A Kubrick Odyssey

Film Nerd Designs 

A Kubrick Odyssey

Decided to veer a little off the pro-wrestling path and post some designs of mine that celebrate the life and work of the greatest filmmaker who ever lived (in my opinion but name me on better), Stanley Kubrick. The design up top juxtaposes Kubrick with filmmaker Spike Jonze, whose most recent film (Her) won the 2013 Academy Award for best original screenplay. I love Jonez's films and often draw similarities between his and Kubrick's work. For example, both men produce films that have  incredibly distinct and nearly always unique tones. More often I feel their movies than just see them. Both filmmakers take worlds and ideas that are completely foreign to us and present them in a manner that feels and looks familiar. At the same time they both excel at presenting normalcy as fantasy.

The below shirts are less "designs" on my part and more attempts to showcase Kubrick's classic visiual style. It's difficult to pause one of Stanley's films and not see an image that is provocative in some way. He was the master of composing ever shot with style and purpose. In addition to the way he shot his films, Kubrick also had much to do with the marketing and distribution of his work as well. There are stories where Kubrick would call theaters and ask to speak with the projectionist to ensure he or she was playing the film to Stanley's specifications. The 2001 shirt showcases what is probably my favorite of all of Kubrick's movie poster designs, because it eximplifies the film's tone and style in a way that creates interst for the movie. I had the shirts made a few months back and can't wear them without receiving all kinds of complements.   

So what do you think, cool designs? Are you a Kubrick fan, and if so, what films of his do you like the most? If you're not familiar with Kubrick's work there is a great documentary called, A Life In Pictures that reviews Stanley's life and career. Another fun doc to check out is the 2013 release, Room 237, which takes a look at the deeper meaning of The Shinning. 

If you're interested in getting one of these for yourself just email me and I'll give you all the sizing and pricing info.