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When Stanley Kubrick chose Jack Nicholson for The Shining, he wasn’t just casting an actor- he was making a statement. At the time, Nicholson was basking in the glory of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’s success, and many believed his wide-eyed intensity was too in-your-face to play a man spiraling into madness.

One such person was Kubrick’s assistant Emilio D’Alessandro. He wasn’t a fan of the casting initially and even suggested a different actor as a subtle alternative. Thankfully, though, Kubrick did not flinch. Today, some 45 years later, Nicholson’s portrayal stands as one of the most iconic in horror history, and we have Kubrick’s casting instincts to thank for that. Had he listened to that bad advice, The Shining might never have been the classic and industry benchmark it is.

Stanley Kubrick did not play safe while casting Jack Nicholson for The Shining...

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Anyone who knows film likely knows about the genius of Stanley Kubrick. But watching movies isn’t the only way to immerse yourself in his creative vision. If you fall somewhere between a bibliophile and a film buff, we put together a list of the fascinating books on Kubrick that offer a wide scope on his legacy, using his movies as a roadmap into his life not only as a director, but as a friend and employer. Kubrick, who died in 1999, amassed a catalog of films such as “The Shining,” “Dr. Strangelove,” “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Full Metal Jacket,” “Spartacus,” and “Eyes Wide Shut,” and for those who want to dig a little deeper into his work,...

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Legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick left us in 1999 at the age of 71 after having finished his Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise-led erotic drama "Eyes Wide Shut".

Now, a new interview by The Guardian this week with long time Kubrick assistant Emilio D'Alessandro has revealed that the director wanted to make a movie about "Pinocchio" immediately after 'Eyes' and had begun planning it:

"Stanley was interested in making Pinocchio. He sent me to buy Italian books about [him]. He wanted to make it in his own way because so many Pinocchios have been made. He wanted to do something really big … He said: 'It would very nice if I could make children laugh and feel happy by making this Pinocchio.'

The project is Not to be confused with the similarly themed "A.I.: Artificial Intelligence" which Kubrick developed and which ultimately became a Steven Spielberg film. Kubrick's work stretched across many genres,...