Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (Special Edition)

Simply Kubrick at his best! Directing, writing, the cast all showing how to make a good film!

Those who support nuclear efforts and mass destruction against weaker countries of non-democtratice origins are mad, just like most of the characters in this farce.

ok, some minimal thrill but not worth spending the time watching it. The so called humor was ineffective. The scene with the cowboy riding the bomb down was a sad reminder of the cowboy diplomacy that's been running the country for 8 years.

I must have seen this "black comedy" at least one- half dozen times and, unfortunately, it gets less funny for me every time. The United States was just beginning to accelerate its Vietnam troop strength in 1964, and at age 16, living in suburban Boston, the title of the movie was quickly changed to "Dr. Strangeglove" in honor of Red Sox bumbler Dick Stuart. I distinctly remember Strangelove's performance as being hilarious, and still do, simply because he's totally, totally unrealistic.It's the other characters, especially the base commander, the President, George C. Scott, et al who have become more realistic over the years, therefore more scary to me. Remember, in 2007, the United States flew nuclear weapons right down the center of the country, leaving them unattended on a Texas airbase,This morning's Presidential budget includes $70 billion in new defense spending; this despite various sundry plans to "wind down' overseas. For years, historical novelist Gore Vidal, now living in Italy, has been harping that money and sex are the true powers in Washington D.C. Care to debate him? In summary, Strangelove the character will always be a personal favorite. As for the movie, it becomes more prophetic, less comedic, more black, with every wiewing.

For those that have not seen the movie, which is highly unlikely, this is an improbable situation where a base commander is in the position to order an attack on Russia. Originally supposed to be a serious movie based on the book "Red Alert" by Peter Bryant (really Peter George). Now converted into a black comedy with many great stars including Peter Sellers as there of the characters. (It would have been four characters if he has not broken a leg).

The DVD (special edition) is worth purchasing even if you have earlier versions. There are also later editions with a different mix of goodies. Many DVD's contain what they call extras (I call them Goodies). In a lot of cases they are just rehashed versions of the movie or just rattling. In this case the extra "Inside the Making of DR.STRAINGLOVE" rivals the movie itself for entertainment and useful content. You find out how the movie evolved from a serious piece to a serious black comedy. You find that the movie is an aggregate of many talented people. It would take too log to describe the details that motivated the movie so you will just have to purchase this edition.

There is also a trailer for "Fail Safe" a rival movie on the special edition.
Dame Vera Lynn "We'll Meet Again" (1942)

We'll Meet Again

We'll meet again,
Don't know where,
Don't know when,
But I know
We'll meet again
Some sunny day.

Keep smiling through
Just like you
Always do
Till the blue skies
Drive the dark clouds
Far away.

So will you please
Say hello
To the folks
That I know
Tell them,
I won't be long.

They'll be happy to
know
That as you saw me go
I was singing this song.

One part I found interesting was when the Air crew was examining their survival kit. Slim Pickens says a person can have a good time in Dallas with the kit. This is over dubbed by Las Vegas as a result of JFK just being shot in Dallas.


Fail-safe (Special Edition)

Seven Days in May

The Enemy Within

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