I recently had a chat with a guy who worked at the Chinese Theatre in LA. Met loads of actors/directors, and he said Spielberg was by far the nicest guy he ever met.
Stanley Kubrick was the best director EVER. He made only THIRTEEN movies, and 6 of them, Spartacus, 2001, Dr Strangelove, The Shining, Barry Lyndon and Clockwork Organge, are truly classics, masterpieces, movies that must be at any top 100 of all time. He was a genius.
Interesting Spielberg mentions that whole "can't turn it off" ability that Kubrick has. I didn't like Eyes Wide Shut, but I couldn't for the life of me turn it off, and I didn't feel like I wasted my time after finishing it like I do with other films I don't like. Kubrick films have always been "experiences" whether or not you happen to like a given work or not. Brilliant director and a true craftsman.
When I left the movie theater after having seen Eyes Wide Shut, I felt like the movie was okay, nothing more. Two weeks later, I was still thinking about it. That's Kubrick.
Oxmustube EGG FUGGIN ZACTLY, lol. Won't ever forget the first time I watched The Shining..went in unsure what to expect, went out shaking my head not sure what to think...then I went in again. And again. And again. Etc.
+opmike343 I thought Eyes Wide Shut was okay after the first time I saw it, good after the second time. Now I've seen it maybe 5 times and I think it's a masterpiece. That's the Classic Kubrick pattern, at least for me. His films have a magnetic Power but can be very challenging which means that I don't necessarily like them right away.
i used to hate eyes wide shut...but like berg said on kubricks magic craft...now its become my favorite in the collection. That movie haunts me with its damn we really are instinctual humans after all and maybe we shouldnt be living by rules. Questions your relationship hard even if its a super good relationship your in.
I find it so touching that two directors can have so much time for each other - that when Kubrick died Spielberg and his friends talked about him all day, they watched Spielberg's favourite emotional scene of Kubrick's. I think only true artists can have such affection for their peers because for them, it's all about the passion and the craft.
pekbek mkek A fascinating video which wonderfully conveys the unique gift and talents of two brilliant directors and their abilities to illustrate and celebrate both the best and worst qualities of human nature. How it is, that your only contribution to something so positive, is an incredibly weak attempt at belittling someone else, is truly astounding. I feel genuine sorrow for the inner anger and self hatred that clearly lives within the infinitesimally small world you inhabit. How sad and pathetic. Cheers!!
@@pekbekmkek6310 You absolute idiot. Spielberg inherited A I. as a part of Kubrick's legacy, it was a film Kubrick had in the pipeline and wanted to direct, but suddenly died before finishing it. And he gave direct instructions if anyone was to take over Spielberg was the only one that would do. That how much he appreciated Spielberg.
@@pekbekmkek6310 How about you go look up EVERY single interview of Stanley's family and friends where they talk about the long phone calls and reciprocal admiration that he and Steven had for 20 years? How about you go look for the facts yourself before talking?
Spielberg is such a great talker. It's amazing how on-camera he's always so succinct and insightful. How his mind works is a marvel; he's amazing at describing things. He's a story teller on both sides of the camera. Most great directors are I've noticed.
Holy crap Spielberg nailed it! When people say Kubrick was a Director it's such an understatement because he was a film maker in every aspect. He shot his own films most of the time, labored over the editing process in both visual and sound, and while many of his movies were mono sound mixes it was deliberate and they came out nicely and that is saying something since I always think a film needs a 4ch or 5.1 mix at minimum. What makes a good film maker is the one that cares about every aspect of the film making process and Kubrick was obsessed with every aspect.
+Vrabo Woody Allen also insists on a mono sound mix. I assume it's puratanical on the auteur's part. As Hollywood eschews serious cinema, I guess Netflix et al will become the filmmaker friendly stables off auteur directors.
Easily? Not a chance. He's in a group of about 20 directors that you'd put as the best. He obsessed about detail, as the scene in the plane with the bombardier about to drop the bomb. It's like you're right there in the cockpit. Part of that obsession were scenes in some of his movies that went on too long (IMO).
@@francescobruno418 What are you talking about? What do you know? The guys were buddies and they loved each other's work. What in the hell are you talking about?
I agree with Steven that even though you know what's coming with each viewing of a Kubrick film, you always get something different. As someone who doesn't revisit the same film too much, it's easy to remember the structure of all Kubrick films and yet, I always experience it from the point of view of a new person.
@@HerveBoisde there’s no such as thing as “better” or “the best” in cinema. Arts is not sports. Spielberg does a blockbuster like no one can and Kubrick can make an arthouse film like no one can also. They are incredible filmmakers in their own right and both have an impact on the medium that is immeasurable to this day. Although I have other directors that I adore (Hitchcock, Lynch, Cameron, Scorsese, Coppola, Nolan, Fincher, Leone, Almodovar, Kurosawa, Bergman, Fellini, Tarkovsky, Truffaut, Eisenstein, Lean, Ford to name a few), Kubrick’s and Spielberg’s films shaped my childhood, showed me the ropes and made me love the art of cinema from both sides, the art house and the blockbuster one, both equally important to me.
Wow, in my opinion Spielberg nails it every time. I can't think of better verbiage or words to use to describe the genius of Kubrick. I guess it takes someone like Spielberg. Thanks Mr. Spielberg, that was a moving tribute to Stanley Kubrick.
JESUS i love this dude. him freely admitting he didn't "love" a classic like "the shining" is so totally honest, man. sure, he backtracks and eventually heaps praise on it and all, but in film nerd circles saying you didnt absolutely love a stanley kubrick flick is basically akin to shitting on every film fan's head personally. bravo, mr. spielberg!!
When he was talking about which film he showed to his friends I somehow guessed that it was Paths of Glory and the final scene specifically. It's my personal favourite of Kubrick's and I would definitely elect that scene as the most emotional, or perhaps the execution. Such a shame he died so early, I would have loved to see what else he could have created
Here’s one of my favorite film directors, Steven Spielberg, reminiscing on my all-time favorite film director, the genius that was Stanley Kubrick. It’s pretty incredible to consider that, in a career spanning nearly half a century, Kubrick only directed 13 feature films and three short documentaries. And yet for a man with such a short list of credits, his massive influence on film and generations of filmmakers is incalculable. Like Chaplin, Stanley is in a category all by himself.
Randomly I've heard the word "kabuki theater" like 10 times today. But in terms of this interview, I love this anecdote about Kubrick's explanation of why Jack Nicholson's performance is great by referencing Jimmy Cagney. And then this idea of Kubrick's craft being perfect and how you can watch his films 25 times and always find something new in them. I think this comes from his experience as a photographer and a true artist looking at every shot and every angle as a unique opportunity to communicate with/thrill/confuse/impress/attract the audience.
@@vargaso No. The lunar surface looks nothing like how Kubrick imagined it. He used Chesley Bonestell's paintings that show a jagged, Rocky Mountain look. The Moon's surface is much more dusty, rocky, eroded and rounded than Kubrick could imagine it.
Stanley Kubrick and Steven Spielberg--2 of the greatest filmakers ever. I have a dream to be a director, and if I had to cite two of the greatest ones that so entice me to make film, it would be them. RIP Stanley Kubrick, one of the greatest filmaker of all time.
every story was a slap in the face to the human ego.....last line in Barry Lyndon "It was in the reign of George III that the aforesaid personages lived and quarreled; good or bad, handsome or ugly, rich or poor they are all equal now.”
Kubrick was a landmark director! Pretty much every film he did were brilliant but my favourites are A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, Dr. Strangelove and 2001: A Space Odyssey (well, they're probably his best known films).
There have been great directors, famous Oscar-winning directors, all kinds of whatever kind of directors... Ford, Hitchcock, Coppola, Spielberg, etc. But Stanley Kubrick was a true genius. Every facet of his person seemed to scream 'Genius". From his director's "eye", his focus on details, his deep, deep exploration into the psyche of his characters, the way he developed his movies into exposés of humanity itself, the puzzle pieces of his films, his aloofness. I think the guy was a genius right up there with Beethoven, Mozart, Rembrandt, Shakespeare. He explored the human condition as deeply as one dares to go from every angle imaginable, and you could watch one of his movies and ponder for the remainder of the week what it was revealing.
"We [filmmakers] are all children of D.W. Griffith and Stanley Kubrick." -Martin Scorsese I've said it numerous times before and I'll say it again, Stanley Kubrick is the greatest filmmaker of all time. "Spielberg......on Kubrick". Nothing short of inspiring!
My Top 6 Stanley Kubrick Films 6. Full Metal Jacket 5 Dr. Strangelove (Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb) 4. Paths Of Glory 3. 2001 A Space Odyssey 2. A Clockwork Orange 1. The Shining
For me it's 3 that really stand out: 1) Full Metal Jacket - first half w/R Lee Ermey is *so good* it makes up for a just "good" 2nd half 2) The Shining 3) 2001 All 10/10 classics
What a great interview. Spielberg on Kubrick. Perfect combo. As said before, didn't realize I was a film buff, until later in life and cognighted that some of my all time fav flicks were Kubrick. Wonderful stuff, the man behind the curtain.
I find fantastic to be listening to a gentleman like Spielberg talking about someone who could have been perfectly his master in directing's area. For me Kubrick and Spielberg are two incredible genius and at the same time wise people who can be a great reference if you want to make a cool movie.
In The Shining, I thought Nicolson's irritation towards his wife's simple love was so believable; those furious, restrained, threats, through gritted teeth. I love the old synthesizer soundtrack too.
Kubrick was the Rembrandt of his time. Artistry on screen like we’ve never seen. A Clockwork Orange- where Alex is being tortured by Beethoven up stairs while the camera withdraws slowly away from Mr Alexander’s twisted grin of delight to the man gently rolling billiards balls into the far pocket, oh, it’s absolutely masterful!
Whenever I just started watching Spielberg interview I couldn't let myself to go until I complete whole video or interview Spielberg is so much voice interesting keep you engages nuff said he is indeed a great storyteller for a reason
I personally loved Dr Strangelove straight away same with 2001 Full Metal Jacket and The Killing Paths Of Glory i think i need to see again also Spielberg mentions Cagney i love Cagney he was great
props to Steven, as he relates the story of showing Paths of Glory to his friends, you can hear his voice crack, it's a powerful moment in a powerful film, and not only that was a powerful moment for him and his friends to rewatch.
I won't say The Best. DDL in My left foot is still there, Forrest Gump too. They changed there voice and body language. Forgive me but Jack Nicholson always displayed those masterful wierd faces and expressions.
Its sad how we as a people only appreciate someone or what they do more after they're gone. Im guilty of this myself. Maybe one day, people will hold Spielberg in a high regard, the same way we hold Kubrick. Being a person in my 30s, I just discovered Kubricks movies late last year. I mean I've heard of them, but after watching the Shining, that movie fascinates me so much. I don't know what it is, it just keeps pulling me back. 2001 is having that same effect on me. What Spielberg said is true, you can't just watch his films once. You need multiple viewings to appreciate it. I wish I could have experienced Kubricks movies as they released in theaters. I do this now for Tarantino. When he releases a movie, Im right there day one.
+icebergthegamer Kubrick was always highly regarded. Despite his movies not making huge box office his prestige was such that he could do anything he wanted, and people lined up to work with him. Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman were at the peak of their dollar value when he made them spend a year on Eyes Wide Shut. Think about what they gave up for that - multiple pictures each, millions of dollars. There was never a time when he wasn't considered among the best by pretty much everyone. So I'm not sure what you mean about only appreciating people when they're dead.
What are you talking about? Kubrick, Spielberg, Tarantino, Scorsese, Hitchcock, Cameron, Kurosawa, Jackie Chan, Chaplin, Fincher, Paul Thomas Anderson, Leone, Guillermo del Toro, Miyazaki, Tarkovsky, and countless others were appreciated and celebrated in their time.
Spielberg is right. It's impossible to stop watching a Kubrick movie. One time I was watching Eyes Wide Shut (was like the 3rd time I'd seen it), and about 1/4 of the way in my parents walked in. I left the room and told them they could change the channel, but my step-dad was so intrigued by it that he continued watching it after i left.
2001, Full Metal Jacket, and The Shining were masterpieces. The Shining is the only movie that ever really disturbed me watching it. Oh I've watched tons of gore movies, but the Shining was downright psychological. 2001 gets better each time I watch it. Full Metal Jacket was really raw.
Kubrick’s films look like moving pictures of art. They’re so esthetically pleasing to look at. The Shining isn’t a very deep film but it is a visual marvel to see. It’s a beautiful looking film. I tend to agree with Stephen King’s criticism but I do consider one of the greatest horror films ever made. It’s a piece of art and there’s very few horror films that could be considered that since they’re usually made very cheap and shot very quickly. Not with Kubrick. He takes the time to craft perfection, and I really wish there were more mainstream filmmakers like him. I’m blame that on modern Hollywood and their lack of respect for the art and desire for turnover above all
This is awesome. It’s so true about Kubrick growing on you. I have no idea why at first I didn’t care for his works but then I would suddenly find myself in love with them.
Yeah Back To The Future is my favorite film of all time, and Forrest Gump is just an absolute masterpiece. I love Speilberg as well, and i have been getting interested in Kubricks works lately.
A.I.: Artificial Intelligence is one of the greatest and misunderstood films of all time. I loved the combination of the two minds and how Spielberg stayed true to his friend's vision and didn't commercialize it. That is why people hated it because Steve didn't conform it to the general public. I can't wait for Napolean.
The killing is one of those movies I came into rather cynically, believing most of his films before Dr Strangelove could be that good, and I left it feeling amazed. It's also one I need to rewatch, but I was hooked from the beginning to the end. I came in the same way to paths of glory. A great friend loaned me his DVD and I put it off for months as I didn't think I'd enjoy it that much, and the day that I did, I really didn't want to give it back. That movie I've rewatched a few times and praise it for being ahead of its time in telling an anti war story, and the ending always gets me.
@Tigerlily21 Just finished watching A.I I'm so glad Steven carried the film to it's finish line He loved Kubrick like so many people And Steven is still the most wonderful filmmaker
This is what the great creatives SHOULD do. Nudging other creatives in the right direction. Leaving your impact in the things you love by leaving it better than when you found it.
Stanley Kubrick, is undeniably the most inspirational filmmaker to me personally and is I personally think the best filmmaker of all time. 2. Martin Scorsese 3. Alfred Hitchcock 4. Francis Ford Coppola 5. Paul Thomas Anderson 6. Roman Polanski 7. Sidney Lumet 8. Gus Van Sant 9. Joel & Ethan Coen 10. Spike Lee 11. Tim Burton 12. Christopher Nolan 13. David Fincher 14. Steven Spielberg 15. Woody Allen 16. Darren Aronofsky
It's just my opinion, but I think Kubrick would make a great game that is story driven. With enough knowledge of the game development scene, like design and stuff, one can only imagine what he could do with the interactivity and environments.
I'm pretty sure the skin on my body would melt off completely if I was in a room that contained Steven Spielberg and Stanley Kubrick together. Too much awesome for me to handle in one sitting.
I feel that once you reach a certain level of talent it all comes down to personal opinion. The top directors are all equal to each other with there own definitive style and all are great. Anyway my list: 1. Fellini 2. Hitchcock 3. Scorsese 4. Kubrick 5. Kurosawa 6. Bergman 7. Tarkovsky 8. Lynch 9. Spielberg 10. Polanski ...and I really like what Nolan is doing is doing with the Hollywood blockbuster, bringing back talent, energy, and intelligence. His new Inception was brilliant.
James Cagney's acting style always had a strong sense of theatrically to it, as those great performers in musicals are skilled in(a lot of his work has an exhuberance over formalism appeal to it ex: "Footlight Parade", "Yankee Doodle Dandy"). and Jack Nicholson's performance in the shining was definitely theatrical/over the top rather than instinctually realistic like the style of actors such as Henry Fonda or Cary Grant. Neither style is better than the other, it's just a matter of preferance.
The thing is, I'm primarily inspired by American filmmakers due to my culture since I'm an American. I'm just recently getting into Foreign Filmmaking, specifically Jean Godard and Akira Kurosawa.
Both directors are absolutely awesome; but if I have to choose, I would pick Kubrick cause I can watch his films a several times. My fav.movies of Spielberg: 1. Jurassic Park cause of my childhood 2. Indiana Jones 1-3 3. Schindlers List 4. saving Prvt Ryan Fav. kubrick movies: 1.shining 2.clockwork orange 3.eyes wide shut
Art is subjective personally I think Kurosawa is the est director to ever live but I have a great respect for Speilberg the dude was born to tell story's and weather you like his work or not you have to respect a man that loves his job
