Stanley Kubrick was one of the iconic directors from the United States who has become an integral part of the history of cinema. He was born on 26 July 1928, Bronx, New York, United States.
According to History, Stanley Kubrick is known for his unique cinematographic style, attention to detail, and outstanding visual quality. He explores various film genres, from science fiction, drama, to psychological thrillers. All of his works produce brilliant cinema.
4 must-watch iconic movies from Stanley Kubrick
- The Shining (1980)
The Shining is one of the most iconic horror movies of all the time. Starring Jack Nicholson, this movie tells about a writer who becomes the winter caretaker of a remote hotel, and slowly begins to spiral into madness. An iconic imagery, the chilling soundtrack, and innovative use of Steadicam shots made an eerie and disturbing atmosphere.
- 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
This movie earned Kubrick his sole Oscar for its stunning visual effects. It is one of epic fiction movies which is considered one of the masterpieces of cinema of all time. It tells the journey of humans from the past to the future which focuses on space exploration and advanced technology.
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- Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
This movie is based on the novel Red Alert by RAF Peter George or Peter Bryant, a former flight lieutenant and is co-written by Kubrick, George, and American satirist Terry Southern. It depicts America’s nuclear war against Russia by the U.S.A.F. General Jack D. Ripper (Sterling Hayden). Dr. Strangelove foresaw the cultural upheaval of the late 1960s and really nailed it with America’s nascent counterculture.
- A Clockwork Orange (1971)
This movie is quite controversial because it shows violence, crime, and social control. The movie presents Kubrick’s signature cinematographic style and poses complex moral questions about healing, freedom, and individual responsibility. It is a movie based on the novel by Anthony Burgess.
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