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1980 "The Shining" opening day review w/ ad...
1980 "The Shining" opening day review w/ ad...
Item # 718676
June 02, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 2, 1980
* Opening day premiere film review
* "THE SHINING" movie advertisement
* Jack Nicholson psychological horror
* Director Stanley Kubrick - Stephen King book
Page 42 has the opening day review for the film "THE SHINING" with heading: "A Hatchet Job" and related photo. And page 47 has an advertisement for the film. (see images)
AI notes: The Shining (1980), directed by Stanley Kubrick, is a masterful psychological horror film that explores the disintegration of a family isolated in the haunted Overlook Hotel during a harsh winter. At its core is Jack Torrance, played by Jack Nicholson, a writer and recovering alcoholic whose slow descent into madness is influenced by the sinister forces lurking within the hotel's walls. His son Danny, portrayed by Danny Lloyd, possesses a psychic ability called "the shining," which allows him to perceive the hotel's horrifying past, including ghostly apparitions and traumatic events. As Jack becomes increasingly unhinged, driven by both cabin fever and the supernatural presence of the hotel, his wife Wendy (Shelley Duvall) is forced into a desperate struggle to protect herself and Danny. Kubrick’s meticulous direction, haunting visuals, and use of sound create a sense of mounting dread, making The Shining not just a ghost story, but a disturbing exploration of isolation, violence, and the fragility of the human mind.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse - a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history. It is quite common to find great political cartoons, satirical cartoons and articles, thought-provoking editorials, and ads and reviews for both concerts and theater productions - both on and off Broadway. Many iconic writers and musicians credit their appearance in The Village Voice for at least a portion of their success.
Complete with 120 pages, tabloid-size, one crease across the center, small red library stamp on the front page, nice condition.
Provenance note: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive. Rare as such.
Alert: Many issues of The Village Voice contain articles and/or photos which some consider offensive, and are certainly inappropriate for children. Please purchase with discretion.
Category: The 20th Century
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