Classic cinema: David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia
When you think of David Lean, you think of epics. And when you think of epics, you think of "Lawrence of Arabia". And when you think of "Lawrence of Arabia", you think of the kind of movies that they don't make anymore nowadays. "Lawrence of Arabia" already turned 59 last year, something which, in a perfect world, would deservedly merit a commemorative screening in our local theaters, in a restored and remastered edition. A film of this stature was undoubtedly made for the big screen. Or rather, without begging the question, "Lawrence of Arabia" is the kind of film that demands to be seen on the big screen. Whereas the likes of "Dances with Wolves", "Braveheart", "Pearl Harbor" and "Gladiator" are merely epic wannabes, "Lawrence of Arabia" is the real deal. While no one can deny how memorable, majestic and breathtaking the film is, Lean wasn't crafting his epic just for its own sake or f...