'Soul Purpose'
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If you want to see a more faithful adaptation of The Shining, I am led to understand that you should see the TV miniseries version, starring Steven Weber (from Wings) and Rebecca DeMornay.
Sean, you have been led correctly. I really liked that version.
Unfortunately, it lives up to the curse of every King adaptation that King gets creative control over sucking the big one. Kubrick's version wasn't very faithful, but it was heads and shoulders over the newer one.
Unfortunately, it lives up to the curse of every King adaptation that King gets creative control over sucking the big one. Kubrick's version wasn't very faithful, but it was heads and shoulders over the newer one.Matt is me. The ABC version was just about castrated in terms of actual fear--Kubrick maintains the terror and gives it a much scarier feel. The ABC version is all effects and little substance. Liked Weber well enough, but the little boy bored me.
Plus, the Kubrick version features the classic Jack Nicholson line:
"Wendy, darling, light of my life. You didn't let me finish my sentence. I'm not gonna hurt you. I'm just gonna bash your brains in. I'm gonna bash 'em right. the fuck. in."
Loved that line.
Wow, I'm with NovaChild on this one. The Shining movie: kick ass. The Shining book: shit on a stick. The Shining tv movie: has that guy from Wings. And Rebecca De Mornay. Which means I'll never, ever see it. But, y'know, to each his (or her) own tastes.
It should be noted that I'm not anti-Kubrick. I'm a fan of A Clockwork Orange and Dr. Strangelove. I haven't seen 2001 more than once, which means I have no fucking clue what it's about. Eyes Wide Shut was slow, but I didn't hate it. I liked the look of it.
I also tend to like ABC King adaptations.
I haven't seen 2001 more than once, which means I have no fucking clue what it's about.
Seeing it more than once doesn't help with the understanding, but I'm one of those odd people who actually like 2001.
I liked the monkeys, and I liked HAL.
That should have been the whole movie. HAL mocking the monkeys. That would have ruled.
That should have been the whole movie. HAL mocking the monkeys. That would have ruled.
Actually, in a twisted way, that is kinda the whole movie. But then I tend to view 2001 as one of the most deadpan comedies of all time, so that will give you my perspective on it. Bone dry humor (I mean, seriously - Tempe, AZ dry), but humor nonetheless.
The Shining book: shit on a stick.
I've never seen any movie version, but the book does have the kid asking the old man, "Why does that lady want that man's pants?"