Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novel “The Shining” was released in theaters in spring 1980. The film opened to mixed reviews; Janet Maslin, film critic for the New York Times, gave the following critique of the horror film: “The supernatural story knows frustratingly little rhyme or reason. Even the film’s most startling horrific images […]
The Shining
Why Is The Shining Still Being Watched?
The Stephen King novel turned film The Shining has been terrifying viewers ever since its first debut in May 1980. The Shining is forever mixing in and out of the top 10 rankings for the scariest films of all time. The atmospheric nail biter has become one of the most influential films in popular culture. […]
10 Reasons Why Stanley Kubrick Is The Greatest Filmmaker Ever
Stanley Kubrick, the film God, is my all time hero. It’s impossible to compare directors since they make different types of films, but Mr. Kubrick had some quality that is so rare to be seen on other great directors. As one of his biggest worshipers, I summarized 10 pretty convincing reasons why this man, not […]
8 Myths in Stanley Kubrick Films Need Your Interpretation
One of my major tasks of February film watching is finishing Stanley Kubrick: Visionary Filmmaker Collection Blu-ray. It has been the best-experienced film month I’ve ever had. Re-visiting those 7 Stanley Kubrick films is more than appreciating the master’s cinema. It is like BEING STANLEY KUBRICK, you know. Like the film Being John Malkovic, enter the brain […]