Topic: Stanley Kubrick

How Saul Bass changed design

In his deceptively simple designs, Saul Bass created art forms from seemingly artless banalities. Tech culture owes at least some of its penchant for clean icons and minimalist designs to Saul Bass and his iconic works.

Saul Bass: Designer, artist, and auteur of the opening credits (+video)

Google today pays homage to pioneering artist and filmmaker Saul Bass, who worked on such legendary films as Vertigo, Spartacus, and The Man With the Golden Arm. 

'Room 237' examines possible hidden meanings in 'The Shining'

The theories set forth by 'Shining' fans seem like gobbledygook, but the movie draws you in.

Culture Cafe 'Room 237' will explore the lasting impact of and fans' theories about 'The Shining'

'Room 237' explores the making of 'The Shining' while exploring its lasting legacy. 'Room 237' will also include contemporary debates about themes and hidden meanings in the movie.

Chapter & Verse 'How did they ever make a movie of "Lolita?" '

The Novel to Screen Film Festival will examine three National Book Award nominees alongside their screen adaptations in New York next month.

Stuart Freeborn, the man behind Yoda's makeup, was a pioneer in Hollywood

Stuart Freeborn was 'a makeup legend,' said 'Star Wars' creator George Lucas. Stuart Freeborn worked on films such as 'Dr. Strangelove' and 'Planet of the Apes' as well as the 'Star Wars' films.

Culture Cafe 'Star Wars: Episode 7' - Were we wrong about George Lucas all along? (+video)

The news that 'Star Wars: Episode 7' is on its way and that Disney has bought the 'Star Wars' franchise from George Lucas raises the prospect that the world is only now beginning to understand his vision for the classic trilogy. Disney buying 'Star Wars' could cause a 'Lord of the Rings'-like universe expansion.

Readers Write: Can we teach robots to think ethically?

Letters to the Editor for the October 8, 2012 weekly print issue: When we create artificial intelligence, will we create artificial 'ethicators,' too? The potential for 'cognitive decision-making skills' in computers is both challenging and exciting.

10 great songs made with the Bob Moog Google Doodle

The latest Google Doodle, created to commemorate synthesizer inventor Bob Moog's birthday, allows users to play and record their own songs. Here's a list of the best we've listened to so far.

You've heard Gioachino Rossini's music, even if you've never heard of him

Gioachino Rossini, the man behind today's frog-themed Google doodle, is perhaps the most famous composer that no one remembers. He may not have the name recognition of a Beethoven or Mozart, but Rossini was a major figure in your childhood – trust us. So, with his 220th birthday landing on Wednesday, here's a look at the five biggest moments when you've heard his music and possibly not realized it.

'Shining' sequel happening, Stephen King says

Stephen King says psychics and vampires will be the center of new book.

The Swell Season at Silverdocs: Q&A

The documentary directed by newcomers Nick August-Perna, Chris Dapkins and Carlo Mirabella-Davis, follows the eponymous band as they travel around the U.S. on a concert tour.

Tony Curtis remembered for acting versatility and artwork

Tony Curtis died at his Las Vegas-area home late Wednesday night. A World War 2 veteran, Tony Curtis acted in both film and television. He also painted and wrote his autobiography later in life.

Robonaut 2 has 'no relation to Boba Fett' says NASA

Robonaut 2, a humanoid robot headed to the International Space Station, is a 'friendly robot' and has nothing to do with the villainous 'Star Wars' bounty hunter, say NASA officials.

Harlan – In the Shadow of 'Jew Süss': movie review

‘Harlan’ explores a German filmmaker’s Nazi-era propaganda movie and its effect on the extended family down the years.

Review: 'Moon'

An astronaut winds up his three-year contract on the moon only to face creepy existential twists including meeting a younger, angrier version of himself.

A lament for the 'zippy zeros' that never were

The decade is almost over, the Monitor's language columnist points out, and we still don't have a name for it.

More eco-thrillers on the way?

The best horror movies and thrillers tap into the national zeitgeist.

Arthur C. Clarke: an inventor of the world as we know it today

His imagination helped shape a vision of the future for millions of American readers.

From our files: Arthur C. Clarke on space exploration

The science fiction writer died today in Sri Lanka.

Arthur C. Clarke – Renaissance man