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New Thu 27 Mar 25 21:45 
 Dr Strangelove. - R.P.
Streamed tonight to a local cinema, I was tempted to go to London at one point, glad I didn't this was brilliant and with 20 minute drive to the venue. Catch it if you can !
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New Thu 27 Mar 25 22:11 
 Dr Strangelove. - Robin O'Reliant
Is that the original, or have they done a remake?

|I've seen it several times, one of the all time classics of cinema.
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New Thu 27 Mar 25 22:50 
 Dr Strangelove. - Lygonos

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New Thu 27 Mar 25 23:01 
 Dr Strangelove. - zippy
Thanks - I had no idea!

I think the film is great. The fighting at the airbase looks real. The briefing in the B52 is hilarious - if not worrying - "Shoot, a fella' could have a pretty good weekend in Vegas with all that stuff."
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New Fri 28 Mar 25 08:28 
 Dr Strangelove. - Zero
It is brilliant, scary, funny, rediculous, technically (in the filming sense) utterly superb. Its a performing arts accident in reality, it wasnt concieved planned or scripted to turn out the way it did. Its release timing was accidently spot on too.

Hence, you cant remake it. Nor should you.
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New Fri 28 Mar 25 09:01 
 Dr Strangelove. - CGNorwich
Just to make it clear this is not a remake of the film but a streamed version of the play currently playing at the Noel Cowards Theatre.London

Has good reviews.
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New Fri 28 Mar 25 09:13 
 Dr Strangelove. - Zero
>> Just to make it clear this is not a remake of the film but a
>> streamed version of the play currently playing at the Noel Cowards Theatre.London
>>
>> Has good reviews.

Indeed, however there is a plan mooted to remake the film.

I was lucky enough to see this. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pressure_(play)

It was superb, even Mrs Z enjoyed it.



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New Fri 28 Mar 25 10:36 
 Dr Strangelove. - R.P.
We were talking about it this morning. It was a near perfect mix of good acting and superb production - even the scenes in the B52 were brillianty made. Coogan at his very best as well.
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New Fri 28 Mar 25 13:01 
 Dr Strangelove. - zippy
It's streaming at a couple of nearish cinemas to 4th April.

Mrs Z isn't the slightest bit interested. :-(

There is one about 20 miles away with a Wetherspoons directly opposite. No public transport sadly thanks to Mr Beeching.

I may go, have a pint and enjoy.
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New Fri 28 Mar 25 15:26 
 Dr Strangelove. - R.P.
Mrs RP was only slightly interested, but she seriously enjoyed it. It was shown in a small indie cinema (the one supported by Monty Python's Terry Jones when he was still on this mortal coil) .even the Nescafe instant coffe was great !
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New Sat 5 Apr 25 21:12 
 Dr Strangelove. - zippy
Wonderful evening.

Mrs Z did join me after persuading me to ditch Wetherspoons and go for to an independent pizza restaurant a few doors up from the cinema. Excellent choice, though a little more expensive than 'Spoons.

The cinema is based at a local (ex) market town some 18 miles distant. It's a volunteer run establishment / charity dating from the late 1800s I guess. It has a great façade that hides an oblong brick built cinema. My TV screen takes up more of my vision than the cinema screen did. The staff could do with some people skills training.

The play was very enjoyable. Well worth the ticket price, but I think I prefer the original film.

Mrs Z really enjoyed it. She hasn't seen the film.
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