Stanley Kubrick is usually described as one of the most innovative and brilliant film directors of the 20th Century, but also as a legendary recluse and a difficult tyrant who demanded endless takes from his actors. So what kind of a man was he really? And why are his films so highly regarded? The Kubrick FAQ aims to answer the latter questions and debunk some of the stupid myths associated with the first. It is made up of postings from the alt.movies.kubrick newsgroup, as it was from 1996 to 2001. There are no later posting because after 2001 the group went into a period of decline from which it is unfortunately yet to emerge.

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