Stanley Kubrick: A Narrative and Stylistic Analysis

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

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Studies the style and themes of the films of Stanley Kubrick. The second edition of Mario Falsetto's extensive analysis of Kubrick's films carefully examines the filmmaker's oeuvre in its entirety--from smaller, early films (The Killing) through mid-career masterpieces (Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey; A Clockwork Orange), later films such as Full Metal Jacket, and his final work, 1999's Eyes Wide Shut. The author, offering close readings supported by precise shot descriptions, shows us how Kubrick's body of work represents a stylistically and thematically consistent cinematic vision, one that merges formal experimentation with great philosophical complexity. Falsetto explores many of Kubrick's often-used devices, including the long-take aesthetic, voice-overs, and moving camera, and discusses the thematic uses to which these techniques are applied. Finally, he presents the very first formal analysis of Eyes Wide Shut, the director's final, very much underrated masterwork.

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Though this book appeared only eight years ago, the revised edition is welcome....this new edition supersedes the previous edition and will likely influence other critical considerations of this much-missed filmmaker. Includes 18 pages of black-and-white stills from the films. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals.-Choice
"Though this book appeared only eight years ago, the revised edition is welcome....this new edition supersedes the previous edition and will likely influence other critical considerations of this much-missed filmmaker. Includes 18 pages of black-and-white stills from the films. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals."-Choice

Author Bio

Mario Falsetto received his Ph.D. in Cinema Studies from New York University.