On Kubrick: Revised Edition

James Naremore's comprehensive critical account of Stanley Kubrick's films offers provocative analyses of each work, exploring themes of absurdity, scientific reasoning, and fascistic impulses in masculine sexuality. He argues that while Kubrick was a voracious intellectual, the fascination of his work lies in the emotions it evokes. The revised edition includes updated bibliographies and critical writings on Kubrick's cinema.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 15 June 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

James Naremore's comprehensive and updated new edition offers a captivating critical analysis of Stanley Kubrick's films, spanning from his early work in Fear and Desire (1953) to the posthumously produced A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001). Naremore presents thought-provoking examinations of each of Kubrick's films, exploring themes such as the absurdity of combat, the failure of scientific reasoning, and the fascistic tendencies in masculine sexuality. He contends that while Kubrick was a voracious intellectual and a lifelong autodidact, the appeal of his work lies not in the ideas it espouses but in the emotions it evokes. By combining close readings with fresh perspectives on the production histories and cultural contexts of key films, Naremore offers a concise yet comprehensive discussion that will be invaluable to students of Kubrick's filmmaking and cinephiles seeking a deeper understanding of the work of this masterful genius. This revised edition also features a fully updated bibliography of critical writings on Kubrick's cinema.

Weight: 1028g
Dimension: 196 x 254 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839024009
Edition number: 2 ed