stanley kubrick films and symbolism by chris sheridan > film
<2001: A Space Odyssey> <Dr. Strangelove:> The films of Stanley Kubrick, and the themes they explore, are philosophic at times, deeply human and almost as enigmatic as the filmmaker himself. During his lifetime, he rarely gave interviews and offered little or no explanation as to the meanings behind his profound works. He only said that the work should speak for itself, relating that Michaelangelo and other artists aren't around to "explain" their art processes, and that such analysis may interfere or influence the viewer's experience with the work. This look into some of his films is not intended to be an "explanation" or translation, rather, it is a perspective from the author's point of view offered up to anyone who wants to look more deeply into the works of a great artist. There is no claim to be "right" or that this in any way represents a complete vision of such masterful works. Here, some highlights and themes are brought to light and re-presented as a contribution to the body of work dedicated to exploring the mind of Stanley Kubrick through his films. Disclaimer: This website is intended for educational purposes only and is not a commercial venture in any way. The stills taken from the films are low-resolution and if there is any hint of copyright infringement, they will be removed or apporpriately watermarked, signifying the current copyright holder.             ©2008 Commentary by Chris Sheridan