Eyes Wide Shut: Stanley Kubrick and the Making of His Final Film
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Eyes Wide Shut: Stanley Kubrick and the Making of His Final Film

by Robert P. Kolker & Nathan Abrams

Published: 2019

Pages: 248 pages

Theme: Politics & Power

Eyes Wide Shut: Stanley Kubrick and the Making of His Final Film is an in-depth exploration of Kubrick’s last and most controversial movie. Robert P. Kolker and Nathan Abrams analyze the film’s themes of power, secrecy, and social control, diving into its connections to real-world elites, hidden societies, and Kubrick’s own mysterious intentions. With behind-the-scenes details, script revisions, and cultural analysis, this book unpacks the film’s unsettling vision of the forces shaping modern life. If Kubrick was leaving a final warning, this book helps decode it. Because history doesn’t repeat, but it sure loves a remix.

Author Bio

Robert P. Kolker is a renowned film scholar, historian, and author specializing in cinematic history and critical theory. His work explores the deeper meanings behind classic and modern films. Nathan Abrams is a professor of film studies with a focus on Stanley Kubrick’s career, themes, and legacy. He has written extensively on Kubrick’s Jewish heritage and his films’ hidden layers. Together, they provide the most detailed examination of Eyes Wide Shut, its production, and its lasting impact.