Director: Stanley Kubrick

Stanley KubrickStanley Kubrick, clearly pictured here, was a well known American film director whose work spanned over fifty years. Moving through many different genres, his films often service a broader point through compelling individual stories. He has a very memorable style in both his composition as well as his characters. His pacing is careful, and method his method might best be described as obsessive.

The name Kubrick is synonymous with the word meticulous. The filmmaker has a well established reputation for attention to detail, and that definitely comes through in his final product. He insisted on complete artistic control throughout his movies and would let nothing rush his work. The product of this perfectionism was some of the most influential films of all time.

 

Mary and Max + The Killing

Posted on June 30, 2011

Listener picked Double Feature! How did the listeners do? If you didn’t win, you still kinda win. What did we learn about podmanity? Stop motion, claymation, and tricks! Mary and Max and the portrayal of the United States. Loving your … Continue reading →

The Shining + Bright Falls

Posted on July 22, 2010

Secluded environments and the dangers hidden within. No Stephen King! The Shining – a movie so talked about that even preparing to discuss it requires its own conversation. Widescreen vs fullscreen with Stanley Kubrick’s helicopter. The icons of The Shining. … Continue reading →

A Clockwork Orange + Elephant

Posted on October 22, 2009

Ultraviolence! A word on Batman: The Animated Series. The visuals in A Clockwork Orange. Whats interesting about the cinematography, at what that means to the average person. Malcolm Mcdowell. The components of Alex. Eric’s defense of arthouse cinema. The two … Continue reading →

Eyes Wide Shut + The United States of Leland

Posted on December 11, 2008

Unnecessary sets. Undeniably bad Kubrick scenes. The EWS controversy. Kubrick casting. David Lynch story telling. One billion takes. Michael is still sore about the Happening. Building a dream atmosphere. 3 SENTENCE DREAM THEORY. Saul Williams. The infamous sex party. Missing: … Continue reading →