Kubrick’s Secret Sauce for Storytelling in A Clockwork Orange (1971) | Screenwriting
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1:05 - How Kubrick got the rights to A Clockwork Orange
3:40 - Where the idea for A Clockwork Orange came from
5:47 - Kubrick’s Storytelling Philosophy
In this episode, I discuss how Kubrick got the rights, where Burgess’ idea for the book came from, how Kubrick found a balance between artistic expression and broad entertainment, using first impressions, and more!
Kubrick had said that it usually takes him about a year to become obsessed with an idea to the point that he really knows what he wants to do with it, but here, it was nearly immediate (Interviews 157). Kubrick knew A Clockwork Orange would make a good movie before he even finished reading Anthony Burgess' book saying, "The story was of a size and density that could be adapted to the screen without oversimplifying it” (Interviews 157).
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This video essay was written, edited, and narrated by Tyler Knudsen.
Takeaways:
Kubrick: “The emotions of people are far more similar than their intellects. The common bond is their subconscious emotional reaction."
Kubrick (on reading a story for the first time): "It’s so important to be able to use this first impression as the criterion for making decisions about the story much later on."
Sources:
Cinephilia & Beyond - ‘A Clockwork Orange’: Kubrick and Burgess’ Vision of the Modern World - bit.ly/2CAfI0o
The Old Ultra-Violence: A Clockwork Orange - January 30, 2018 Vincent LoBrutto
Bluray Commentary
Mind’s Eye: A Clockwork Orange - John Hofsess 1971
Kubrick Archives - Alison Castle
A Clockwork Orange (1971) - Turning Like Clockwork
Interviews About Stanley Kubrick, 1970s - Film 31534
GREAT BOLSHY YARBLOCKOS! Making A Clockwork Orange - Gary Leva
My Droog Hell by Gareth Grundy
Kubrick Exhibit Book
Masks of Violence by Marisa Buovolo
Kubrick New Perspectives
Excerpts From Rare Kubrick Interview By Siskel In 1972 - March 08, 1999
Interview with Stanley Kubrick regarding A Clockwork Orange by Philip Strick & Penelope Houston
Anthony Burgess and Malcom McDowell analysis Clockwork Orange - James MacAndrew - • Anthony Burgess and Ma...
Clips:
The Killing (1956 dir. Stanley Kubrick)
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964 dir. Stanley Kubrick)
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968 dir. Stanley Kubrick)
A Clockwork Orange (1971 dir. Stanley Kubrick)
Barry Lyndon (1975 dir. Stanley Kubrick)
The Shining (1980 dir. Stanley Kubrick)
Full Metal Jacket (1987 dir. Stanley Kubrick)
Eyes Wide Shut (1999 dir. Stanley Kubrick)
Persona (1966 dir. Ingmar Bergman)
Music:
Epidemic Sound 
Развлечения
Anthony Burgess - taking one's experience of misery & turning into something the whole world get's to enjoy; thank you for being so brave and not just bury it away into the darkness of your mind...like so many do & with good reason.
Bang on.
Oh, god yea. Nice
"You can't fight in here, this is the war room!" Thanks for reminding me this line exists! One of my favourite laugh-out-loud moments in cinema.
Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars took costume inspiration from the movie, according to Bowie.
Dude!!? I love the movie and the album
The director and the singer/songwriter
Shit this is awesome.
And Ziggy Stardust inspired Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren to open Seditionaries, the legendary punk boutique.
hey wow . i love it - punk boutique sounds also great :-)
Something rarely noted about Kubrick is his command of language and his skills as a writer/adaptor -- the same man wrote Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon, and Full Metal Jacket. Three films with a distinctive linguistic style (two of which are now part of the colloquial lexicon). While many have suggested that all Kubrick did was read pages from the book, Clockwork Orange is an exception feat of adaptation and screenwriting.
There were very few people who could compete with Kubrick through this golden era, but Ken Russel is worth a mention: The Devils, Savage Messiah, and Valentino are films that come to mind.
He collaborated exhaustively with Michael Herr who kept sending him numerous drafts of Full metal jacket until he was satisfied. Kubrick was more of the type of person who squeezed the best out of other highly capable but underrated artists. He had discerning taste which helped him achieve this. Having taste is a skill too which I can't say many people making films today have.
I finally appreciated this film when I was able to watch it with subtitles.
Tyler doing what he does best: Kubrick! Thanks for inspiring a small RUclipsr like me.
Just watched a couple of your Kubrick vids. Very cool! Thanks for watching!
I have got to say that Kubrick is one of the most inspiring directors of all time, at least for me, I just love the way he integrates meaning with enjoyment. All of his movies are movies that just get better and better with each viewing. And wile I'm at it I'll just gush about his pictures and compositions, cuz boy'o boy are they dynamic and beautifull! And I think the reason they are so memorable is that he had the balls to not cut away from those shots. All in all is Kubrick better than I'll ever be... I'm tryin' tho
Bim movie productions yeah he was definitely one of the greats. Every movie of his I've seen I can't look away or stop watching, he know how to hold a viewer.
Stanley had said " if you want to film get a camera and film" stew fmj crew.
Grossly under appreciated channel you've got here.
I got to read this book! The full 21 chapter version!
I've watched every Kubrick film at least twice. I so miss the experience of watching them all for the first time ... the anticipation of a new Kubrick film is something I'll never experience again. But some of you reading this could. If you haven't seen them all, for goodness sake do it. Miss you so much Stanley.
I've intentionally not watched all his films so I can really value the experience. Just watched Dr strangelove this year. I knew the plot already but it still was fantastic. I'm waiting to watch Barry Lyndon and lolita as well
@@krspykreame1 I envy you ! Barry Lyndon is just a feast for the eyes.
"Full Metal Jacket" blurs the line between art and entertainment. I know several people who love the film, but not for its meaning or subtle nuances. They love it because it's a funny, entertaining film. All of them are kinda blind to the fact that it's an anti-war film. Even though Kubrick himself has stated that it was just a war film. He painted the whole experience of Boot Camp and Vietnam very negatively. If I had any desire to sign up for the military, they were gone when I finished the film.
I think this is a good example of the quote about Ingmar Bergman's films ("either you get it or you don't"). One of my earliest cinematic memories is of FMJ and it has been very interesting to experience a change in how I view the film as I've gotten older.
As I'm finishing up watching Kubrick's lesser known work, I'm watching more Bergman stuff and I totally agree with that statement. FMJ was a catalyst film for me, I was totally entranced while watching it. I fully realized what the power of cinema could do to the mind and body. FMJ was my 2nd Kubrick film and I went on from there. My favorite was Clockwork Orange but I re-watched 2001 for a 4th time and it became my favorite. I would like to suggest a video on Lolita, if you have the time. I feel it's highly underrated and Kubrick's hidden masterpiece.
The Chorus: "Is there any doubt that I have successfully hidden from you all information about what (which) things I dislike, and that this is the only source of my pride?"
I'd bet that A Clockwork Orange is a cold war film mourning gambling (after it was made illegal in the Soviet Union [likely decades earlier]).
About the chorus (in Greek plays):
it's something which keeps track of everything which has unfolded but has no power (cannot punish) and is not the government or the leader in the story
it must be there to ensure that being an audience member (audience members need to consensually be audience members) for the whole duration of the story is something which can be done while the audience members are *acting naturally* (so to speak). otherwise it's very weird for them to sit and observe the story (and what the fuck are they supposed to do while watching the play? whisper to each other? such questions can be transcended through the addition of a chorus. it's a very scientific thing because it includes consent)
otherwise the audience members will not be able to keep track of the events naturally (their attention spans will be wasted and they won't understand the plot and it's obviously very bold to interrupt the theatre actors to ask them to"rewind").
It never stops changing. I'm 47 and I just rewatched the movie and found myself seeing feeling all new things. Again. I'll come back for a final look later in life to see what I can glean one last time. 😊
Yeah it does change for example, they used to have black suspenders. And they didn't have those cod-pieces.
So well done, I've been binging these videos for the past few days. Highly inspiring research, writing and production. Exceptional quality.
The portion about layering and the films changing as you grow older is 🎯
I love how you dropped in that clip from The Killing with the money scattering! Very creative.
Nice work! Love this Channel! 🙏🏽
This channel is magnificent.
Oh my sweet boy your channel is criminally underrated i wish you could get at least 1 Million subs, wonderful stuff as always! Keep it up`!
Great clip. Thank you so much! Very informative and entertaining.
Excellent as always! Love it when a movie works both on a surface level and on a deeper level. Kubrick always keeps the viewer at arm's length, no instant identification with a protagonist. I always caught myself liking charismatic but deeply flawed characters in his movies, questioning myself if I am really such a good person after all. I want to be and it needs a lot of constant work. Very valuable lessons about ourselves! And of course Kubrick movies are awesome just to look at. Endlessly rewatchable. Thanks for sharing your incredible insight!
This youtube channel is a gift to cinema lovers. I hope your viewership grows every month, Tyler.
Left me very excited for more ^^
I think you're Kubrick connoisseur like me. I want to tell you that you're one of the reason why I like Kubrick so much.
Yes, Tyler! Yes! Thank you 🙏
Another great video! CinemaTyler can do no wrong! :D
Great news! New video from Cinema Tyler about Kubrick!!
One of my favourite films!!
New video....time for pop corn...wait, I am going to correct that, time for some milk.
drug laced breast milk
Moloko plus, sentamess or drancrum
Do PTA again?
Sincerely appreciate your content. You definitely have the perfect vocal tone for this. It's not overbearing or in anyway shape or form annoying. I know that may sound critical towards other creator's. Just simply want to state a talent of yours. Narrative eloquence. Keep up the fantastic work!🙌🎬✌️
Yes! I love it. Good job
You should do Lolita!
"You cannot fight in here this is the war room" 😅
Yes more clockwork orange! Love it!
Great channel, Kudos.
Great work, Tyler from your friend Tyler 😂
I don’t know if you remember I’m sure you get a lot of comments, but you told me where and how to go see Kubrick’s photography exhibit in NY. I’ve been there literally 5 times since your video about it and I never would have known without you. I believe it’s even closed now
Glad to see you’re still creating :) best film channel on RUclips!
Thanks! I remember you! The exhibit has been extended to January 6th. They just had a 'Kubrick Noir' party there the other day. Unfortunately, I couldn't go! :/
Excellent commentary.
It was such a joy to see some of these stills from behind the scenes and to hear Stanley's unique take on his own craft. It's not like anyone could follow along like it was an instructional guide anyway, the quote was mostly philosophical. LOVE Clockwork Orange, this was a fun watch.
Also at 3:35 right between Stanley and the actress in the foreground, you can see a TRex album! It was in the film release as well though appeared higher up on the wall by the flashing lights. Just a fun fact :)
What others are in that scene? I'm curious
so great !
CinemaTyler and Kubrick go together like a medium rare steak and a bottle of fine wine.
You deserve way more subs
7:39 Good quote!
Excellent
Brilliant thumbnail collage
FANTASTIC … WELL DONE*
Great video, thank u
great content on your channel especially the kubrick stuff. subbbbbed.
Good job.
Damn man how do you only have 79k followers? This is amazing work and super informative! I’ve watched a lot of your videos and you’re always spot on on your analysis! If I weren’t a broke ass loser I’d follow you on patreon
Viddy the Cine with your glazzies o my brothers.
One of Kubrick's great insights was to transform Burgess' novel into a fable. By using the structure of a children's story and complicating the moral through lurid and disturbing subject matter, Kubrick managed to both subvert expectations and appeal to a large audience. A masterstroke.
Please consider doing a series on Fellini's films like la dolce vita,81/2, and buinel or Hitchcock ,bertalucci
A clockwork orange is a brilliant movie
I've commented this before but I want to say it again. I think you should make a video on Brazil ( if you like the movie) you'd do a good job.
he already did I think
Not on this channel at least
(Does he have a second channel?)
I love Brazil and I'd love to do something on Brazil someday! Although it would be hard to go up against this amazing video by friend-of-the-channel Magnus Prophecy: ruclips.net/video/_gHvIR5qEmY/видео.html
2:57 They used Solartron oscilloscopes in the back there :DDDDDDD
Best british brand
Bravo
One of my favourite movies of all time an absolute classic ... awesome video btw.
One of the best things about reading the book for me was suddenly realizing I no longer needed to translate the lingo; I had adapted it internally.
Warhol made "Vinyl" in 1965, this was the first film adaptation of A Clockwork Orange, technically.
GO TYLER !!
I read the book before I saw the film. Had no idea anyone could adapt it to film. I underestimated Kubrick's genius.
I was disappointed with the picture quality of the Clockwork Orange blu ray. I previously had it on DVD and first saw it on a bootleg VHS tape during the ban.
One of my favorite movies 🥛
Whats it gonna be then eh?
Really loved the video, fantastic stuff! Though I'd have to strongly disagree with the Bergman statement. I think a lot of filmmakers who approach cinema from a similar perspective can apply to that idea (Namely, for my taste, Fellini, Goddard, and Buñuel, irrelevant of whether or not I loved their movies) but I seldom watch a Bergman film the first time around from the perspective of whether or not I understand the subtext, unless of course I feel the film relies on it. Persona, Hour of the Wolf, Through a Glass Darkly, and Summer Interlude are wonderfully captivating and entertaining experiences without thinking deeply about what kind of metaphors/statements/allegories may or may not be present. True, they don't appeal to the mass populist who mainly seek fun, easy-going popcorn flicks (NOTHING against these people, I love those movies and feel everyone should have the right to enjoy what they like) but neither do films like 2001, Barry Lyndon, or Eyes Wide Shut, for a majority of people those films require an extra dimension of patience, thought, and appreciation for the craft, at least on first viewing. I don't feel Bergmans best work is any different, I do understand why someone would say that about The Seventh Seal (not trying to be a contrarian, but as great as it is it does often feel heavily reliant on its philosophy and symbolism) but I definitely wouldn't say its representative of his collective filmography. I personally haven't applied any deep or critical analysis to Summer Interlude, I just considered it a very enjoyable movie.
Whatever, just throwing my hat in to the ring. Feel free to disagree with me, I'm open to hearing different perspectives. I just wanted to put it out there for anyone who hasn't delved deep in to the work of Bergman and may fear his movies are pretentious arthouse drivel, I get why one would think that but had I listened to that criticism I would have missed out on films that really inspired the hell out of me, and I know they will for a lot of newcomers as well.
That being said, Kubrick is still my favorite director, and A Clockwork Orange is still my favorite film. Bergman is wonderful but I highly doubt any of his films will overshadow my love of ACO.
The master movie maker.
In a fairly recent book about Burgess it was revealed that his story about the diagnosis of terminal brain tumour - which he outlived - was, in fact, made up by Burgess. He was a great self-mythologiser.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing! I wonder why he wrote so many books so quickly.
Amen. And all that cal.
0:18 thank you! Officer Barnes the real star of this movie...
demonetisation issues, Tyler? Pray tell?.... (Your channel is superb btw, a must watch!)
Thanks! Oh, you know, I often get dinged whenever I mention Nazis or show violence. I'm expecting some trouble when I start talking about the stuff that Alex does in the movie...
@@CinemaTyler Wow, YT is worse than I thought! It seems to me that it needs an equivalent of the '9pm watershed' on TV, some kind of demarcation where mature content can exist without penalisation! I think it's awful that your blood sweat and tears an be appropriated that way! Keep on keeping on!
Great!
While i disagree with theBergman qoute.
What is the music peace called that starts at 0:57?
Darude - Sandstorm
WHY DID HE LEAVE OUT THE LAST CHAPTER?
the old in and out😂
"Someone said that a director like Ingmar Bergman doesn't have this accessibility - you either get it, or you don't"
While I agree with your overall point, I disagree with this statement. Even if everyone that sees a particular film makes the same reading out of it, that still isn't the "correct" reading, not even if the director says so, because of the subjective nature of film. So someone with a deep understanding of film won't "get" an Ingmar Bergman film better than a child.
Edit: That being said, this was an amazing video. Keep it up.
I interpreted that as: an understanding of what the author of that piece is attempting to communicate. A person's understanding of what Bergman is communicating seems to require a certain kind of intellect to feel that they have received this communication. Kubrick has a base level of thematic communication from the simplicity of the story and a second, higher form of communication based on the person's understanding of how this film fits into the world as they see it. I don't think that it is true of all Bergman's work that you need that other level. Perhaps there are some people who find enjoyment in Bergman's stories without an understanding of the themes that are expressed. I personally find Kubrick's base-level stories to be vastly more entertaining than Bergman's.
It sounds to me like Kubrick's films, even when they're extremely cynical or pessimistic, are ultimately still empathetic. "How terrible it is that people who are capable of great, altruistic things, and could make the world a better place with their ideas and skills, instead are cruel to one another." It's what makes them *tragic* instead of just depressing.
lockwork oran
Well, well, well, naughty, naughty, naughty!
cinema tyler were you born in 1984
What's your research process
I read/watch everything I can on a film and take notes. I then separate the notes into broad categories (e.g. Screenwriting). I then separate the notes into subcategories. Sometimes I separate the subcategories notes into subcategories of the subcategories. Then I arrange the notes in the order they will appear in the script. Then I write the script.
@@CinemaTyler Nice strategy.
The film begins with an attack on a woman on a stage.I believe it was to remind the audience that thw violence to come is not too be taken as realistic, or emotionally. However, it was rough going anyway.
Wait, what's that about Bergman? Have you not seen any of his movies? I recommend Autumn Sonata.
Love Bergman, but I do agree that it is much easier to watch a Kubrick movie. I love Persona, but I wouldn't think to show it to someone who never strayed too far from Hollywood Blockbusters. However, I do feel like I could show that same person A Clockwork Orange.
Best movie, best director and producer
Big bolshy yarblockos to thee and thine!
Notice a trend in ur channel over the last couple months is that you always make a 2-4 videos on a movie in a row. Then move onto a new movie. Is this on purpose?
That is actually unintentional(ish). Some videos I chopped in half because they were too big and I wanted to get the first part published quicker. Other times, it was because I came across enough info do do a scene breakdown alongside the normal video. I actually have a few more videos on the screenwriting of A Clockwork Orange planned before I move on.
Great vids, but you should really learn the phrase “end quote” lmao
Actually Burgess lived for another 31 years.
Terry Southern did NOT write the screenplay for Dr. Strangelove. Kubrick wrote most of it. Terry wrote a lot into it but is wasn't his screenplay.
At least twice you show Burgess while saying Terry Southern. No.
"Secret sauce for storytelling" we don't need to know about option agreements... get on with it!
I know this film is considered a classic, but I've always found this to be one of his lesser films. Even though it's still very good
The "cult" or "classic" film denomination doesn't really say anything about how good a film really is. Spartacus is absolutely terrible yet it's still a classic film.
That being said, I absolutely love A Clockwork Orange. One of my favourite films of all time as well as my second favourite film from Kubrick (my favourite is 2001).
@@uwirl4338 how come a film that is terrible but still be a classic
Either through cultural relevance or kitsch.
Love Kubrick but find this unwatchable.
@raham mz @raham nz: Spartacus is full of cliche and Kirk Douglas. The only Kubrickian event in the film is the large battle. That being said, I do enjoy it and rewatch it from time to time but it is pure Hollywoo Hackery,
6:30
@CinemaTyler I don't really agree that being true to yourself as an artist means your audience will continue to shrink over time. The drive towards popularity does narrow the possibility space of one's art, but popularity isn't inherently opposed to meaningful artistic expression.
However, if you would like the need to be popular to be fully divorced from artistic endeavor, you need to first end capitalism
I'm sick of the eyes coming out
So Kubrick is a less talkative Tarantino..
Tarantino don't got nothing on Kubrick.
This is well done, and interesting. I even learned something I didn't know. But what's with the idiotic irrelevant background music? You don't need it. People selected this presentation for information....not to be mindlessly entranced (like TV does).
This is a great film. In fact it is one of my favorites, requiring a very-specific and very-rare frame of mind on my part to even watch it. It is very, very hard to watch on two levels. The first is the least subtle and involves the sex and violence part which can, sadly, be brutal and even funny at the same time, scarring the viewer and turning him into a sadist and a masochist. The tougher part is its dystopic vision of Britain that has actually come true in the grooming gangs and the government’s clamp down on freedom of speech and dissent. I wonder what Tommy Robinson thinks of this film....
First , first like
thought the movie was tastless garbage