Lust For Life

One of my favorite movies ever is playing tomorrow night at the Norton Simon Museum of Art in Pasadena.
Not only does Kirk Douglas offer a fierce portrayal of Vincent van Gogh, filled with immense torment, but also the immanent ear chop is one of the most gruesome in film portrayal. You have to watch it with your eyes shut so that you can hear the skin rip. I know, it's disgusting, but it really is one of the best parts of the movie. The movie also features Anthony Quinn who won best supporting actor in 1956 for the role. Lust for Life explores the ecstasy of art, and the agony of one man's short life.

My mother, the art teacher, has shown this movie to every single class since 1985. So if not for the rip - do it for mom !

Norton Simon Museum of Art
411 W. Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91105-1825
626.449.6840

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