Stanley Kubrick: A Narrative and Stylistic Analysis Second Edition [Paperback]

Mario Falsetto (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0275972917 | ISBN-13: 978-0275972912 | Publication Date: July 30, 2001 | Edition: 2

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 first 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

Book Description

Studies the style and themes of the films of Stanley Kubrick.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Praeger Paperback; 2 edition (July 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0275972917
• ISBN-13: 978-0275972912
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #481,685 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best looks at Kubrick's work., November 30, 1998

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This review is from: Stanley Kubrick: A Narrative and Stylistic Analysis (Paperback)

An in-depth review of the narrative and style (hence the title!) of Stan the Man. This book covers several Kubrick films(The Killing, Lolita, Barry Lyndon, etc), and it focuses on and is arranged by topic (eg filmic narration, patterns of organization, etc) rather than by individual film. An excellent study that should be on your bookshelf.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much more than an hommage., May 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Stanley Kubrick: A Narrative and Stylistic Analysis (Paperback)

Falsetto really takes us inside the creative process of the Stanley Kubrick with his book STANLEY KUBRICK: A NARRATIVE AND STYLISTIC ANALYSIS. It is more than just an hommage to the late film master (there are plenty of those out there already), rather, it is a clever and insightful excursion into what makes Kubrick one of the great film artist of all time. The author is tracing the stylistic development of Kubrick's career, through carefully selected examples from some of his powerful films (THE KILLING, PATHS OF GLORY, LOLITA, 2001, A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, BARRY LYNDON among others). At the same time, he brillantly analyzes the way Kubrick is telling us story with images and sound, his method for organizing the material into a structured and conceptual cinematic "whole". STANLEY KUBRICK: A NARRATIVE AND STYLISTIC ANALYSIS should be seen as a serious (but nevertheless entertaining) investigation into the heart of Kubrick's work, and I strongly recommend it to anyone who appreciate good comprehensive writing about the master.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Somewhere Beyond The Infinate, Stanley Kubrick is Smiling..., February 18, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Stanley Kubrick: A Narrative and Stylistic Analysis Second Edition (Paperback)

Falsetto's guide to Kubrick is as Dante's to the Inferno: that is, DIVINE. Never mind the price, this book is worth it! Easy to read, scene breakdowns ( sometimes shot-by-shot ), and narrative patterns. Read another review for what they're like, I won't waste time trying to recite something too perfect to recite:
This is the DEFINATIVE Kubrick book. It offers descriptions from The Killing to Eyes Wide Shut, and it does a good job. Thank you God for Stanley Kubrick, and thank you God for Mario Falsetto
for telling about him!