Iconic Films

You know how you hear about certain films, which are iconic and classic. The kind of films that when you mentioned you haven't actually seen them, there is a sharp intake of breath from the people around you and a mass muttering shock of "you haven't seen it!!!"

Well, I'm ashamed to admit it but there are a few of films, like these, that I haven't seen. I know, it’s a crime, with me being such a film lover. We'll I'm trying to correct that. I started off with The Shining. I've always heard that it's a great horror film, a classic film that defined a new style of horror.

Even I recognise when other programs and films, The Simpson's for example, pay homage to it. The infamous line, "Here’s Johnny" is a line most people will know, even if they aren't sure where from. So, when I was given the chance to watch it, I simply had to.

It is an old film but a very well made film. Jack Nicholson plays his character so well, although his wife, Shelley Duvall, wasn't so well played. The story is interesting but I have to say it could be confusing due to the lurid and vivid imaginings of Jack that are shown throughout the film.

So, overall, it’s a good film, a classic in its own way, but compared to the multi stranded story lines of some of today’s horrors, it’s a little simple, and at nearly 2 hours long, it takes a while to get into the horror side of things.

Also, to help correct the shameful lack of iconic films that I have seen, I bought a box set of 5 Quentin Tarantino films for only £15, bargain or what! It includes both Kill Bill’s, which I have seen, as well as Jackie Brown, Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs.

Therefore, I shall watch them soon, and relay back to you, whether they are worth the iconic status they have built up. By the way, my house is now warm =D YAYYY, it's so nice to wake up and get ready without freezing. Chat soon =)