Lasting Legacy of Stanley Kubrick: A Look at the Influence on History
A detailed timeline of the impact and legacy of Stanley Kubrick across different fields.
Stanley Kubrick was a highly influential American filmmaker renowned for his meticulous approach to filmmaking. His projects, often adaptations of novels, were notable for their technical innovation, particularly in cinematography and set design, and his penchant for dark humor. Regarded as one of cinema's greatest artists, Kubrick's diverse filmography covers various genres, all distinguished by his unique visual style and thematic depth.
14 hours ago : Kubrick's influence: Nicholson's impact and Tarantino's debt to a heist classic.
Stanley Kubrick's work significantly impacted cinema. Jack Nicholson's performance affected Kubrick. Quentin Tarantino revealed that Kubrick's heist film inspired his debut, Reservoir Dogs, shaping his directorial style and career.
1925: Inspiration from 'Battleship Potemkin'
In 1925, Sergei Eisenstein's Battleship Potemkin inspired Kubrick's close-ups on the faces of people attending the funeral in the 1951 movie, Flying Padre.
1929: Influence of Blackmail on Killer's Kiss
In 1929, Alfred Hitchcock's film Blackmail was released. The film influenced Kubrick's Killer's Kiss (1955), specifically with the painting laughing at a character. Martin Scorsese in turn cited Kubrick's shooting angles and atmospheric shots in Killer's Kiss as an influence on Raging Bull (1980).
1944: Inspiration from 'Ivan the Terrible'
In 1944 and 1958, Sergei Eisenstein's Ivan the Terrible films inspired Kubrick's close-ups on the faces of people attending the funeral in the 1951 movie, Flying Padre.
1952: Ophüls' "Le Plaisir" named as favorite film.
In 1952, Stanley Kubrick named Max Ophüls' film "Le Plaisir" as his favorite film. Kubrick was influenced by Ophüls' tracking and fluid camera styles and used them in many of his films.
1958: Inspiration from 'Ivan the Terrible'
In 1958, Sergei Eisenstein's Ivan the Terrible films inspired Kubrick's close-ups on the faces of people attending the funeral in the 1951 movie, Flying Padre.
1968: Similarities to 'Flying Padre' in '2001: A Space Odyssey'
In 1968, similarities were seen between several of the views from and of the plane in 'Flying Padre', filmed in 1951, and '2001: A Space Odyssey' with the footage of the spacecraft.
1969: Influence of "Funeral Parade of Roses" on "A Clockwork Orange".
In 1969, Kubrick viewed Matsumoto Toshio's landmark queer cinema film, "Funeral Parade of Roses", which is thought to have strongly influenced "A Clockwork Orange".
1980: Influence of Killer's Kiss on Raging Bull
In 1980, Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull was influenced by Kubrick's innovative shooting angles and atmospheric shots in Killer's Kiss (1955). Scorsese cited Killer's Kiss as an influence.
March 7, 1999: Stanley Kubrick's Death
On March 7, 1999, Stanley Kubrick, the influential American filmmaker, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking films.
1999: Kubrick's Death
Following Stanley Kubrick's death in 1999, Steven Spielberg took the drafts and notes left by Kubrick and his writers and composed a new screenplay for A.I. Artificial Intelligence.
1999: Barry Lyndon Rated as One of the Greatest Films
In 1999, The Village Voice rated Barry Lyndon as one of the greatest films ever made, highlighting its enduring reputation among critics and filmmakers.
2000: A Clockwork Orange Re-released in the UK
In 2000, A Clockwork Orange was re-released in the United Kingdom after being unavailable legally since its initial release in 1971, following Kubrick's death.
2000: BAFTA Renames Award to Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award
In 2000, BAFTA renamed their Britannia lifetime achievement award to the "Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award", joining other notable figures who have annual awards named after them.
June 2001: Release of "A.I. Artificial Intelligence"
In June 2001, "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" was released. The film, directed by Steven Spielberg, contained a posthumous production credit for Stanley Kubrick and a brief dedication "For Stanley Kubrick" at the end.
2001: 2001
2001 is the year of the title of Stanley Kubrick's movie 2001: A Space Odyssey. The movie explores themes of human evolution and the birthing of one intelligence by another.
2001: Legacy of '2001: A Space Odyssey'
In 2001 and beyond, '2001: A Space Odyssey' continued to be regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, influencing generations of filmmakers.
2001: Release of "A.I. Artificial Intelligence"
In 2001, "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" was released. The film was directed by Steven Spielberg, produced by Kubrick's longtime producer Jan Harlan, and based on drafts and notes left by Stanley Kubrick.
2001: Ligeti's music in "2001".
In 2001, Kubrick included music by Hungarian composer György Ligeti in his film, introducing the composer to a broad Western audience. The music in 2001 was "at the forefront of Kubrick's mind" when he conceived the film.
2001: Kubrick and Spielberg Collaborate on A.I. Artificial Intelligence
In 2001, Stanley Kubrick and Steven Spielberg previously collaborated on "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" after Kubrick's death.
2001: PJ Harvey Praises 2001: A Space Odyssey
In 2001, Stanley Kubrick released the movie '2001: A Space Odyssey', praised by PJ Harvey.
2001: "The Shining" Ranked as a Top Thriller
In 2001, The American Film Institute ranked Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining" as the 29th greatest thriller film of all time.
2001: Kubrick influenced by Max Ophüls style.
In 2001, Walker noted that Kubrick was influenced by the tracking and fluid camera styles of director Max Ophüls, and used them in many of his films, including Paths of Glory and 2001: A Space Odyssey. Kubrick noted how in Ophüls' films "the camera went through every wall and every floor".
2001: Echoes of 'Flying Padre' in '2001: A Space Odyssey'
In 2001, similarities between 'Flying Padre', filmed in 1951, and '2001: A Space Odyssey', released in 1968, were noted, particularly in the aerial views and close-ups of faces.
2001: Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures Documentary Released
In 2001, the documentary Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures, produced and directed by Jan Harlan, was created by many people who worked with Kubrick on his films.
2002: Barry Lyndon Rated as One of the Greatest Films by Sight & Sound
In 2002, Sight & Sound rated Barry Lyndon as one of the greatest films ever made, highlighting its enduring reputation among critics and filmmakers.
2004: The Life and Death of Peter Sellers Film
In 2004, Stanley Tucci portrayed Stanley Kubrick in the film The Life and Death of Peter Sellers, which documents the filming of Dr. Strangelove.
2004: First Public Exhibition of Kubrick's Archives
In 2004, the first public exhibition of material from Stanley Kubrick's personal archives was presented in Frankfurt, Germany.
2005: Barry Lyndon Rated as One of the Greatest Films by Time
In 2005, Time rated Barry Lyndon as one of the greatest films ever made, highlighting its enduring reputation among critics and filmmakers.
2005: Colour Me Kubrick Film Release
In 2005, the film Colour Me Kubrick, authorized by Stanley Kubrick's family and starring John Malkovich as Alan Conway, a con artist who had assumed Kubrick's identity, was released.
2009: "Stanley Kubrick: Taming Light" Exhibition in Dublin
In 2009, an exhibition of paintings and photos inspired by Stanley Kubrick's films, titled "Stanley Kubrick: Taming Light", was held in Dublin, Ireland.
2010: Dr. Strangelove Named Sixth-Best Comedy
In 2010, The Guardian named Dr. Strangelove the sixth-best comedy film of all time, cementing its legacy as a highly regarded comedic work.
2010: Kanye West's "Runaway" Inspired by Eyes Wide Shut
In 2010, the music video for Kanye West's song "Runaway" was inspired by Stanley Kubrick's film Eyes Wide Shut.
2011: Publication of "Stanley Kubrick's Napoleon: The Greatest Movie Never Made"
In 2011, Taschen published the book "Stanley Kubrick's Napoleon: The Greatest Movie Never Made", a compilation of literature and source documents from Stanley Kubrick about his Napoleon project.
October 30, 2012: Kubrick Exhibition Opens at LACMA
On October 30, 2012, an exhibition devoted to Stanley Kubrick opened at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), featuring a wide collection of documents, photographs, and on-set material.
March 2013: Spielberg Announces Napoleon TV Miniseries
In March 2013, Steven Spielberg announced that he would be developing Napoleon as a TV miniseries based on Stanley Kubrick's original screenplay.
June 2013: Kubrick Exhibition Concludes at LACMA
In June 2013, the Stanley Kubrick exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) concluded.
October 2013: Tribute to Kubrick at São Paulo International Film Festival
In October 2013, the Brazil São Paulo International Film Festival paid tribute to Stanley Kubrick, staging an exhibit of his work and a retrospective of his films.
2014: Kubrick exhibit opened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
In late 2014, Stanley Kubrick exhibit opened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
January 2015: Kubrick Exhibit Closes at TIFF
In January 2015, the Stanley Kubrick exhibit closed at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
April 2018: Mountain on Charon Named After Kubrick
In April 2018, which marked the 50th anniversary of 2001: A Space Odyssey, the International Astronomical Union named the largest mountain of Pluto's moon Charon after Stanley Kubrick.
October 2019: Skirball Cultural Center Hosts Kubrick Photography Exhibition
In October 2019, the Skirball Cultural Center hosted an exhibition called Through a Different Lens: Stanley Kubrick Photographs, focusing on Kubrick's early career.
2019: Barry Lyndon's Rotten Tomatoes Rating
As of March 2019, Barry Lyndon has a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 64 reviews, reflecting its critical acclaim.
March 2020: End of Kubrick Photography Exhibition at Skirball Cultural Center
In March 2020, the exhibition Through a Different Lens: Stanley Kubrick Photographs, which focused on Stanley Kubrick's early career, ended at the Skirball Cultural Center.
November 2020: Dr. Strangelove's High Rating on Rotten Tomatoes
As of November 2020, Dr. Strangelove holds a near-perfect 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 91 reviews, indicating its enduring popularity and critical acclaim.
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