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_nameMidnight Screening on Twitter: @Screening_PodWarning: 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!Trailer: FilmFloggers: www.filmfloggers.comReview It Yourself now has a Patreon!Find us here:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/review_it_yourself21Twitter: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.