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  • Stanley Kubrick

  • American Filmmaker (Jewish Lives Series)
  • By: David Mikics
  • Narrated by: Steven Jay Cohen
  • Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (22 ratings)

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By: David Mikics
Narrated by: Steven Jay Cohen
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Summary

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.

©2020 David Mikics (P)2020 Tantor
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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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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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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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Long but great

Long but amazing it would have been nicer if the book was shorter like an hour

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Dreadful narrator

the narrator is lifeless and boring. The book itself is dull as dishwater. Not recommended.

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