No.49
A 40-second scene in which Halloran attempts to reach the Torrance’s within The Overlook. The scene is blink-and-you-miss it, but the point is the styling of Halloran’s space amalgamates settings shown across the film.
From the Boulder Apartment, The Colorado Lounge, The West Wing Living Quarters, The Gold Room bar, and Ullman’s Office— Halloran’s space is a pastiche of what we’ve been shown so far.
American History/Culture
Unlike Wendy’s call with the Forest Service, here we have a grown man. Maybe Halloran’s age, maybe younger. Based on what happens in the next scene, I’d say this is a scene where we see two adult men have normal conversation (in steep contrast to Jack and Grady’s conversation).
Halloran’s living room space amalgamates a few elements from The Overlook & The Torrance’s Boulder Apartment, speaking to Halloran’s status being above the Torrance’s but not as nice as The Overlook.
Domestic Abuse:
Halloran’s multiple attempts at helping Danny will end up killing him.
While not overt, the abundance of visual information that links across to the most painful scenes create a visual version of “Say like something burns toast”. We don’t need to see the scenes play out in Halloran’s space to recognize the references. The shadow stripes of No.31. The harm of Jack’s alcoholism played out in the bar. The trepidation of Wendy and the forest ranger, reflected by the radio shown here. All of that reminds the viewer (if only subconsciously) of the amount of information we’ve already received.
Halloran acts on his concern over Danny. Jack acts out of concern for himself.
The Maze
Kubrick as Unreliable Narrator:
Reflection:
Whether Kubrick attempts to signify escalation, American Culture, the Ranger is now smoking a cigar in office.
in No.49 it was a pen
TIme:
It’s been 20 minutes since No.49.
Kubrick’s Aesthetic:
The light and shadow off the beams creating bars, speaking to entrapment.
Amalgamated Space:
The styling of this space reflects the abundance of information we’ve seen within The Overlook. Combining elements of The Gold Room, The Colorado Lounge, The West Wing Living Quarters, Halloran is surrounded by The Overlook.
Fish photo reflects the opening shot & the wooden plaque shown in the The West Wing Living Quarters.
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Floral patterned chairs:
The pair of chairs are in a yellow floral pattern. Positioned under the fish photo, they are referencing the West Wing Living Quarters as they communicate the yellow floral pattern and the picture of the ocean.
Animals as trophies:
Antelope head reflects The Colorado Lounge, buffalo and moose:
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Exposed ceiling beams:
The Colorado Lounge
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Dark wood panelling is pulled from The Colorado Lounge & The Games Room (which are reflections of each other).
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Culture as Decoration:
the Mexican Sombrero on wall reflects
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A6:i144, asian scroll on wall, The Torrance Boulder Apartment
And the Native American blankets and artifacts as decor.
The fake plants, planter:
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A6:i139, Boulder Apt.
A53:i1092, the large fake plants/trees
The red phone:
A6:i144, Wendy on a white phone
A6:i147, Jack on a black phone
Bar:
A47:i808- the Jack Daniels is visible/prominent.
Radio:
A37:i664 Wendy has to speak to a US Forest Ranger b/c the phonelines have been disconnected
A55:i1179 Jack disconnects
Barometer clock:
Ullman’s Office
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Striped couch:
See: stripes, naturally occuring + pattern
Reflects
couch in front of window:
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Stripe patterns:
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Trees:
See: real trees, fake trees, Every Indian As A tree
Tiger:
See: Tony, Tony The Tiger, Tigers.
Reflects Tony. No.6, No.7, A16, A19
Tony The Tiger / Frosted Flakes:
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Color Palette reflection:
Blue: Halloran’s pajamas, reflecting the West Wing Hallway & Wendy (in general)
Red: Halloran’s phone is red, compared to the Torrance’s being white and the Overlook’s being black.
Ghost Story
We just saw a strange sequence involving a ghost in one of the rooms, Jack is attacking his wife over leaving the hotel, there’s now either hallucinations or ghost parties— Halloran would be acting to help the family.
Cabin Fever
We’re seeing a quick decline of either the hotel’s influence or Jack’s mental state— Halloran is acting based on what he experienced from No.48
This scene fades in as No.48 fades out signifying this sequence happening at the same time.
Hallorans’ Condo Living Space
Halloran
There is no additional sound to this scene.