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 and photographer, considered one of cinema's greatest. His films, largely adaptations of novels or short stories, spanned diverse genres and were celebrated for meticulous detail, groundbreaking cinematography, elaborate set design, and dark humor. A significant figure in post-war cinema, Kubrick's work continues to inspire and provoke debate.
July 26, 1928: Stanley Kubrick Born
On July 26, 1928, Stanley Kubrick was born in New York City. He would later become a major figure in the post-war film industry, renowned as one of cinema's greatest and most influential filmmakers.
1929: Influence of Blackmail
In 1929, Alfred Hitchcock's "Blackmail" was released. This film directly influenced Kubrick's "Killer's Kiss", particularly the scene with a painting laughing at a character.
1935: Humphrey Cobb's novel
In 1935, Humphrey Cobb's anti-war novel of the same name was published, and it served as the basis for the film "Paths of Glory".
1980: Influence on Raging Bull
In 1980, Martin Scorsese released Raging Bull. Scorsese cited Kubrick's innovative shooting angles and atmospheric shots in Killer's Kiss as an influence on Raging Bull.
March 7, 1999: Stanley Kubrick Died
On March 7, 1999, Stanley Kubrick, the influential American filmmaker, died. His death marked the end of an era for a director known for his meticulous and innovative approach to filmmaking.
1999: Spielberg takes over A.I.
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 based on an earlier 90-page story treatment by Ian Watson written under Kubrick's supervision and specifications.
1999: Barry Lyndon rated as one of the greatest films by The Village Voice
In 1999, The Village Voice rated Barry Lyndon as one of the greatest films ever made, highlighting its growing reputation over the years.
2000: Re-release of A Clockwork Orange in the UK
A Clockwork Orange was legally unavailable in the UK until after Kubrick's death, and was not re-released until 2000.
2000: BAFTA Award Renamed in Kubrick's Honor
In 2000, BAFTA renamed their Britannia lifetime achievement award to the "Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award" to honor the director.
June 2001: Release of A.I. Artificial Intelligence
In June 2001, "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" was released, containing a posthumous production credit for Stanley Kubrick at the beginning and the brief dedication "For Stanley Kubrick" at the end.
2001: The Shining ranked as a thriller classic
In 2001, "The Shining" was ranked by the American Film Institute as the 29th greatest thriller film of all time, solidifying its status as a horror classic.
2001: PJ Harvey praises 2001: A Space Odyssey
In 2001, PJ Harvey mentions 2001: A Space Odyssey among her favorite movies by Kubrick.
2001: Release of A.I. Artificial Intelligence
In 2001, Steven Spielberg, in association with what remained of Kubrick's production unit, directed the film "A.I. Artificial Intelligence", which was produced by Kubrick's longtime producer Jan Harlan.
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, Kubrick's brother-in-law, was released. The documentary 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 growing reputation over the years.
2004: First Public Exhibition of Kubrick's Archives
In 2004, the first public exhibition of material from Kubrick's personal archives was presented in Frankfurt, Germany. The Deutsches Filmmuseum and Deutsches Architekturmuseum cooperated with Christiane Kubrick and Jan Harlan / The Stanley Kubrick Estate for the event.
2004: Kubrick Portrayed in The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
In the 2004 film, The Life and Death of Peter Sellers, Stanley Kubrick was portrayed by Stanley Tucci. The film documents the filming of Dr. Strangelove.
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 growing reputation over the years.
2005: Colour Me Kubrick Film Release
In 2005, the film Colour Me Kubrick, authorized by Kubrick's family, was released. The film stars John Malkovich as Alan Conway, a con artist who impersonated Kubrick in the 1990s.
2009: "Stanley Kubrick: Taming Light" Exhibition Held
In 2009, an exhibition featuring paintings and photos inspired by Kubrick's films, titled "Stanley Kubrick: Taming Light", was held in Dublin, Ireland.
2010: Kanye West's "Runaway" Inspired by Eyes Wide Shut
In 2010, Kanye West's music video for "Runaway" drew inspiration from Kubrick's film, Eyes Wide Shut.
2010: Named sixth-best comedy film by The Guardian
In 2010, the film was named the sixth-best comedy film of all time by The Guardian.
2011: PJ Harvey Praises Kubrick's Films
In 2011, English musician and poet PJ Harvey expressed her admiration for Kubrick's films, particularly highlighting the use of space and silence to convey deeper meanings in films like Paths of Glory, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Barry Lyndon.
2011: Publication of Stanley Kubrick's Napoleon
In 2011, Taschen published the book "Stanley Kubrick's Napoleon: The Greatest Movie Never Made", a compilation of literature and source documents from Kubrick related to his unmade Napoleon film.
October 30, 2012: Kubrick Exhibition Opens at LACMA
On October 30, 2012, an exhibition dedicated to Stanley Kubrick opened at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). It featured documents, photographs, and on-set materials from his personal archives.
March 2013: Spielberg to develop Napoleon miniseries
In March 2013, Steven Spielberg announced that he would be developing Stanley Kubrick's unmade Napoleon film as a TV miniseries based on Kubrick's original screenplay.
June 2013: Kubrick Exhibition Concludes at LACMA
In June 2013, the exhibition devoted to Kubrick at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) concluded. The exhibits included documents, photographs and on-set material assembled from 800 boxes of personal archives.
October 2013: Tribute to Kubrick at Brazil São Paulo International Film Festival
In October 2013, the Brazil São Paulo International Film Festival paid tribute to Stanley Kubrick. The event included an exhibit of his work and a retrospective of his films.
2014: Kubrick Exhibit at Toronto International Film Festival
In late 2014, the Stanley Kubrick exhibit opened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
January 2015: Kubrick exhibit concludes at TIFF
In January 2015, the Kubrick exhibit ended at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
April 2018: Mountain on Charon Named After Kubrick
In April 2018, the International Astronomical Union named the largest mountain on Pluto's moon Charon after Stanley Kubrick, in the month that marked the 50th anniversary of 2001: A Space Odyssey.
March 2019: Barry Lyndon's Rotten Tomatoes Rating
As of March 2019, Barry Lyndon has a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 64 reviews.
October 2019: Skirball Cultural Center Hosts Kubrick Photography Exhibition
In October 2019, the Skirball Cultural Center began hosting an exhibition called "Through a Different Lens: Stanley Kubrick Photographs", focusing on Kubrick's early career.
March 2020: Kubrick Photography Exhibition Concludes
In March 2020, the Skirball Cultural Center concluded its exhibition called "Through a Different Lens: Stanley Kubrick Photographs", which focused on Kubrick's early career.
November 2020: Rotten Tomatoes rating
As of November 2020, the film holds a near-perfect 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 91 reviews, indicating its current high regard.
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