Just finished Spartacus, and was extremely pleased. I don't typically care for the epic, cast-of-thousands type films but I really enjoyed it. Of the Kubrick films I've now seen, I'd rank them thusly:

2001 (10/10)
The Shining (10/10)
FMJ (10/10)
Spartacus (9/10)
Eyes Wide Shut (8/10)
A Clockwork Orange (7/10)

Rating C.O. 7/10 doesn't mean I'm rating it a 7 compared to typical films, but a 7 compared to the top baseline of his, which I consider 2001 to be.

I had a hard time getting to sleep last night because I kept thinking about how good FMJ is. I was trying to put into words how good it is, and the only thing I can think of is this:

It's difficult to watch it all time and again, because afterwards I always feel uneasy and a bit of disdain for humanity, and it occured to me that this is how the viewer should feel after watching an accurate portrayal of war. I'm not sure there is a greater feeling of disgust one can get than that from fighting in war, but when I watch FMJ, like no other film, it is the closest I've felt to knowing that level of disgust. Through the medium of film, at least.

Has anyone taken Joan Collins or Linda Evans yet?

I'm certainly open to a co-owner.

Has Nate picked yet...its been 3 days.

Any update from Nath/KC? Should we just assume that they'll be too busy pleasuring women in Dionysian orgies (What I always assume people do when they're not online) to check in and give us an update/estimated time of picking?

Late last night KC said that he hoped to have the selection up today. Doesn't look like it's gonna happen. This thread needs a spark.

Fuggit, I'm chosing for them. I choose (for Nath and KC) Dustin Diamond, Actor. If whomever chooses 7th doesn't select by midnight tonight, they get Lark Voorhies.

About to watch The Hustler in a few. Haven't seen it in years, should be a good one.

Almost as good a value at this point as Marilyn Monroe.

soooooooo good

NO PRESSURE. NO PRESSURE. NO PRESSURE UNTIL AFTER NEW YEAR'S. bunch of a-holes, including McBobbo, putting pressure on us.

sorry it's been a little hard coordinating because we've both been moving around for the holidays, so it's hard to communicate. Plus we didn't have any real time to plan. After the holidays it'll be much easier.

We have a tentative decision, a very very good one in my opinion who's guaranteed to go in the next 3 picks. We are willing to trade if it's juicy enough, because our studio is bigger than our leading man.

We have one offer from NozeCandy we're considering. flyingmoose has expressed interest but made no offer. I'll do a bit of aggressive pick shopping between now and the EOD. If we can't work out a deal, we'll post our pick, which is probably BPA at this point.

Just catching up on this thread. I'm going to definitely need a co-owner...anyone?

now team EvanJC/Dr.Zoidberg

This co-ownership stuff is really gonna slow things down, not help.

Also looking for one...

It can help. In the NFL draft thread there are plenty of times where I have made picks for Myrmidon when he wasn't around. The thing is co-owners need to agree on a pick before it is their turn.