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Question: What do Blade Runner, The Magnificent Ambersons, Cinema Paradiso and Brazil have in common? Answer: They have all been re-edited after their initial theatrical releases. Originally released in the US on the 16th July 1999, Eyes Wide Shut, Kubrick’s final film was generally received by audiences and critics alike as somewhat disappointing. There seems to be some debate over wether the final cut of Eyes Wide Shut, that Kubrick submitted to Warner Brothers just days before his death would have been his actual final cut. The film was still 4 months away from release. In 1968, Kubrick had removed almost 20 mins of film from 2001: A Space Odyssey after it’s premiere screenings saying, “It does take a few runnings to decide finally how long things should be, especially scenes which do not have narrative advancement as their guideline.” Then in 1980, he removed the original final scene of The Shining, again after the films initial US release and then a further 24 minutes for the European cut. So, it’s not hard to imagine that Kubrick could have in fact implemented changes to Eyes Wide Shut, during the 4 month period between his untimely passing and the release of the film, had he lived. No, one will ever really know, but a young actor and Filmmaker from Texas has actually made some cuts to Eyes Wide Shut saying “I am not trying to do what Kubrick would’ve done but seeing what changes were even possible without losing the essence of the film”. His un-authorised edit, which is available to watch at EYESWIDECUT.COM, runs at 120 Minutes, having trimmed 40 Minutes from the officially released version. As he explains on his website : “So, in the spirit of "never say no to an idea", I decided to make the edit to Eyes Wide Shut not only as a homage to my favourite filmmaker but also as a personal challenge to myself as an editor and storyteller.” The man behind this rather controversial undertaking is actor and filmmaker Marshall Allman. Recorded: 16th July 2018 Hosted by Jason Furlong / Written by Stephen Rigg and Jason Furlong / Theme and original music written and performed by Jason Furlong / Produced and edited by Stephen Rigg Watch Eyes Wide Shut (iTunes) : https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/eyes-wide-shut/id272819260 Listen to Eyes Wide Shut Soundtrack (iTunes) : https://music.apple.com/us/album/eyes-wide-shut-music-from-the-motion-picture/378854658 Please support us at : www.patreon.com/user?u=67509795 Kubrick’s Universe Podcast (KUP) - Facebook Page : www.facebook.com/KubricksUniverse Kubrick's Universe Podcast (KUP) - Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGFwtfJ5IuGAGpbrKjMQ9g The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - Facebook Group : www.facebook.com/groups/TSKAS/ The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - YouTube Channel : www.youtube.com/c/TheStanleyKubrickAppreciationSociety1 The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - Twitter Page : https://twitter.com/KubrickAS Contact : [email protected]
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In 2021, our good friend David Constantine reached out to Stephen with exciting news—he was heading to Texas to meet Shelley Duvall, the wonderful actress made famous for her portrayal of Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick’s "The Shining.” Stephen suggested that David record the meeting and conduct an informal interview with Shelley. David agreed, and that December, he and his nephew Joe drove to Texas to meet Shelley at a local restaurant in her hometown. Recorded: December 2021 We caught up with David recently to chat with him about his time with Shelley. Recorded: 17th July 2024 We also spoke with Shining super-fan Lee Unkrich to reminisce and remember his own fond and special memories of Shelley Duvall. Recorded: 23rd July 2024 Hosted by Jason Furlong / Written by Stephen Rigg, Mark Lentz and Jason Furlong / Produced and edited by Stephen Rigg Please support us at : www.patreon.com/user?u=67509795 Kubrick’s Universe Podcast (KUP) - Facebook Page : www.facebook.com/KubricksUniverse Kubrick's Universe Podcast (KUP) - Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGFwtfJ5IuGAGpbrKjMQ9g The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - Facebook Group : www.facebook.com/groups/TSKAS/ The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - YouTube Channel : www.youtube.com/c/TheStanleyKubrickAppreciationSociety1 The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - Twitter Page : https://twitter.com/KubrickAS Contact : [email protected]
This is the fourth part of our Thekatria Kubrick series. This time, we look at Kubrick’s fourth feature film Paths of Glory from 1957. Hosted by Mark Lentz, moderated by James Robert Sherman and populated by members of THE SKAS ACADEMY. Part 4, Paths of Glory from 1957. Recorded: 30th September 2023 Hosted by Jason Furlong / Written by Stephen Rigg and Jason Furlong / Theme and original music written and performed by Jason Furlong / Produced and edited by Stephen Rigg Please support us at : www.patreon.com/user?u=67509795 Kubrick’s Universe Podcast (KUP) - Facebook Page : www.facebook.com/KubricksUniverse Kubrick's Universe Podcast (KUP) - Youtube Channel : www.youtube.com/@kubricksuniversepodcast The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - Facebook Group : www.facebook.com/groups/TSKAS/ The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - YouTube Channel : www.youtube.com/@stanleykubrickappreciation The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - Twitter Page : https://twitter.com/KubrickAS Contact : [email protected]
This is the third part of our Thekatria Kubrick series. This time, we look at Kubrick’s third feature film The Killing from 1956. Hosted by Mark Lentz, moderated by James Robert Sherman and populated by members of THE SKAS ACADEMY. Part 3, The Killing from 1956. Recorded: 23rd September 2023 Hosted by Jason Furlong / Written by Stephen Rigg and Jason Furlong / Theme and original music written and performed by Jason Furlong / Produced and edited by Stephen Rigg Please support us at : www.patreon.com/user?u=67509795 Kubrick’s Universe Podcast (KUP) - Facebook Page : www.facebook.com/KubricksUniverse Kubrick's Universe Podcast (KUP) - Youtube Channel : www.youtube.com/@kubricksuniversepodcast The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - Facebook Group : www.facebook.com/groups/TSKAS/ The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - YouTube Channel : www.youtube.com/@stanleykubrickappreciation The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - Twitter Page : https://twitter.com/KubrickAS Contact : [email protected]
Here is the second episode in our Thekatria Kubrick series. This time, it is of course Kubrick’s second feature film Killer’s Kiss, that will be discussed. Hosted by Mark Lentz, moderated by James Robert Sherman and populated by members of THE SKAS ACADEMY, Jonathan Harvey, Robert Koehler, Mark McKennon, Nick LaMattina, James Philip, Brian Kahn, David Sukovaty, Kathy Metzger and Ian Roscow. Part 2, Killer's Kiss from 1955. Recorded: 16th September 2023 Hosted by Jason Furlong / Written by Stephen Rigg and Jason Furlong / Theme and original music written and performed by Jason Furlong / Produced and edited by Stephen Rigg Please support us at : www.patreon.com/user?u=67509795 Kubrick’s Universe Podcast (KUP) - Facebook Page : www.facebook.com/KubricksUniverse Kubrick's Universe Podcast (KUP) - Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGFwtfJ5IuGAGpbrKjMQ9g The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - Facebook Group : www.facebook.com/groups/TSKAS/ The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - YouTube Channel : www.youtube.com/c/TheStanleyKubrickAppreciationSociety1 The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - Twitter Page : https://twitter.com/KubrickAS Contact : [email protected]
This is the first of a new 13 x part series, coming from the mind of our very own Mark Lentz, in which each of Kubrick's feature films will be discussed in chronological order. The series is called ‘Thekatria Kubrick’, which is in the format of a round-table discussion hosted by Mark Lentz, moderated by James Robert Sherman and populated by members of THE SKAS ACADEMY. Part 1, Fear and Desire from 1952. Recorded: 9th September 2023 Hosted by Jason Furlong / Written by Stephen Rigg and Jason Furlong / Theme and original music written and performed by Jason Furlong / Produced and edited by Stephen Rigg Please support us at : www.patreon.com/user?u=67509795 Kubrick’s Universe Podcast (KUP) - Facebook Page : www.facebook.com/KubricksUniverse Kubrick's Universe Podcast (KUP) - Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGFwtfJ5IuGAGpbrKjMQ9g The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - Facebook Group : www.facebook.com/groups/TSKAS/ The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - YouTube Channel : www.youtube.com/c/TheStanleyKubrickAppreciationSociety1 The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - Twitter Page : https://twitter.com/KubrickAS Contact : [email protected]