The Shining (1980) with Nathan from 'Midnight Screening'

In the words of Jack Torrance "Go Check It Out!"

After a bit of a false start, Sean is joined by Nathan from 'Midnight Screening Podcast' returns for more horror goodness.

My Guest:

Nathan on Twitter: Nathan Needs A Username @needing_name

Midnight Screening on Twitter: @Screening_Pod

Warning: This is one of those reviews that is entertaining, but it is "a bit wordy".

Discussion Points:

-Sean begins with a quote from William Friedkin.

-The initial reception to the film, when it was released.

-This film sounds really underwhelming if you describe it.

-The impact of Diane Johnson's screenplay, which she co-wrote with Stanley Kubrick.

-The fantastic music.

-Brian Clough: the greatest manager England never had.

-The effectiveness of not telling the audience everything and "abiding with inconsistencies".

-The innovative use of the Steadicam system, with the guy who invented it working on the film.

-Sean got his money's worth out of that Special Features disc.

-Nathan discusses the subliminal messages in the film, particularly the shifting geography.

-Stanley Kubrick's working relationship with the cast, particularly Shelley Duvall: "the elephant in the room whilst discussing The Shining" as Nathan puts it.

-James Cameron's similar temperament whilst directing.

-Even Steven Spielberg thought that Jack Nicholson was overacting.

-The background of Jack Torrance and Danny Torrance's relationship.

-Sean loves that scene, but hates that word.

-The Apollo 11 Moon Landings.

-Stanley Kubrick's filmography.

-Nathan and Sean reminisce about their Defend It Yourself: Resident Evil (2002) review.

-Drop kicking a [zombie] dog in the face.

Raised Questions:

-How is it that one of the scariest films of all times being with the shot of a yellow beetle driving through the Colorado Rockies?

-Are they ghosts?

-Is Stephen King happy with any of his films?

-Who tells their kid about The Donner Party?

-How great would Stanley Kubrick's Napoleon have been?

-Does this film constantly put the audience on the back-foot?

-Did J.K. Rowling take inspiration for The Goblet of Fire hedge maze from The Shining novel/book?

-Did you know there were Razzie nominations for this film?

-Why did Kubrick do so many takes?

-What convinced Kate Winslet do another water film with James Cameron?

-Why does Sean keep bringing up football managers to his mainly-American audience?

-Does this film unwind you?

-Is there any alcohol left at the Overlook Hotel?

-Did Jack Torrance drink to cope with having 'The shine'?

-Was Kubrick just a big fan of horses?

-Is the film an analogy for Schizophrenia?

-Do people lower their expectations for 'horror' films?

Random Recommendations:

-Capricorn One (1978).

-Doctor Sleep (2019).

-Room 237 (2012).

-Artificial Intelligence (2001).

Thanks For Listening!

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