Kubrick's final film. Reimagined. A launching pad for all things Eyes Wide Shut and Stanley Kubrick.
Jun 19, 2019 • 21 tweets • 9 min read
Many don't know that early drafts of Eyes Wide Shut contained voice overs (à la Barry Lyndon) that reveal the inner thoughts of Bill (Cruise) on his odyssey. They not only illumine much of Kubrick's intent but also the thrust (pun intended) of the film. Walk you through 90% here:
01: Bill & Alice make love in front of mirror after flirting at party.
VO: "That night they were more blissful in their ardent love than they had been for a long time."