Why Eyes Wide Shut Is Actually Stanley Kubrick’s Best Film

Tries to infiltrate a secret society but is immediately caught.

The Score: A Lullaby for the End of the World

Let’s talk about the piano. Jocelyn Pook’s score, built on a haunting, two-note piano motif (later revealed to be a slowed-down sample of a Romanian Orthodox liturgy), is one of the most unnerving soundtracks ever written.

The Masks We Wear

If you are looking to understand why the film is "better" or seeking a "piece" of insight into its complexity, Why It’s Better Than You Remember

Kubrick's depiction of female agency is a significant aspect of the film's growing appreciation. As our understanding of feminist theory and the importance of female representation in media has evolved, "Eyes Wide Shut" has emerged as a pioneering work in its portrayal of women's experiences. The film's exploration of female desire, in particular, is a fascinating study of the ways in which women navigate the complexities of their own desires, often in secret.

Compare this film to the original novella, "Dream Story" by Arthur Schnitzler.