I actually think Wendy is an incredibly strong character and not weak. After all she doesn’t crack up living in isolation for months, Jack does. She never complains or shows Jack her insecurities. She is completely selfless and puts everyone before herself. She has absolutely no ego.

King criticized Kubrick for his representation of Wendy, however by the end of the movie she is the true hero, finally standing up to Jack and ultimately saving Danny. And even throughout the movie adaptation, she took care of everything - maintenance, meals, attending to Jack and Danny. She was much stronger than people think.

.. "incedently, Kubrick was offered to direct the exorcist but turned it down." My god that would have been the freakiest thing ever put to screen.

"... a terrifying prospect to realize all the books there are in the world that you're never going to read... the irreplaceable experience of reading it for the first time." Great insights into Kubrick's attitude, thank you.

What I love most is some of the most iconic moments, like *"HERE'S JOHNNY!"* are completely improvised

I remember when the film came out (and I should as I was a "gopher" on the film during the exterior shoots in Colorado as an eighteen-year-old) and King hated "what Kubrick did" to his book. I had read his book and realized immediately that it would have made a terrible movie had anyone tried to shoot it like the book even if that were possible - and it wasn't. A great experience for me as a kid and a real insight into both Kubrick's extraordinary attention to detail as well as his voluminous temper. No, he didn't set foot in Colorado as he was, famously, afraid to fly so sent his 2nd unit director, Brian Cook, D.P. John Alcott and art director, Jan Harlan (a really lovely man) in his place. I could hear him yelling on the phone back at the motel before the day's shoot began and, on more than one occasion caught the second-hand anger from Brian or John, myself. Kubrick films weren't exactly relaxed or even very happy sets. But he was a fantastic director, wasn't he? The Shining has actually gotten more respect with time than when it first came out. I have always seen its flaws pretty clearly; it isn't a perfect film, but it's still one of the few truly great films in the horror genre.

Kubrick: "The screenplay is the most uncommunicative form of writing ever devised." Kubrick and Johnson used King's novel as a framework, and the various scripts were an example of Kubrick's constant experimentation as he turned over every possible idea and variation in his mind. His thinking worked to continue to examine all ideas right through to the actual shooting process, allowing actors to produce new possible ideas for him to choose from. He made an analogy with his filmmaking tactics and chess, in not choosing the first good idea you have: "You sit at the board and your heart leaps. Your hand trembles to pick up the piece and move it. But what chess teaches you is sit there calmly and think about whether it's really a good idea, and whether there are other, better ideas."

This video really made me think about The Shining and how it was written and translated to film. In many ways, it supports what I've always thought about books to film adaptations. Because films are mostly visual, you will never be able to interpret the book to match a film version perfectly. For one, as a reader, you develop your own interpretation of what's going on in the story within your own mind. No two people will experience a book the same way. So, to expect a film adaptation of a book to satisfy everyone is not only impossible, but insanely unrealistic.

Thank you for showing Diane Johnson's contribution to this great work of art.

I love the song "Midnight, The Stars, and You" from The Shining

If you've ever seen Lolita, you know Sellers is doing an impression of Kubrick as Claire Quilty. Perfect impression.

*Same initials* : Stanley Kubrick, Stephen King #room237confirmed

So coming from Kubrick himself, the storeroom being unlocked from the outside was nothing more than actual proof of supernatural intervention. Take that, level-headed analysts! 💥

I was so attached to the book (I've read it at least three times, I love it, it's one of my SK favs) that I was unable to enjoy The Shining when I saw it for the first time. I had to get it out of my system to enjoy the movie when I saw it again, a few years later. It is outstanding and amazing, how Kubrick's treatment actually improved very good neogothic horror novel for screen adaptation. But I think I also had to grow up to appreciate it. Cheers.

I'm always so much taken by the artistry of the shining that i totally forget that its a horror film.

I think Kubrick like Ken Russell made every film an Experience....you always feel like you've gone through something rather than just watching a film 😎👍

Who is excited for this video? This guy. I love Kubrick, I love King, I love The Shining and I love you too Tyler.

Great video. I've seen plenty of videos on The Shining, but rarely on the script. The alternate endings are super interesting

It’s between hereditary and the shining for my favorite horror film. Truly one of the best looking and most atmospheric and deep movies.

Make a video about a clockwork orange

Kubrick style of horror or psychological thrillers have a very abstract feel to them in their creations, his insular use of the weird and unnatural make him such a unique and totally original director. Using human pschyy and their anxietys , by planting the seed of fear visually on the screen in the audiences mind , it then manifests in their fears, and grows in their own imaginations. He was a master at manipulating the audience, and captivating in his execution to detail and the process of squeezing every drop of energy from every scene. Genius

he was offered to Direct The Exorcist! so much as i love stanley, i think Friedken nailed it..that was his

i have to disagree with your point about jack and wendy's back story not being relevant for one reason. in the book, jack isnt evil, hes just in the middle, the hotel is evil and uses him as a tool to do what it wants, while in the movie jack is more evil, the hotel just sort of goads him, aids him. this is the main difference between the two and why i personally enjoy the book more, at the end jack tells danny he loves him before the hotel takes over and jack smashes his own face in giving the hotel full control. also stephen king has said the main difference he sees is that at the end of his book, the boiler explodes and the whole hotel gets destroyed, while in kubricks it freezes. sort of a dark story with a semi bright ending, versus just a dark story, not that either are inherently better.

I've been so jaded by all the Kubrick vids I've seen on The Shining but this was a fresh new take with information I've not yet been exposed to despite how much has been written on the movie. Great point about the importance in the movie on Jack being freed with the sliding bolt on the freezer door. So many reviewers and critics maintain that the movie is a psychological thriller and the events are all taking place in the mind of Jack which is ridiculous to anyone who has actually read the novel. The Overlook is haunted as fuck. End of story.

Brilliant work. I know you were concerned about other videos focusing on the screenplay, but the way you've presented the information is exactly in keeping with your style which is just what I wanted to see. Here's looking forward to the next one!

Kubrick did read Stephen King's screenplay but he thought it was bad writing so rewrote the script along with Johnson, antagonizing Stephen King.

As always, fantastic video once again Tyler. Your works on Kubrick are unparalleled on KZfaq or otherwise, it's like watching a 20 minute documentary, please never stop

That picture of Kubrick filming the hedge maze: it’s so strange to see all of those people in the Overlook. It completely shatters that feeling of foreboding isolation i get when I normally see that set.

I saw the movie before I read the book. I enjoyed the book, but it's no literary masterpiece. Kubricks film however, is a cinematic masterpiece. Absolutely loathed the miniseries.

Kubrick used the King novel merely as a framework for the story he wanted to tell about "uncanniness". King got his feathers in a ruffle because Kubrick didn't stay true to King's story. But then, King shouldn't have sold the rights. Much like a Jazz musician takes a musical "standard" as the basis to explore different ideas - Kubrick used King's novel/plot as a structure - and then took it into another level. Kubrick was very much into psychological exploration of Jung.

I always wonder what it would be like if Robin Williams played Jack since he was chosen first. Now that would have been interesting to see a funny guy like that turned into a killer, its like seeing a darker version of Popeye which he and Shelly did together. Maybe he might pop somebody's eye out.

loved this dude, keep it up

How did I not know about your channel until today? I’ve been looking for content like this for years. Thank you!! Can’t wait to check out more of your content.

I am just discovering your content and binge watching all of your Kubrick material. Being a huge fan of his work and knowing quite a bit about his career and life it’s nice to find someone like you who knows quite a bit more than I do. You really shed new light and deeper insight to everything. Keep up the great work and thank you for all you do.

Terrific job! There's a lot of Shining videos on KZfaq, but I like how you dive deep with behind the scene stories. Kubrick is always an interesting topic.

I love The Shining. It's the most mathematically perfect horror movie.

I have seen every Kubrick video on your channel several times over, and they never get old. Seriously, thank you for making really amazing content and as soon as I can afford it, your channel is the only one I'd support on patreon. Keep up the awesome work

Marvelous piece of work on your part - the quote selections; the editing. Very helpful. Thank you most sincerely for making this!

15:56 That's my favorite part of the movie, when Hollaran gets it, it was so unexpected and sudden.

I wonder what would have the exorcist looked like if Kubrick had directed it

This video was well done. I enjoyed hearing that Kubrick allowed a lot of collaboration and improvisation

Incredible video as always, you put a lot of effort in researching and arranging the video to present the information. Thank you very much.

Love your channel, wish you posted more often but I'm sure these take a long time to put together. Congrats on the increasing sub count!

feel free to keep making kubrick vids forever. yours are the ONLY ones of any actual substance on youtube

Incredible video. Thanks so much!

Tyler this was your best video to date. Please, more and more story development analysis like this.

I like how your background music evokes the Overlook Hotel. The amount of information on here is incredible as always.

This was such a great video to watch :D I love character analysis and I enjoy story analysis (to a point, in this case, yes!) And I'm particularly fond of this movie. I think you did an awesome job, thank you very much!

Now this is some quality video! You can tell that you put a lot of effort in making this one and it really really pays off (or of, i'm Dutch and i'm too lazy to check the right 'of'). Great video, just loved it!!

Jesus, guy. This MAY BE the best, most riveting exploration into film/story architecture I’ve ever seen on YT. If this doesn’t get me to sub, nothing will. Hats off to YOU, sir! 👏👏

Can we appreciate how there’s old music playing in the background, it fits so amazingly.

Never stop doing kubrick analysis videos. They're so good

Interesting soundtrack you decided on for the start. I can't get the goofy thoughts of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost out of my head.

Thank you for such good insights & take on The Shining. Really liked the way you explained it & gone into detail. It would have taken you many hrs to make this, so, much appreciated.

An excellent exploration of the creative process! I love it. Keep up the great work.

This is a Non-Submersible Video Unit! LOVED it!!!

What an OUTSTANDING video! This is great! Great job. You earned a sub👍👍👍

I've seen a number of videos about this film but I appreciated the fresh perspective in this one.

This is an excellent effort and an amazingly altruistic and selfless effort to pull all this together and put it on KZfaq. It's simply a great gift for the rest of us. Thank you.

The old women being The Grady Twins theory makes sense.

Sweet! You have the best Kubrick vids Ty.

just came across your channel, and videos. you're doing a great job, dude, and i appreciate all of the effort you are putting into your projects. thank you.

Fantastic video that indulges the viewer with the aptitude of somebody who knows how movies are made and expounds on that for us the amateur !

One of my favorite movies ever.

outstanding video! i found a lot of interesting parallels and contrasts in Kubrick's writing process relative to my own as i was reflecting on the video. definitely informed some new approaches i'm interested to try. small piece of feedback about your video production though- really well edited throughout, but leave your end slate up longer! i waited until you finished speaking before i moved to go check out your patreon & had to rewind back into the video to get the convenient link back. it's a small ease-of-use thing, but i'd hate to see a minor inconvenience cut off the potential of more patronage for your excellent channel. keep up the great work with your videos, i look forward to each one!

Excellent. Best video I've yet seen on The Shining. Thank you.

I am soooo impressed with your presentation and story-telling. After watching several of your vids, I’m a sub and will soon be a Patreon member. Thank you for time, effort and vision which is obviously of high caliber. Keep it up! 👍🏼👍🏼👋🏻👋🏻

The 4th draft was really dark, but that would've been a real experience on film.

Thank you again Cinema Tyler for doing this analysis. This contemporary culture needs you as the sick needs the medicine.

I like it how you used the carpet design of the hotel as a backdrop at some points in this video

You analyses make these film breath in new ways. Thanks for feeding our heads.

Please please do Eyes Wide Shut.

this is excellent. thanks

Found your channel today. Thanks for all the great videos. Really like them.

Great video as always!

Shelley Duvall was perfectly cast. Her facial expressions are perfect horror.

Kubrick said a screen play is the worst way to present a film. A graphic novel is better.

Kubrick, King and Nicholson are the same kind of strangeness.

Keep up the good work CinemaTyler. Really good video

Your videos are quite simply FANTASTIC! All of them..... They are engrossing and beautifully edited...... Thank you 🙏🙏🙏👍

Hey CinemaTyler, I find this video and your other Stanley Kubrick videos to be amazing. I've never seen a documentary on 2001: A Space Odyssey to be as interesting, in depth and well done as your series on the film and I've seen many. I could tell that you're a fan of Kubrick, I am also, which leads me to ask if you've ever thought about doing a series of analyses on The Shining as you did on 2001? I know that the technical aspects of The Shining are not quite as in depth as 2001, but there is so much lore surrounding the movie and with your level of research maybe you could shine some light on what was going through Kubrick's mind during the project: from his research on marketing, to his obvious commentary on Native American genocide, to the continuity errors and impossible aspects to the hotel and so on. It would be great to see some serious research done on such an important movie for the horror genre. Thanks for the great videos.

Whoa!! Did anyone else notice there is a bloody hand print on the ass of the woman walking by 13:43 ? I've watched the film over a dozen times and never noticed it. Was it intentional?

Very inspiring were the last four minutes or so of the video. Many great bits of information throughout that are great for working, especially within this genre. One of my favorite shot films ever as well. Kubrick was a delight and I think for as simple as he thought the premise was of this film in its eventual simplicity of the final script, I think it ended up being unintentionally, perhaps, maybe his best film.

Love the talk of all the different endings they had. Esp Wendy killing Jack and then Grady walks over to hallorann grinning saying "good evening chief". Classic

All of Kubrick's films have been my "favorite" at one time or another, and while I concede 2001: ASO, is the greatest film of all time, as decades have gone by, The Shining has prevailed as my all-time favorite Kubrick film. The acting, the camera work, the lighting, the music, the hotel.....it is the greatest horror film ever, by far. I can't watch it enough. I can't wait until every late October, when it will appear on the big screen at the local art house theater. As a book its good, but the movie is GREAT! I could give a shit that the movie is nothing like that book. For me, it is Nicholson's greatest performance. Even Shelley Duvalll was perfect for the role of Wendy. She plays the role of the most annoying wife ever, perfectly. Part of you almost wants Jack to bury that axe in her head.

I would recommend that you watch “The Wendy Theory,” on you tube here. It involves Kubrick’s own under the surface way of telling a story. Kubrick as a chess player, has many stories going on at once in Shining. The Urben legend Apollo 11 confession story is in there as well.

This is crazy.! I never imagined so much thought was out in to this, it’s mind blowing as a fan when I just see the end project

So well researched! Well done

Stanley Kubrick's The Shining is way better than that stupid TV miniseries version that came out in 1997. (The following is an extra comment, made on 10-13-18). Interesting that most of King’s inner monologue was cut for the purpose of developing the screenplay. I’ve found that many of King’s novels that are great, but don’t translate well to the movie or TV screen, are stories where the thought processes of the characters are mostly internal and difficult if not impossible to put into a visual medium. While the movie version was much better than the TV miniseries, it should be noted that Stephen King was such a genius that he caught the attention of Stanley Kubrick, another genius, and he developed a fabulous horror movie that combined the best of both worlds.

I’m glad that Kubrick changed a lot of the source material, I mean- really Stephen! Hedge animals?

Your videos are getting better and better, great storytelling.

Really enjoyed this; thank you for creating and sharing.

we DON T NEED TO KOW ! if only film makers today would only apply Kubrick advice :)

Sich „heimisch“ fühlen = feel like home Etwas „heimlich“ tun = do sth hidden „Unheimlich“ = scary

This was a a very interesting and highly informative video about the art of film making. Thank you for pursuing this subject.

Beautiful Video. Just thank you for making it

There aren't many directors I can think of who stuck rigorously to the ideas they first envisioned, and still ended up with a fantastic end result. I suppose Hitchcock, Kurosawa and Tarkovsky belong in that rare category, but it must be a very difficult thing to continously produce marvelous work without ever giving in to the temptation of incorporating the ideas of others or spontaneous happy accidents that inevitably occur on set during a shoot. Personally, I'd prefer to do it the way Stanley did. I mean, it's one thing to be an auteur with a personal vision, but if you completely dismiss the input of others, regardless of whose idea is the better, then it becomes about selfish ego, which is rarely what's best for the film you're trying to make. Almost no feature film is made by one man alone. It's, by practical necessity, a collaborative process, very much like the running of a ship. You need a captain to make crucial decisions, but if the captain refuses to listen to his crew, you're gonna hit the iceberg. Anyway, I like The Shining as a book. But I think Kubrick improved on a lot of aspects of the story. By cutting out silly things like the hedge animal sculptures/monsters, and telling the story as a tale of extraordinary things happening within a fairly mundane setting, as seen subjectively through the eyes of each character, he allows us, the audience, to experience what happens in the film in a seemingly realistic way. In "ordinary" horror films, you're watching the characters from a distance being scared. And by rooting for them, you get scared when they find themselves in potentially dangerous situations. And if that doesn't work, there's always the cheap jump scare tactic to employ. But when you watch The Shining, YOU are feeling the frustrations of Jack, YOU are Wendy being terrified in the bathroom and YOU are Danny running for his dear life inside the maze. And that's what separates a great horror film from the trash: the ability to transport you to a place where anything can happen so realistically that you cannot help but feel that you're actually there yourself in the moment. And a horror film which can achieve this in spite of being based around supernatural and fantastical elements is all the more impressive.

To those that dislike the movie in favor of the book, remember that no one would be having discussions of the book decades later if Kubric wouldn't have made the movie. Kubric took a forgettable novel and made it into a movie that will be discussed more than all of Kings books combined.

Magnificent video! Thanks for your hard work. Definitely following your future projects.

Another great video Tyler