The Shinning

Rating: 9/10 (19 November 2019)

What a remarkable movie. The behind the scenes stories and the Easter eggs and the fan theories and the little flourishes and intricacies put into this are astounding. Each time I watch it I can sense both the slow burn tension as well as the artful and precise skill of Stanley Kubrick crafting something of a masterpiece.
Still, it's not for everyone and in our modern culture there are definitely a few glaring signs of period racism and sexism that haven't aged super well, but I can hardly penalize a film for being from a less progressive point in time.
At the end of the day, The Shining has, rightfully, reached legendary film status. So, if you've never seen it, or maybe it's just been a while, here's yet another voice amongst the masses to champion this film and confidently say it's worth watching.