@FlashMobOfOne I admire him as an artist. I think he's one of the greatest artists in history.It's one thing to be great in film and comedy today, with 100+ years of examples to crib from, it's another thing to essentially pull the art form from the ether yourself. Chaplin didn't really have anybody to imitate, his comedy was all from his own mind, and it's still referenced a century later (and hilarious). An honest to god genius who wasn't appreciated in his own time.
@FlashMobOfOne@FlashMobOfOne The great dictator is the best movie Chaplin ever made, and ironically, his speech at the end is probably the apex of his entire career. His speech, ad libbed in the context of the movie, is genuinely stirring. I love Chaplin's movies so much, he was a great man.
@FlashMobOfOne the bit in modern times when he does cocaine is still so funny to me. The shift in demeanor and growing in confidence as he starts to feel it and fight back against the bully, haha. Such a funny movie.