Would you say the Shining deserves a place in top 100 films of all time?
Hey. I haven't watched that many films in my life, but I am trying to correct that. Just recently, I watched Vertigo and the Bridge on the River Kwai for the first time.
Now, there's something that bothers me. The AFI list of 100 greatest films ever made does not include the Shining.
Do you think that's deserved? Why wouldn't the Shining be in top 100 instead of, say, Amadeus?
I think the Shining deserves a spot, what do you think? Do you disagree?
The opening scene was film was indeed filmed in Glacier National Park(not sure what the lake it is but somewhere in there) and in more ways than one, the Many Glacier Lodge has the characteristics of the fictional Overlook Hotel in terms of being seasonal, isolated, and historic. Supposedly it's haunted but don't quote me on that. It's interesting how Kubrick choose instead to film the interior scenes at a studio in England(the outside was the year round Timberline lodge in Oregon). While it's true that King was inspired by a stay in the Stanley Hotel in Colorado which has a paranormal reputation but is open year round and has no resemblance to the Overlook Hotel(at least not in the movie).
The film was a piece of art at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
It is night. It starts out dark but you can hear the helicopter approaching. Then the searchlight comes on and you can see a field of long grass and the edge of a forest. The helicopter leaves and then returns. The search seems to be almost frantic.
I saw this at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in early 2001. This time is very nostalgic for me as I had just moved to California.
IIRC, I also watched the Chinese New Years parade and saw the Twelve Galaxies guy on the same day.
Does anyone remember this?
Does anyone know the name of the film?
Discovered this by accident while fooling around. What could be causing this? And it's only in this specific scenario. I tried shining the flashlight directly at it, nothing happens. Then I tried filming the inside of my mouth while not shining anything, nothing.
[Film/Movies] The Shining & Doctor Sleep - The Awesome Friday Movie Podcast Episode 20
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There is this documentary on YouTube in the same vein as the doc Room 237 but it makes the claim that Abbey Road and the Beatles themselves play a major role in symbolism throughout the film. To me, the connection seems…tenuous. What do you all think?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EMxy5zPj1m0
I don’t have much to say here other than I enjoyed the book so much more than the film. So much was left out. Do most fee that way in this sub? For reference I finished the book this morning and finished the film 5 minutes ago.
What does everyone think about why King had such a big difference of opinion on the Kubrick version of The Shining versus poorly rated adaption of The Dark Tower? I always figured King would have been a bit more protective, outspoken, and potentially critical of the film adaption of his magnum opus. It seemed he kinda checked out and let the director do whatever, and then later on justify it.
I liked The Shining (Kubrick), but I can understand his criticism. However, after the Marvel comic adaption of The Dark Tower which he signed off on, and praised artist Jae Lee for his interpretations I just find it really hard to believe he was so into the film.
I love horror movies that dont have jumpscares and rely more on atmosphere and creepiness.
Also i don't like demonic, satanic or possession things - i know they're in like 90% of horror films so recommend them anyways but preferably id like something not like that.
Any time there’s talk about the best of the best in the thriller/horror genre, The Shining always pops up inevitably.
Stanley Kubrick might just be the most talented director of the 20th century and A Clockwork Orange, Lolita and Eyes Wide Shut are some of the best movies that I have ever seen. The directing is just on another level with this guy. But with The Shining.. oh boy, did I struggle.
I’m not a big fan of horror movies (don’t know exactly if this film is even a horror film, tbh, it’s more in the thriller genre than anything) and I usually get bored with them because they’re always filled with cheap jump-scares, creepy babies, dolls (?) and gratuitous gore and violence. So yeah, not a huge horror fanboy, but I expected a lot from The Shining given all the praise and Kubrick’s status as a director.
I finally managed to get to the end of the movie after falling asleep 4 or 5 times while watching it and it striked me as very anticlimactic. The only thing the movie had going for it (in MY opinion) was the tone it set, the atmosphere. Yes, it was creepy and yes, it instilled a feeling of hopelessness like many reviews which praised it mentioned.
But it didn’t amaze me. It didn’t even feel like a good film, apart from the technical standpoint. I expected so much more, really wanted to like it. Didn’t delve too deep into the rabbit hole that is this film’s symbolism (from what I’ve heard) but that should not be the deciding factor for a good movie. Should be just an added bonus to a well-put-together film.
I don’t know what more to say. What are your thoughts on this, guys?
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