The Shining

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Film critic Richard Schickel reviews The Shining in Time

Magazine for their June 2, 1980 issue.


The title Cinema at the top of the page in the middle creates a
simple, yet clear indication that this page in the magazine is
about films. The font of the title matches the other text used in
the review. This therefore connects the whole page and making
look professional.
A still from the film itself. Perhaps one of the most famous
stills from films. This still just highlights to the audience that
the film that is being reviewed is a horror film due to the
conventions shown very clearly. The terrified look of Wendy
whilst the out of focus, blurred axe savagely cuts through the
wooden door and Jacks cruel, excited yet a face of a complete
psycho peers round.
Each column is neatly divided by two thin black lines and is
bordered by more black lines. This adds to the simple yet
professional look the magazine seem to be going for. It also
means that the audiences eyes are focused on text and not
on the borders or anything else.
Another small still from the film, of the couples son Danny is
included. This shows you what the other main character looks
like. It also enhances the fact that the film is a horror film, due to
Dannys face looking as if he is screaming.

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