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Post by merh on Nov 24, 2024 16:06:06 GMT
20 minutes? Sum up, dude. What is the Christmas connection? Because your guy blew it right off the bat with" if Die hard can be a Christmas movie without snow". So Christmas can only happen where there is snow? I'll let Bing Co-Pilot do my homework for me: The video discusses the idea of considering non-traditional movies as Christmas classics, citing examples like "Die Hard," "Gremlins," and "Batman Returns." It humorously suggests adding "The Shining" to the list because it takes place during winter, despite not being a typical Christmas movie. The host acknowledges that most people would likely disagree with this categorization.
The analysis continues with various theories about "The Shining," particularly focusing on hidden details and subliminal messages, such as references to the number 42 and the moon landing hoax theory. The host notes that "The Shining" avoids explicitly mentioning holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving, which are typically expected in such settings. The video speculates that the film's deliberate omission of holidays, including Christmas, adds to its eerie and timeless atmosphere, making viewers subconsciously associate it with winter holidays.
The transcript continues to delve into the idea of "The Shining" as an unconventional Christmas movie by drawing more connections between the film and Christmas themes. The narrator compares Jack's deteriorating mental state to fathers struggling to create a perfect holiday in traditional Christmas movies. The analysis mentions various details, such as food products labeled with holiday-themed names, Jack's job as a caretaker being likened to Santa Claus's duties, and visual elements like red and green colors throughout the film.
The narrator points out instances that might subconsciously remind viewers of Christmas, even though the film doesn't explicitly reference the holiday. These include the character Jack Frost, the personification of winter, and various holiday-associated imagery like balloons and colors.
The discussion explores the film's deeper themes, such as family dynamics under stress and isolation, and contrasts them with traditional heartwarming Christmas narratives. The idea is presented that "The Shining" could be viewed as an anti-holiday film, emphasizing the darkness and challenges of winter without the typical holiday cheer.
The video concludes by proposing that "The Shining" could be seen as either not a Christmas movie at all or as a profound winter solstice movie that delves into the natural cycles of light and dark. The narrator emphasizes that while the analysis may be a stretch, it's an enjoyable exercise in interpreting the film's rich symbolism and themes.So The Shining is a Dead of Winter movie. I read something ages ago that the Christmas/yule tree/wreath was something my Norse ancestors dragged into their homes during the bitter cold when everything was bleak as a reminder spring would return. So The Shining is that dead foreboding season |
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Post by dlancer on Nov 24, 2024 16:35:27 GMT
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Post by thekindercarebear on Nov 24, 2024 16:38:04 GMT
Remember when Riggs talks about the "silly season" & suicide? Yeah I remember he was kinda crazy, jumping off a building and whatnot. Was there any kind of a redemption arc in this one? Did he become a better person or something? Yes, he did. |
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Post by [--Leviathan--] on Nov 25, 2024 9:24:13 GMT
20 minutes? Sum up, dude. What is the Christmas connection? Because your guy blew it right off the bat with" if Die hard can be a Christmas movie without snow". So Christmas can only happen where there is snow? I'll let Bing Co-Pilot do my homework for me: The video discusses the idea of considering non-traditional movies as Christmas classics, citing examples like "Die Hard," "Gremlins," and "Batman Returns." It humorously suggests adding "The Shining" to the list because it takes place during winter, despite not being a typical Christmas movie. The host acknowledges that most people would likely disagree with this categorization.
The analysis continues with various theories about "The Shining," particularly focusing on hidden details and subliminal messages, such as references to the number 42 and the moon landing hoax theory. The host notes that "The Shining" avoids explicitly mentioning holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving, which are typically expected in such settings. The video speculates that the film's deliberate omission of holidays, including Christmas, adds to its eerie and timeless atmosphere, making viewers subconsciously associate it with winter holidays.
The transcript continues to delve into the idea of "The Shining" as an unconventional Christmas movie by drawing more connections between the film and Christmas themes. The narrator compares Jack's deteriorating mental state to fathers struggling to create a perfect holiday in traditional Christmas movies. The analysis mentions various details, such as food products labeled with holiday-themed names, Jack's job as a caretaker being likened to Santa Claus's duties, and visual elements like red and green colors throughout the film.
The narrator points out instances that might subconsciously remind viewers of Christmas, even though the film doesn't explicitly reference the holiday. These include the character Jack Frost, the personification of winter, and various holiday-associated imagery like balloons and colors.
The discussion explores the film's deeper themes, such as family dynamics under stress and isolation, and contrasts them with traditional heartwarming Christmas narratives. The idea is presented that "The Shining" could be viewed as an anti-holiday film, emphasizing the darkness and challenges of winter without the typical holiday cheer.
The video concludes by proposing that "The Shining" could be seen as either not a Christmas movie at all or as a profound winter solstice movie that delves into the natural cycles of light and dark. The narrator emphasizes that while the analysis may be a stretch, it's an enjoyable exercise in interpreting the film's rich symbolism and themes.I expect Harvard, Chicago or APA style referencing from here on out. Now go sit in the corner and think about what you have done, boyo. You have brought shame upon this board ![[grin]](http://storage.proboards.com/6870873/images/CBubFSUbXfyoLMZUjeBb.gif) |
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Post by OverQualifiedFktard on Nov 25, 2024 14:13:53 GMT
I too, once believed that Die Hard was not a Christmas movie...until last year when Drac convinced me otherwise, and I saw the light! It is indeed a Christmas movie....ho, ho, ho, muthafucka....
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