The Shinning

I just watched "The Shinning" for the first time and was blown away. The film has such a creepy vibe to it. Defiantly a classic Kubrick film. His style is odd and draws on certain emotions that only a few directors have been able to achieve.

"Here's Jonny" I would really like to read the book and see what was left out of the film. There a few things that I questioned after watching the film. I'm sure the book goes into more detail story wise. However the acting in this film was awesome. Kept true to Stephen King's style of writing and gave off that creepy vibe most of his books give off.

The most memorable scene from the film for me was the final chase in the maze. It was shot so well and you never knew what was around the corner. Great ending to the film. Also, of course, when Jack bust through the door saying here's Jonny.


If your looking for a good creepy horror film I would recommend "The Shinning." I am a big fan of Kubricks style and love watching his films. I read an artical about how Kubrick exploits the Grotesque. Not just in visual but ideas as well. He is characterized as pushing the limits when it comes to film making. If you haven't had a chance to see any of his films I would say watch a few.

Here is a complete filmography of all the films he has directed. My personal favorites are "The Shinning," "Full Metal Jacket," and "Clockwork Orange"

1. Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
   ... aka EWS (USA: promotional abbreviation)
   
   
2. Full Metal Jacket (1987)
   ... aka Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket (USA: poster title)
3. The Shining (1980)
   ... aka Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining'
   
   
4. Barry Lyndon (1975)
5. A Clockwork Orange (1971)
   ... aka Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange (USA: poster title)
   
   
6. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
7. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
   ... aka Dr. Strangelove
8. Lolita (1962)
9. Spartacus (1960)
   ... aka Spartacus: Rebel Against Rome (USA: poster title)
   
   
10. Paths of Glory (1957)
11. The Killing (1956)
12. Killer's Kiss (1955)
13. The Seafarers (1953)
14. Fear and Desire (1953)
15. Day of the Fight (1951)
16. Flying Padre (1951)

An interesting article I just read says that there were multiple manuscripts written by Kubrick found after his death. These scripts might actually be filmed.

"According to a report in The Sunday Times, UK, the manuscripts were found after Kubrick's death, in one of many trunks at his home. His son-in-law Philip Hobbs, who worked with him for over a decade, maintains that two manuscripts were almost full scripts -- an anti-war film called The Down Slope, and the other called God Fearing Man, about a priest who became a bank robber.

The most exciting discovery is that of an 80-page script for a mystery-thriller titled Lunatic at Large, about an escaped axe-murderer. The wheels have already begun to turn and, apparently, Colin Farrell has been offered the lead role. Lunatic at Large may be directed by Christopher Palmer, one of Britain's leading advertisement directors."