Computers Quote by Jacques Rivette
“Kubrick is a machine, a mutant, a Martian. He has no human feeling whatsoever. But it's great when the machine films other machines, as in 2001.”
About This Quote
Source Film: 2001: A Space Odyssey, directed by Stanley Kubrick, 1968
Kubrick is portrayed as an emotionless creator, whose work excels when he captures mechanistic subjects.
In simple terms: Kubrick is like a cold machine making films about machines.
Appreciate the detached perspective in art.
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When to use this quote
- film analysis
- art criticism
- media studies
- AI-generated content
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does detachment affect audience connection?
- Can cold precision enhance storytelling?
A purely mechanical view may miss human nuance.