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VERY close call between my favourite director with Kubrick and Lynch, I find both endlessly fascinating.
Kubrick’s insane attention to detail and uncompromising focus and dedication to get what he needs. There’s a stubbornness to prove his point too that I admire - showing he can make expensive films that turn a profit as well as films on a budget that make money.
From the sounds of things Kubrick could be extremely demanding from those he was working with - even to the point of loyal collaborators declining offers to work with him again because they know it’ll be so draining. Lynch always came across extremely likeable but potentially at the expense of his family life (in contrast to Kubrick).
I love the fact that Kubrick had a pilots licence and was petrified of flying - probably a strong sign of being a control freak (even if he denied it). I love that with anything Kubrick put his name to, he REALLY went all in and committed to it. When going through his films for the first time you really get the feeling that each film has received the same amount of care and focus to make it. Barry Lyndon is just the most astonishing looking film I’ve ever seen.
Lynch telling the story of Kubrick saying Eraserhead was his favourite film, and also that Lynch declined an invite to meet him at his estate in St Albans because he’d heard a rumour that he records all his conversations with people and that weirded him out always makes me laugh. Similarly, Kubrick having video tapes of Seinfeld and the Simpsons flown to England in the 90’s is just great.
So hard to pick a favourite Kubrick film. 2001 is so hard to look past because it’s just an insane achievement on every level. The Shining is something I can just watch over and over. And Eyes Wide Shut might be my favourite of all. Those 3 alone make me weak in the knees and that’s not taking into account Dr Strangelove, Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon or Full Metal Jacket.
What’s everyone’s favourite Kubrick film? Any stories or facts about him you find interesting?
Kubrick’s insane attention to detail and uncompromising focus and dedication to get what he needs. There’s a stubbornness to prove his point too that I admire - showing he can make expensive films that turn a profit as well as films on a budget that make money.
From the sounds of things Kubrick could be extremely demanding from those he was working with - even to the point of loyal collaborators declining offers to work with him again because they know it’ll be so draining. Lynch always came across extremely likeable but potentially at the expense of his family life (in contrast to Kubrick).
I love the fact that Kubrick had a pilots licence and was petrified of flying - probably a strong sign of being a control freak (even if he denied it). I love that with anything Kubrick put his name to, he REALLY went all in and committed to it. When going through his films for the first time you really get the feeling that each film has received the same amount of care and focus to make it. Barry Lyndon is just the most astonishing looking film I’ve ever seen.
Lynch telling the story of Kubrick saying Eraserhead was his favourite film, and also that Lynch declined an invite to meet him at his estate in St Albans because he’d heard a rumour that he records all his conversations with people and that weirded him out always makes me laugh. Similarly, Kubrick having video tapes of Seinfeld and the Simpsons flown to England in the 90’s is just great.
So hard to pick a favourite Kubrick film. 2001 is so hard to look past because it’s just an insane achievement on every level. The Shining is something I can just watch over and over. And Eyes Wide Shut might be my favourite of all. Those 3 alone make me weak in the knees and that’s not taking into account Dr Strangelove, Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon or Full Metal Jacket.
What’s everyone’s favourite Kubrick film? Any stories or facts about him you find interesting?
