From his first feature film, "Fear and Desire" (1953), to his
final, posthumously released "Eyes Wide Shut" (1999), Stanley
Kubrick excelled at probing the dark corners of human
consciousness. In doing so, he adapted such popular novels as "The
Killing," "Lolita," "A Clockwork Orange," and "The Shining" and
selected a wide variety of genres for his films -- black comedy
("Dr. Strangelove"), science fiction ("2001: A Space Odyssey"), and
war ("Paths of Glory" and "Full Metal Jacket"). Because he was
peerless in unveiling the intimate mysteries of human nature, no
new film by Kubrick ever failed to spark debate or to be deeply
pondered.
Kubrick (1928-1999) has remained as elusive as the subjects of
his films. Unlike many other filmmakers he was not inclined to
grant interviews, instead preferring to let his movies speak for
themselves. By allowing both critics and moviegoers to see the
inner workings of this reclusive filmmaker, this first
comprehensive collection of his relatively few interviews is
invaluable. Ranging from 1959 to 1987 and including Kubrick's
conversations with Gene Siskel, Jeremy Bernstein, Gene D. Phillips,
and others, this book reveals Kubrick's diverse interests --
nuclear energy and its consequences, space exploration, science
fiction, literature, religion, psychoanalysis, the effects of
violence, and even chess -- and discloses how each affects his
films. He enthusiastically speaks of how advances in camera and
sound technology made his films more effective.
Kubrick details his hands-on approach to filmmaking as he
discusses why he supervises nearly every aspect of production. "All
the hand-held camerawork is mine," he says in a 1972 interview
about "A Clockwork Orange." "In addition to the fun of doing the
shooting myself, I find it virtually impossible to explain what I
want in a hand-held shot to even the most talented and sensitive
camera operator. "
Neither guarded nor evasive, the Kubrick who emerges from these
interviews is candid, opinionated, confident, and articulate. His
incredible memory and his gift for organization come to light as he
quotes verbatim sections of reviews, books, and articles. Despite
his reputation as a recluse, the Kubrick of these interviews is
approachable, witty, full of anecdotes, and eager to share a
fascinating story.
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