The Films of Stanley Kubrick...

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In particular: 2001, The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut and A Clockwork Orange.

Surely not?

Upon reading a LOT of material, i have come to the conclusion (and this is nothing new) that Stanley Kubrick was the greatest director of all time.

His films carry some extremely sensetive political "agendas" if i may say so, and once the messages have been uncovered it is quite difficult to ignore what's being said. Obviously, the films challenge the audience to uncover what is being suggested. Now, 'A Clockwork Orange' makes it obvious, Kubricks vision of the future is FRIGHTENINGLY accurate to what is happening in the world today, and i know this is nothing new, but please consider the fact that the film was made in 1971.

I'd like to point some of you in the direction i followed whilst coming to the conclusion that Kubrick was a messenger of sorts, but only to people who were willing to see his films for what they were trying to say. The results, i can tell you, have left me completely baffled.

http://www.collativelearning.com/the shining.html

While not overtly political, please take the time to read the analysis and draw a form of conclusion upon what the film was trying to say, combine this with your own opinion, much as I did.

http://www.collativelearning.com/a clockwork orange review.html

Again, consider the state of the world today and the proposed 'threats', largely the work of conspiracy theorists which i would like to steer clear from, but look at what is being said, and compare it with what is being said in the "news" etc.

http://www.collativelearning.com/EYES WIDE SHUT analysis.html

http://www.visual-memory.co.uk/amk/doc/0096.html

Two for 'Eyes Wide Shut', but the message remains the same, or similar.

With the help of these assorted essays, I have come to the conclusion that Kubrick was not only a fantastic director but somewhat of a visionary. Now, what baffles me the most, was Kubrick just another paranoid conspiracy theorist? Or was he right?

Rantings over, but i feel i have to share these "findings" with others in order to form a more balanced viewpoint.

Thanks in advance.
 
Given all this, I can't help but feel Hitchcock's films were simply better and more memorable.

Having said that, The Shining still has the power to chill to the bone.

(sorry I know it's not an on-topic post specifically)
 
Generally I prefer Hitchcock but A Clockwork Orange is absolutely odd and superb, and a wonderful evocation of all things Brit 1960s too.

As for The Shining it did nothing for me at all. 2001 is OK.
 
Stanley Kubrick was much like Henry James and other such American ex-patriots who've loathed the US, its history, politics, culture, world influences.. ...etc. Took up residence abroad and focused their works on commentary of America.
 
I see.

You're right, here I am thinking that each film has a deep and intricate meaning to it. When really it's just a social commentary of America.

Christ... I'm going to have to re-think a few things here :(
 
I have 2001,Full Metal Jacket ,Clockwork Orange,Eyes Wide Shut and The Shining (long version ) all on Bluray .

Spartacus is one of my fave films.

However - Barry Lyndon and other Kubrick films are pretentious bullshit

2001 is a visual feast but its overlong , padded and for much of the general public one big yawn.

Bluray is perhaps the first time the film has ever come close to being able to replicate the theatrical experience.

Certainly in a 4:3 pan and scan version with mono sound its a pointless exercise.
 
Kubrick was an NFL fan & used to get tapes of games plus other assorted TV shows he liked shipped over to the UK.

Hardly sounRAB like the actions of a man who shunned US culture.
 
Barry Lyndon is certainly hard going, but when it comes to pretentious bullshit Eyes Wide Shut takes some beating.
I dont think The Killing and Paths of Glory merit this label either.
 
Yes - I place those 2 in the same category as Spartacus.
Kubrick did seem able to make both commercial and arty films which I guess is a skill in itself.
 
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