sum1

Well he's a good actor, just... bloody odd.

PhoenixRising

That he is. It's a shame that River had to die and Joaquin is the one the current generation knows.

wickedrum

apropos the 80s, did you like The Shining, Alex?

PhoenixRising

Yes I did. But I'm conflicted about it. As a stand-alone horror movie and a Stanley Kubrick film, it's a masterpiece. As an adaptation of a Stephen King novel, it sucks. It strays so far from the book it might as well not even be called 'The Shining.' It misrepresents the characters and the story, and misses the point of the novel entirely. But other than that, it's great.

sum1

To hell with the original novel. Stephen King isn't a serious writer. Kubrick's film was incredible. Best horror film ever.

PhoenixRising

Whatever.

sum1

No whatever. Stephen King doesn't count. Kubrick was a genius. The Shining is great.

PhoenixRising

Okay. I agree that the movie was great.

wickedrum

the problem with slow tension building movies is that once you know what happens, there's absolutely no point to or joy in watching the movie again

sum1

That's nonsense. The movie can be appreciated endless times. It's how it's done, not what happens that matters.

wickedrum

well, I can't

PhoenixRising

I'm with sum1. I've watched The Shining, Alien, Halloween, and countless others over and over again, and I can still enjoy them.

sum1

Is it a vampire thing? Coming from Transylvania and all might affect your mentality.... all those undead communists.

PhoenixRising

Now, now... behave you two.

wickedrum

how are communists undead