Description
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.
Author: Patrick Webster
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: 01/04/2011
Pages: 334
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9780786459162
ISBN10: 0786459166
BISAC Categories:
- Performing Arts | Film | General
- Literary Criticism | General
About the Author
Patrick Webster is a musician, writer and university lecturer. A graduate and postgraduate of the University of Leeds, he has written on subjects including Stanley Kubrick and masculinity, ecology and dyslexia. He lives in Leeds, in the North of England.