THE SHINING - strange illuminations - part two - HIGHLIGHTING THE HORROR

[@antoniopendejo2707]

One thing I never see talked about much regarding this movie - none of the sets are ever lit or framed the same way more than once. So every scene feels like a new and different space.

[@m.n.s.s2825]

Nice catch

[@alessiocataldi2434]

40 years old and this movie always surprises me with new interpretations. Thank you !

[@projektkobra2247]

I NEVER saw that bat on the sofa!!!

[@SilverFox2zerozero1]

As a bad migraine sufferer, I can assure you that Kubrick caught the crazed intensity with the lighting/shrieks perfectly. Could the "shining power" be based upon the neurological storm of such headaches???

[@collativelearning]

Yeah I think you're right. To shine is to see the horror and so an uncomfortable high pitch is appropriate. We associate high pitches with bright light. :)

[@couchpotato3197]

@@collativelearning I had to give up drinking a long time ago because the hangovers were too bad. They gave me sensitive hearing and sight and it was unbearable. That's a common symptom of hangovers for other people too right? And Jack is a huge alcoholic.

[@patrickcummins79]

@@couchpotato3197 I've had hangovers/withdrawals from alcohol, like this.. it's not pleasant.

[@user-ns4zm8qe9p]

@@couchpotato3197yeah it’s normal

[@robertbusek30]

@@couchpotato3197It’s also a connection back to King’s novel. His version of Jack suffers from massive headaches even though he’s been on the wagon for a while.

[@dclark4422]

It's fascinating to me how Kubrick gets the characters to keep a certain stance/posture as they're talking to each other. One particular scene with Grady and Jack in the bathroom is very unsettling simply because of how they face each other, and the dialogue makes the scene that much creepier!

[@mk-ultramags1107]

He really was impressive in that area. I think that's why he did so many takes. He could get as many interpretations and visual subtleties that he needed and used the editing room to get the perfect take to convey the mood he wanted etc.

[@blackstaff798]

Yes, that's a very interesting scene. The way Kubrick positions his actors, camera, sets, etc, draw on his core fundamentals as a photographer.

[@sabusjones]

Jack meeting Grady is so thick with meanings! Jack looks at himself in the bathroom mirror with fascinated joy (”that’s the new me! I’ve become one with the hotel!”). Even Jack’s own ”Tony” seems to wake up, trying to warn about Grady (watch Jack’s left hand and its fingers), but of course Jack ignores it.

[@donniev8181]

Stanley redid that scene over 40 times if I remember correctly.

[@iamamaniaint]

It's like Grady is his social superior. Someone he wants to impress. To be part of "all the best people."

[@dudubbi]

At 6:50 the music is creepier and discomforting because there are 2 high pitches (or notes) very close to each other, creating what is called a “cluster”. In the other scenes there was only 1 high pitched note. This to me suggests the Shining interconnection Danny and Halloran are having. So close yet so far

[@heraldbrinkmann6353]

Top C2, mate. Greve

[@lawrencedreams]

Yes e sono suoni che simulano acufene tipicamente usati per creare ansia. In quella prima l'intervallo evidenziato dal suono basso degli archi con il pitch acuto se non sbaglio è il tritono poi (intervallo del diavolo, il più tetro oltre i cluster)

[@raulfernandez57]

I love the glint of light on the character's pupils when they "shine". It's a very cool effect.

[@mikehunt4986]

It never occurred to me just how brightly lit this movie is. Thanks for putting a "shine" on that!

[@mk-ultramags1107]

Going through this lighting technique and its relation to the film has been some of your best work(Although all of it is still awesome of course.) Great stuff, Rob.

[@collativelearning]

Cheers, I didn't think there was much left to uncover, but just paying attention solely to lighting brought a lot of things to the surface :)

[@ReeTM]

8:30 the idea that pinpoint of light in Danny's eyes: very striking in that specific shot. Thank you, Rob!

[@lawrencejelsma8118]

6:54 With Mr. Torrence also!

[@RexImperatorTerra]

I spent lockdown on Rob Ager's semiotic videos. Lapped them up. And he is still creating them!!! Rob, you are a bloody genius. Thankyou so much for your hard work!!

[@austinolson2626]

10:55 Surprised you didn't mention how the light switch itself was not even there at the beginning of the movie when Jack enters Ulman's office for the interview.

[@collativelearning]

True :)

[@GiantBoarMonster]

Amazing. Snow, of course, is bright and white and often shines.

[@collativelearning]

Hey I'm the film analyst here !!! Lol, you're absolutely right. More on this in the coming episodes. I always like seeing you folks jump ahead and identify things before I post :)

[@gregsmith7949]

Kubrick was a master of lighting. Barry Lyndon proves that. The man was a cinematic genius.

[@bandicootwarped7905]

Rob, id like to say that having been familiar with your analysis on the Shining, i took the time to read the 20 chapter analysis you wrote for the film. Very impressive work, you have opened my eyes to many hidden details i never knew existed within Kubrick's works. Thanks.

[@jumpingman6612]

Oof I'm ready for five episodes. Thank you for part 1&2!

[@Sn0wShepherd]

One thing I notice about the high-pitch sound is it sound similar to the ringing you have in your ears when someone bangs you upside the head. The bright lights are also again to head concussion. But the intermittent regularity of those two elements seem to be in training the mind to associate light and sound with trauma

[@redbeki]

The opening sequence, is equally unnerving for us in UK, as they're driving on the other side of the road, and on very narrow, sheer mountainous roads, making it even more scary!

[@jcrositas3870]

I genuinely appreciate your videos. If this was already mentioned, forgive me. You mentioned that when Jack goes into Ullman’s office that the lights seem to turn on by themselves. Not sure if there’s any further relevance to this, but initially, when Jack meets Stuart Ullman, that light switch isn’t even there at all.

[@austinolson2626]

Exactly what I was thinking!

[@vonVile]

The reason the creepiness with bright light works is Kubrick used dull colors outside of red to accent it. The palette used is light pastels and dingey browns. When it comes to the blaring white lights through the windows, it's designed to confine the characters to give the illusion to the audience they are cramped in narrow and small areas. The outside world doesn't exist in the hotel, which is a mirror of the maze. When Kubrick aims the cameras down corridors they are always dead center to show both walls to make it look narrow and the path lead off into a horizon point.

[@tremorsfan]

This is a far more plausible explanation than Rob's.

[@leopardcubpupkryky6940]

Plot Twist: The maze only exists in Wendy's mind.

[@andrewcruz1931]

Rob , as always I could listen to you talk about the shining all day everyday .

[@louisawood9967]

I’m not sure whether this has been talked about before but I’ve just noticed a connection with mirrors… Jack sees the true disgusting nature of the hag when he looks in the mirror, the word “murder” is only seen when reflected in a mirror, etc. I wonder if it’s to show that Jack only realises what he’s doing to Danny when he sees them in the mirror reflected back. The shots of Danny leaning over the sink and the bear costume man would be what Jack would see when looking in a mirror if he was abusing Danny. Just a thought!

[@collativelearning]

Yes, lots of mirror stuff in this film.

[@johngriffiths118]

The Goldroom is mirrored as well

[@christophermacintyre5890]

The use of mirrors was actually one of the earliest things film analysts picked up on when the film was first released over 40 years ago. It certainly wasn't the first film to use mirrors symbolically by any means (Charlie Chaplin's The Maze, The Lady from Shanghai, Images, Enter the Dragon, etc.), however, the sophistication, ubiquity and variety of mirroring themes (not just literal mirrors) in The Shining was far in advance of anything seen before or since. So, still lots to talk about concerning that theme even now.

[@jimmyl324]

Always happy to see these videos about The Shining. My favorite horror movie.

[@maryalison1321]

Hi Jimmyl 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful man with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹

[@jimmyl324]

I watched the Shining last night.

[@hujiko44745278184]

Something i noticed just watching the footage you showed here, the murdered guy starts in a room with four lights around him, then drives in a car with four headlamps, and the snow cat two has four headlamps. From his first scene rentering the movie theres those constant four lights.

[@projektkobra2247]

THERE... ARE ....FOUR....LIGHTS!!!!!

[@markhirstwood4190]

Red and orange dots/circles (lens flare) seen in The Shining, and as reflected lights in Eyes Wide Shut (such as when Bill meets Marion). 1:46 - Jack puts his index finger on the hotel front desk counter. 42 on Danny's shirt. 2 rubber ducks visible associated with Danny. High pitched music yes, but also note, strings, a music cue. 12:37 - diamond pattern (left) inside garage by the Snowcat. 13:23 - diamond shapes or rubies in the flooring of the bathroom.

[@Thespeedrap]

Your analysis of the Shining is awesome.I feel that's what missing from movies nowadays is rewatch value which needs to be done again.

[@fighterofthenightman1057]

Rob there are so many great analysis videos out there on The Shining, but you truly are the gold standard! I’ve heard other great videos give you praise as their inspiration multiple times, keep up the exceptional work.

[@steelrad6363]

Thank you. This film does everything in reverse it seems. Dates and times, locations and lights. Narrative goes one way and facts the other.

[@matthewmckee3227]

The 'bat" on the couch in the Colorado Room that Jack walks past is not a bat. It's the axe. You can tell by looking at the bottom of the handle.

[@brewskiproductionslasvegas]

As someone who has recently started my own production company I have really learned a lot from your videos. I have also been really studying directors like Kubrick. I may not agree with some of his harsh methods but you have given us a wealth of information and ideas to glean from his films. Thank you so much for your contributions to the film industry.

[@katdroidd]

Thank you for another excellent installment of lighting analysis for The Shining. I have always wondered why it was that, in such a tightly edited film, Kubrick spent so much time on the sequence of Dick Halloran getting the initial phone call, Dick getting a rental car, Dick talking to his brother, Dick driving to the Outlook. It feels like story filler but there must be a signficance there.

[@collativelearning]

Yes, there's a few things going on there.

[@JamesCarmichael]

From what I can tell with this theory in mind is that a lot of the moments of clarity and/or realization tend to have light sources from above very similar to the well known Eureka Effect. It's often dipicted in many forms of media as a lightbulb above the person's head where they've figured something out or have seen something for what it truly is. It seems to be particularly strong with Wendy. It's also similar to religious art of enlightenment where you'll see figures lit intensely from above. It's interesting that Kubrick uses light to display horror rather than darkness. Nice subersion of a typical trope.

[@beaubanhagel9658]

You mean sun symbolism. 🌞

[@beaubanhagel9658]

Sun symbolism is everywhere!!!!

[@christophermacintyre5890]

Lots of creepy subversions of religious themes in this film. For instance, note the design of the paneling of he famous "Redrum" door". An inverted cross? Sure looks like one. Redrum/Murder = an inversion of the blood of Christ / sacrifice for man's sins? Or how about the use of Penderecki's Utrejna (the part with the rattling and the chanting), which is actually a piece of Easter music, specifically the section used being a depiction the resurrection of Jesus?

[@beaubanhagel9658]

@@christophermacintyre5890 agreed. Two sisters. Twins. Twin towers In the bible I'm about to show you something you might not see. As it's all inverted and turned backwards IXXI in roman numerals and is shown on the Vaticans statues and all their trinkets and goblets usually have ixxi written on them Represents a birth canal and two legs The doors of the elevators and the blood coming through Menstruation And it flashes to the two girls The" towers" ixxi Roman It means 9/11 That's where I'm getting towers from. And showing the girls dead. Two towers In the bible and stolen by tarot and mysticism cults like the masonic organizations believe these two towers to be the characters Jachine and Boaz In the first degree of masonry this is open knowledge the password to enter as a first degree apprentice the answer to enter the blue lodge where you are raised the password you're given is "Boaz" Biblical names. I even get censored sometimes for using those numerals specifically in roman. Wasn't this film made before that incident happened. Lol The world ain't what it presents itself as. Kewbrick is showing us that

[@beaubanhagel9658]

And in numerology it can be represented as XX = 66 Or 11 1010 drop the zeros. Again You get 1 & 1 Towers.

[@ryangettig274]

These last two pieces may be your best,Mr. Ager.

[@collativelearning]

Cheers. Frankly, I was fairly tired of The Shining years ago, but as soon as I sat down and took notes on the lighting techniques (thus finding some fresh angles on the film) my enthusiasm for kicked back in !

[@ryangettig274]

@@collativelearning You have a great eye-Always Be Well:)

[@ZobethC]

I was 10 when this movie came out. I will never forget being home alone when the trailer came on TV and I watched it during the bright light of the day and being absolutely terrified by the brightness of it. That is what terrified me the most of this film. The terror in broad day light,

[@mk-ultramags1107]

Just to add, while Danny is laying down and the Dr is examining him, the way he's placed is like he's wearing that Bear Costume. Once again, Shining/Foreboding is "Shone" to Wendy and of course, the viewers as well.

[@helicoptersrkool]

Man, Rob's ability to spot these small details is insane. I've been obsessed with this movie since the 80's and got into the whole analyzing part of it around the dvd release and early internet forums days back in 2001. Just when you think you've seen everything about this movie, you see and learn something new. I probably could have watched this movie another 1000 times and would never have spotted Jack walking past the untouched light switches yet it was there right in plain sight. I wonder how many more ''hidden in plain sight'' gems are staring at us, waiting to be found.

[@Aceimus1066]

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[@helicoptersrkool]

@@Aceimus1066 🤦🏻‍♂️😆

[@TheClutchCanuck]

Just astonishing how much of the film can be digested, the cartoon character with the bat next to the "shining" window does indeed look deliberate lol

[@stevenedwards4470]

As i was watching this i was reminded of what a really good job Shelley Duvall did in this movie. Her reactions to seeing messed up sh#t are credible, as is her demeanor in general within the context. So many actors seem blaise portraying the experience of seeing some bananas thing go down so they can get to their line.

[@collativelearning]

Yeah it's just a shame she and Kubrick clashed so much. Still not sure how much was just him manipulating a better performance vs a a genuine personality clash.

[@stevenedwards4470]

@@collativelearning i think his manipulating a better performance established the clash. I mean as a director you'd be hard pressed to convey the extent you want someone to go to for this kind of thing with just words. I imagine he wanted a bunch of harrassed performances to choose from. I can see bow she felt attacked as an actor from someone i imagine she would want to make her feel safe. First impressions often delineate relationships.

[@paulatreides0777]

A great and underused actress

[@patricktilton5377]

@@collativelearning Kubrick was playing chess . . . and Shelley was an expendable pawn to him, a means to accomplish his end and 'win' the chess-match. Cold, but effective. A mediocre performance from her would've ruined the film, just as much as a bad performance from the child actor, Danny Lloyd. Just compare it to the scenery-chewing over-acting done in the made-for-TV remake!

[@ryangettig274]

Shelley Duvall was discovered by Robert Altman when he made his great Brewster McCloud in Houston,Texas,USA,after M.A.S.H.:)

[@ViolentJtheCountrySinger]

Yes of course. "Shining" in all those shots. Seems so obvious now. The high pitched (high light) noises. Perfect.

[@lolizorz]

I feel so vulnerable today for some reason,that watching this at 1 am got me really scared to go to the bathroom

[@collativelearning]

You should try editing these videos late at night. Before going to bed I have to spend an hour watching something else or playing a game to get the horror images and music out of my head.

[@moviearchaeologist9655]

I once watched it with a friend who expresses his anger of arseholes in his life in conversation... with the creepy music and psycho Jack in the background 😅

[@taiya001]

I like the idea that Danny's parents had a bit of the shining ability too. For Danny it was a pure shine due to his innocence. For Jack his twisted apathetic view and his selfishness shined in a way to accentuate his twisted persona. For Wendy it was hidden away as it took greater horrors for her to wake up and shine to see the elements of the world she was ignoring.

[@lupinzar]

Last time I watched the movie I noticed that there are a lot of light switches that are really high up on the wall. Either at, or above an adult's shoulder. Granted code doesn't require a specific height, and sometimes in older buildings you'll find some extremes, but these were sets. There's also a double gang switch box in Room 237 on the left of the double doors leading into the bedroom. Doesn't make a lot of sense for these to be here with the door swing. Room 237 also has some receptacles near the bottom of the wall, but none of the lamps nearby are plugged into them. Not sure it means anything, but some of the layouts are strange considering these are sets. You could say it's ignorance of American standards/codes, but they went to the trouble of using American style electrical devices on sets built in the UK, plus it's Kubrick.

[@collativelearning]

Very interesting. I'm making a note and may include in the upcoming episodes. Thanks.

[@moviearchaeologist9655]

Cool observations! Seems to add a sense of nightmarish unreality in this scene, given the spatial impossibilities. And I think the light switches being high up in Room 237 adds to the sense of height deception / distortion. The camera had to go up a few steps to reach adult height in the bedroom area.

[@NathanOakley1980]

4:12 the pitch reminds me of an old fashioned kettle used around the time of the movie… …that noise will always make me feel like I must get up and tend to the sound quickly. Very disturbing 😳

[@monsterjazzlicks]

THANKS Rob, you continously offer an amazing educational service on a global basis! 👍

[@jaywilldoit]

This video makes me think of how Room 237 doesn’t have to be literally room 237, it could just be a room where Jack abused Danny on a symbolic level.

[@leopardcubpupkryky6940]

Room 237 only exists in Wendy's imagination.

[@barrylarking8986]

Thanks Rob for another fascinating lecture - yes, lecture. This is expert analysis. I just wish I had the courage to re-watch my DVD legitimate copy of The Shining. A horror masterpiece and perhaps Kubrick's best film. R.I.P. Stanley.

[@JB_inks]

Jack was also staring out of a bright window when he had that expression on his face

[@collativelearning]

Yes

[@THX11458]

I wonder if Kubrik's use of lighting in The Shining influenced John Landis in his filming of American Werewolf in London. Famously, Landis insisted that many horrific scenes that would typically be filmed with dim lighting should be shot in bright light, such as David's transformation into the werewolf and the Nazi werewolf attack dream sequence.

[@collativelearning]

Maybe. He did put the line "See you next Wednesday" into several of his movies (a line when Frank Poole in 2001: ASO is talking to his parents). In American Werewolf it's seen a couple of times as a background poster (tube scene and outside London cinema). Apparently Kubrick loved American Werewolf as well.

[@zak-a-roo264]

The bear scene there are prison/zoo bars on the blue walls outside room. Odd the axe is shiney, assuming it's a hotel fire axe, they are ALWAYS red.

[@lordlollops1]

After watching Robs video when he mentioned the hidden abuse of Danny I was struck with the scenes of Wendy and Danny holding the long kitchen knife and how phallic it looked , almost representing the abuse to both of them.

[@gerry2096]

Excellent point! And notice how Wendy DROPS the knife twice: first she drops it in the sink (but quickly has to retrieve it to defend herself from Jack) and later she drops it on the snowy ground right before escaping from Jack's abuse once and for all.

[@a26lolhart]

What's with the overconfidence in the sexual abuse theory? Like, there are many good points, like the playgirl magazine, but it's just got to many flaws. Most notably, that probably isn't even a bear costume. This guy is good at reviewing the shining, but he let that get to his head with the theory.

[@SoBayK80]

Same w Alex and the Headmaster in A Clockwork Orange, but there it's the cruelty of jocular humor and how adults manipulate boundaries w play... Also from Rob I believe. The scene always struck me, but as a female I could not place it.

[@mrbanks456]

@@a26lolhart How is it more likely that it isn't a bear costume? You can see bears throughout the movie.

[@oldironsides4107]

Oh Jesus…. Lol

[@SerMattzio]

I wonder if we'll ever see movies like Kubrick's again in our lifetimes. Miss films with this level of depth over Marvel trash.

[@collativelearning]

they're rare but there are some ... Hereditary is incredibly deep.

[@mk-ultramags1107]

@@collativelearning I was just gonna say the same. 'Hereditary' is the closest I've seen someone come to layering narratives the way Kubrick did. The confusing visuals especially

[@chrisbutler1668]

There are a handful of directors working right now that are capable of masterpieces. The biggest concern should be directly at the studios. Warner Bros. gave a lot of leeway to Stanley because he always made their money back (plus more), and Stanley was very aware of this and used it to his advantage to make the art he wanted to create.

[@mk-ultramags1107]

@@chrisbutler1668 Absolutely. I'd love to see some of these filmmakers take on the Horror Genre.

[@collativelearning]

@@chrisbutler1668 True, there are marvelous directors around who Hollywood won't invest in. Henry Dunham (Standoff at Sparrow Creek) should be a priority, but hardly anyone seems to know he exists.

[@christopher19894]

The high pitch drone during various scenes mimics a tinnitus episode so accurately that it can cause a real ringing in your ears if you suffer from the condition. It's the most directly unsettling trick Kubrick uses in the whole film.

[@varvarvarvarvarvar]

Dang, the poster right upfront builds the connection between the frightened face and the word "shining".

[@adamjenks9613]

I am truly enjoying these analysis, I must say. You cover and make points of things I never really thought of or considered, but in hindsight make total sense. Thanks again, cheers!

[@MrDC1001]

long time listener. first time commenter.. always thoroughly enjoy your presentations. nicely done from a fellow scouser.

[@Xephyrak]

Truly I think your videos are some the best. In every work you amplify the quality, the absolute wonder and intrigue so carefully crafted by their makers. Your detailed insight and rumination really propel these films to a whole other level of quality. Thank you so much!

[@JamesCarmichael]

11:36 Now that my attention has been drawn to it, what on earth is the light from behind the car illuminating the interior? There's no way the dashboard would light up the interior of the car like that and I can't see any other lights within the car on. It's almost like there's another car behind it.

[@collativelearning]

I always assumed that was just another car behind, but interesting since you bring it up.

[@JamesCarmichael]

​@@collativelearning I thought that at first, but I doubt another car would be that close to him in the fog and it only looks like one source of light where another car would presumably have two headlights. It also looks like it's coming from directly behind Halloran. Might be nothing, but seems like Halloran's silhouette is very strongly emphasised with light coming off it.

[@collativelearning]

@@JamesCarmichael One thing's for sure, Car or not, having that light coming from behind was arranged, not accidental.

[@78deathface]

Never stop making these, man

[@Cre80s]

So very, very good. A completely different thought that popped in my head as you were talking about Halloran. I wonder why he worked at the Overlook. Clearly, his Shining was affected by the place long before the Torrance’s arrival. He seemed totally unsurprised by Danny’s questions about the place while talking about Shining, and was clearly totally terrified at room 237. It’s only a question of what he "got out of it" by being there in relation to his Shining. It’s almost like Yoda living on Degobah, not despite the darkside’s presence being there but because of, but in his case it makes sense, to hide from Vader. Anyway, why do you think Halloran subjected himself to the Overlook on purpose?

[@soxpeewee]

The Overlook tricked him and was siphoning his shine until it could get something better like Grady, Jack or Danny

[@Cre80s]

@@soxpeewee That's an interesting idea. But surely Halloran could/would have felt if it was "using" him, and could simply choose to not participate.

[@Gchili]

I think he just felt as if that was his calling maybe. Enlightened one, able to help others.

[@oldironsides4107]

His access of stealing food and booze. You can see trash sacks of lamb legs and Schlitz in his bedroom.

[@theresechristiansen9769]

A hot, drab Sunday arvo in Brisbane is suddenly lit! Bloody brilliant. Absolutely love this analysis. As a music professional, I enjoyed the discussion of tone colour in the score.

[@minsterEmovenHype24]

Every Ager insight into Kubrick is brilliant! 👏👏👏 One troubling thought: If Hollaran shines so bright, why can't he see what's coming to him, the Axe? Danny & Hollaran don't Shine/communicate meaningfully to help anyone really, a forewarning, foreboding to help Danny's mom at least!

[@Dutchytreat]

I can't see the image on the curtains in Danny's room holding a bat. However, I've never noticed Jack glancing at the bat on the couch before looking at the maze model. I've seen this over a 100x and never noticed. I love watching your analysis Rob. Excellent work.

[@craxanshards3139]

The lamppost was out when Wendy ran past, then was lit when Halloran pulled up in the snow cat.

[@Dismythed]

2:54 - Did anyone notice “Tony” the Tiger peaking in from behind the little chalkboard?

[@GoutFiend]

*Fantastic video Rob, been watching you for years. Keep up the great work!*

[@rayd3657]

Great stuff rob,I never noticed the lights turning on by themselves before

[@cryptoesquire3168]

One of the things the carpet in Room 237 looks like to me is like a suggestion of an old-school camera flash bulb or light source.

[@rainynightz7573]

It’s an interesting and undeniable fact that the horrors within this film are bright and in your face!

[@LikeSomeDude]

So brilliant! Looking forward to further episodes on this theme!

[@lukeshioshio]

I never would've thought about Danny's eyes looking into the light while he's in bed. Always great to hear your thoughts on this movie

[@murrayroodbaard207]

Something very creepy, by the way, at mark 2:31, the scene where the psychologist is checking up on Danny. Notice how the picture looks like it's that of a adult kissing Danny (who doesn't wear any pants) and stroking his head, as Wendy is standing there (in a defensive pose), as if she knows what's happening but chooses not to do anything?

[@matthewferguson7084]

Its crazy Stephen King didn't like this movie...while Kings books and movies are very entertaining, I think this masterpiece surpasses them all

[@biglapo13]

I love your analysis. Especially with the shining. You’re the best of the best Rob.

[@atorifanl6153]

Only a few minutes into the video, you point out something that I have never noticed myself. I appreciate your analysis. Damn it, I just watched this movie two days ago. It won't be a burden, but you're making me rewatch it with your analysis in my mind

[@anonanon2579]

Yessss I loved the first one so excited for part 2 now

[@johndavies2285]

Hey… I have been watching your videos--especially your many Kubrick film analyses--with interest for years, but have never commented until now. Must say yours are by far the most consistently fascinating musings on Kubrick on the internet. Keep up the great work!

[@maryalison1321]

Hi John 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful man with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹

[@TheArtofGuitar]

You may have covered this but when Jack is being interviewed for the job, was that room constructed to feel claustrophobic on purpose because it sure feels that way. Also, isn't it weird that Jack N. plays Jack T. and Danny plays Danny T. or is it just me?

[@JCT1926]

I wonder what Rob's take on Dazed and Confused and Ferris Bueller's Day Off would be? I generally can't stand those types of movies, but I think both movies have way more meat on the bone than something like Breakfast Club.

[@monsterjazzlicks]

Watching this series again because it is so excellent!

[@felicity4711]

13:04 Danny: way ahead of the curve on the “vocal fry” trend

[@BaileysDad]

I love your analyses! Watched both parts and cant wait to see more on this strange illuminations series! On the matter of the KZbin notifications thing you mentioned - I've asked YT about this and they told me that in order to not bother subscribers to death they limit the amount of notifications viewers get about uploads to 3 per day. In other words, viewers will only get a total of 3 notifications across all of their subs per day regardless of if they've chosen the bell to be set to "All" or "Personalized"

[@collativelearning]

Ah, thanks for the info. So that's another way they're screwing their audience and creators over. And let me guess ... the corporate channels are given priority to be in the 3 that actually have notifications sent out.

[@fishels3895]

@@collativelearning hey man. Didn’t you make a video of the thing blood test creature? I can’t find it

[@CsykKrit]

Thank you so much for your content. I love this movie/story and the depth yourself and others plumb in relation thereof. Have we ever postulated the history of violence at the Overlook? (beyond the acceptance that it was built upon a sacred burial ground). Potential previous caretakers aside from Grady(s) or how it may have affected some of its guests? Your analysis is compelling and I am quite enamored with the complexity of Kubrick's composition. Depending on how many layers we allow as a spectator, there is quite a lot to be said, either directly or with extreme subtlety. Again, thank you.

[@josh90bshadowcommunity74]

Hi Rob! Thank you for these uploads!

[@scooterpiepiano]

The yellow rubber duck in the bathroom shot just visible behind the shower curtain is no longer there while the doctor is examining Danny but is now clearly visible on the window sill...

[@adampowell5481]

Rob have you noticed the walk jack does at 7:39 seems to be the same backwards walk Danny does in the maze..

[@collativelearning]

Yes

[@anthonymorrison5382]

Love all your work. Are you still putting part 3 on KZbin?

[@ChoiceEnvironments]

So good, as per usual. I always thought that she had the shining too. That’s why Danny was so strong with it. Got it mainly from his dad, and a bit from his mom. I bet most people born with it have just one shiny parent. The idea that the reason The Overlook is so special is because it allows anyone to shine is a great idea for more stories, or at least a good sequel to The Shining novel. There will never be a good sequel to the movie. Unless we clone Kubrik. That’s gonna be my platform for my run for president. Clone Kubrik! What do we want?! KUBRIK! When do we want him?! NOW!

[@SamsarasArt]

Oh heck yeah. I was looking forward to this.

[@drummersmrc]

Notice the little red diamonds on the floor of the 1920s restroom in the scene with Delbert and Jack. Redbelt?

[@Ignirium]

Since humans are naturally scared of darkness and the unknown it presents and this movie instills a fear of bright illuminated areas(truth, understanding or clarity it presents), everything can be viewed as scary and i wouldn't feel safe in light or darkness; knowing or not knowing. In open light or closed darkness. Sounds like complete anxiety like having claustrophobia and agoraphobia at the same time if I'm made to fear light and the darkness.

[@collativelearning]

That's a good way of putting it

[@daveshif2514]

Thats very well said. I was just thinking about how this movie subverts the normal trope of dark=scary (even having some of the most calm scene in total or near total darkness), but having some of the more scary scenes be in bright light. Light can be connected to truth, which is what is most scary for the main characters

[@Ignirium]

This video resonated with me in a truthful way :)

[@danbal4185]

It's very appropriate that the Krzysztof Pendereki's piece used during the scene of Jack's nightmare (and Room 237) is called "Als Jacob erwachte" ("As JACK awakens") which refers to Genesis 28:18 (after the dream of the "Jacob's ladder").

[@DeejayNally]

At 2:54 if you watch this full scene the blackboard just to the left of goofy moves and behind it is a bear that hides when Danny is talking about Tony and when Danny says that he doesn't want to talk about Tony anymore the bear reappears again.

[@collativelearning]

I can't see the bear moving, but you've just drawn my attention to the tiger picture. In the close ups of the psychiatrist the small chalk board in front of it moves half over the tiger's eyes so that its eyes look like the elevator eyes and the bear eyes on the pillow. In the wide shots the board has moved so that the tiger is peeking out lol.

[@DeejayNally]

@@collativelearning the bear doesn't move as such, before she talks about Tony it's visible looking out but when the woman is talking to Danny about Tony you can see that the chalkboard covers up the bear and when Danny says that he doesn't want to talk about Tony anymore the next shot shows the bear again, also the goofy doll faces away when Danny talks about Tony and then when he stops talking about Tony it's facing back the way it was the first time. The blackboard and bear may well represent Jack because Jack was a teacher and he hides his sexual abuse tworards his son and the goofy doll thats facing away represent s Wendy as someone who is blind to her husband's sexual tworards Danny.

[@jhb1493]

Fascinating, as always. Keep up the excellent analysis!

[@matteorapetti3222]

both Halloran's car and snowcat have 2 double lights as his room has 2 double bedroom lamps

[@davidlean1060]

And doesn't that rubber duck on the window sill @2.54 remind you of Alex De Large as he sits in the writer's bath humming Singin in the rain?!

[@jooliagoolia9959]

Fantastic interpretations about the lighting. I also always thought all the black and white photos alllllll over the hotel were the ghosts that were messing with them, always surrounding them.

[@kev8346]

THIS IS FANTASTIC! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@matthewtaylor5230]

I've been watching your videos on KZbin for many years now and I love them all .thanks for the enlightening content do you provide 😁❤️👍❤️

[@soxpeewee]

Bright or flashing lights can trigger epilepsy which can cause hallucinations and even violence. Epilepsy is also called "the sacred disease" because ancient people like Native Americans thought it was a gift to see the spirit world.

[@leopardcubpupkryky6940]

Which has absolutely nothing to do with this movie.......thanks.

[@KutWrite]

"Stay free!" Love it! You too!