4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 29, 2023
“I don’t care about being respected. I’m trying to live as a true Christian.” – Kirk Douglas as Van Gogh It seems the world over has remained transfixed by the life of Vincent Van Gogh, which is rather ironic since he failed to gain much traction in his own lifetime. F read more
Today, I'm reviewing Lust for Life (1956) starring Kirk Douglas as painter Vincent van Gogh.
This article is part of the Kirk Douglas 100th Birthday Blogathon hosted by Shadows and Satin.
Rarely has an actor been more right for a role than Kirk Douglas was for Vincent van Gogh in Lust fo read more
Lust for Life
Directed by Vincente Minnelli
Written by Norman Corwin based on the novel by Irving Stone
1956/USA
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Repeat viewing/Netflix rental Vincent Van Gogh: You look too fast! Vincent Minnelli gives us a visual feast and Kirk Douglas and Anthony Quinn bring great painters read more
I know it’s an old art-school cliche, but Vincent van Gogh is my favorite artist. The Night Cafe fascinated me and helped me understand a setting for madness while The Starry Night is a painting that helps me see light and beauty in darkness and meaning to chaos. My old poster of it I bought off read more
Sede de Viver / Lust for Life (1956) Minha iniciação artística se deu com as pinturas de Van Gogh. E dá-lhe cópias de sua biografia e versões do quadro “O Quarto de Van Gogh em Arles”. Essas atividades ficaram em minha memória, e voltaram com força total assistindo à “Sede read more
