While last year's Room 237 may have been the documentary about The Shining that got all of the publicity, it was not officially sanctioned by Warner Bros or the estate of director Stanley Kubrick. It was also primarily focused on the numerous theories about the meaning of the film rather than about the making of the film itself. If you want that info, you should check out Staircases to Nowhere. Recorded over three years, the documentary serves as a one hour oral history of the making of...
- 3/11/2014
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
As a lover of all things Stanley Kubrick, I’m always interested in stories and behind-the-scenes photos tied to the late filmmaker’s various projects. Being a horror geek, this is extra true when it comes to The Shining. Kubrick’s fascinating adaptation of Stephen King’s novel may not be the director’s greatest cinematic achievement, but it certainly gives viewers a lot to ponder – as seen in the recent documentary Room 237. However, if you’re not so interested in kooky conspiracy theories related to Kubrick’s haunted hotel tale – or if you’d just like some more technical and grounded-in-reality information – then this 55-minute documentary is for you. Staircases to Nowhere originally began its life as an...
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- 3/10/2014
- by Mike Bracken
- Movies.com
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