Darya ( Leon82@tut.by ): 01/21/03
Hello, my name is Darya. I love the films of the Great Master. And I am also looking for any information concerning the parents of Kubrick. The point is that my mother's last name is Kubrick also. And we live in Belarus that is in East Europe. I also have read that Kubrick's parents came to the USA from East Europe. I cannot believe in the story that my grandfather told to my mother about his relatives who before October revolution in 1917 year emigrate somewhere. If you know something please contact me.
Eric Burns (West Palm Beach, Florida): 01/13/03
To say that Stanley Kubrick was the greatest film maker in history would be to underestimating his abilities. He was more than a film maker, he was an artist with beliefs, he was a motivated, genuine purist in all senses of the word. He has influenced me more as a musician than any other band or musician I have ever heard. This is true because he influenced me as an artist. His films have taught me to go with instinct, be bold, daring, controversial, and most important honest with myself and my creations. This man has had a drastic effect on my outlook on life, his films have helped me render as much of the living form and existence as my brain will let me. I have never seen any film which even comes close to Stanley's films...they are tremendously more in depth and daring, going beyond the call of movie making...and into the realm of pure artform. Few people have attained this quality...may Stanley's legacy live forever. And he will always be missed and never forgotten.
Anonymous: 01/07/03
I am a 23 year old lover of film, none more so than the works of Stanley Kubrick. It was Kubrick who opened my eyes to the possibilities of film, and I place him above all others in terms of influence on the medium. We have his body of work to remember him by - it is sad to think that there will never be another Kubrick film, but all of his films are timeless 'classics' in the truest sense of the word. He has given so much to the world through his vision and determination. I watched 2001: A Space Odyssey over Christmas and was amazed at the power it still has in terms of visual narrative and the actual shots used. It is a massive leap in film making history - it left me blown away on a level few films have ever done. There will only be one Stanley Kubrick.
Anonymous: 01/05/03
A genius...the best there ever was. Dr. Strangelove and Paths of Glory are works of cinematic brilliance. We will never see his like again. Very sadly missed.
Anonymous: 01/03/03
2001 is my all-time favorite film and Stanley Kubrick is the greatest director that ever lived. I've been a fan since I was thirteen or fourteen and now I am in my thirties and have seen all of his films (except 'Fear and Desire') multiple times. The man gave his life over to the mysterious, elusive beauty of film, obsessively and completely. We are the benefactors, the partakers.
Marcello Avanzo (writer, Italy): 12/31/02
The man that most of all touched and told the dark, unknown, humor and irrational side of being human. There's no way to forget what Kubrick discovered about us.
Anonymous: 12/27/02
The first time that I watched A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, I was so amazed and shocked that I re-watched it again and only later found out that it was made in 1972!! With the rate at which it has been copied (especially Oliver Stone's NATURAL BORN KILLERS-- even though he didn't mention it) and the stupid big budget special effects flops, Stanley Kubrick is a genius for eternity and will be missed by all. Adieu guru!
Ricky D'Ambrose: 12/06/02
Currently 15 years old, I have been driven to the ambition of becoming a filmmaker. However, if it weren't for the art, beauty and masterful precision crafted by a true painter of brilliant cinema such as Stanley Kubrick, my appreciation for the art of the motion-picture would not be as strong and as bold as it presently is and always will remain. I think that American cinema currently undergoes a vast and ever-growing problem on focusing too much on the lucrative box-office minorities that Hollywood has glossed-over in the film industry. When Stanley Kubrick was alive, he reversed this: he created films for the sake of making them. He showed an entire world what art was, what beautification and what brilliance was on the screen.
In other words, Mr. Kubrick displayed his craftwork in cinema in ways to provoke dreams, thoughts and the subconscious. I don't think anyone does and ever will possess that form of talent when it comes to making films. I have seen all of Mr. Kubrick's films under the Stanley Kubrick Collection and admire them extensively and deeply - Kubrick has become both a role model and idol for my ambitions in the film industry. The unfortunate aspect of this, however, is that Stanley Kubrick passed away just as I was taking an interest into his films. I remember clearly seeing the trailer for "Eyes Wide Shut" in the theaters and thinking to myself that the world has lost the last, true artist of our time. Thank you, Mr. Kubrick. You helped change the way a world thought of films and continue to inspire us all.
Anonymous: 12/04/02
The comments on this page by the Kubrick family are evidence enough that Mr. Kubrick was not only a genius filmmaker, but also an incredible human being. Here's to the genius who changed the lives of so many people.
Riccardo Bolzan: 11/13/02
I just wanted to say that I think Stanley Kubrick was and still is one of the best directors in the world. I still haven't found another person that is able, like he was, to make you live the film, make you imagine, fantasize, and love his films as much as he did. We will miss you Stan. We all love you. From Italy with love.
Anonymous: 11/12/02
Kubrick was the greatest filmmaker of all time. Only Kubrick's films touched the reality of life. Only his films composed great music, great performances, philosophical view, directing and so many others. Although many people say 2001 or Orange as his greatest movies, I disagree. Paths of Glory and Barry Lyndon are, in my opinion, the greatest movies of all.
Anonymous: 11/11/02
The first Stanley Kubrick Film I encountered was "The Shining." I found it boring and hypnotizing. I decided to watch it again and said to myself, "Gee, this is something else." From the monumental opening of 2001 to the uncanny picture of Jack Torrance, Kubrick captures magic at its core. Get ready for a bit of the old...ultra-violence. Farewell Mr. Kubrick.
Jester: 11/01/02
Stanley Kubrick is the best director out there. I read how he didn't care much for school and was connected to Kubrick right away. His vision for A Clockwork Orange has inspired me to work to my best efforts and be creative. Thank you, Kubrick. R.I.P
Anonymous: 10/29/02
Angels were sent from God for reasons. My life will forever be incomplete because we didn't get to work together. They are causing great harm to society by keeping me out of the movies. I could have saved you. That wouldn't have happened if they hadn't kept me out. As you were, that's how close I am to God. (At least, God--THE MAN--thinks I am important for some reason.)
Anonymous: 10/20/02
Perhaps the greatest director of all time. His perception of what a film should look like was that of an artist's view. I have every one of his movies in my collection and plan to become a film maker. Inspiration is something he gave us all. When I become a famous director, my first movie will be dedicated to the great one himself...Stanley Kubrick!!
Jeff McDaniel (zhifmcd@yahoo.com): 10/10/02
Looking at the pictures and reading all the lies and all the truths about Stanley somehow keep me going and inspire me to do better. Especially the pictures. Christiane's new book A Life In Pictures touches my heart so deeply. I think, very selfishly, that one of the saddest things about Stanley's passing is that I will never get to meet him, because he has been and continues to be the single greatest source of inspiration I have known. May God bless Christiane, Anya, Katharina, and Vivian.
Anonymous: 10/09/02
Five hundred years from now, when our kid's grandsons are studying the history of cinema on university, the teacher will say that the XX century cinema can be centered in the works of one director, a Stanley Kubrick.
Anonymous: 10/09/02
By far and away my favorite director, and in my opinion, the greatest director this century. I honestly did not even know who this director was until I saw Full Metal Jacket when I was 17 years old. After doing research, I realized I had seen many of his movies before without knowing it, like The Shining, Clockwork Orange, Lolita, and 2001, which all I loved. Even though he had a low key personality, all of his works seemed to speak for themselves. After seriously watching his films over and over, I came to a new appreciation for cinema in general. It was an eye opening experience, realizing the potential that film artists can reach, if they choose to pursue it. Now I'm 21, a year away from graduating college as a film major. After I graduate, I plan on attending film school. I don't think its really ever possible to understand the effect that this great filmmaker has made, especially considering that numerous generations of filmmakers in the future will look to his works for inspiration. His ability to communicate a personal world view is completely unparalleled in cinema.
Miran Pavich: 10/08/02
Stanley Kubrick. The genius, the master...and, above all, a great man. There are many good directors, but only one man truly mastered the medium - Stanley Kubrick. His movies are pure magic, so clever and so fun in the same time. His name will go down into history along with Shakespeare, Dostoyevsky, Picasso and other masters of their own art. Goodbye, Stan, you sure will be missed.
Anonymous: 10/04/02
A Clockwork Orange is a true work of art, like all of Kubrick's films. Clockwork is easily his best though. Everything about that film just screams "masterpiece". A visual trip and a half. But above the stunning visuals, an original and thought-provoking story that raises some very important questions. A perfect film in my books. One of the few we have.
Eric Beaman (bluntman86): 09/28/02
One of my favorite directors of all-time. He was and would have remained a filmmaking God if not for his death. It's really cool of the people here to do this in his memory. It's really classy. I respect JoBlo's Movie Emporium even more because of this. Thank you. RIP KUBRICK.
John ( Raines-wrwynter@aol.com ): 09/27/02
You will be greatly missed! You were the best director that ever lived. I wish I could have met you before you died. You seem like you were very family-oriented as well, and that alone, makes you a wonderful person. Your cats have missed you also; as will I.
Anonymous: 09/25/02
When I think of the first movie I ever saw that prompted me to do more than just merely watch, it was "2001: A Space Odyseey". When I think of a movie that was the talk of my generation when it first came out, and still sparks intelligent conversation now, it is "A Clockwork Orange". A statement about war and the minds which participate in the war game, "Full Metal Jacket" or "Dr. Strangelove"...take your pick. A riveting sci-fi thriller, that has some of the greatest cinematography ever, "The Shining" (even Stephen King's version was a poor attempt at best by comparison). A statement about the desire for passion in a relationship, "Eyes Wide Shut". Thank you Mr. Kubrick, in your struggle for perfection, you have left us all with a collection of the greatest movies ever made by one person. They are all intriguing, startling, realistic looks at the various facets of life through the eye of genius.
Anonymous: 09/24/02
Kubrick fue probablemente el mejor director de cine hasta hoy, al menos cuesta trabajo encontrar a otro que realize su trabajo con gran maestría y afan innovador, pues puede decirse que fue pionero de la mayor parte de los géneros y que produjo casi sin excepción obras maestras. Nos hace falta.
Anonymous: 09/24/02
Like a star too far, years have passed and the world is much duller without you. However there are still some decent films being made, which I am working on from time to time.......ohh shit, we all wish you were still here. Even the biggest directors all still hail you as KINGFILM. We miss you Stanley.
Greg McPeak: 09/22/02
Ah, Stanley Kubrick. A man who always made films that made you think. I still kick around the implications, and I've seen every film multiple times. He always aimed high, always assumed the audience would and could follow where he wanted to go. His films always expanded the horizons of what it was possible to depict on the screen. No other director had his strange and wonderful mix of hope for our future, belief in our possibilities, and yet a recognition of our flaws and a concern that they might just bring us down in the end. It's a vision not easily or quickly grasped, and that helps explain the almost purposeful and obdurate misunderstanding of his work by some people. Oh, well. It's their loss. My favorite director, without any doubt.
Anonymous: 09/21/02
If it were not for Stanley Kubrick and his unique style of filmmaking then movies today would never be the way they are. He put his heart and soul into each one. Though controversial, each of his movies had a very definitive style that would outdo any movie today. I have been greatly influenced by this great filmmaker and I thank him for breaking all the rules and standards and for being the truly great artist of his time.
Joe Alcala: 09/17/02
Stanley Kubrick was the greatest American Filmmaker ever. He influenced so many other directors, to take their medium of art to the next stage. He opened the director stand point wide open. He used unconventional methods, and chose films that would question the viewer intelligence as well as questioned their morals. He was an artist and film was his canvas.
Marcus Porcaro (aged 14): 09/14/02
To the family of a great and wonderful man. Stanley Kubrick was more then a film maker, he was a man of pride. He believed in doing things his own way, and not of those the film industry would want him to, and that's what makes him what he is. He saw things other did not and in each of his 15 movies he told a gripping story, which on it's own also created a moral, or them which many movies today lack. However his life wasn't just all about movies. He also enjoyed chess to a great extent, but once he reached a high professional level he stopped because he was unwilling to make total commitment. above all Kubrick lived, loved and fascinated those who new him best to those who only had seen a preview of a film or two of his. He was a great man, and the world will miss such a person.
Peter Alm (Sweden): 09/09/02
My first memory off a film is The Shining. I saw it at my grandparents home when I was about four or five years old. I'm born in 77. Then when I saw it again years later when I was older and could understand it, I still had these early memories from my childhood that made my hair on my arms stand up. I guess what I'm trying to say is that the mix of memories give me the same weird satisfaction every time I see it because I still don't know if I remember something from my youth or if I try to reconstruct memories. In the end, it's one of the finest pictures I've ever seen and it will always have a special place in my life. And now of course, I love every one of Stanley's films. One is better than the other, and the other is better the next. And to the Kubrick family: I hope you are strong and find support in that the whole world is missing him. hej då (good bye)
Keith Farrar: 08/23/02
I truly believe that Stanley Kubrick stands for being a man within a man. He always wanted and expected the best, while calling his own shots. Full Metal Jacket is the most realistic movie ever made. He made my mind think about working for personal freedom and accomplishment. He amazed other actors with his vision and involvement. He truly composes thought with vision and reality.
Franco Diruscio: 08/19/02
Kubrick did more in a few films (9 by my count) than most directors do in twenty or thirty films. He was fearless, smart, and sensitive. His movies never dictated but always left not only one message but several. His films all do what the best classics should they: become more compelling and deeper as they are watched a second third and fourth time. He is a rare entity in film; an artist who never pandered or compromised, never did less than spectacular work, and never repeated himself. I sadly got into his movies only a year before he died and wept when I heard of his early passing. "Good night sweet prince may the flight of angels sing thee to thy rest"
Anonymous: 08/16/02
After Clockwork Orange was released, which had little to do with violence and much to do with freedom of choice and its importance, I felt, I wrote and published several articles to that effect. I put together a book proposal about the film and sent it to Mr. Kubrick. At the time I was editor of United Airlines Magazine, working in Los Angeles. One day the phone rang and my secretary said, "Hayden there's a call for you from England." I asked who it was and she said, "Stanley Kubrick." I thought she was kidding but took the call and The Man was there. We talked for a while and he said, "I'm so happy that you understood what I was trying to show (freedom of choice, not violence!); I'm afraid I overstated my case with Alex (head droog played by Malcolm McDowell)." We talked for a few minutes longer about several subjects; he liked to do that I found out later. In a few days, I received a note from him to the same end. Clockwork was published in picture book form by a major publishing house, a first for a Kubrick film, and precluded me from doing my book. It didn't matter. To talk with Mr. Kubrick and receive his validation was reward enough. Presently, I have the joy of reliving all Mr. Kubrick's films with my son, who loves them also. We sure miss him.
Anonymous: 08/13/02
There has and never will be a filmmaking genius like Stanley Kubrick. Forget Orson Welles, Stanley Kubrick is the greatest director of all time. His haunting & disturbing vision of life is the work of an artist, a poet. Mr. Kubrick mastered every genre, it's sad to think that we have lost our greatest artist. God Bless you sir.
Nicholas Morello: 08/10/02
Stanley Kubrick enabled me to understand cinema and its power because I was introduced to his films at a very young age. The effect that 2001 can have on a ten year old is magical.
Marc Reddy: 8/10/02
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Kubrick family. Stan will be missed very much.
Jesse Tucker: 8/08/02
Never has there been one filmmaker that cared so deeply for his films and took every measure possible to make sure they were perfect. His dedication and commitment to his work was staggering and always paid off. His films will always be cherished and loved by true fans of amazing filmmaking.
RJS: 8/07/02
Goodness me! All the talk on this site about touching your heart and soul. Stanley Kubrick seemed more interested in going for the eyes. He was a man who took film very seriously and expected you to do the same. People seem to write a lot here about "understanding" his films. All you need to do is sit still and shut up for two hours. Small investment for such a great reward.
Anonymous: 8/02/02
Stanley Kubrick is one of my biggest inspirations as a filmmaker. I constantly study his films (among others) and each time I am always amazed. I learn something new about the craft of filmmaking every time I watch his films like Dr. Strangelove, 2001, A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, or Full Metal Jacket. I have yet to see Eyes Wide Shut, however. I am 13 and most of my friends think his movies are boring (except for The Shining, of course). But I want to be a director when I get older and just by watching his films, I see how much better it is to make different types of movies than everyone else. It may take years, but eventually your films will be appreciated (i.e. A Clockwork Orange, Vertigo- which is not Kubrick but it got trashed when it first came out). His films have taught me to be original, and have taught me how to make characters charismatic and all of that. And I'm only a freshman in college. If he can influence a 18 year old this much, he is phenomenal. But we all know that, now don't we? It's too bad that he will no longer be able to make films to influence generations of new filmmakers, but we still have his old classics. We'll miss ya, Stan. My memoriam is kind of late (almost 2 years), but I just came across this site!
Anonymous: 8/01/02
I believe that Kubrick, with the passage of time, will not only be widely regarded as the greatest filmmaker of the 20th Century (an assessment already shared by many), but will take a position in relation to the medium of film roughly equivalent to that of Shakespeare in relation to the play, or Dostoyevsky in relation to the novel, or Rembrandt in relation to painting. He is, and shall remain, the Master of the cinema artform.
Anonymous: 7/30/02
My favorite movie is the Blues Brothers. My second and third favorite movies are The Shining and Clockwork Orange (respectively). Kubrick was a master at making small scenes so memorable. And he didn't have to make a movie every year to keep his brilliance with the public. Master Kubrick you will be missed. I tip my hat to you sir.
Anonymous: 7/18/02
Stanley Kubrick was the greatest director. I am also a director and it is depressing to know that I can never be as good as he was. But it is also a motivation to see films like "2001" and with every movie I make, I become a step closer to my idol!
Anonymous: 7/17/02
2001. Still the best movie. Dr. Strangelove and Full Metal Jacket, two of the funniest movies out there. The Shining... terrifying. The quintisenial haunted house movie. Paths of Glory, the saddest war movie ever made. Kubrick was a genius. That's all to be said.
John Peter Calmon: 7/17/02
I wish I could be able to control live and death...but "I'm afraid I can't do that, Stan." Farewell..
Anonymous: 7/15/02
In today's entertainment industry a movie's success is based on how much money it brings in. Mr. Kubrick made movies for his enjoyment not just for cash. The mainstream cannot grasp what a Kubrick masterpiece meant to it's fans. The amazing amount of detail and thought put into each film far surpasses the more technological advanced films of today. In 2001 the special effects were literally light years ahead of their time (1968) no pun intended! My favorite films were Dr. strangelove,2001,a clockwork orange and the shining. The trademarks of a Kubrick masterpiece style, cinematography, pace and always the highest quality of production. A favorite scene comes to mind in clockwork orange when Alex confronts his droogies in the hall when Dimm is sitting in the baby carriage and Alex confronts Dimm crotch to face CLASSIC! THANK YOU MR. KUBRICK FOR DOING WHAT YOU ENJOY AND NOT LETTING THE CRITICS DIMINISH YOUR ABILITIES TO CREATE!
M.A. Aybar: 6/29/02
The Greatest. The Master. Even today, when there is such a breadth of talented filmmakers, I am convinced that a lot of time will pass before we see another talent of his magnitude. Never a copied frame, never a dull moment...true originality at its best. A true auteur and a true artist...never to be forgotten.
Anonymous: 6/22/02
Kubrick's distinct and classic brilliance in filmmaking has changed the way I view cinema. I no longer see it as simply entertainment, but as a true art form. Thank you Master Kubrick for your wise, insightful, and truly unique style. It shall always remain.
Anonymous: 6/22/02
I saw "2001: A Space Odyssey" when I was a little kid, and I didn't really understand it. When I became a teenager, I heard it was supposed to be a good movie, but I didn't remember it. My friend told me another of his famous films was "Full Metal Jacket", that I rented and loved. Since then, I have become a Kubrick fan. I saw "A Clockwork Orange", then "Eyes Wide Shut", "The Shinning", "Barry Lyndon". Now with all my 18 years of age, I want to watch "Dr. Strangelove", and I cannot wait to finally watch 2001 again, and see what I didn't get when I was 8 years old. I just hope it will give me great respect for the man, and the artist that he embodies. I send this with love to everyone who wants to make movies or do: make good movies instead of blockbuster hits like Mr. Kubrick did. Understanding humanity was his core and great visuals was the extra that fascinated me and millions of others. Peace.
Brian Kuiper: 6/21/02
There are a very small group of filmmakers who have the ability to truly make magic, transcend film and travel straight into our hearts and souls. Stanley Kubrick was a living legend and in passing, the legend only deepens and widens as we view his long legacy of masterful filmmaking. Those who pour both heart and soul into their respective art, will remain alive and well forever in the hearts and souls of those who cherish that art. Thank you for your passion Mr. Kubrick.
Anonymous: 6/21/02
Not a soul in the world can re-create what Stanley Kubrick has accomplished in his life time and there never will be because he was and is the greatest film-maker in the history of mankind.
