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On the 10th anniversary of Kubrick’s passing: “Lolita”
Even when Charlotte discovers that Humbert has only married her to remain close to Lolita, she still sees her as competition.
On the 10th anniversary of Kubrick’s passing: “Spartacus”
"Spartacus" is no different from many other Hollywood epics, the memory of them is often better than the reality.
On the 10th anniversary of Kubrick’ passing: “2001: A Space Odyssey”
Here we are given our first close-up, the initial spark of human intelligence behind terrified eyes. We realise we are no longer watching apes but men.
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On the 10th anniversary of Kubrick’s passing: “Dr. Strangelove”
The Bond theme is further developed by Kubrick’s employment of "Dr. No" and "Goldfinger" designer Ken Adam.
On the 10th anniversary of Kubrick’s passing: “The Killing”
A lesser director would rely on cross-cutting between the protagonists to build tension, but the chess player in Kubrick prefers a logical approach.
On the 10th anniversary of Kubrick’s passing: “Killer’s Kiss”
He beats the French New Wave by some three years and breaks the 180-degree rule on the harsh Gotham sidewalks.
On the 10th anniversary of Kubrick’s passing: “Paths of Glory”
By placing the French generals in an 18-century chateau, "Paths of Glory" predicts the vicious class divide later explored in "Barry Lyndon."
On the 10th anniversary of Kubrick’s passing: “Eyes Wide Shut”