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Published on September 27th 2005
Fifteen years is a long time to be rocking. But don't tell New York City veterans the Templars that. They'll have absolutely none of it. Now 2005, the band is re-releasing the formerly double 7" Clockwork Orange Horrorshow on CD|EP format. The release makes no giant leaps and no artistic diversions, as the band sticks to the simplistic Oi! formula that has always worked well for them in years past.
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It's not so much about speed as it is about coming off as educated, which helps in an argument. I don't know what a "word processor" is, either... will, you dont know what a word processor is? Whether you think the book is better without the last chapter or with it, artistically Anthony Burgess, who was no dummy, intended it to have the 21st chapter. And therefore, that's how the book should be read. Cutting the last chapter out, only in America, was a reaction to critics and commercial value if it received bad reviews for having that last chapter. (I liked the "extra" chapter and thought it redeemed Alex.) It's not so much about speed as it is about coming off as educated, which helps in an argument. I don't know what a "word processor" is, either... Both BSD and Jonesy are right as both the movie and the book have a different message without the use of the finnal chapter in the movie. I think Jones's point is that without the final chapter it comes off as a glorification of violence, and since it was in the orginal book it takes away from the meaning of the work. And you really should make use of the shift key, dude. It saves a lot of time. Steve- why should I trust anyones' opinion who doesn't know how to use the "Caps Lock" key? Steve- why should I trust anyones' opinion who doesn't know how to use the "Caps Lock" key? BSD, Jones, et al: i never said it glorified violence. but i guess being someone with a positive outlook in life who doesnt live with his parents anymore tends to see the book and story more complete and whole as it was originally intended, with 21 chapters. No, the last chapter was about "growing up and maturing." It's the only one where the character shows any progress. Without it, the book is sensationalist? No... It's the story of a criminal who becomes a young adult, and makes a point of showing how sometimes the criminal element can't be cured. Willsd, {Back on topic now] Alright Knuckleheads, we are not reviewing the book or the damn movie, we are reviewing the album, and guess what? Its way better than three freakin' stars, this is the tits! Word. Score's for the book. The movie was pretty darn good too, that McDowell fella sure can fight and fuck and drink milk! "well, when you dont film the whole story, that can happen. the ending never should have been left out of the book when it was first released here, and the movie shouldnt have been made without it" They knew they would draw attention to themselves by naming a well-known controversial film in their album title. And fuck me if it didn't work. I am sort of indifferent to the movie, but the novel is genious. It was extremely metephorical and went far beyond crime and punnishment. It even reminded me of anti- utopias such as 1984 and Brave New World in the sense that it shows the Goverment not representing the people but going after the power that they hunger for. It's not the best book in the world, but it makes you think. " the average idiot moviegoer seems to interpret this film as an endorsement of violence." Amen to the fellow below me. Most people don't truly appreciate Kubrick because his films are "high art," dense with symbolism, and nearly always touch on really profound philosophical questions which most people aren't exposed to. ACO (the film) is one of the greatest works of art of the 20th century. Kubrick was a true visionary; it's a shame that shitty oi and skinhead bands completely misunderstand and exploit his work. I don't blame him from withdrawing it from England . . . the average idiot moviegoer seems to interpret this film as an endorsement of violence. what's so frustrating is 90% of A Clockwork Orange fans have to real understanding of the book or film. do you really think the templars appreciate the metaphorical and allegorical underpinnings of the film or do they just think guys dressing up and raping and killing people while listening to Beethoven is cool. "Stanely Kubrick - greatest director to ever live (after Hitchcock)." No time for the old in-out love, Ive just come to read the meter. i think CO is a great book. it takes a good look at youth/vandal culture in general. especially if your book has the twenty first chapter. ummm...i beg to differ. i find bill crystal's work to be infinitely superior. Score's for A Clockwork Orange, awesome movie (and book). the clockwork orange movie that is.... welly welly welly welly welly welly well This isnt a very good Templars release...I still enjoy Return of Jaques de Molay...though the lyrics are ridiculous i genuinely enjoyed clockwork orange as a book. It doesn't at all; the book is amazing, and the movie is pretty damn good as well. The "punx", Oi like this, and stuff like the Adicts have effectively killed any stigma attached to it, however. Am I the only person who thinks A Clockwork Orange sucks? I honestly believe alot of kids say they like it just to say it. |
