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Stanley Kubrick
- American Filmmaker (Jewish Lives Series)
- Narrated by: Steven Jay Cohen
- Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins
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Stanley Kubrick revolutionized Hollywood with movies like Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and A Clockwork Orange, and electrified audiences with The Shining and Full Metal Jacket. David Mikics takes listeners on a deep dive into Kubrick's life and work, illustrating his intense commitment to each of his films.
Kubrick grew up in the Bronx, a doctor's son. From a young age he was consumed by photography, chess, and, above all else, movies. He was a self-taught filmmaker and self-proclaimed outsider, and his films exist in a unique world of their own outside the Hollywood mainstream. Kubrick's Jewishness played a crucial role in his idea of himself as outsider. Obsessed with rebellion against authority, war, and male violence, Kubrick was himself a calm, coolly masterful creator and a talkative, ever-curious polymath immersed in friends and family.
Drawing on interviews and new archival material, Mikics for the first time explores the personal side of Kubrick's films.
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- Linda T
- 13-06-23
Stanley
Enjoyed this book about Stanley. Even though I don’t watch films, it had so much more than just that. His life aswell.
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- A Star Reviews
- 11-10-23
An interesting essay
This will be of interest to anyone making an academic study of Stanley Kubrics' films, it reminded me of the type of material I might come across 35 years ago when I topped my university in Film Studies.
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- Mattimus Maximus
- 11-02-23
Outstanding depth and breadth of detail
Fascinating book taking in his complete filmography and huge insight into the man’s personal and professional life. A beautiful, at times sad and comprehensive portrait of a master filmmaker.
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- Buddy
- 16-07-23
Long but great
Long but amazing it would have been nicer if the book was shorter like an hour
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- Gerard
- 16-05-23
Dreadful narrator
the narrator is lifeless and boring. The book itself is dull as dishwater. Not recommended.
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