Kubrick fest for SBS

If you are a fan of the great director Stanley Kubrick there are a number of tantalising treats coming up on SBS next week.

For the second time the broadcaster will screen a selection of his works including the films 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, Barry Lyndon, Lolita and A Clockwork Orange.

But there is also a peculiar “spoof documentary” suggesting that Kubrick might have been behind a fake landing on the moon, with Kubrick directing CIA agents as astronauts: The Dark Side of the Moon.

9:35pm Sun Nov 16
Movie: 2001: A Space Odyssey – Stanley Kubrick’s Oscar-winning masterpiece traces an expedition to the moon, Jupiter and beyond, and imagines the future evolution of humanity. A group of ape-like creatures – primitive humans – discover the use of bones as weapons in a quarrel over a waterhole. Jump forward 1000s of years, and an American expedition finds a mysterious black monolith – an obvious alien artefact – on the Moon. Another expedition is sent to Jupiter, where a second monolith has been discovered. But during the journey the ship’s computer, HAL 9000, develops paranoia. Stars Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood and Douglas Rain. (From the UK and US, in English) (Sci-Fi) (1968) (Rpt) G CC WS

10:50pm Mon Nov 17
The Dark Side of the Moon – This spoof documentary plays on the conspiracy theory that the moon landing in 1969 never took place, but was pre-produced by Stanley Kubrick. The story is told by Kubrick’s widow, Christiane, and interviews pieced together with Donald Rumsfeld, Henry Kissinger, the former White House Chief of Staff General Alexander Haig, Richard Nixon’s adviser Lawrence Eagleburger and former CIA Director Vernon Walters. They appear to be putting forward the idea that President Richard Nixon asked for fake footage to be shot at the MGM studios in England, with CIA agents acting the parts of the astronauts. All those involved in the scam were sworn to secrecy and given new identities. But Nixon, fearing they would talk, sent the CIA after four collaborators. The fugitives were chased to Vietnam, and Nixon deployed 150,000 men and half the US Sixth Fleet to hunt them down and eliminate them. The only one to survive was Kubrick, who locked himself away in his studios from then on. So the story goes. (From France, in English and French, English subtitles) (Entertainment) (Rpt) PG CC

11:40pm Tue Nov 18
Movie: Lolita – Humbert Humbert is a distinguished English translator of French poetry. When he obtains a temporary lectureship at a prestigious college, he rents a room from Charlotte Haze, a lonely widow who drives him mad with her incessant chatter. But she’s also the mother of Dolores, nicknamed Lolita, a twelve-year-old nymphet. Humbert becomes obsessed with Lolita, and in order to be close to her, marries Charlotte. When Charlotte sends Lolita away to an all-girls camp and plans to send her to boarding school, Humbert and Charlotte argue. Charlotte storms off, and, in his study, finds Humbert’s diary, in which he has expressed his feelings for both her and for Lolita. Directed by Stanley Kubrick and stars James Mason, Shelley Winters, Sue Lyon and Peter Sellers. (From the UK and US, in English) (Drama) (1962) (Rpt) M (A)

10:30pm Wed Nov 19
Movie: Barry Lyndon – Redmond Barry is a rogue Irishman forced to leave England when he mistakenly believes he has killed the fiancé of his paramour in a duel. Robbed of all his money, he enlists in the British army to fight in the Seven Years War in Europe. Eventually he deserts only to be captured by the Prussian Captain Potzdorf, and forced to serve in the much harsher Prussian army. At the end of the war, the Prussian police minister gives Barry a position in the household of the Chevalier de Balibari, a conman and gambler, so that Barry can spy on him. Barry and the Chevalier get on famously, as both are Irish, and Barry becomes the pupil of the conman. In this company, Barry is admitted to the highest social circles in Europe. Directed by Stanley Kubrick and stars Ryan O’Neal, Marisa Berenson, Patrick Magee and Hardy Kruger. (From the UK, in English) (1975) PG (Rpt) WS

10:05pm Thu Nov 20
Movie: The Shining – Based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name, The Shining is said to be director Stanley Kubrick’s scariest movie, and one of the scariest films of all time. Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson), a novelist with writer’s block and a reformed alcoholic, takes a job as caretaker of the Overlook Hotel in the secluded mountains of Colorado. He and his wife Wendy and young son Danny will be the only occupants for five months, while the hotel is closed for winter. Jack hopes the peace and seclusion will inspired him to write again, but the place hides a dark secret and soon begins to affect his sanity. Stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd and Scatman Crothers. (From the UK, in English) (Horror) (1980) (Rpt) MA (H,L,N) CC

10pm Fri Nov 21
Movie: A Clockwork Orange – The only world Alex knows is ultra-violence and rape. He has his own gang and on one outing, is betrayed by the members of his gang after he accidentally kills a woman. Alex is sentenced to 14 years in prison where he hears about a new form of “aversion therapy” that has the effect of not only repelling criminals from any form of violence permanently, but earns a very generous prison remission for the prisoner treated. One of the most violent and gripping films ever made incorporating much sardonic humour. A Stanley Kubrick classic that was banned in many countries on initial release. Stars Malcolm McDowell, Patrick McGee and Michael Bates. (From the UK, in English) (Thriller) (1971) (Rpt) MAV (A,N,V) CC

10pm Sat Nov 22
Movie: Full Metal Jacket – Stanley Kubrick’s 1987 masterpiece follows a group of soldiers undergoing a gruelling eight-week Marine induction/training course under the no-nonsense Sgt Hartman. On completion of their training, many of the Marines are sent to Vietnam. Private Joker is a military journalist working for the U.S. armed forces newspaper, Stars and Stripes. During the Tet Offensive in 1968, Joker, who wears a peace badge and at the same time has the words “Born To Kill” scrawled on his helmet, is sent into the field, where he meets up with Cowboy from his training days. Starring Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin, Arliss Howard and R Lee Ermey. (From the US, in English) (Action) (1987) (Rpt) MAV (V,L,A)