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

Love and Death in Kubrick: A Critical Study of the Films from Lolita through Eyes Wide Shut
ISBN-10
0786461918
ISBN-13
9780786461912
Category
Performing Arts
Pages
334
Language
English
Published
2014-01-10
Publisher
McFarland
Author
Patrick Webster

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.

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