Description
Book Synopsis Bringing to light the long-shrouded symbolism and startling spiritual depth that renowned director Stanley Kubrick packed into every detail of his iconic films, this book excavates the subtle ways Kubrick calls attention to universal truths and shocking realities still pervading our society. It cites the master director''s use of encoded graphic symbols, signifying light effects, doppelgangers, esoteric color-coding, and framing techniques that communicate Kubrick''s underlying topics.
Beginning with an exploration of the inspirational themes of his classic science fiction film2001: A Space Odyssey, including the multilayered meaning of the Monolith, this book traces the themes and symbols encrypted in the films that followed during the director''s impressive career. It reveals the oblique methods Kubrick used to underscore a wide range of humanitarian alarms covered in films as diverse asA Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, and
Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Introduction
- Part I—Understanding A Space Odyssey
- 1. The Dawn of Man
- 2. Duality: The Core Structure of A Space Odyssey's Universe
- 3. 2OO1: A Space Odyssey's Visual Motifs
- 4. Glyphs of Consciousness
- 5. Kubrick's Color Code for 2OO1
- 6. Duality Revisited: On HAL, Spacesuits and Spaceships
- 7. 2OO1's Number Symbolism
- 8. Warning: Star Gate Spiritual Mechanics
- 9. The Female Presence in 2OO1
- 10. The Star Child–Egyptian Horus Child Connection
- 11. The Ultimate Unity
- 12. Closing Remarks on 2OO1: A Space Odyssey
- Part II—The Films Following 2OO1
- 13. The Shining: Scarier Than Ever
- 14. The Hidden Depths of Barry Lyndon
- 15. A Clockwork Orange: More Disturbing Than Ever
- 16. A Woman's Take on Full Metal Jacket
- 17. The Uncanny Eyes Wide Shut Connection
- Part III—The Films Before 2OO1
- 18. Dr. Strangelove: Horror Beneath the Humor
- 19. What Underlies the Film Lolita
- 20. Inserting Sources in Spartacus
- 21. Paths of Glory: Where It Begins
- 22. Closing Remarks on Kubrick's Films Pre– and Post–2OO1
- Chapter Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
