News about Stanley Kubrick

Ferrari upped the ante at the 12Cilindri's launch by revealing not one but two new cars - a coupe and droptop described as 'two souls in the same car'.The matching pair will manage 0-62mph in under 3 seconds, have a 800hp V12 and cost almost £400,000. Ferrari says they take inspiration from the legendary 'Daytona Ferraris' and futuristic sci-fi films.

The Shining star Shelley Duvall - who played Wendy Torrance in the legendary 1980 Stanley Kubrick horror film - gave a rare interview this week.  The 74-year-old star has a film coming out later this year called The Forest Hills, her first in 22 years. She told The New York Times this week that she left showbusiness in 2002 because people in Hollywood 'hurt' her.

Oscar-nominated special effects Roger Dicken, known for his work on Alien and When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth, has died aged 84. The VFX artist, sculptor and model maker passed away on February 18 at his home in North Wales, his friend of five decades Mick Cooper revealed to The Hollywood Reporter . Born on April 15, 1939, in Portsmouth, Hampshire, Roger Maxwell Dicken would go on to sculpt incredible figures for acclaimed flicks.

Here are 100 films that I believe every person should see at least once in their lifetime, and all of them should make you laugh, cry, gasp, or think. In some instances, perhaps all four are present. I hope my list would bring you some good cinematic treats, or better still, introduce you to them. Happy viewing!

Our analysts examine the movies expected to make waves at the Academy Awards, from jaw-dropping Oppenheimer to epic Napoleon and Saltburn's exuberant satire on class.

He is best known for his role in a Seventies cult classic that sparked fear into the nation's hearts. Cinemagoers around the world were largely frightened by the film and his portrayal, with perfectly transforming into a psychopathic killer. Since then, he has appeared in a number of sarcastic films and has appeared on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Long, loose woollen undergarments were present in men's swimwear by the 19th century's end. These covered the entire body or 'trunk,' hence the term. The word 'trunk' comes from Old French, which refers to the main stem of a tree. The human body is directly referred to in this sense. Men of the 16th and early 17th century wore trunk hose, complete breeches, and occasionally padded over tights. The term was borrowed from men's swimming clothes and similar clothing for boxing. Even as men's swimming trunks became increasingly smaller throughout the twentieth century, the term was retained.

It has been more than 50 years since humanity first set foot on the moon. And conspiracy allegations that the landing was fake have been denied for as long as time. Although none of these theories have any truth to them, they haven't stopped them from spreading like wildfire. Now, as NASA's long-awaited return to the moon in 2026 has flooded social media with reports that a man has never visited our lunar satellite. Some sceptics also said they couldn't figure out how they did it for the first time.'

As the Bank revealed that in light of the 'rapid pace of innovation,' it will investigate the financial risks posed by AI next year, Andrew Bailey referred to Stanley Kubrick's 1968 sci-fi masterpiece (pictured). AI, which is based on mountains of data, is being used to produce human-like content ranging from poems to software code.

'True stories'

Brian Viner: Many great filmmakers have attempted to address Napoleon Bonaparte's life while also being thwarted by the company's overwhelming size. Charlie Chaplin and Stanley Kubrick were both defeated, and Sir Ridley Scott was defeated, as well. His most recent epic is full of delights. Some of the battle scenes are truly breathtaking, and Vanessa Kirby is portrayed admirably as the beguiling Josephine, Napoleon's second greatest love, after himself. However, Joaquin Phoenix in the title role puts on an enigmatic, mumbling appearance that has left you asking, even after two and a half hours, what makes Napoleon tick. We know he's a military genius. We're now know why he was crowned emperor.

In an acerbic new book, Last Post, veteran screenwriter Frederic Raphael (left) 91 takes aim at Hollywood actor and legendary film producer Stanley Kubrick. Raphael was notably left out with the Kubrick family over his 1999 memoir, Eyes Wide Open, which chronicled his time with the late filmmaker and his notoriously exacting directing style, which resulted in his exclusion from the premiere.

In a cerbic new book, Last Post, veteran screenwriter Frederic Raphael, 91, criticizes Hollywood actor and legendary film director Stanley Kubrick.

The psychological thriller, which was directed by Stanley Kubrick and based on a Stephen King book, followed a man who went insane when he, his wife, and his son were trapped in an abandoned - and haunted - hotel together in the midst of a snow storm. The film was hugely successful and has been watched by millions around the world over the past four decades, but now, an author has reported to have noticed something interesting that has never has before. Filippo Ulivieri, a film scholar and writer, posted his discovery on Twitter last week, and many die-hard fans of The Shining's director did not know it existed. There are a few minor scenes in which Jack's character looks straight at the camera, almost like he's watching you through the film, according to Filippo. He believes it's a tactic used to make the audience seem as though Jack is coming after them next, and that no one is'safe from his fury.'

We've taken a look at the 20 most popular film and television sets here in MailOnline, highlighting the ones that have been cancelled after production was suspended. If any of them have turned into a tourist mecca or are sitting and decomposing in creepy abandoned shopping centers, it's safe to say that a long time ago these fantasies made dreams come true. Now, these sets give us the opportunity to pretend we are actually in the movie and somewhere else for a brief moment. Here is a rundown of movie sets that are still exist and are open to the public.

Murray Melvin, a legendary actor who worked with Michael Caine and Stanley Kubrick, has died at the age of 90. The English actor, who was born in London on August 10, 1932, appeared in the Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood, and was known for his work with Joan Littlewood, Ken Russell, and Stanley Kubrick. He made his stage debut at the Theatre Royal in Stratford for Macbeth in 1957. He went on to act in films such as Alfie (1966) and The Phantom of the Opera (2004). Melvin, who received the BAFTA award for his role in A Taste of Honey (1961), has received tributes on social media.

She's been eagerly reliving her sunny Mexican holiday with her boyfriend Andrew Le Page. And Tasha Ghouri's latest sizzling holiday snaps after she revealed she was almost cast in a big movie last year. The Love Island actress, 24, put on a slew of legs in a chic green maxi dress with a daring thigh split.

The official trailer for Greta Gerwig's upcoming Barbie film has arrived. Following a first teaser that paid tribute to Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, fans now have a complete glimpse into the dazzling world of 'Barbieland' with actress Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling playing Barbie and Ken respectively. Barbie in what seems to be a fish-out-of-water comedy, Margot's Barbie is seen having fun with Ryan's Ken in a hyper-real Barbie-inspired world, where there are many iterations of the iconic dolls in existence.

Murder, robbery schemes, and a suspected sexual assault were all listed in the newspaper. These are just a few of the activities that have taken place in some of America's most colorful hotel rooms and suites. DailyMail.com has traveled around the country to find the places you can spend the night, with the stories certainly calling for tantalizing bedtime reading. Take a trip down to see which room numbers pique your interest.

Shelley Duvall, the Shining actress, has spoken out about her decision to leave acting for a new horror, The Forest Hills. Wendy Torrance, 73, the iconic actress of the 1980 Stanley Kubrick horror story, said family bonds had prompted her to leave Hollywood in order to reunite with her family members.

HENDAIM HARDCASTLE: If Justice Secretary Dominic Raab's investigation is delayed and he will lose his position, he would have missed out on the career of May's Coronation. Thousands of followers and MPs are fighting for the 2,000 open Westminster Abbey seats - there were 8,000 in 1953 - Raab in his state robes is guaranteed a front-row seat to the second most important non-royal, according to the order of precedence. If he is an ex-Lord Chancellor, however, he'll be on television.

After spotting a dog outside a house, residents of a sleepy Scottish village were left baffled. In a now viral video, a large light coloured dog is seen chewing steadily through a closed front door in Kelty, Fife. Pedestrians looked awe at the sight as the hungry pooch nibbled away at the letterbox with one individual who said they could hear it from their house.

On Friday (December 16), Greta Gerwig's live-action Barbie film premiered, revealing that the long-legged doll will forever change the way children play with their toys. During the Avatar: The Way of Water screenings in IMAX theaters on December 15, the one-minute teaser premiered. The video, parodying Stanley Kubrick's 1968 sci-fi epic A Space Odyssey, with its iconic opening theme, introduces a group of teenage girls playing in the desert with infant dolls. Helen Mirren narrates, "Since the first little girl existed, there have been dolls." “But the dolls were always forever baby dolls until…” A giant Barbie appears on Earth!

After appearing opposite Jack Nicholson in the emotional thriller 42 years ago, Duvall, now 73, was thrust into the spotlight. Duvall's emotionally raw appearance in the 1980 cult classic thrilled everyone, but the actress' participation in the film was so strenuous,' she said.' She later spoke out about the terrifying process, claiming that she was alienated from her family members, and that 'abusive' director Stanley Kubrick 'pushed and prodded' her 'further than she's ever been asked before.' The role brought Texas-native Duvall's fame practically overnight, and it culminated in her casting in films such as Popeye, Suburban Commando, and Tale of the Mummy. However, when the actress was at the height of her fame, she made the decision to leave her glamorous life behind and return to her home state, where she effectively fell off the grid for two decades. Duvall is back to the big screen in the film The Forest Hills, after 20 years on the radar, and FEMAIL has revealed what she's been up to lately - and the truth about why she left Hollywood.