why did they claim this was a segment of scene. Is the whole film going to have CRUISE KIDMAN KUBRICK flashing through it? (just kidding). And why are the names in that order, surely it should just be KUBRICK. Do they feel Kidman is more important than Kubrick?
Kidman OWNS the Kubrick stare by Maul99	Mar 10th, 1999 09:15:06 PM
Man, this film is going to blow mainstream audiences away. Watching Kidman's aloof, detached demeanor was totally turning me on. She has mastered the "Kubrick Stare" perfectly. After July 16th, people are going to be talking about this movie for a long time.
Read More Carefully, People! by mrbeaks	Mar 10th, 1999 09:40:39 PM
For once, give Warner Bros. a break; the "preview" was prepared by Kubrick.
Mr. Kubrick... by Nannnoo	Mar 10th, 1999 10:39:02 PM
sigh......
What about the phone? by Edward Peregrine	Mar 10th, 1999 11:19:53 PM
Does this mean the 20 second yellow phone teaser that was discussed the last couple days is NOT the EYES WIDE SHUT teaser? Anybody know? Will anybody talk (besides the illustrious Mr. Moriarty)?
change of plan by DiceDano	Mar 10th, 1999 11:59:38 PM
fuck Star Wars, bring on Eyes Wide Shut
Coincidence? by SkinFLute	Mar 11th, 1999 12:43:47 AM
Im sorry, its just too perfect, if Stanley had died a week earlier the film would have been forever "unfinished." If he had died a week earlier the 18 months put into this film would have been wasted. If he'd died earlier, EWS wouldn't have gotten nearly this much press this early. How come no one else is as conspiracy-minded as me? Good work M.
EWS slogan: You'll believe.... by MRE	Mar 11th, 1999 01:40:12 AM
"You'll believe that Tom Cruise is not gay." I personally think they're ripping off the Superman:the movie slogan "You'll believe a man can fly." But Kubrick can make you believe this it would be his greatest achievement.
Hopes and Fears by breakdown	Mar 11th, 1999 02:32:01 AM
I've been a Kubrick fan since I was ten. He is probably the biggest reason I wound up in film school and in Hollywood. But I just saw that clip and I have to say, I think we could all be in for a very big disappointment. My biggest fear is that Kubrick attempted a subject that is far beyond his grasp -- sexuality. The images that have Moriarty and others enthralled, leave me limp. See Tom. See Tom stand on an orange crate so that he looks like he's the same height as his wife when he's really dwarfed by her. See Tom have sex with his wife. Probably the only time he ever has or ever will. I have this creeping sense of dread that this is Kubrick's last ditch effort at commerciality. The biggest stars in a sex film with all the attendant publicity that that can muster. It all seems too adolescent. Like we're all still in junior high and the idea of movie stars doing the humpty is a giggle fest, and it gets us stiff or wet in the undies. Did the future arrive and reveal that Stanley was a true internet porno downloading geek at heart? I mean, when you start chumming it up with guys like Bob Daly and Terry Semel, just how hip and creative can you be? Not VERY! I could be dead wrong and I hope I am. But I have this bad feeling. I think Kubrick finally figured out two things: 1) what studio executives think makes a great film 2) what mainstream audiences will go pay to see for three weeks and then forget about. Say it ain't so, Joe!
The Big Breakfast by Morph	Mar 11th, 1999 04:44:55 AM
The Big Breakfast showed part of this trailer for EWS this morning at about 7:ooam. The Star Wars trailer is a definite for tomorrow.(FRI)
No.... by LOS GORDOS	Mar 11th, 1999 05:13:25 AM
The names Cruise and Kidman do not make me think this will be a classic or stunning film -- but the name KUBRICK does. I have watched and re-watched many of master K's films throughout my 25 years. But as I re-viewed many of them over the last few months in anticipation and preparation for EYES WIDE SHUT, I have come to one conclusion : even his so-callled minor or flawed works (Barry Lyndon; Full Metal Jacket) are films which push and sometimes break the boundaries of the film language of their time from their pre-defined limits. Think about it people, and STOP taking it for GRANTED, film has barely been around for a hundred years, yes FILM the medium which defines our culture and in many ways and most probably it defines YOU more than you'd care to admit -- and within the realm of this medium Kubrick is up there in the stars with the monolithic figures who helped define it. Yeah EWS might "suck" or maybe it will "rock" but phrases like that can never begin to cover or describe the lifetime achievment of a man who lived for film and re-defining what it meant to human civiliziation. Even with the extra hype that is sure to be generated by Kubrick's death, his last film. just like all his others, is one that probably won't be truly understood and appreciated until many years after it's release.
Just saw it on TV... by howsannie	Mar 11th, 1999 07:00:22 AM
Already this looks fantastic, steamy, tasteful, powerful. Mmmmm... Nicole. As the old saying goes, "All good things come from Australia"
EYES RIGHT, EYES LEFT, "Lovely party, isn't it?" Nope. by bob g	Mar 11th, 1999 09:07:59 AM
Folks! Let's not forget, one shot, even if it's got boobs and attitude, and even if it took sixty-seven takes (average Kubrick behavior) does not a movie make! An example - "torrents of blood issue from the elevator" - and THE SHINING was still a big, beautiful mess, a virtual yawn, except for the manic energy of Jack Nicholson. Let's hold on to reality a WEE bit.
To Edward Peregrine - re phone thing... by lynnbracken	Mar 11th, 1999 09:16:36 AM
There was a post a couple of days ago from someone named Embo - who said it was a film trailer regarding a movie called something like "Old Yellow Phone" about a phone in a dorm and the various people who use it and their lives - set in the 70s and starring a bunch of WB actors. EMBO said Joel Schumacher was attached in some way. I don't know if it's true or not - that's just what he said. Sounded like he knew from whence he spaketh. Go figure. RE: EWS - I don't know if it's going to be a just a big bunch of eye candy or something really fabulous - but I can't wait!
Please update by Marco99	Mar 11th, 1999 09:28:59 AM
on this forum when you find out if it will be shown on Access Hollywood or ET or any other national show. I'm real curious to see what it's going to look like. As for the person who said ther was no reason to think this film would be great, how bout the fact that Kubrick has yet to make a film which wasn't great (I agree that even his least respected works qualify for greatness, I absolutely love FMJ and Barry Lyndon) probably his worst films are Lolita and Spartacus but they definitely qualify as classics. Anybody here seen Killers Kiss? Another classic which broke boundaries untouched in cinema (a dream sequence very similar to the end of 2001, reverse film and all).Combine that with the fact that Kubrick may have said this would be his greatest film ever and it's almost certain that EWS is going to be the years best film. Let me pose this question to many of you, though, If you had to see either this or the star wars new movie but were definitely going to never see the other one which one would it be? I'd choose EWS. Something tells me I'm in the minority on this one.
Congrats . . . by The Graduate	Mar 11th, 1999 10:44:00 AM
Bravo to Kubrick for putting together such a tantalizing peek at his new movie, bravo to Moriarty for describing it so vividly, and bravo to Warners (when was the last time any of us said that?) for having the balls to show it in such an important venue and for implying that they will stick with Kubrick's "final cut." Stay on them, everyone! Incidentally, any chance this sneak-peak will show up on the Net? (It's clearly not "the trailer" because of the content, so I don't expect to see it in the theater.)
A Very Typical Backlash by mrbeaks	Mar 11th, 1999 11:10:37 AM
For those of you who doubt Kubrick's "independence," read his biography, and learn otherwise. Besides, doesn't it make sense to be at least a little "chummy" with the folks who distribute your films worldwide, as well as grant you complete autonomy over your projects? Please understand that, by and large, studios are not evil entities. They can be infuriating, but they certainly aren't the creativity-squashing beasts many of you believe them to be.
KUBRICK IS GOD by L'Auteur	Mar 11th, 1999 11:12:25 AM
tweaking tweaking tweaking tweaking tweaking! I AM TWEAKING! STAR WARS is my all time fave movie but i have to admit, im worried about how well Lucas will deliver. Kubrick on the other hand is GOD. Therefore, I KNOW this movie will kicketh ass! Oh My God I cannot wait anymore. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
THIS IS GOING TO BE HOT!!!!!!!! by Niks977	Mar 11th, 1999 11:16:20 AM
There couldn't be a better way to end the decade. I was looking so forward to this movie, no I really can't wait for July 16, 1999. I was watching the Fox5 10:00 News last night here in New York and they showed a teaser with a part of that scene with a subtitle Sizzlin on the bottom and I knew that I had to see it. The excitement that went through my body was amazing. Kubrick's done it again. A great end to a great life. You guys are right, Nicole has that stare down. She did that so well. This movie is going to be great. I'll be the first person in line
The trailer by Uncapie	Mar 11th, 1999 12:03:10 PM
Hmmmm, interesting....
reply to lynnbracken by Edward Peregrine	Mar 11th, 1999 01:01:16 PM
Sorry, I don't buy your response. Haven't you figured out by now any time the words "Joel Schumacher" pop up on this page they are used in ridicule and vehalance? That post was obviously not meant to be taken seriously. Does anyone have a REAL answer to my question?
Saw it last night by xyling	Mar 11th, 1999 01:43:48 PM
Document Contains No Data Document Contains No Data Document Contains No Data FIX IT! The short was on the news last night in LA with digital blurring of course. I didn't get much of an impression from it, except Nicole Kidman looks as good as ever. The lighting was VERY bright, the skin was very washed out looking- I don't know if that was a transfer to TV thing or if the movie is going to have some unique lighting like this. The titles were very cool- big blocks of color "Cruise Kidman Kubrick" Can't wait. Kubrick was a god among directors, for those who think he was average or mediocre, you don't understand art.
Saw it last night by xyling	Mar 11th, 1999 01:52:12 PM
Document Contains No Data Document Contains No Data Document Contains No Data FIX IT! One more thing... What was that music that went with the clip? Anybody recognize it?
Also was shown on french TV by Equi	Mar 11th, 1999 01:52:15 PM
French TV Canal+ showed the clip tonight. I wonder how your prude American are going to reac to something like that...
Lucky spanish geeks.... by JRRR	Mar 11th, 1999 02:43:36 PM
We could see the trailer in Spain. It has been showed in the news at 3:00 PM. Enterely. No cuts. Sometimes I really love my country
Uh Oh by Taxman	Mar 11th, 1999 02:50:38 PM
Ok, I've seen the clip for myself now, in it's entirety. Am I the only one who's thinking soft-porn film here? The set-up sounds like classic late night cable: Psychiatrists having affairs with their clients and decending into deeper debauchery, this seems to be the extent of the known plot (to me anyway). And that clip. What was with that lighting? The naked 'stars' awash in an erotic golden glow that seems to come from no where. Soft porn film. I'd just like to point out to people that whatever greatness Kubrick has done in the past (god bless his soul), there is nothing inherently artistic about this scene. It's just two naked people. I have the most absurd feeling that Kubrick is playing a huge joke, a big trick. He's turned out a soft porn film as the last deed of an insane genius maverick director with Cruise and Kidman his perhaps unwitting accomplices. I mean why not? What's he got to lose? Is that the real reason Keitel left? Was he onto Kubricks plan? Maybe it is no joke and Kubrick was just a dirty old man enjoying his chance to see Nicole and Tom make out, take-after-take-after-take-aft er-take. Now I'm half joking here, but I believe in taking each film on it's own merits. You people seem to have already decided you like this film because it's directed by Kubrick. Apart from that, there is absolutely nothing to say that this film will be great, certainly not the short scene that was shown. The only people who have seen the whole film are warners execs, and I'm sure they said Batman and Robin was a great film too, so I hardly think they can be trusted... Just thought I'd add a little pessimism to the overflowing optimism about this film.
This is going to be sooooo cool! by W. Leach	Mar 11th, 1999 03:14:43 PM
Any scrap of information I can get on EYES WIDE SHUT makes my day. Imagine my delight when I read the above!! I cannot wait for this masterpiece to be released. I'll be there opening day (and several times after I would imagine), just to savor this last piece of film from the greatest director of all time. Thank you, Mr. Kubrick for thirteen wonderful films.
Check out the official site by Kefrif	Mar 11th, 1999 04:03:01 PM
The official site has changed from the white background thing. Check it out - http://www.eyeswideshut.com Fitting....
exploitation flick as swan song? by Tavis Bickle	Mar 11th, 1999 04:04:36 PM
Kubrick making a stag movie? What balls! What a sense of humor!
Conspiracy by Benjamin Raspiel	Mar 11th, 1999 05:59:28 PM
Maybe it's just the Oliver Stone in me that believes that SkinFlute's suspicion (viz., that the timing of Kubrick's death was, don't you think, awfully convenient, seeing as how the film was "just shown" the "week before") has some validity and merit. Is it possible that Kubrick's people (in conjunction with WB brass, and like-minded individuals) are pulling a Linda McCartney-esque fast one on us? In other words, did Kubrick die this past weekend, or was it a month ago? The only reason I mention it is, I vividly recall a talkback posting, here on AICN (it was a report about a possible TINTIN movie, actually) in which somebody reported something they heard (allegedly from the BBC) vis-a-vis Kubrick's death. This was about a month or so ago. The reports were relegated to "rumor" status the following day. But if Kubrick DID die weeks ago, and there was concern that the public wouldn't go see EWS unless it received the final stamp of approval by the master, perhaps a delay in announcing the man's unfortunate passing (a la what Paul did with Linda) was implemented. Just wondering. (It's certainly a sad day for cinema, regardless of the actual timing of the man's passing.)
Eyes Wide Shut and A Clockwork Orange by darius25	Mar 11th, 1999 08:54:44 PM
For any one who doubts Kubrick's latest film, just go rent A Clockwork Orange and watch it again. Anyway, for those who havent seen the trailer for this movie, relax and be patient. Some edited scenes were ON ET tonight but they might also be on Access Hollywood. Also, go checkout the trailer for A Clockwork Orange. It is absolutely amazing. P.S. This is a stupid question but can someone please explain the title of A Clockwork Orange. What does this mean ? Thanks.
Hey TAXMAN by Palmer Eldritch	Mar 11th, 1999 11:48:21 PM
Don't you wanna be playing outside, pulling the wings off flys or something?
I hope this will be a great film by Hyperion	Mar 12th, 1999 05:39:04 AM
What is so special about this trailer? You see two famous stars naked! Is this really such great thing for americans? When you see a trailer where they shoot people you do not even mention it, but when you see two naked people, you make a great discussion. Why are you so prude? Is a murder more 'normal' than a sex scene? But now for the film: I hope that this movie will be great, but I don't want to see a soft porno. I want to see great scenes, great feelings and a great plot. But I'm not really concerned, because if Kubrick's film is the same like his older works, than it will be a big hit and a great film.
Blue Movie by Dandini	Mar 12th, 1999 05:42:04 AM
I can't believe that with all this umming and ahhing over whether or not the late, great Stanley has made a porno nobody has mentioned the fact that one of his pet projects - as long ago as Dr. Strangelove - was to make the world's first commercial, major-studio-backed porno movie. It was originally called Blue Movie and came about when he was watching 8mm porno reels (I think, feel free to correct my history as I'm quoting from memory). Couldn't Eyes Wide Shut be the culmination of this wish? Having said that, I can't think of anyone more sexless than Tom Cruise. I hope they prove me wrong, but on-screen pairings played by real life couples have traditionally been a bit cack. Still, here's hoping...
music for Kubrick clip by PoldenHike	Mar 12th, 1999 08:41:57 AM
That music is Chris Issak's "Baby did a Bad Bad Thing". ET did run (parts) of the clip last night, as I'm sure many of you know by now, as well as the newest PHANTOM MENACE trailer in it's entireity. Kubrick, Kubrick, Kubrick. Happy, Happy, Happy (and Nicole does look GREAT naked - wow).
Masterpiece? by Jez	Mar 16th, 1999 03:24:27 AM
I'm not doubting that Kubrick is a master of the cinema. What really matters is what the artist and their audience appreciate. The preview I saw of EWS, however, reeks of Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson. I will be curious to see this movie in its entirety so I can draw my final conclusions.
He mustn't have liked the movie, then. by Wolfpack	Jul 11th, 2006 11:35:15 AM

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