Essential Films to See at Least Once Before You Die

The Shining

In Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, Jack Torrance suffers from writer's block while working as the winter caretaker at the remote Overlook Hotel. Jack's wife, Wendy, and his son, Danny, attempt to settle into their new lives, but Danny suffers from psychic premonitions. As Danny's visions grow increasingly disturbing, Jack's psyche begins to unravel.

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The More You Know

  • Crayola is literally "oily chalk."
  • Surfaces near the equator move much faster than those in other locations on Earth.
  • Saint Patrick's Day began as a "feast day". To honor him, Christians could put aside their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption, which is why excessive drinking has become linked to the celebration.
  • The many parts turned down by Sean Connery include roles in The Matrix, The Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park, Indy IV and Blade Runner.
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