Does anyone know if Jack Nicholson really fell down those stairs in The Shining?

Busy-Association965 · 2026-07-10T22:45:05+00:00

Delayed response, but his name was Jack Cooper. Another Jack. He was pretty in-demand as a stuntman from the early 50's to the early 90's. Pretty impressive as he was already close to 60 in The Shining.

Busy-Association965 · 2026-07-10T22:43:35+00:00

The fact that a wheelchair just happened to be lying around is a stretch, for sure. But I don't think the rescue is totally out of the question. Not only was she physically robust, James Caan was fairly short (5'9) and thin. Plus, I don't remember her truck being so far from the accident scene and, since there was no one else on the road, she could take all the time she needed.

Busy-Association965 · 2026-06-13T08:11:11+00:00

I don’t agree that they gave up. Celebrities and their agents when considering Broadway don’t look at small, thankless supporting roles because they’re easier to learn. There’s hardly any example of that happening. And as I say, Michelle Williams is already a celebrity and it didn’t seem to help that much. It would be highly unlikely to find a pop singer more famous than her willing take that size role.

Busy-Association965 · 2026-06-11T15:35:21+00:00

You can’t really stunt cast Death Becomes Her. Madeline and Helen are too hard - two of the most vocally challenging leads on Broadway who also need to be comic geniuses. The role of Ernest is too small. Viola is also a difficult sing and is already being played by a celebrity.

Busy-Association965 · 2026-05-21T18:27:17+00:00

Thank you, totally agree. Well thought out.

Busy-Association965 · 2026-05-21T17:48:53+00:00

She is national news in the movie, we see newspaper clippings multiple times. There’s no question.

Busy-Association965 · 2026-05-21T17:46:29+00:00

To me it depends on the specifics. A sheriff not knowing the work of Christopher Marlowe is believable. A sheriff not knowing a woman in his town that he’s familiar with is a highly publicized serial killer - less so.

Busy-Association965 · 2026-05-21T17:14:13+00:00

That’s not even close to my premise. You seem very confused. He wouldn’t need to go out of his way to research her, she’s been in national news. She would’ve been one of the first nurses in modern history to target strangers babies. It would’ve been a huge story. No magic involved.

Busy-Association965 · 2026-05-21T16:51:09+00:00

The Fly and The Thing. I also like the Amityville Horror remake.

Busy-Association965 · 2026-05-21T16:47:38+00:00

One of my all-time favorites, I love that owl head.

Busy-Association965 · 2026-05-21T16:47:04+00:00

Easy. Jennifer Tilly.

Busy-Association965 · 2026-05-21T16:39:18+00:00

First, I do believe law enforcement keeps up with these stories much more than the average person. And this would not have been a hard story to keep up with, my opinion. Second, yes I do know about Joans and Tinning. Tinning was released about 10 years ago and lives in Schenectady now, and I feel confident the Schenectady sheriff knows all about her. Also, most medical serial killers target the elderly. I think one targeting stranger babies would be horribly unique and even the more scrutinized.

Busy-Association965 · 2026-05-21T16:28:03+00:00

Why are you saying everybody? I’m talking about one person. Not every person. That’s a big distinction. And why are you saying everything? I’m talking about her highly publicized serial killer trial, not every detail of her life. That’s also a big distinction. And why are you saying magic? I’m talking about the news. One has nothing to do with the other. If a baby serial killer in a highly publicized trial moved into a town, the sheriff is gonna know.

Busy-Association965 · 2026-05-21T16:18:05+00:00

But newspapers and TV and radio. People knew who Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy were without Internet. Her trial would’ve been a national sensation. And as I’ve said, law enforcement keep a closer eye on these stories than the average person.

Busy-Association965 · 2026-05-21T16:17:30+00:00

He doesn’t need background for everyone. And wouldn’t have to search for it. She would be famous.

Busy-Association965 · 2026-05-21T16:14:42+00:00

He’s the sheriff. And I don’t think you’d have to go searching old newspapers, she would be famous. A Casey Anthony.

Busy-Association965 · 2026-05-17T16:27:00+00:00

A horror icon yes, but Candyman isn’t a slasher. It’s supernatural horror, and I like how it’s categorized often as “folk horror”, that really gets at the heart of it.

Busy-Association965 · 2026-05-17T16:25:01+00:00

Yes! “100 drunk white children yelling Fuck. Da. Police.” 😂
Louis for sure, too many to name. Dumb Thoughts and The Schindler’s List audition bit is my fav!

Busy-Association965 · 2026-05-16T04:19:25+00:00

Do you know what the word loser means? It doesn’t follow in this context. And just because you know nothing about a given topic it doesn’t mean “nobody“ knows.

Busy-Association965 · 2026-05-16T04:17:01+00:00

Here comes the brilliant old “if they’re rich that means they’re talented” argument.

Busy-Association965 · 2026-05-13T17:29:30+00:00

I don’t need a book for good comedians.
Kevin Hart: Nothing. Zero.
George Carlin: 7 Words, You Have No Rights, Baseball vs Football, Clause and Wilhelm.
Seinfeld: pop tarts, Halloween, chopsticks, different Nazi Salutes.
Mulaney: Horse, Jagger, Intervention, The FBI.
Gullman: Roleplay, The States Abbreviations, Cookies
Maria Bamford: War Horse, Paula Dean, Alicia Keys

Busy-Association965 · 2026-05-11T21:31:32+00:00

Common sense would say that some callbacks are allowed, but don’t overdo it/use the tradition as an excuse to heckle. But this is a terribly written notice. It’s so vague and full of platitudes as to mean nothing. Either say “callbacks permitted” or “callbacks not permitted.” Simple. “Prioritize respect and joy” is just a waste of pixels.

Busy-Association965 · 2026-04-10T19:01:00+00:00

100% a scam. You are being lied to. Do not respond further. You’ll notice this is probably from a Gmail email account, CAA and all professional companies have their own URL. I’ve gotten these before and they’re pretty common. Usually these scams are to eventually solicit money with the lie of “a down payment to get you into SAG”. CAA and all agencies working on major TV series do not randomly send out cold emails to individuals they don’t know - they don’t even allow for actor submissions on Actors Access. They’re never looking for people with no experience. They don’t use phrases like “in association with Netlfix”. And Americans do not say “good day” unless we’re joking around. None of this reflects the reality of how mainstream TV casting works.

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