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Book Synopsis The films of Stanley Kubrick have left an indelible mark on the history of American cinema. This text explores the auteur''s legacy, specifically positioning his body of work within the context of cultural theory. A single chapter is devoted to each of Kubrick''s seven films: Lolita, Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, and Eyes Wide Shut. Particular attention is paid to the role of love and death in Kubrick''s films, emphasizing his innovative exploration of love and sex, and the portrayal of mortality via masculine violence.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsvii
Preface 1
Introduction 3
1. Lolita: A Shadow of a Shadow9
2. Dr. Strangelove, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb: An Immodest Proposal30
3. 2001: A Space Odyssey: To Infinity and Beyond 44
4. A Clockwork Orange: Strange Fruit67
5. The Shining: The Misuses of Enchantment 88
6. Full Metal Jacket: The Law of the Father117
7. Eyes Wide Shut: Twelve and a Half137
Afterword: A.I.: A Real Boy172
Conclusion 176
Appendix 1: The Early Films189
Appendix 2: Lolita 194
Appendix 3: Dr. Strangelove 197
Appendix 4: 2001: A Space Odyssey 199
Appendix 5: Napoleon203
Appendix 6: A Clockwork Orange206
Appendix 7: Barry Lyndon 208
Appendix 8: The Shining 213
Appendix 9: Full Metal Jacket 223
Appendix 10: Eyes Wide Shut 228
Appendix 11: Auteur Theory239
Appendix 12: Unmade Projects243
Appendix 13: Remakes and Reworkings 247
Appendix 14: Published Screenplays249
Appendix 15: Academy Awards 251
Appendix 16: A Kubrick Miscellany 253
Notes267
Bibliography307
Index 317
