A cursory glance using the search function revealed a ten year old thread that didn't get much traction. I listen to a podcast called Blank Check with Griffin & David which is a film centric podcast following the career output of directors who have had significant success and are then offered a figurative blank check to pursue their passion projects. Previous directors explored run the gamut. They're currently doing Kubrick. As such, I've revisited many of his films and Stan was the man. An amazing storyteller with an eye that saw that things beyond the pale. Just wanted to share. Back to your normally scheduled programs, folks.
They are remastering Barry Lyndon and are going to rerelease it soon I believe I read. Looking forward to that
i really need to see this, some turbo movie nerds i know are obsessed with it, thinking it's his best work etc
It is possibly my favorite by him but I havent seen it in awhile and am unsure if that is a true take of mine or some contrarian take I had at one point to sound smart. It is a gorgeously shot film though which alone makes it worth watching
Had never heard of it until Sean Fennessey went on for Strangelove and tweeted about it. Just had a few road trips the past few weeks and was always entertained. Finished most of the Kubrick stuff and then went back to John Carpenter (Big Trouble w/ Paul Scheer and Jason is great too).
Kubrick's greatest accomplishment was him mastering several disparate genres. Whether it's horror (the shining), comedy (Dr strange love), scifi (2001), war (paths of glory, full metal jacket), film noir (Shitty AMC Show), he arguably has elite works in broader areas than any other director. Just an incredible, albeit short, filmography
He took it as a personal challenge. His story about tackling the horror genre is awesome. Legit recognized that was a hole in his armor and decided to fill it. Hence, "The Shining".
Saw a clip recently of the filming of this scene on the Shining: Kubrick is laying on the floor between Nicholson’s legs filming up to get this shot
Probably not going to get much love here, but I adore Eyes Wide Shut. Seriously underrated performance by Mr Cruise in this film.
The piano player in Eyes Wide Shut is Todd Field, who directed Tar, a movie that has some Kubrick-esque vibes to it imo.