Kubrick's Genius- Eyes Wide Shut short analysis

[@juzujuzu4555]

I have been researching Kubrick and his films for years. The rabbit hole goes deeper and deeper. Kubrick makes even the most genius person humble. Eyes Wide Shut is his most complex film, or there are layers that Kubrick has used in certain level before, but now those are on another level here. Researching Kubrick changed my life, and the one advice I would give to others is that no matter how crazy or impossible theories sound, take them seriously and look at the evidence. There are usually huge amount of details that prove or disprove correct/false theories. The amount of clearly false theories is staggeringly low, but many theories are just part of the whole.

[@howdiemickoskitalks]

Thanks for the well thought out and presented comment. I agree with all you said 100%. cheers

[@powerofmovies687]

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[@KatyWantsToGo]

Kubrick is just a psyop within a psyop, within a psyop...If your blessed by the mainstream, you are on the team. Name one uber famous person that isn't on the team, just one. Love your work bro but your being sucked in on Kubrick... As far as I can tell, Stanley is doing his part for the requirement that "they" must give revelation of method and he does it well...

[@juzujuzu4555]

@@KatyWantsToGo I did assume the same as you do, and he certainly was part of them at least in some point. But I do think he had his mission against them as well. If you were one of the most talented and genius people who ever lived, you would want power, thus that gets you in the group. But you would also find out that you are essentially just a slave for the true leaders, and that the ideology leads to nothing good. It's hard to explain, but I think he was both part of them and against them. At least his films have helped to open my eyes and develop kind of shining, which have helped to see through all sorts of hidden things.

[@KatyWantsToGo]

@@juzujuzu4555 I can totally see it going down like that! My theory is that if you have a life that seems like a Tom Clancy novel, Tom probably had something to do with the narrative...

[@maarten7]

This is the most intelligent analysis of this film that I've either heard or read. You should continue with it.

[@tonyp333777]

Damn . Profound statement

[@freethinker79]

Excellent analysis. A few things that come to mind: 1) "Helena" is Greek for "torch; shining light; beautiful, bright light." There seems to be Luciferic/Sophianic connotations there. 2) The Clive Barker movie "Midnight Meat Train" also takes place in NYC. The story revolves around an ancient secret society covertly controlling the city on behalf of demonic overlords that live below the surface there. The symbol of the secret society is an eight-pointed star. The very same eight-pointed stars are seen all throughout "Eyes Wide Shut." 3) The name "Ziegler" is of Germanic origin and means "bricklayer" i.e. a Mason. 4) If my memory serves me correctly, I recall a well known researcher, it might of been Jay Weidner, who mentioned that he had discovered an old article/interview with Kubrick admitting that the Bill and Alice characters were partly based on him and Christiane. I remember searching for the old article and finding it. I recall archiving the article for future reference. This was quite some time ago.

[@NITE_SHIFTING]

Ok, that's the short analysis. I'm ready for the long one. Great video.

[@Nonni655321]

Finally someone mentioned that Kubrick’s filmography needs to be seen as a whole! I’m so frustrated with people talking about how Stephen King didn’t like Kubrick’s “The Shinning” and therefor it’s a bad movie or people saying “I didn’t like ‘Eyes Wide Shut’” Ugh! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@RozKnightSqueezetheQuo]

I saw a recent video on how the reason King didn't like his version was because it portrays Jack's character as an alcoholic. At the time King wrote this book, he was struggling with alcohol!

[@neofromthewarnerbrothersic145]

For all the film analysis on youtube, I'm really surprised there aren't more people looking closely at this one. Most videos are less than 10 minutes, but this movie needs several hours worth of deep dive.

[@faustin0901]

Wow, I love your analysis! Please do a full analysis. ❤

[@bernyster]

This is a very good analysis of some aspects of the movie; you came up with some really interesting stuff Howdie! Alice running away once Bill wants to say hello to Nightingale... that is revealing. My interpretation of Summerton not having any Christmas decoration is that they do not celebrate it... quite the opposite indeed. Wish you can make more videos on this masterpiece!

[@georgeconstanza6505]

I love all the information this gentleman put out there! Very well thought out. I think that one of the biggest ideas hidden in the movie is that the "illuminated" upper class views themselves as a different species of humans - using sort of form of mind control to keep the "everyday person" in the dark. While at the same time they are doing things out in the open - Christmas - allegedly christian holiday celebrating the God - yet to them it's a joke because it has a completely different meaning to them. First the time of the year - winter solstice, anyone?Erected Christmas trees - phallic symbolism right there linked to fertility, also shaped as a pyramid - there are many different shapes of trees out there! Why was this sort of tree chosen? And what's going on at the party at Somerset looks like a giant orgy that celebrates fertility, sex, etc - the lowest human instincts to reproduce. As if the movie is telling us we are telling all these everyday people this fairy tale about the God to keep them in line to live their miserable average everyday life with the promise of better after life. In the meantime - we the elites, know that this life is all we have and we want to enjoy ourselves and indulge in all the earthly pleasure imaginable to us. In a sense - the morality is for common people, but we are the Gods and no rules apply to us. From the ancient times - kings viewed themselves as chosen by the Gods to rule over the common men and never worked single day in their life. And the people at the Somerset house must have believed that they are the rulers of today's world just like ancient pharaoh or king. Victor hints at it when he tells Bill - if I told you some of the names there, you would be astonished! Also the motive of money - something that Bill is focused on like rest of the common people - means nothing to the upper class which merely views is as a method of control and power but in a way it's just a magic trick that they are pulling on people. Because they are the ones controlling it - again from the ancient times - gold and silver coins had faces of rulers on them - symbolically telling you hidden in plain sight who is in charge.

[@lightningstrikes7314]

'One Eyed Jacks' is the best Kubrick analysis on YT, 100+ videos outlining a 'puzzle' that flows between the 'real world' and the world of the movies built around a complex weaving of Jungian Archetypes. Start at the beginning and watch a genius unfold his interpretation before your eyes

[@acetate909]

Thanks for the recommendation. I just subbed.

[@kathryngrace6747]

Brilliant! Please do more on this movie it’s so fascinating & especially right now when all the intel on satanism is being revealed... I have seen 3 times & will definitely watch again after seeing your podcast which I loved. I am a huge fan & have studied all his movies & his so mysterious life. I “happened” to be watching 2001 Space Odyssey at exactly the time he made his transition from this world & believe I some how assisted him in his passing. I felt his presence a few days later...

[@johnheinz2255]

A good movie to do an analysis is a movie from 1982 called "The secret of Nimh". Nimh is an old Irish word meaning the power of semen to give life. The cartoon is just filled with occult imagery. There's a cat with one eye = one reptilian eye looking at a crow (voice by Dom Deluise). There are rats under a rose bush (rosicrucianism) arguing on what looks like a masonic floor. There is a mouse that seeks advice from an old owl with golden (illuminated) eyes. Most do film!!!

[@howdiemickoskitalks]

This is one of the great things about starting this channel for me...comments such as yours that show me knew areas of study that I had never heard of previously. thanks for presenting this to me John, I am looking into it.

[@housethegrate6093]

I recently watched All Dogs Go To Heaven, another Don Bluth film, also featuring Dom Deluise. I struggled to not ruin it for my friend watching with me, but it's a really dark story about child trafficking and probably has plenty more going on that I didn't catch.

[@granganador3900]

I loved that cartoon as a child.now i cannot see any movies.good catch

[@taylordmadetaylor2361]

2001 monolith and the building next to the towers was also a monolith and move H.A.L. forward one letter each. IBM Taking you on the Space Odity Major Tom. The stars where lined up above the show on Sept 11 2001 in the Roman #XIIX or 911

[@happierabroad]

Aren't you talking about the movie "Dark Crystal"?

[@blurplebear8573]

His real masterpiece was the unintentional comedy that was the first half of Full Metal Jacket. That movie is supposed to be unnerving in that act but because of the drill instructors mannerisms and sayings it turns out to be quite hysterical.

[@johnnyretro84]

Great work

[@jonathannoble9465]

YES! The scene where Sandor and Alice definitely leads me to believe there might be some missing pieces. On its own it doesn’t make sense as part of the whole picture.

[@morganlefey8885]

Great analysis, thanks!

[@Hunterx777x]

Be interesting to see you do another video on this, about any of the other scenes, or to go even deeper into it...

[@Kenscialoia]

Great Analysis. I wish you went even deeper on your conclusions because they are insightful.

[@MindFlowersDotNet]

Very nice work Howdie, thank you.

[@hermanhale9258]

Since you mentioned Donnie Darko, notice in the scene near the end where Bill breaks down and cries on the bed, the sleeve of his white shirt is crumpled to look like a rabbit mask. I agree Nick Nightingale is playing the part of the white rabbit from Wonderland, so I don't know why Bill is associated with a rabbit mask at the end. Also, the pirate hat on the guy at that party who nods hello from the balcony can be matched to the first appearance of the Dodo who wears a three corner hat in Disney's old cartoon of Alice in Wonderland. And the party guy's second appearance at the party will match the Dodo's second scene in the cartoon, if you let them both play out. Bill is also the name of the Lizard in Alice in Wonderland, a lowly character who gets ordered around by the Dodo.

[@dougwilson674]

Dont forget his moon landing masterpiece

[@granganador3900]

😂 man that tricked everyone

[@taylordmadetaylor2361]

So Your saying Dick-E Nix-Son didn't call the Boys on the Moon from a Land Line in the Oval Orifice in 69 Are Ya!!!!

[@timishere1925]

He mentions the moon landing in the first 50 seconds.

[@WorldV1ralDa1ly]

This aint Jay Weidner lol this dude is out the loop.

[@killingtramps]

Eyes Wide Shut could also be a reference to the trauma mind control scene from A clockwork orange with eyes being held open with matchsticks and are forced to watch

[@robertjustin9638]

Yes. The milk bar is about adrenochrome. That's their fuel for crime. This guy knows nothing about kubrick or masonry or the satanic agendas being presented. He references the 2 pillars and doesn't realize it's about masonry. What a clown

[@PaintingVideos]

I feel many are leaving out the masons, jumping to 'a reality not being real' so that the masons are overlooked. Surely everyone should now know all major writers/moviemakers/country gov is mason and their piramide scam of control runs like any organization. Plus they have extra terra tech, advanced stuff to mess with minds, screw with time. So obvious. Plus all these mason roads lead to one single hand/country. Yes. Sad. People are blinded still

[@ThekidManson]

@@PaintingVideos Rome

[@michellesaylor440]

That was my first thought on the title also. What a great thread Howdie's videos elicit. Very thought provoking.

[@raypratt3611]

Yea Tom Cruise seemed to be cast in these kinds of roles,VANILLA SKY was him supposedely waking up from a dream or several dreams!?

[@josephcarioggia9506]

I was really into Lost. Watched on Netflix so I digested quickly...

[@howdiemickoskitalks]

Lost is on the list to get to...there was lots there in that series, so much so that I think they got some pressure from high up to tone down the wisdom sharing in the final year or two

[@achildr1]

This dude GETS IT.

[@Tighttracks1]

This is one of my fav analyses of EWS 👌🏼

[@kathryngrace6747]

Brilliant! I hope you’ll do part 2 & 3! I have only seen 3 times & am a huge fan of Kubrick & have studied all his films & all the intel about his life. I happen to be watching Space Odyssey 2001 at the time he made his transition & I felt his presence a few days later.

[@weedseed2236]

fascinating insight thank you

[@thomasdoty1082]

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy 1979 (movie) Smiley's People 1982 (movie) John le Carré these books turned into movies are full of strange phrases that I never thought of til recently. "walks into it with his eyes wide shut" Smiley's People Ep 3 1982 (31:55 minutes)

[@MANZANOADRIAN]

EWS changes every time you see it

[@jackieseiferth9350]

really interesting that the Barbie movie starts very Kubrick with Barbie as the obelisk. love your content Howdie!

[@RozKnightSqueezetheQuo]

I enjoyed your analysis, and what's blowing my mind is a new limited series Nicole Kidman is in on HBO! It really makes you go, hmmmm!

[@Frater369]

Awesome. A book analysing the movie from someone would be amazing

[@brianxbradley]

Brilliant and bone chilling to hear your analysis. I’ve periodically watched this filmed every few years and never considered the ideas presented here. How about an updated explanation for more of the film? New artifacts are constantly surfacing after the rain.

[@alexcoyg3281]

You can see the guy knew too much and recieved a cardiac arrest for his knowledge, Dr Strange love was a documentary and so was this.

[@watermelonlalala]

15:15 "Honey, have you seen my black hood and my cloak?" I don't know who it belongs to, but there is a hood and cloak subliminal image in the left corner of room. (I did not notice this myself, someone pointed it out in another video's comments.) So, something is going on before the party, before Nick Nightingale shows up. Also, you will notice black cat subliminal images when Alice is on the floor by the window having her laughing fit and when Domino is in the kitchen, standing behind the table.

[@Milklatte]

Sex kitten mk ultra programming

[@happierabroad]

Howdie did you hear about the monolith found in Utah? It was on Ancient Aliens on the History Channel too. What's your take on it?

[@johnlenz420]

can u explain more about Sandor Szavost..?

[@4skully]

also in Resident Evil there is also a 'Alice"

[@gomezgomez7759]

Rob ager is awesome. Nice shoutout

[@cptgunn]

This is a great introductory analysis to this movie. Excellent. I've watched this movie countless times and always pick up on something new, and I even learned new things from your short analysis video as well. There is SO much to Eyes Wide Shut, and all of Kubrick's work. LOST is probably my favorite television show of all time because of how deep the symbology and esoteric meaning goes. I've been wanting to do an analysis of that myself, but I've never gotten around to doing it, so I really look forward to yours. Most people I speak to about LOST say they liked it, but the ending was horrible. And I try to explain to them that it was only horrible because you missed what the show was really about. I'm glad I stumbled on to your channel!

[@fishfire_2999]

Then they thought WOW is this guy arrogant .lol welcome to our reality ✌

[@KJBonly]

Please share your analysis of LOST!

[@cptgunn]

@@KJBonly I forgot that I had written this! I would love to do a LOST analysis at some point. It would probably take quite a few videos to do it justice.

[@watermelonlalala]

Wag the Dog came out first and Stanley was a producer in that movie,

[@danthoreson4062]

Watch the shining forwards and backwards at the same time. Its deep.

[@michellesaylor440]

Hi Howdie ~ I love your thoughtful content. What do you think of movie Vanilla Sky?

[@jhdrummer4815]

Another scene quite self explanatory is the one toward the end when Alice is laying in bed asleep and the mask is in Bill’s part of the bed. Notice the light on Alice face, it make looks like she’s wearing a mask. As to say that everyone in the story is wearing one, physically or metaphorical.

[@_barnac]

I cant find the 2nd part to this that you mention in the description? great video

[@daylinlott5723]

The monolith is right beside the tennis rackets.

[@samgallow]

Cheers and best wishes

[@thobiasbimbalski6123]

WHO was Kubrick...?

[@howdiemickoskitalks]

actually that is one hell of a question because so little is really known about the man

[@PaintingVideos]

A mason. A sicko

[@TaylorLaFountain]

@@PaintingVideos defintely a mason and a sicko, hey at least he tried to give us visuals as to whats going on behind the scenes, gotta at least appreciate that. I think making eyes wide shut was basically him breaking his oath of silence, thats why he was murdered

[@watermelonlalala]

I don't know who Kubrick was, but I feel Lolita was made to please the power elite who like the idea of having sex with underage girls at "Camp Climax". What is interesting is that Quilty is a TV script writer or play writer, and James Mason is college professor. And they are both having sex with Lolita. So, that kind of smears those two professions, just as a movie about priests molesting children would smear that profession. But Kubrick doesn't seem to indict his abusive characters, the way way a typical Hollywood director would indict a priest character.

[@billk122]

A government man . He had a lot of talent. He had a lot of inside information.

[@ansuz444]

Can you do an analysis on Bone Tomahawk? I've scoured the internet and nobody even mentions all the Gnostic and saturn/moon soultrap matrixy symbolism and more that is present in the film. Critics called it boring just like most movies that are actually telling you something. For example, the town they start in is called Bright Hope. Many of the characters' experiences seem to be designed to make them hopeless. There is also a strange rock circle that seems to depict saturn, the moon and this "planet" however you choose to imagine our realm. Then, there is the cave and prisoners, i don't think i need to go into detail there. One of the characters "john brooder" seems to be a gnostic. He rejects all worldly things as evil and before his horse dies he says "thank you for your service as a horse." There's a lot of symbolism in the characters. Brooder is unmarried, he's the only character dressed fully in white with a white horse and he helps even though he is not involved in any way or expected to help. The other characters are very worldly and take the world as it is presented to them. Brooder rejects religious ideas and points out very plainly the insanity in them. He is also prepared to die and also intends to meet death without fear or regret as much as he can. Anyway, i don't know if i made a good enough example or even remembered enough to poibt out but i hope this encpurages you to do an analysis because you did a really good job on your other ones.

[@ansuz444]

Also Brooder is played by the same actor as Jack in Lost.

[@ansuz444]

Also Masonic symbolism and the hero's journey. The main character is forced to walk with a crutch and a limp like the freemason ritual. I shouldn't spoil anymore.

[@karljohnsenF33]

Good work ! The long version ahead ?

[@nivagoldberg5906]

Have u noticed Alice un the last scene chritmass shopping with Helena is wearing the same tan coloured long coat as the man following bill did? What do u think this may b symbolizing?

[@howdiemickoskitalks]

The last scene is not just the most important of the movie, but explains all of Kubrick's movies going back to the begining of his film making...but it is a very very dark message

[@BK-Woods]

Alice in the wonderland

[@Milklatte]

@@howdiemickoskitalks please share your take on it!

[@The_Tiffster]

So when Kidman asks him "why do you think he invites us to these parties?" was she rhetorically suggesting that it's because they also have no souls?

[@tomcat1020]

In my opinion - the couple - the Harford's Cruise/Kidman were being recruited into the Order that Bill Harford ends up sneaking into. Bill- as a Doctor was highly valuable to the Order- any prescription drugs they could possibky want for example

[@WorldV1ralDa1ly]

Jay Wide-Ner

[@alexanderkevenaar5500]

So good bud so short

[@howdiemickoskitalks]

I find it interesting that no one has so far left a comment...which is fine but it seems odd. Just has me thinking

[@TheVeganSceptic]

I did leave a comment with a Google Document but I just realized that it wasn't visible to you when I checked from another browser... Censorship is growing by the day.

[@jammyjamz89]

Sent here by Quantum of Conscience. And I concur. Censorship is here

[@RedWolfenstein]

KZbin is part of the beast system. Why they permit us on here is to hide us in plain site. Kind of like eyes wide shut, ironically.

[@suzetteanne]

I also came here because of Quantum of Conscience.

[@happierabroad]

Howdie when you gonna review the movie "The Maze Runner"? You will love it. It contains truth drops about the experiment hypothesis of our simulation.

[@watermelonlalala]

What about the paintings in Bill's office?

[@sofialavish1072]

I would like to see your view on the Mask on the bed in the end which Dr Bill forgot at the mask party, does that mean his wife was there?

[@fishfire_2999]

Once you are fucked up you are always fucked up never goes away .

[@jennifermcclean1308]

It's possible that's where the sleigh (slay) doesn't go... There is always the truth found underlying the false deaf-initions... An example is con-situ-tu-tion...or take-place-you-from, which is exactly what happened with that document...

[@howdiemickoskitalks]

I know the examination of words, origins and double meanings is an avenue of awakening just on its own. They are that powerful to dissect what words really mean and do.

[@jennifermcclean1308]

@@howdiemickoskitalks I found it originated out of Ireland and the druid's...and is literally called God's language game... He also has a number game...which the elite utilize for their own benefits...but it isn't their game...it's God's... which is why random is actually "ran by God."

[@taylordmadetaylor2361]

Hooked on Phonics or sounding out the phonetics whatever you do don't stop with the definition, or you might be a Def-Phoenician, and not Know what you are Speaking!

[@jennifermcclean1308]

@@taylordmadetaylor2361 Yeah...and at least around me, it works on people's names too. Freaky shit that...

[@jennifermcclean1308]

@@taylordmadetaylor2361 And God switches stuff up. Jesus parses to G(sus). sus is a math term that means "to figure out. " And check this one out Immaculate conception. I'm Mac. U-Late. Con-catch-motion. Me.. .I definitely believe in God. But try to stay away from the middle men.

[@watermelonlalala]

Nobody ever comments on the brown or black haired women in the film. None of them seem interested in Bill. Anyway, I don't know why people say all the women in the movie are the same. Alice is a dyed red head Barbie Doll. Marion is a blonde, completely different type. The underage girl is blondish, so is Domino, to my eyes. Some shots their hair looks darker, some a little reddish. They don't look like Barbie Dolls, either. Mandy, I guess you could count her as similar to Alice is statuesque looks, however, she doesn't have an "Alice" vibe. Sally does have a somewhat Alice vibe - I think Sally WAS cast to suggest "could be Alice's kid sister". The main attraction of the other females is, they are younger than Alice, bar Marion. They don't look as good as Alice.

[@NITE_SHIFTING]

This movie and Vanilla Sky are the best Cruise movies and definately mind-benders

[@hometownhero2500]

Vanilla sky still has one of the best soundtracks I’ve heard in a movie

[@travismartin4863]

Magnolia 🥇

[@NITE_SHIFTING]

@@travismartin4863 Forgot about that one. Great movie, just wish he (his character) was in it more.

[@MrVoiceFactor]

Very Good! Maybe you could SHOW MORE actual scenes of the movie? I think it would be helpful. With Respect.

[@acetate909]

It would probably be taken down by YT for copyright infringement. They're getting super strict with that stuff. I agree that more visuals would be great but I'm not sure that's possible. Maybe he could have used more still images though.

[@DaemonZodiac]

All that conspiracy around Kubrick being whacked is part of the show.. Wrapping up his career with a little twist.

[@blackcat-zw5im]

You are saying Kubrick faked his death and live quietly for the rest of his days?

[@DaemonZodiac]

@@blackcat-zw5im is that not the most likely conclusion? he may not have lived quietly, he may be living veery loudly. I can say with confidence that he did not die when he was said to have died.

[@grlpeterson]

Movies are only boring when you don't understand what you're seeing. Also, what you're NOT seeing.

[@ragusaf]

Howdie, for an interesting waking up/ archon movie, check out Revolver 2005.

[@vmpvirus1]

where is the link?

[@biblebookclub668]

Alice Bailey betrayed Helena Blavatsky, and took over the Theosophical Society.

[@watermelonlalala]

Ha, I almost replied to a comment here about what does the coat Alice wears at the end mean (it could mean police detective, reporter, soldier in most cases. Somebody asking questions.) But I was going to say that I noticed Alice was wearing an outfit very similar to what Guy wore in Rosemary's Baby in one or two scenes. And Guy's role was to betray Rosemary into the hands of the coven of witches.

[@J2J-vm3iw]

@@watermelonlalala where does she wear the coat in the end? Where can I see it? Can you elaborate on that?

[@watermelonlalala]

@@J2J-vm3iw Uh, at the end of the movie Eyes Wide Shut. Clips are called Ending, Closing, Final Scene, etc. Toy Shop Scene.

[@Kenscialoia]

Howdie please talk about fake moon landing

[@Johnconno]

Interesting fact, Sydney Pollack replaced Noam Chomsky for the Ziegler character. What was Kubrick trying to tell us?

[@jonathannoble9465]

Curious to know what you’re talking about here

[@travismartin4863]

Sydney replaced Harvey Keitel. Kubrick had him walk through a door repeatedly & on the 68th take Harvey walked off set & quit the film

[@crash936]

What if its all a psyop for us to dwindle on and does not mean anything at all ?

[@crystalrios6220]

you’re so cute. thank you for the incredible video 🎥

[@NATtuRrEe]

So system shows everything They don’t have a secret from people It is just people who don’t want to see the truth and live in a big illusion of a happy end

[@romanclay1913]

The red curtains form a pyramid.

[@jordymaas565]

did paul died...

[@deadpoolredsuit4892]

Question: Do you prefer the square screen ratio of the DVD ? Do you prefer the rectangle screen ratio of the Blu-ray ?

[@RedPilledRants]

Columbia? In the two pillars/2 towers of free masonry.

[@fishfire_2999]

Im guessing where his wallet was at somehow signifies where the $$$ is coming from .

[@himoragenma6416]

What's obviously left out, is Bill and his wife's history!!! We know his story with EVERY other feminine character, except for the MAIN one!!!! Who, what, when, where, and HOW did they meet???

[@romanclay1913]

Ziegler is German for "bricklayer" = Mason.

[@et2petty]

Do you have any idea what you are saying and why? The orgy scene is not at the end of the film. Most of your video covers parts of the film not in the first ten minutes. Do you have any conclusions? "The art is the filming itself" what do you mean?

[@TheColdplay200]

Yeah I don't catch any 'here's why this matters' either. Like, this is what literature and cerebral films do - symbolism etc. I love Kubrick, I think his movies are sublime. It's fun to get caught up in the mastery of the craft of a Stanley Kubrick or a Thomas Pynchon, but it's even more extrinsically an intrinsically valuable to look at why something about it matters. The rest speaks for itself.

[@deckofcards87]

Oh please, Ager is delusional. His analysis of Eyes Wide Shut is so beyond "seeing details that aren't there" ridiculous that I had a good chuckle. The guy's never read Frued nor Arthur Schnitzler's novella, which "Ews" is an adaptation of. I've briefly spoken to Kubrick's step daughter Katharina before in the comments of one of her videos, and she agreed that Ager and many others have totally misunderstood what her father was concerned with subject wise in making Eyes Wide Shut, which was sex, dreams and fear and tribute to Viennese literature and early 20th century Psychoanalysis which Kubrick enjoyed reading. But hey, paranoid conspiracies seem to be ripe on the internet, that's why we have QAnon and CNN's Russiagate.

[@alewra]

No such thing as QAnnon but nice try 🤣🤣🤣

[@watermelonlalala]

It's one thing to pick out every detail in a movie, and it's another to interpret what the detail means or symbolizes. And, it's another to determine what exact meaning the director had in mind, and on what level did he mean it. As with Room 237, the documentary (which I love) different people can find different levels of meaning. So, a black rectangle can represent a movie screen, yes, I agree. But what does a movie screen represent? Truth or Deception? Also, what else could a black rectangle represent? A grave. There are probably some other meanings.

[@johnnynevermind8595]

The shining proves Kubrick faked the moon landings

[@inthebasement]

Respectfully - this KZbin-ish kind of take on great art is miseducating an entire generation on the language and function of great art, and how artists think and express themes and ideas. Identifying instances of symbolism, visual similie or mataphor IS NOT a crude and reliable can-opener to 'decode' art and tell you 'what's really going on'. There are a hundred examples in this video i'm afraid, and it's sad to see so many comments appartently thankful for having had something explained to them.

[@yudhirgautam1645]

Wag the dog came out in 1997