Stanley Kubrick's satirical look at human obsession, in the guise of Vladimir Nabokov's {-Lolita, is as timely today as it was upon release. James Mason's droll, uncool Humbert Humbert and Peter Sellers' stammering, dada Clare Quilty stumble around this excellent widescreen DVD presentation. The high-contrast black-and-white imagery, courtesy of cinematographer Oswald Morris, is consistently stunning, with a very good digital transfer. Lighting effects and shadows paint subtle and not-so-subtle symbols across the actors' and actresses' faces. In this letterboxed format, the visuals more than astound. The Mono sound, Kubrick's preferred format, is quite fitting when paired with the period look of the movie. The dialogue, the musical score, and all sound effects are clear and crisp in the Dolby Digital mix. The theatrical trailer is a stylish if dated look at the film's interesting marketing campaign, which does indirectly express some of the controversy of the subject matter. Other features include direct access to all of the DVD's 42 chapters and a one-page list of awards and nominations.