Stanley Kubrick

Where to watch Stanley Kubrick

• The ShiningMovie · 1980
• Paths of GloryMovie · 1957

Biography

Stanley Kubrick (July 26, 1928 – March 7, 1999) was an American film director, writer, producer, and photographer who lived in England during most of the last four decades of his career. Kubrick was noted for the scrupulous care with which he chose his subjects, his slow method of working, the variety of genres he worked in, his technical perfectionism, and his reclusiveness about his films and personal life. He maintained almost complete artistic control, making movies according to his own whims and time constraints, but with the rare advantage of big-studio financial support for all his endeavors. Kubrick's films are characterized by a formal visual style and meticulous attention to detail—his later films often have elements of surrealism and expressionism that eschews structured linear narrative. His films are repeatedly described as slow and methodical, and are often perceived as a reflection of his obsessive and perfectionist nature. A recurring theme in his films is man's inhumanity to man. While often viewed as expressing an ironic pessimism, a few critics feel his films contain a cautious optimism when viewed more carefully. The film that first brought him attention to many critics was Paths of Glory (1957), the first of three films of his about the dehumanizing effects of war. Many of his films at first got a lukewarm reception, only to be years later acclaimed as masterpieces that had a seminal influence on many later generations of film-makers. Considered especially groundbreaking was 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) noted for being both one of the most scientifically realistic and visually innovative science-fiction films ever made while maintaining an enigmatic non-linear storyline. He voluntarily withdrew his film A Clockwork Orange (1971) from England, after it was accused of inspiring copycat crimes which in turn resulted in threats against Kubrick's family. His films were largely successful at the box-office, although Barry Lyndon (1975) performed poorly in the United States. Living authors Anthony Burgess and Stephen King were both unhappy with Kubrick's adaptations of their novels A Clockwork Orange and The Shining (1980) respectively, and both authors were engaged with subsequent adaptations. All of Kubrick's films from the mid-1950s to his death except for The Shining were nominated for Oscars, Golden Globes, or BAFTAs. Although he was nominated for an Academy Award as a screenwriter and director on several occasions, his only personal win was for the special effects in 2001: A Space Odyssey. Even though all of his films, apart from the first two, were adapted from novels or short stories, his works have been described by Jason Ankeny and others as "original and visionary". Although some critics, notably Andrew Sarris and Pauline Kael, frequently disparaged Kubrick's work, Ankeny describes Kubrick as one of the most "universally acclaimed and influential directors of the postwar era" with a "standing unique among the filmmakers of his day."

Filmography

1. 2021A Forbidden Orangeas Self (archive footage)
2. 2020Kubrick by Kubrickas Self (archive footage)
3. 2019Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Soundas Self (archive footage)
4. 2019Stanley Kubrick Considers the Bombas Self (archive footage)
5. 2018Secrets of British Animationas Self (archive Footage)
6. 2018Trumbull Landas Self (archive footage)
7. 2018Filmworkeras Self (archive footage)
8. 2016S Is for Stanleyas Self (archive footage)
9. 2014Kubrick Remembered
10. 2013Ain't Misbehavinas Self (archive footage)
11. 2011Bert Stern - Original Madman
12. 2011Once Upon a Time… A Clockwork Orangeas Self (archive footage)
13. 2007View from the Overlook: Crafting 'The Shining'
14. 2007Lost Kubrick: The Unfinished Films of Stanley Kubrickas Self (archive footage)
15. 2007The Visions of Stanley Kubrick
16. 20072001: A Space Odyssey – What Is Out There?as Self (archive footage)
17. 2005Fat Load O NothinWriter
18. 2002Dark Side of the Moonas Self (archive footage)
19. 2001Look: Stanley Kubrick!as Self
20. 2001A.I. Artificial IntelligenceCreator
21. 2001Stanley Kubrick - Ein Leben für den Filmas Self (Archive footage)
22. 20012001: The Making of a Myth
23. 1999Eyes Wide Shutas Man at Café Sonata (uncredited) · Producer · Screenplay · Director
24. 1987Full Metal Jacketas Murphy (voice) (uncredited) · Director · Screenplay · Producer
25. 1984James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hateas Self - 'Lolita' premiere (archive footage) (uncredited)
26. 1983Six Kinds of Light - John Alcottas Self
27. 1980Making 'The Shining'as Self
28. 1980The ShiningScreenplay · Producer · Director
29. 1975Barry LyndonProducer · Screenplay · Director
30. 1971A Clockwork OrangeDirector · Screenplay · Producer
31. 19682001: A Space Odysseyas Astronaut Breathing (voice) (uncredited) · Screenplay · Producer · Director
32. 1967Lionpower from MGMas Self (uncredited)
33. 19662001: A Space Odyssey - A Look Behind the Futureas Self
34. 1964Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the BombScreenplay · Producer · Director
35. 1962LolitaDirector
36. 1960SpartacusDirector
37. 1957Paths of GloryDirector · Screenplay · Executive producer
38. 1956The KillingDirector · Screenplay
39. 1955Killer's KissDirector · Producer · Story · Editor · Cinematography
40. 1953The SeafarersDirector · Cinematography · Editor
41. 1953Fear and DesireDirector · Producer · Cinematography · Editor
42. 1951Day of the Fightas Self (man at ringside with camera) (uncredited) · Director · Producer · Cinematography
43. 1951Flying PadreDirector · Cinematography
44. 1947Dreams That Money Can Buyas Theatre Extra