Love and Death in Kubrick : A Critical Study of the Films From Lolita Through Eyes Wide Shut

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. AcknowledgmentsviiPreface 1Introduction 31. Lolita: A Shadow of a Shadow92. Dr. Strangelove, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb: An Immodest Proposal303. 2001: A Space Odyssey: To Infinity and Beyond 444. A Clockwork Orange: Strange Fruit675. The Shining: The Misuses of Enchantment 886. Full Metal Jacket: The Law of the Father1177. Eyes Wide Shut: Twelve and a Half137Afterword: A.I.: A Real Boy172Conclusion 176Appendix 1: The Early Films189Appendix 2: Lolita 194Appendix 3: Dr. Strangelove 197Appendix 4: 2001: A Space Odyssey 199Appendix 5: Napoleon203Appendix 6: A Clockwork Orange206Appendix 7: Barry Lyndon 208Appendix 8: The Shining 213Appendix 9: Full Metal Jacket 223Appendix 10: Eyes Wide Shut 228Appendix 11: Auteur Theory239Appendix 12: Unmade Projects243Appendix 13: Remakes and Reworkings 247Appendix 14: Published Screenplays249Appendix 15: Academy Awards 251Appendix 16: A Kubrick Miscellany 253Notes267Bibliography307Index 317 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. 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--provided By Publisher. Introduction -- Lolita : A Shadow Of A Shadow -- Dr. Strangelove, Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb : An Immodest Proposal -- 2001: A Space Odyssey -- To Infinity And Beyond -- A Clockwork Orange : Strange Fruit -- The Shining : The Misuses Of Enchantment -- Full Metal Jacket : The Law Of The Father -- Eyes Wide Shut : Twelve And A Half -- A.i. : A Real Boy -- Conclusion. Patrick Webster. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.