The Shining The Rewatchables
The Shining

What’s Aged the Best?

Hallorann’s bedroom; REDRUM mirror reveal; Tony; Grady’s “correcting”; maze; twins; Nicholson’s drool; Overlook Hotel; “Go check it out”; Steadicam; Big Wheel

In the discussion (8)
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  • Hallorann’s bedroom paintings and bachelor decor are celebrated, with questions about positioning and a pillow beneath his feet.
  • The mirror’s murder reversal and Danny’s eerie alternate voice remain effective. — Bill Simmons
  • Grady’s euphemism of correcting his family is chilling. — Bill Simmons
  • The maze, casting of the twins and Nicholson’s drooling commitment are praised. — Bill Simmons
  • The hotel’s exteriors and constructed interiors are admired; the panel would stay at the location. — Chris Ryan
  • The repeated instruction to check the Snowcat and radio inspires enthusiastic impressions. — Bill Simmons
  • The Steadicam is praised for ghostlike movement behind Danny, with Garrett Brown and earlier uses in Bound for Glory, Rocky and Marathon Man discussed.
  • One ranking puts the bedroom first, Steadicam second and Big Wheel third; the other responses favor Steadicam.