The Shining (1980) with Dr. Rick Worland

Park your snowcat, turn on your two-way radio, and pour yourself a glass of bourbon (or Jack) on the rocks. 2026 Spooky Season continues with SMU Film Professor Dr. Rick Worland returning to the pod with Rick and Trav for an extended stay at the Overlook Hotel. So come press play with us, Dear Listener...forever and ever and ever and ever.....

(00:00:55) - Introducing Dr. Rick Worland

(00:04:05) - Show Intro

(00:04:25) - Synopsis

(00:06:15) - Dr. Worland’s 1980 theatrical experience of THE SHINING

(00:14:30) - Stephen King and the novel

(00:20:05) - Overall Thoughts

(00:30:40) - Kubrickian Aura

(00:33:24) - Development

(00:37:00) - Production Notes: Working with Kubrick

(00:40:05) - Production Notes: The Steadicam

(00:42:00) - Production Notes: The Cast

(00:45:55) - The Score

(00:48:55) - Cultural Footprint & Themes

(01:00:07) - Box Office

(01:01:06) - Production Quick Hits

(01:03:41) - Scare-O-Meter

(01:05:00) - Highlights

(01:01:12) - Awards

(01:42:53) - Scream Queen / King

(01:47:05) - Halloween II (1981) next week!