In this episode of the Fictionphile Podcast, the crew analyzes why the movie The Shining is a work of art. Topics include the genius of Stanley Kubrick, the genius of Jack Nicholson, and a lively debate on whether The Shining counts as a horror film.

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Jason Boyd

Jason Boyd is a science fiction author, geek enthusiast, and former cubicle owner. When not working on his MA in Creative Writing, he's trying to figure out how magnets work.
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