Category Archives: Film

Kubrick Invented the Modern Box-Office Report…

“The calls would go on for nearly an hour as Stanley, knowing Leo was dumbfounded at the other end of the speakerphone, moved around the office with a wry smile on his face, hitching up his pants and winking at me as Leo, already in awe of Stanley’s reputation for thoroughness, promised to get back quickly after he checked out the preferred cinemas and their availability. It was classic Kubrick, winning the chess match through perseverance and ingenuity.”

Mike Kaplan: How Stanley Kubrick Invented the Modern Box-Office Report (By Accident).

Silent Running…

I saw 2001 and Silent Running about the same time. Both had a massive impact but the thought of a forest in space was probably the single thing that had the most impact on me.

BBC – Mark Kermode’s film blog: Silent Running.