Anthony Burgess died (25/11/1999)

[Ross Clark]

Born Manchester, 1952.
Best known for _A Clockwork Orange_ (1952), filmed by Stanley Kubrick
(1971).
Definitely a language buff. For his dystopian future, he invented a teen
slang with a lot of Russian words in it. I liked "horror show" (хорошо
'good'). But I never finished the book. Never saw the movie either,
though it was much talked about -- still gets an 8.2 on IMDb. From what
I heard and saw of it, it struck me as glamorizing violence in a way
that was very fashionable at the time, but not to my taste. Maybe I was
wrong.

Anyhow, Burgess also created a prehistoric language for _Quest for
Fire_. Or maybe two? Was that the one where the more advanced people
spoke something that sounded suspiciously like Proto-Indo-European?

Wrote two popular books about language: Language Made Plain (1964) and A
Mouthful of Air (1992). Both made the prestigeous "books I bought but
never read" long-list. Anybody read them?

[Stefan Ram]

Post by Ross Clark
I heard and saw of it, it struck me as glamorizing violence in a way
that was very fashionable at the time, but not to my taste. Maybe I was
wrong.

Hey, you totally know taste isn't about being "wrong"! But look,
a movie like this is basically just another Hollywood product,
and nobody's obligated to watch every single entertainment flick
out there. I probably caught this when I was a kid, or at least
a teenager. After checking out a mind-blowing masterpiece like
"2001", I just had to see everything this director put out.
The violence by the kids isn't just thrown in for shock value -
it actually highlights the institutional violence and the main
character's transformation later on. Still, it's violence as
entertainment - something you definitely don't need to watch
if that's not your scene!

[HenHanna]

Post by Ross Clark
Born Manchester, 1952.
Best known for _A Clockwork Orange_ (1952), filmed by Stanley Kubrick
(1971).
Definitely a language buff. For his dystopian future, he invented a teen
slang with a lot of Russian words in it. I liked "horror show" (хорошо
'good'). But I never finished the book. Never saw the movie either,
though it was much talked about -- still gets an 8.2 on IMDb. From what
I heard and saw of it, it struck me as glamorizing violence in a way
that was very fashionable at the time, but not to my taste. Maybe I was
wrong.
Anyhow, Burgess also created a prehistoric language for _Quest for
Fire_. Or maybe two? Was that the one where the more advanced people
spoke something that sounded suspiciously like Proto-Indo-European?
Wrote two popular books about language: Language Made Plain (1964) and A
Mouthful of Air (1992). Both made the prestigeous "books I bought but
never read" long-list. Anybody read them?

Kubrick is considered a modern master...


What are some of your favorite films? Bergman or Felini ?


______________________________


Roger Ebert, the renowned film critic, had a significant influence on
cinema appreciation and often shared his thoughts on the greatest films.


Citizen Kane (1941) - Often regarded as one of the greatest films ever
made, Ebert admired its innovative storytelling and cinematography.

The Godfather (1972) - Ebert praised its profound impact on the gangster
genre and its exploration of family dynamics.

Casablanca (1942) - He appreciated its timeless romance and memorable
dialogue.

The Rules of the Game (1939) - Jean Renoir’s film was highlighted for
its social commentary and cinematic technique.

Tokyo Story (1953) - He celebrated this film for its emotional depth and
portrayal of family life.

[HenHanna]

Post by HenHanna

Born Manchester, 1952. ???????????
Best known for _A Clockwork Orange_ (1952), filmed by Stanley Kubrick
(1971).
Definitely a language buff. For his dystopian future, he invented a teen
slang with a lot of Russian words in it. I liked "horror show" (хорошо
'good'). But I never finished the book. Never saw the movie either,
though it was much talked about -- still gets an 8.2 on IMDb. From what
I heard and saw of it, it struck me as glamorizing violence in a way
that was very fashionable at the time, but not to my taste. Maybe I was
wrong.
Anyhow, Burgess also created a prehistoric language for _Quest for
Fire_. Or maybe two? Was that the one where the more advanced people
spoke something that sounded suspiciously like Proto-Indo-European?
Wrote two popular books about language: Language Made Plain (1964) and A
Mouthful of Air (1992). Both made the prestigeous "books I bought but
never read" long-list. Anybody read them?

i also like his 2 books on Joyce, one of wihch has
different titles in UK and USA (ReJoyce)

Post by HenHanna
Kubrick is considered a modern master...
What are some of your favorite films? Bergman or Felini ?
______________________________
Roger Ebert, the renowned film critic, had a significant influence on
cinema appreciation and often shared his thoughts on the greatest films.
Citizen Kane (1941) - Often regarded as one of the greatest films ever
made, Ebert admired its innovative storytelling and cinematography.
The Godfather (1972) - Ebert praised its profound impact on the gangster
genre and its exploration of family dynamics.
Casablanca (1942) - He appreciated its timeless romance and memorable
dialogue.
The Rules of the Game (1939) - Jean Renoir’s film was highlighted for
its social commentary and cinematic technique.
Tokyo Story (1953) - He celebrated this film for its emotional depth and
portrayal of family life.

my all time fav... include:

The Clockwork Orange, Dr.Strangelove, The Killing (by Kubrick)

Maltese Falcon, Ozu, Ikiru, Double Indemnity, ...........


In terms of Language (Linguistics),
the most interesting films are:
The Clockwork Orange
Blade Runner


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Anthony Burgess, the English novelist best known for his
book "A Clockwork Orange," died on November 22, 1993. The cause of death
was reported as lung cancer.

Anthony Burgess was born on February 25, 1917, and died on
November 22, 1993. He was 76 years old at the time of his death.

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Re: Anthony Burgess died (25/11/1999)

On November 25, 1999, the prominent novelist William S. Burroughs passed
away. He was known for his influential works in both literature and
linguistics, particularly his novel "Naked Lunch." Burroughs was a key
figure in the Beat Generation and had a significant impact on modern
literature.


William S. Burroughs was born on February 5, 1914.