Posted by Niall Leonard on 10/07/05 15:31

On Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:36:09 GMT, DH <nowhere@nohow.com> wrote:

>Derek Janssen wrote:
>> franky wrote:
>>>>> The authoritative DVDBeaver review site has given its members a sneak
>>>>> preview of the new version of Kubrick's 'Shining', which should be
>>>>> hitting cinemas around mid-December. The Kubrick Estate has given
>>>>> acclaimed director Ron Howard, , exclusive rights to revise this movie to make it more
>>>>> truly accord with Kubrick's original vision, before the Hollywood
>>>>> financiers forced major changes to it.
>>>>> Here's the URL -- get ready to see Kubrick as never before.
>>>>> www.ps260.com/molly/SHINING%20FINAL.mov
>
>> ...And, given the fact that NOBODY's caught on yet that the .mov's a
>> dopey gag-fakie, that should be a pretty clear indication of just how
>> many even bothered to click in the first place?
>>
>> Derek Janssen (there's not getting the joke, and then there's just not
>> *caring*) djanss@charter.net
>
>My son sent it to me last week.
>
>Didnt even raise a smile, but my *other* son thought it was hilarious.
>
>Possible recommended viewing if you are 18-26 ish or consider yourself a laddo.
>
>DH

I'm 46 and I thought it was pretty good. Now I get the Ron Howard gag
anyway.

I think the pitch blew it with the line, "who many people see as
assuming Kubrick's mantle". That claim pissed off more people than it
intrigued.

nl

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