Stanley Kubrick

David Mikics's focused, fast-paced examination of film director Stanley Kubrick's life and career is highly entertaining. Steven Jay Cohen's direct and sensitive performance makes Kubrick more approachable and human. The volume is chronologically organized by film production and offers an in-depth look behind the scenes of films as diverse as DR. STRANGELOVE and EYES WIDE SHUT. Equally interesting are the projects Kubrick chose to postpone or decline. Sadly, Cohen pronounces the surname of actor Keir Dullea in varying ways on different occasions. Nonetheless, this is a worthwhile listening experience for those who wish to learn more about a great American director. W.A.G. � AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine