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Geek Tyrant
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Fascinating Behind-The-Scenes and Making of Footage — GeekTyrant
The Shawshank Redemption is easily one of my favorite movies of all-time, and until recently I've never seen any behind-the-scenes footage of the making of the film, and it so interesting and fascinating to watch! On top of footage from the film's production, I also included a fun video with the cast and crew talking about how no one knew how to market the film and how no one went and watched it when it was first released in theaters. The Shawshank Redemption was directed by Frank Darabont and it was based on a novella by Stephen King. It tells the powerful story of Andy Dufresne, a banker wrongly convicted of murdering his wife and her lover. Sentenced to life at Shawshank Prison, Andy forms a bond with fellow inmate Ellis 'Red' Redding. Over the course of two decades, Andy quietly transforms the prison from the inside, using his intelligence to help the warden launder money while secretly planning his escape. His ultimate breakout and the revelation of the warden's corruption lead to a cathartic finale, with Red eventually finding hope and freedom on the outside. Despite its now-legendary status, the film struggled upon its initial release in 1994. It earned critical praise but was a box office disappointment, grossing only $16 million during its initial run. The title was also considered a factor in its failure, as it didn't clearly convey the story or tone, and audiences were unfamiliar with the novella it was based on. However, The Shawshank Redemption found new life after being nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Its real resurgence came through home video rentals and frequent airings on cable TV, particularly on TNT, where it became a staple. Over time, the film gained a passionate following and is now widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made. It sits at the top of IMDb's user-rated top 250 list and continues to resonate with audiences.
Forbes
22-03-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The Glenrothes Unveils A 51 Year Old Scotch. You'll Need A Hammer To Open It
The Glenrothes 51 Year Founded in 1879, The Glenrothes is a Speyside single malt producer that often highlights a few key aspects of its whisky production: very soft (low mineral content) water, vibrant and fruity new-make spirit, and the hallmark floral notes that develop in its highly aged stocks. But the distillery's newest—and to date, oldest age-stated—release introduces an element never before seen among the world's luxury single malt releases. A hammer, which you'll need in order to access the spirit. The Glenrothes just announced a 51 year single malt Scotch, crafted from two casks and limited to just 100 bottles globally. (With a price tag of $46,500, we should add.) Beyond the rarity of the liquid itself, one striking aspect of the release is that only purchasers will have a chance to see what the bottles actually look like. That's because each bottle is encased in a cylindrical container—or 'column'—made from sustainably sourced Jesmonite. Each unique container comes packaged with a branded hammer, which can be used to break through the column to access the bottle of whiskey inside. Having seen the hammer up close, its size and shape reminded me a bit of Andy Dufresne's escape instrument in The Shawshank Redemption. Except this is one tool you won't need to hide in a book. The Glenrothes 51 Those daring enough to bust through the column are encouraged to retain the shards. According to a brand press release, 'Upon retrieving the whisky, the owner is invited to return the fragments of column to The Glenrothes, where a Kintsugi artist will restore them with gold, transforming the remains into a one-of-a-kind vase in which a real orchid can grow. A lasting piece of art that is theirs alone.' Orchids are a through line in the marketing of The Glenrothes 51. The brand says a 'strength in fragility' ethos was inspired by wild orchids that grow on the distillery's estate in Speyside. The Glenrothes 51 in a tasting glass While Forbes was given a sneak peak at the packaging, we weren't able to view the bottle inside or sample the whisky in this particular release. However, brand notes highlight watermelon, peach kernels, and fresh almonds on the nose. (The peach especially is a familiar aroma for those who have tasted 25+ year Glenrothes releases.) The palate is big on ripe melon, rose water, and tea, with an undercurrent of oak before a fragrant and sweet finish. The Glenrothes 51 officially released on March 20th. Happy hunting—and hammering—to those searching for a bottle.
