The Kubrick Series

Rasmussen is the author of 'Stanley Kubrick: 7 Films Analyzed', an intensive, scene-by-scene analysis of Kubrick's most mature work-seven meticulously wrought films, from Dr. Strangelove to Eyes Wide Shut. He has also authored a similar exploration on the films of Orson Welles.

Jay Weidner is a renowned author, filmmaker and hermetic scholar. Considered a ‘modern-day Indiana Jones’ for his ongoing worldwide quests to find clues to mankind’s spiritual destiny via ancient societies and artifacts. An acclaimed documentary filmmaker, Mr. Weidner is the President of Sacred Mysteries Productions. He theorized a possible hidden meaning of 'The Shining' involving a cover-up of the faked moon landings.

McDougal is a visiting scholar at Cornell University. His in-depth book titled 'Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange' chronicles the making of Kubrick's extraordinary film, and its enduring legacy that carries on to this day.

Frewin was Kubrick's assistant for over 30 years beginning with '2001: A Space Odyssey'. He would later write the screenplay for Brian W. Cook's 'Color Me Kubrick', and serves as the producer of Jan Harlan's documentary 'Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures'.

Ryan is the writer and editor of a blog devoted to visual analysis and image cataloging of The Shining called KDK12.  He produced screenings of The Shining Forwards and Backwards, Simultaneously, Superimposed, a digital re-edit of the film. 

"Full Metal Jacket" was D'Onofrio's screen debut. So indelible was his performance that it forever placed him in the pantheon of our greatest actors. D'Onofrio gained 70 pounds for the role of Leonard, shed his hair, and struggled through the emotional turmoil that coincided with this dramatic physical transformation.

One of the great cinematic innovators, Brown was called upon to operate his new and revolutionary invention - the Steadicam - during the shooting of 'The Shining'. Throughout the process, Brown gained invaluable insights into Kubrick's meticulous and precise technical demands.

Krusch has written essays on everything from media and psychology to politics and the constitution. His cinema writings have largely centered on the works of Stanley Kubrick, and can be found in his exhaustive ongoing analysis in the Kubrick FAQ, and in his newly released analysis of 'Eyes Wide Shut'.

Cook served as the assistant director on Kubrick's 'Barry Lyndon', 'The Shining' and 'Eyes Wide Shut', and would later go on to direct 'Color Me Kubrick' starring John Malkovich as Alan Conway, a man who posed as Kubrick during the production of his last film in order to gain social status. As an assistant director, Cook has collaborated with filmmakers as diverse as Brian De Palma, Sean Penn and Michael Cimino.

Lisa Leone is a celebrated director and photographer. She was tapped by Kubrick to serve as a researcher, set decorator and actress on Eyes Wide Shut.For more information on The Kubrick Series, visit TheKubrickSeries.com.

Derek Lyons is one of the most accomplished supporting actors in the history of film having appeared in many dozens of timeless films including Star Wars, Flash Gordon and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. The Shining was one of his earliest efforts.You can interact with Mr. Lyons and learn more about his stellar career by visiting his website at DerekLyonsSite.com. For more information on The Kubrick Series, visit TheKubrickSeries.com.