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371. In Conversation with Rob Ager from Liverpool (PART 2: Film Analysis / Hidden Meanings / Stanley Kubrick / Conspiracy Theory)

Aug 7, 2016

46:28

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Rob Ager, a filmmaker and documentarian from Liverpool, dives into the fascinating world of film analysis. He discusses the hidden meanings in Stanley Kubrick's cinematic masterpieces, such as 'The Shining' and '2001: A Space Odyssey.' Ager critiques contemporary superhero films, lamenting their lack of originality while contrasting them with Kubrick's unique storytelling. The conversation also touches on conspiracy theories linked to Kubrick's work, particularly regarding the moon landing, highlighting the interplay between art and perception in cinema.

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Rob Ager discusses his analytical approach to film, emphasizing the significance of shot composition and set design in revealing deeper meanings.

The conversation explores Stanley Kubrick's unique filmmaking techniques, highlighting how hidden motifs evoke strong emotional responses from viewers.

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Intro

2min

Exploring Film Analysis with Kubrick

16min

Exploring the Journey of Storytelling in Film Analysis

4min

Superhero Film Insights

5min

Challenging Conventions: Films, Conspiracies, and Kubrick

14min

Star Wars Film Analysis and Personal Connections

2min

Reflecting on a Deep Conversation and Future Learning Resources

5min

This is part 2 of my conversation with Rob Ager from Liverpool, who makes documentaries about films and publishes them himself on his website Collative Learning. If you haven't heard part 1 yet, you should check that out before listening to part 2. In this conversation we talk about Rob's approach to film analysis, hidden meanings in films, the work of Stanley Kubrick and the conspiracy theory about the moon landing.

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