 2001: A Space Odyssey 1968  G, 139 min.
Genre: Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Cast: Keir Dullea, William Sylvester, Gary Lockwood, Daniel Richter, Douglas Rain, Leonard Rossiter, Margaret Tyzack, Robert Beatty, Sean Sullivan, Frank Miller, Bill Weston, Ed Bishop, Alan Gifford, Ann Gillis
The story begins millions of years ago during a crisis on Earth when starving apes, seeking water rights, could only shake their arms at the Others across the stream. Then, one day, a mysterious monolith appeared to probe and direct their brains. Over time, the apes learned that they could change their world through the use of tools, which provided means to obtain food. Skip ahead to the year 2001: apes have evolved into humans, tools into weapons, and Earth is again in crisis. Overpopulation has caused another food shortage, nuclear megatonnage threatens the entire surface of the planet, and, once again, a mysterious monolith has been discovered–this time on the moon. And now, mysterious radio signals from Jupiter are aimed at Earth. A space shuttle is sent to Jupiter to investigate. The genius of this film is the awe it inspires in us as the music sets the tone. Johann Strauss' "Blue Danube," for example, accompanies the docking of the space ship. The pace of both docking and ballet are deliberately slow–a perfect match. While the film does not provide a clear narrative, Arthur C. Clarke's novel does. In this case, reading the book before viewing the movie increases one's understanding. The film received an Oscar for Best Special Effects; three other nominations were received, including Best Director.
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 Barry Lyndon 1975  PG, 183 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Cast: Ryan O'Neal, Marisa Berenson, Patrick Magee, Hardy Kruger, Steven Berkoff, Gay Hamilton, Leonard Rossiter, Godfrey Quigley, Andre Morell, Michael Hordern
What develops when young Irishman Barry Lyndon (Ryan O'Neal) is tricked into leaving home and goes off to seek his fortune at the hands of a number of unsavory characters is the theme of this film. John Alcott's photography makes this movie worth watching. The film received four Oscars as well as receiving nominations for Best Picture, Director, and Writing.
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 A Clockwork Orange 1971   R, 137 min.
Genre: Sci-Fi / Drama / Thriller
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Cast: Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Adrienne Corri, Michael Bates, Aubrey Morris, James Marcus, Warren Clarke, John Clive, Carl Duering, Godfrey Quigley, Paul Farrell, Clive Francis, Michael Gover, Miriam Karlin, Sheila Raynor
Stanley Kubrick's violent film is about a futuristic society in which a psychotic young hoodlum, Alex (Malcolm McDowell), goes on a killing spree and is arrested. His friends and family reject him, and now Alex, as the means of making it impossible for him to commit violent acts, is subjected to mental castration by the frustrated administration. Clockwork orange is defined as not being good from choice. Intense and chilling. 1 User Review
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| | awesome | Anonymous 02/11/2007 | | seen it so many times, read the book, back to seeing it again. |
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Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying... 1964 PG, 93 min.
Genre: Comedy / Thriller
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Cast: Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden, James Earl Jones, Keenan Wynn, Slim Pickens, Peter Bull, Tracy Reed, Shane Rimmer, Jack Creley, Glenn Beck, Frank Berry, Gordon Tanner, Robert O'Neil, Roy Stephens
[Full Title: "Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb."] Peter Sellers plays three roles (U.S. President, British officer, and nuclear scientist) in this farce about dropping the nuclear bomb. Slim Pickens plays Major T.J. "King" Kong, a U.S. pilot flying his bomber loaded with nuclear weapons when he receives orders to attack the Soviet Union. The other planes are recalled or shot down, but Kong evades the missiles shot at him and completes his mission in a very unique way. This movie is both thought-provoking and amusing. The film received four Academy Award nominations (Best Picture, Actor (Sellers), Director, and Writing). A real classic.
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Eyes Wide Shut 1999 R, 160 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Cast: Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Sydney Pollack, Marie Richardson, Rade Serbedzija, Todd Field, Vinessa Shaw, Alan Cumming, Leelee Sobieski, Fay Masterson
One evening, Dr. William Harford's (Tom Cruise) wife, Alice (Nicole Kidman), confessed that she once fantasized about a young naval officer and had almost been unfaithful to their marriage vows. That revelation shatters Bill's belief in the stability of their marriage, and he leaves their home to visit one of his patients. Instead of returning home, Bill wanders the streets into a sexual underworld where he is hit head-on with sexual and moral discoveries.
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 Full Metal Jacket 1987 R, 117 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Cast: Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin, Vincent D'Onofrio, R. Lee Ermey, Dorian Harewood, Arliss Howard, Ed O'Ross, Kevyn Major Howard, John Terry
Based on Gustav Hasford's book, this film follows Marine Corps recruits–Pyle, Animal Mother, and Joker (Vincent D'Onofrio, Adam Baldwin, and Matthew Modine) as they endure the trials of basic training under tough Sgt. Hartman (R. Lee Ermey). The story then moves on to the heat of the Vietnam landscape during the Tet Offensive as they employ the lessons learned in training. This powerful war film adeptly exhibits the rigors of survival.
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Killer's Kiss 1955  N/R, 67 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Cast: Frank Silvera, Jamie Smith, Irene Kane, Jerry Jarret, Mike Dana, Felice Orlandi, Ralph Roberts, Phil Stevenson, Julius Adelman, David Vaughan
Prizefighter Davy (Jamie Smith) witnesses neighbor and nightclub dancer Gloria (Irene Kane) being attacked by her boss (Frank Silvera) and intercedes. This gets the boss more than a little upset, and he sends a killer after Davy. Now Davy and Gloria are on the run. A fair film noir in an early Kubrick effort.
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 The Killing 1956 N/R, 83 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Cast: Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Vince Edwards, Jay C. Flippen, Ted de Corsia, Marie Windsor, Elisha Cook Jr., Joe Sawyer, Timothy Carey, Jay Adler, James Edwards, Joe Turkel
Recently released from prison, Johnny Clay (Sterling Hayden) has big plans for a $2 million racetrack heist. But he has not reckoned with the actions of Sherry (Marie Windsor), the wife of Johnny's cohort George (Elisha Cook Jr.). When Sherry blabs to her boyfriend, an unwary Johnny is really in far over his head, and his intricate plans spiral out of control. With this film, Stanley Kubrick gained credibility as an exceptional director.
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 Lolita 1962 N/R, 152 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Cast: James Mason, Shelley Winters, Sue Lyon, Peter Sellers, Marianne Stone, Diana Decker, Jerry Stovin, Lois Maxwell, Cec Linder, Terry Kilburn
When a middle-aged professor (James Mason) becomes attracted to a 15-year-old girl (Sue Lyon), he marries her mother (Shelley Winters) in order to ensure being physically near the young girl.
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Paths of Glory 1957 N/R, 86 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Cast: Kirk Douglas, Ralph Meeker, Adolphe Menjou, George Macready, Timothy Carey, Joe Turkel, Wayne Morris, Richard Anderson, Peter Capell, Bert Freed, Christiane Kubrick, Jerry Hausner, Kem Dibbs, Emile Meyer, Fred Bell
This is the story of French soldiers (Ralph Meeker, Timothy Carey, and Joseph Turkel) who are court-martialed and executed during World War I despite the efforts of Colonel Dax (Kirk Douglas) who unsuccessfully defends them. The three were selected after failure of the forces in a charge, and the film highlights the insanity of war.
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 The Shining 1980 R, 142 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Cast: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers, Barry Nelson, Philip Stone, Joe Turkel, Anne Jackson, Tony Burton, Barry Dennen, Manning Redwood
This film begins with a father (Jack Nicholson) moving his family (Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd) up to a mountain retreat where he will be its caretaker for the winter. Sounds heavenly, but then Dad starts to go more than a little stir crazy and is transformed into a demon whose aim is to do in his little family. Based on Stephen King's novel.
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 Spartacus 1960 N/R, 196 min.
Genre: Action / Adventure / Drama / Romance
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Cast: Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Peter Ustinov, Charles Laughton, Tony Curtis, Nina Foch, Herbert Lom, John Ireland, Woody Strode, John Gavin, John Dall, Charles McGraw, Joanna Barnes, Harold J. Stone
This story begins when the slave, Spartacus (Kirk Douglas), is sold to Biatus (Peter Ustinov). During his subsequent training as a gladiator, Spartacus leads the other slaves in a rebellion, and they make their way to southern Italy. Meanwhile in Rome, two senators–Crassus (Laurence Olivier) and Gracchus (Charles Laughton)–envision the slave revolt as their keys to power. But, the interference from Crassus and Gracchus does not deter Spartacus and the slaves from their march to freedom. Peter Ustinov won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and Russell Metty won for Best Cinematography. There were two other Academy Awards (Best Art Direction/Set Decoration and Costume Design) and a nomination for Best Musical Score. 1 User Review
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| | One of the greatest movies ever. | Anonymous 10/15/2007 | | |
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| 1. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
2. Barry Lyndon (1975)
3. A Clockwork Orange (1971)
4. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying... (1964)
5. Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
6. Full Metal Jacket (1987)
7. Killer's Kiss (1955)
8. The Killing (1956)
9. Lolita (1962)
10. Paths of Glory (1957)
11. The Shining (1980)
12. Spartacus (1960)
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