tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237781251652279105.post5562630223207110808..comments2024-03-05T04:01:05.933-05:00Comments on Fascination With Fear: Re-casting The Shining. Yes, I went there.Christine Haddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16932508146588027867noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237781251652279105.post-9000413667915637322014-01-27T20:04:54.300-05:002014-01-27T20:04:54.300-05:00Anon: Well, I have read the book (many times over,...Anon: Well, I have read the book (many times over, actually), but wanted to recast closer to the film. I could go with the Morgan Freeman as Halloran, definitely. But the Kaley Cuoco, nah. Not on a bet. Just can't see it. I'm not much for blondes so finding the right one would be hard for me. Kate Hudson?? I don't know. <br />Thanks for stopping by! And thanks for the ideas!Christine Haddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16932508146588027867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237781251652279105.post-54365577684251607252014-01-23T16:50:16.984-05:002014-01-23T16:50:16.984-05:00I love your ideas! But I think there is some room...I love your ideas! But I think there is some room for improvement. If you've read the book, you know that Stephen King describes Wendy as a blond, ex-cheerleader. Because of this I have cast Shelley Duvall aside and gotten myself hooked on the idea of Kaley Cuoco. Don't hate me, just a thought. I also think your Halloran's all wrong. He needs to be older. Go with Morgan Freeman. However, Jack Nicholson as Ullman is genius!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237781251652279105.post-83553446070384658312014-01-01T17:45:59.856-05:002014-01-01T17:45:59.856-05:00Jimmy: Thanks for stopping by!!
Regarding the a...Jimmy: Thanks for stopping by!! <br /><br />Regarding the ages: Jack Nicholson was 43 when he played Jack Torrance, Paul Giamatti is 45. Duvall was 31, Hathaway is 30. I don't think that's too far off the mark. <br />I know others have mentioned Bradley Cooper. Gah. Not a fan. <br />But that's why this is so fun. Everyone has an opinion! :)Christine Haddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16932508146588027867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237781251652279105.post-61470440953631219412013-12-30T23:53:44.243-05:002013-12-30T23:53:44.243-05:00I know i am a bit late on this post. I think your ...I know i am a bit late on this post. I think your casting choices are good. I am currently doing my first read through of the novel and in comparison, Kubricks Shining is terrible. It lacks depth compared to the book. The original cast was one dimensional and boring. Thats mostly due to the script not the cast. In the novel, Wendy is strong but apprehensive. Hathaway can do both. Good pick. Danny, I have no opinion, but the kid needs to be able to pull off intelligence beyond his years with a hint of fear that he can bury and not express all the time. The pick I disagree with the most is Giamatti. Great actor, too old and a bad fit. The Bradley Cooper idea was a great suggestion, I could buy into that. He could help that line between sanity and psychosis blur slowly and convincingly and we know he can act. I love the rest of your choices. Even the cameo by Nicholson is genius. Good picksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15558777544532643597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237781251652279105.post-22577218126648894082013-02-03T21:22:54.451-05:002013-02-03T21:22:54.451-05:00You did make your case regarding age, but Anne Hat...You did make your case regarding age, but Anne Hathaway vs. Shelly Duval at that age..I think it would look exceptionally creepy. I assume you were joking about the Olsen twins since they're in their mid twenties, but maybe that doesn't matter. Most of your choices, esp. Giammatti are spot on. Karunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237781251652279105.post-64607598696056562592013-01-31T23:43:10.365-05:002013-01-31T23:43:10.365-05:00Horrorstruck: The creepy lady or the beautiful wom...Horrorstruck: The creepy lady or the beautiful woman she "started out" as? Maybe Gisele Bündchen morphs into Cloris Leachman?? Hmm...?<br /><br />Dr. Blood: Only if Dr.Bunsen Honeydew can be Grady.<br /><br />Drunk W: Thanks!<br /><br />Jason: Jack Nicholson was 43 when he played Jack Torrance, Paul Giamatti is 45. Duvall was 31, Hathaway is 30. I rest my case. Besides, Bradley Cooper is too good looking for that role, and I wouldn't pick him because I actually am not too fond of him. Double that for Zooey Deschanel. I like her acting even less than Cooper - though she definitely has the googly eyes to play it. <br />And for the record, Sam Jackson was my second choice for Dick.<br />Thanks for reading!<br /><br />JP: Thank you!<br /><br />Christine Haddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16932508146588027867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237781251652279105.post-47511851816769592812013-01-31T13:30:10.190-05:002013-01-31T13:30:10.190-05:00Wow, I don't think I could've picked '...Wow, I don't think I could've picked 'em any better.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07364164923811747218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237781251652279105.post-62171977789543486862013-01-30T17:50:23.462-05:002013-01-30T17:50:23.462-05:00I think Paul Giamatti is a bit old for that role e...I think Paul Giamatti is a bit old for that role especially next to Anne Hathaway. I can really see Bradely Cooper in that role.<br /><br />For Wendy I can see Zoe Deschanel, I am just picturing her eyes bugging out even bigger.<br /><br />Sam Jackson would make a great Halloron, espeically you have seen 1408. Spacey as Grady is a great idea.<br />Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14669633773712874016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237781251652279105.post-9282892323000557802013-01-30T15:45:32.617-05:002013-01-30T15:45:32.617-05:00Your choices for Dick, Grady and Lloyd are absolut...Your choices for Dick, Grady and Lloyd are absolutely perfect. DrunkethWizerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09925215482421450517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237781251652279105.post-10619267690410465632013-01-30T14:07:54.904-05:002013-01-30T14:07:54.904-05:00I think it should be remade with Muppets. Miss Pig...I think it should be remade with Muppets. Miss Piggy as Wendy, Kermit as Halloran, and Animal as Jack,Dr Bloodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17904860037603156527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237781251652279105.post-25336829976303173112013-01-30T11:40:07.713-05:002013-01-30T11:40:07.713-05:00What about the lady in Rm 237?What about the lady in Rm 237?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com