Gene Siskel This file contains a copy of the transcript of the interview by Gene Siskel [film critic] published by the Chicago Tribune in February 1972, with Kubrick's corrections. In the interview Kubrick talked about why he chose Anthony Burgess's novel; his concernings about future; political promises; elections; changes that Kubrick wanted to see in film making equipment; distribution and financing films; audience; 2001: A Space Odyssey; A Clockwork Orange and Alex's character; violence in films; X rated films; why he didn't like travelling; his filmmaking approaches; his filling systems, notebooks and memos; and making lists and stationery collection. Accompanying the transcript is a letter from Siskel to Kubrick, asking him to clarify some parts of the interview and how he wanted to publish it. The file also contains a replying letter from Kubrick. 27 January - 7 February 1972