The Shining (1980) | Ep. 2 - Part 1

Stanley Kubrick reportedly demanded so many takes that the shoot dragged on for over a year. Luke, Westy, and Matt begin the story of one of the most analysed horror films ever made.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Stanley Kubrick, the cast, and the second act — including the drive up to the Overlook, Jack Nicholson's slow unravelling, and the punishing demands Kubrick placed on his cast.The hedge maze and a great deal worse are still ahead. Part 2 checks in: crew, finale, reception, legacy. Out now.Connect with ATRM: To support what we do, access our archive and listen to exclusive episodes, become an ATRM patron:Listen on ⁠Patreon⁠ Listen on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠Listen on ⁠SpotifyTwitter/X: @ATRightMoviesYouTube: Subscribe to our channelInstagram: @allthe_rightmovies Facebook: Join our movie groupBluesky: @alltherightmovies.comTikTok: @alltherightmoviesWebsite: alltherightmovies.com