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Barry Lyndon: Beauty, Power, and the Illusion of Control
Season 1
Episode 153
Published 1 year, 3 months ago
Description
Why did Stanley Kubrick follow his futuristic masterpieces with an 18th-century costume drama? In this episode, we dive into Barry Lyndon, exploring how a film drenched in visual splendor and classical music quietly unpacks ambition, class, and the slow erosion of identity. It’s not just about one man’s rise and fall—it’s about how time always wins.