From Cinelinx:
At least once a month, Cinelinx will chose one director for an in-depth examination of the “signatures” that they leave behind in their work. This week we’re examining the trademark style and calling signs of Stanley Kubrick as director.
There are few auteurs as instantly recognizable and divisive as Stanley Kubrick.
“Kubrickian” films tend to exercise incredible control of the camera, are extremely ambitious, tend to deal with much weightier themes, and always maintain a sense of mystery, like there’s an invisible fog always hovering over the film.
Scott says in a new Los Angeles Times interview that Kubrick called him up after seeing the director's 1979 sci-fi classic.
Selective list of his popular trademarks. He definately knew how to direct quality tracking shots.