Support this channel on Patreon:   / cinematyler  

1:05 - How Kubrick got the rights to A Clockwork Orange
3:40 - Where the idea for A Clockwork Orange came from
5:47 - Kubrick’s Storytelling Philosophy

In this episode, I discuss how Kubrick got the rights, where Burgess’ idea for the book came from, how Kubrick found a balance between artistic expression and broad entertainment, using first impressions, and more!

Kubrick had said that it usually takes him about a year to become obsessed with an idea to the point that he really knows what he wants to do with it, but here, it was nearly immediate (Interviews 157). Kubrick knew A Clockwork Orange would make a good movie before he even finished reading Anthony Burgess' book saying, "The story was of a size and density that could be adapted to the screen without oversimplifying it” (Interviews 157).

Twitter:   / cinematyler  
Facebook:   / cinematyler  
Tumblr:   / cinematyler  

This video essay was written, edited, and narrated by Tyler Knudsen.

Takeaways:

Kubrick: “The emotions of people are far more similar than their intellects. The common bond is their subconscious emotional reaction."

Kubrick (on reading a story for the first time): "It’s so important to be able to use this first impression as the criterion for making decisions about the story much later on."

Sources:

Cinephilia & Beyond - ‘A Clockwork Orange’: Kubrick and Burgess’ Vision of the Modern World - https://bit.ly/2CAfI0o

The Old Ultra-Violence: A Clockwork Orange - January 30, 2018 Vincent LoBrutto

Bluray Commentary

Mind’s Eye: A Clockwork Orange - John Hofsess 1971

Kubrick Archives - Alison Castle

A Clockwork Orange (1971) - Turning Like Clockwork

Interviews About Stanley Kubrick, 1970s - Film 31534

GREAT BOLSHY YARBLOCKOS! Making A Clockwork Orange - Gary Leva

My Droog Hell by Gareth Grundy

Kubrick Exhibit Book

Masks of Violence by Marisa Buovolo

Kubrick New Perspectives

Excerpts From Rare Kubrick Interview By Siskel In 1972 - March 08, 1999

Interview with Stanley Kubrick regarding A Clockwork Orange by Philip Strick & Penelope Houston

Anthony Burgess and Malcom McDowell analysis Clockwork Orange - James MacAndrew -    • Anthony Burgess and Malcolm McDowell ...  

Clips:

The Killing (1956 dir. Stanley Kubrick)
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964 dir. Stanley Kubrick)
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968 dir. Stanley Kubrick)
A Clockwork Orange (1971 dir. Stanley Kubrick)
Barry Lyndon (1975 dir. Stanley Kubrick)
The Shining (1980 dir. Stanley Kubrick)
Full Metal Jacket (1987 dir. Stanley Kubrick)
Eyes Wide Shut (1999 dir. Stanley Kubrick)

Persona (1966 dir. Ingmar Bergman)

Music:

Epidemic Sound