Love and Death in Kubrick

A Critical Study of the Films from Lolita through Eyes Wide Shut

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by Patrick Webster

Type

Studies

Subject

Director > Stanley Kubrick

Keywords

Stanley Kubrick, filmography

Publishing date

2011

Publisher

McFarland & Co

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 334 pages
6 x 9 inches (15 x 23 cm)

ISBN

978-0-7864-5916-2

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Book Presentation:
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.

About the Author:
Patrick Webster is a musician, writer and university lecturer. A graduate and postgraduate of the University of Leeds, his previous writing includes work as diverse as: Bob Dylan and masculinity, ecology and dyslexia. He lives in Leeds, in the North of England.

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