I wish Stanley Kubrick was still making movies. It's always interesting hearing directly from filmmakers. We don't often get direct addresses, but when Stanley Kubrick won the DGA's D.W. Griffith Award in 1998 and was unable to attend because he was making Eyes Wide Shut in London, he gave us a three-minute speech that was full of interesting ideas. Editor's Note: D.W. Griffith may have been an early pioneer and changed cinema forever, but it's important that we also do not ignore the vile and racist nature of movies like Birth of a Nation. While Griffith's legacy is touched on in the video, his responsibility for violence and hate is not. Any advice or conversation about him needs this context. Check out the video of Kubrick below. I was enthralled watching Kubrick speak directly to us about the joys and struggles of directing. Kubrick said Spielberg told him the most difficult thing about directing was getting out of the car when it arrived at set. Sure, it takes immense bravery to put yourself out there, but directing is a great privilege. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 21 December, 2021