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Jul 13, 2024 · 1. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Part secular creation myth, part technophobic allegory, and totally unprecedented in its time both as a special-effects showcase and big-screen spectacle,...
Jul 15, 2024 · Consider the rapes in Fear and Desire (1952) and Killer’s Kiss (1955), the adultery and jealousy in The Killing (1956) and the attraction to younger women in Lolita (1962).
Jul 3, 2024 · “The Killing” (1956) is more than a suspenseful heist film; it’s a cautionary tale that echoes profound biblical truths about the dangers of greed, the significance of unity, and the promise ...
Jul 16, 2024 · Like every film Kubrick made since “ The Killing ” (1956), “Eyes Wide Shut” was inspired by a previously published work, in this case, Austrian author Arthur Schnitzler’s 1926 novella “Traumnovelle,” also known as “Dream Story.”
Jul 15, 2024 · Legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick spent a lifetime trying to make his final film, Eyes Wide Shut, a reality. He had been struggling to make it from the moment he began making feature films, some 75 years ago. When he finally did, 25 years ago in 1999, it killed him.