Why is The Shining cited in Issue.23?

To illustrate the idea that all work and no play leads to a dull existence, using the film's typewriter scene.

What line from the film does the edition show?

'All work and no play makes jack a dull boy', written by Jack Torrance on a typewriter.

In what broader argument does the film appear?

In a discussion about the importance of leisure, play and interactive exploration as forms of inspiration.

Films & Series

The Shining

What is The Shining in the Agency editorial?

The Shining is a classic film directed by Stanley Kubrick. In Issue.23, the edition cites a line from its script to illustrate the idea that all work and no play makes for a dull existence.

In short

In Issue.23, The Shining is mentioned briefly in a passage about the importance of leisure and play. After arguing that being able to have fun at home through interactive experiences is an important form of leisure and inspiration, the article says Stanley Kubrick said it first in the script of the classic movie The Shining. The edition then shows the scene of Jack Torrance writing on a typewriter the line: 'All work and no play makes jack a dull boy.'

Key facts

Why is The Shining cited in Issue.23?: To illustrate the idea that all work and no play leads to a dull existence, using the film's typewriter scene.
What line from the film does the edition show?: 'All work and no play makes jack a dull boy', written by Jack Torrance on a typewriter.
In what broader argument does the film appear?: In a discussion about the importance of leisure, play and interactive exploration as forms of inspiration.

What is The Shining?

The Shining is a 1980 film directed by Stanley Kubrick. The edition calls it a classic movie. These identification facts come from outside the editions and are marked for verification.

How does The Shining appear in Issue.23?

In Issue.23, the film appears in a section about the Homo Ludens concept and the value of play. After discussing how interactive exploration of fictitious worlds or sports is an important form of leisure, the article says: 'Stanley Kubrick said it first in the script of the classic movie The Shining.' The edition then presents the scene of Jack Torrance writing on a typewriter the phrase: 'All work and no play makes jack a dull boy.'

Source editions

Where this entry comes from in the Agency editorial.

Issue.23 - A Brazilian Model?February 11, 2024Read the edition

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Sources

Wikipedia: The Shining (film) (opens in a new tab)