The Shining 4K UHD (1980)

[rocknblues81]

Originally Posted by moviebuff75

It was filmed in 1979. Also, styles didn't change until around 1982.

Sometimes I think that the 80’s didn’t really start (film style) until ET and Poltergeist. I guess I’m saying Spielberg had a lot to do with it.

[moviebuff75]

Me too! I was thinking the exact same thing!

[Fat Phil]

Actually, the 80s started at the exact moment this picture was taken....

[rocknblues81]

Originally Posted by Kubrick0730

After watching it last night this is bar none the best way to see The Shining in any format. After a while all that this release should have had just fades away and all you see is what’s there.

The detail is stunning to say the least it’s like watching it for the first time all over again and I’ve seen it at home and theatrically too many times too count. I for one am glad to see it at home in such a beautiful manner.

Mine arrives Tuesday. Hopefully the transfer lives up to the hype.

[lgans316]

The oldThe UHD caps looks nice but the VC-1 screenshots are not that bad on a first glance.

[ROSS.T.G.]

Originally Posted by Fat Phil

Actually, the 80s started at the exact moment this picture was taken....

Lol Love Magnum.

[Scottishguy]

Originally Posted by Fat Phil

Actually, the 80s started at the exact moment this picture was taken....

[Scottishguy]

Originally Posted by REPLAY

Works great on my Oppo 203. Your problem is having a Samsung.

[ApeRyan10]

Originally Posted by Spooked

Okay, but which Sony Soundbar? Now I'm curious (And looking to upgrade...).

Sorry forgot to post that! It's a Sony 2.1 channel 320w soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer.

[English Patient]

Originally Posted by Scottishguy

Indeed. It kind of seems like a Western influence. Using a large landscape to make a film feel bigger. Small man, big country. Yet, despite that, there's still a real claustrophobic sense. I think that's because it mixes shots of the corridors, the pantry ect effectively.

That's a good point about the Western influence/large landscapes, I hadn't thought about that.

It's interesting to compare Kubrick's sets with the Stanley Hotel, which was used as the actual filming location for the '97 miniseries. Even though it's an ACTUAL hotel (and a reportedly haunted one, too), the way it was filmed really doesn't convey much menace and doesn't have much visual interest. I think at best Mick Garris had many of the hall lights be this hokey green color, like something from a cheap haunted house attraction. Kubrick's film should have gotten an Oscar for art direction, at the very least.

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by English Patient

That's a good point about the Western influence/large landscapes, I hadn't thought about that.

It's interesting to compare Kubrick's sets with the Stanley Hotel, which was used as the actual filming location for the '97 miniseries. Even though it's an ACTUAL hotel (and a reportedly haunted one, too), the way it was filmed really doesn't convey much menace and doesn't have much visual interest. I think at best Mick Garris had many of the hall lights be this hokey green color, like something from a cheap haunted house attraction. Kubrick's film should have gotten an Oscar for art direction, at the very least.

Kubrick used two different national park resort lodges for the Overlook... and they don't match up architecturally on purpose. Perhaps like the Tardis in Doctor Who, the movie's Overlook is bigger on the inside and its floorplan keeps changing if you pay close attention.

The exterior was Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood in Oregon and the interior set was an almost exact replica of the Ahwahnee Hotel at Yosemite National Park.

[Spooked]

Originally Posted by ApeRyan10

Sorry forgot to post that! It's a Sony 2.1 channel 320w soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer.

Thanks, man. (It's good to see you on here now and again since Sideshow Freaks.)

[DVDave]

Originally Posted by REPLAY

Works great on my Oppo 203. Your problem is having a Samsung.

That’s nice. Oppo doesn’t make bluray players anymore. They have given up the ghost on supporting physical media.

[ApeRyan10]

Originally Posted by Spooked

Thanks, man. (It's good to see you on here now and again since Sideshow Freaks.)

Not a Problem dude and thanks man! Yeah the Sideshow days are long done for me these days. Good to see you on here also.

[Wes_k089]

Originally Posted by DVDave

That’s nice. Oppo doesn’t make bluray players anymore. They have given up the ghost on supporting physical media.

Samsungs are generally regarded as the worst 4k players. While Oppo no longer makes 4k players there are many high-end and mid-tier players that fair much better. I would look into an LG or Panasonic.

[English Patient]

Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

Kubrick used two different national park resort lodges for the Overlook... and they don't match up architecturally on purpose. Perhaps like the Tardis in Doctor Who, the movie's Overlook is bigger on the inside and its floorplan keeps changing if you pay close attention.

The exterior was Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood in Oregon and the interior set was an almost exact replica of the Ahwahnee Hotel at Yosemite National Park.

Yeah, I actually visited the Timberline back in '96 when my mom was living in nearby Portland. It's a bit of a treacherous drive in December.

[Adam_ME]

Originally Posted by REPLAY

Now we need Eyes Wide Shut in 4K

If only there was an anniversary they could tie a UHD release to. Like hitting theaters 20 years ago.

[Scottishguy]

Just got done watching. No playback issues to report on my Panasonic UB820. The discs are fine, buy better hardware.

It's been said often of many releases this year that they are the best. I'm not about to play that game, I'm just thrilled we are getting so many fantastic releases. How much The Shinings quality is attributed to simply going back to Kubricks colour timing, in my opinion, probably all of it. You finally get that in 4K and your jaw just hits the floor. You wonder was this man really human? Or a god who came for a short visit to our mortal realm and toyed with a camera lense? I still can't understand how such perfection is achieved, but here I am seeing it in front of my very eyes.

Some things as a C8 OLED owner I really enjoyed, were, Shelley Duvalls black hair, Scatman Crothers shirt and suit combination in the Closing Day chapter. Also nice to see his chromedome head really shine (every pun intended) with the added luminosity when he's talking about the Shining. The whole hotel is a visual buffet when viewed on an OLED from wood grains, funky carpets ect. Your eyes will have no trouble finding delectable details to feast upon.

A few minor things in regards to the film it self. I'm convinced Nicolsons acting is at it's peak when done under good strict direction. Unlike The Passenger though, he has the freedom to exercise his trademark improv within the parameters Kubrick has set. Once you've seen the film so many times, you really start to pick up on how synchronized the relationship Nicholson and Kubrick is. Like they were almost telepathicly connected. Giving that almost hypnotic movement Nicolson has with the camera.

The other thing I'd like to give mention to is when I'm viewing The Interview and Closing Day chapters. I pay particular attention to Bill Watson. His stern appearance, first sizing Jack up when introducing himself. On Closing Day seeming terse and anxious. It's a great little contrast with him and Ullman who's being more flippant and trying to laugh everything off.

[Kubrick0730]

Originally Posted by Scottishguy

Just got done watching. No playback issues to report on my Panasonic UB820. The discs are fine, buy better hardware.

It's been said often of many releases this year that they are the best. I'm not about to play that game, I'm just thrilled we are getting so many fantastic releases. How much The Shinings quality is attributed to simply going back to Kubricks colour timing, in my opinion, probably all of it. You finally get that in 4K and your jaw just hits the floor. You wonder was this man really human? Or a god who came for a short visit to our mortal realm and toyed with a camera lense? I still can't understand how such perfection is achieved, but here I am seeing it in front of my very eyes.

Some things as a C8 OLED owner I really enjoyed, were, Shelley Duvalls black hair, Scatman Crothers shirt and suit combination in the Closing Day chapter. Also nice to see his chromedome head really shine (every pun intended) with the added luminosity when he's talking about the Shining. The whole hotel is a visual buffet when viewed on an OLED from wood grains, funky carpets ect. Your eyes will have no trouble finding delectable details to feast upon.

A few minor things in regards to the film it self. I'm convinced Nicolsons acting is at it's peak when done under good strict direction. Unlike The Passenger though, he has the freedom to exercise his trademark improv within the parameters Kubrick has set. Once you've seen the film so many times, you really start to pick up on how synchronized the relationship Nicholson and Kubrick is. Like they were almost telepathicly connected. Giving that almost hypnotic movement Nicolson has with the camera.

The other thing I'd like to give mention to is when I'm viewing The Interview and Closing Day chapters. I pay particular attention to Bill Watson. His stern appearance, first sizing Jack up when introducing himself. On Closing Day seeming terse and anxious. It's a great little contrast with him and Ullman who's being more flippant and trying to laugh everything off.

Don’t even get me started on the detail. From the outset in the interview scene you notice all the fabrics in the clothes, with Shelley you noticed her hair but I also was fixated on the small details like the cigarette in her hand, the chandelier lights in the scene where Halloran gets killed, I can go on and on.

I’m not watching on an oled but a 930E but the detail is so good it gets distracting at times.

[KubrickKurasawa]

Originally Posted by Adam_ME

If only there was an anniversary they could tie a UHD release to. Like hitting theaters 20 years ago.

Def my number 3 fav Kubrick. RIP buddy. F.