Tag: stanley kubrick

  • Fear and Desire (1953) Review | MovieTalk+

    Fear and Desire (1953) Review | MovieTalk+

    ⭐⭐☆☆☆ Fear and Desire is an interesting historical curiosity — it’s the first feature film directed by Stanley Kubrick — but it’s also painfully clear why the director himself disavowed it later in his career. What it might be as a student film or an early experiment in cinema hardly translates into a satisfying experience…

  • Paths of Glory (1957) Review | MovieTalk+

    Paths of Glory (1957) Review | MovieTalk+

    ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ Paths of Glory is one of those films that exists at the crossroads of artistry and entertainment — and for me, it’s where Stanley Kubrick really began to find his balance between a distinct directorial voice and a story that grips you from start to finish. Set during World War I, Paths of Glory…

  • The Killing (1956) Review | MovieTalk+

    The Killing (1956) Review | MovieTalk+

    ⭐⭐☆☆☆ The Killing is a film that wears its influence on its sleeve — not always in a good way. Directed by Stanley Kubrick before he became a household name, it’s an early exercise in noir structure and stylistic ambition that ultimately leaves you appreciating the effort more than the result. On paper, The Killing…