Stanley Kubrick, in my mind, was one of the most interesting directors. There are many of his films that, love or hate them, had an effect on someone whether it was another filmmaker, actors or other artists.
The first film of Stanley Kubrick I ever saw was his adaptation of The Shining. Interestingly I didn't like the movie the first time because I felt it was too slow - this was before I had an appreciation for slower paced movies.
Upon subsequent viewings I grew to enjoy it a lot more.
He is an influential figure to me because I am someone who likes to maintain a degree of control over my work. I am not an extremist in this though because I accept that filmmaking is a collaborative process so I will co-operate with others in my work when crafting a film - for the purposes of screenwriting though I must say I like complete control...but I digress.
Stanley Kubrick definitely had his own style which is prominent in his films. He is a bit of a rebel in my mind because of his disdain for authority. Which would have made him a difficult person to deal with for some.
He is a director who has dabbled in more than one genre and succeeded.
2001 A Space Odyssey is an example of a film that some love and some loathe. I however find it an experience worth watching. It is a great example of how to convey meaning without needing constant dialogue and prodding the audience.
Full Metal Jacket is an effective film because it shows us the horror of war from a different perspective - the pyschological mind of a soldier and how the military can shape and mold it to whatever they wish, in order to create willingness to commit violent acts without remorse or pity, essentially becoming a cog in a larger machine that does things without question.
I like that it is split into two sections - the bootcamp training and then on the front line.
Those three films, for me, are the Stanley Kubrick movies that are my favourite.
The first film of Stanley Kubrick I ever saw was his adaptation of The Shining. Interestingly I didn't like the movie the first time because I felt it was too slow - this was before I had an appreciation for slower paced movies.
Upon subsequent viewings I grew to enjoy it a lot more.
He is an influential figure to me because I am someone who likes to maintain a degree of control over my work. I am not an extremist in this though because I accept that filmmaking is a collaborative process so I will co-operate with others in my work when crafting a film - for the purposes of screenwriting though I must say I like complete control...but I digress.
Stanley Kubrick definitely had his own style which is prominent in his films. He is a bit of a rebel in my mind because of his disdain for authority. Which would have made him a difficult person to deal with for some.
He is a director who has dabbled in more than one genre and succeeded.
2001 A Space Odyssey is an example of a film that some love and some loathe. I however find it an experience worth watching. It is a great example of how to convey meaning without needing constant dialogue and prodding the audience.
Full Metal Jacket is an effective film because it shows us the horror of war from a different perspective - the pyschological mind of a soldier and how the military can shape and mold it to whatever they wish, in order to create willingness to commit violent acts without remorse or pity, essentially becoming a cog in a larger machine that does things without question.
I like that it is split into two sections - the bootcamp training and then on the front line.
Those three films, for me, are the Stanley Kubrick movies that are my favourite.
