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    2001: A Space Odyssey

    A new review, after the passage of 50 years.

    The writer, a Dartmouth professor, has some great commentary. But, if you have never seen this classic, it does contain spoilers. So find a DVD from your public library (or stream it, if you can). Use the biggest and newest screen you can find. It was re-released earlier this year, but is probably no longer in theaters.

    AI fans will find the film especially amazing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim3k View Post
    A new review, after the passage of 50 years.

    The writer, a Dartmouth professor, has some great commentary. But, if you have never seen this classic, it does contain spoilers. So find a DVD from your public library (or stream it, if you can). Use the biggest and newest screen you can find. It was re-released earlier this year, but is probably no longer in theaters.

    AI fans will find the film especially amazing.
    I made my son (14) read the book first, so it would make more sense. He enjoyed both.

    One of my favorite films, although some judicious editing near the end might be helpful. (Do not want to give spoilers, but I imagine you know that of which I speak). Otherwise, an absolute masterpiece.

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    Thanks for the link, Jim. 2001 is one of my favorite movies, and favorite books. It's one of those that I will watch on TV every time it is on, but I always encourage anyone to see it in the theater if they can.
    The last time I saw it on a big screen as the early 90s in DC, on a HUGE screen. It was intense seeing that imagery on that scale. For as much as I love the movie though, I have never gotten to the end shots without saying to myself "WTF?". That long psychedelic trip scene is one of the most head scratching bizarre moments in cinema history.
    If you are curious, here is Kubrick's own explanation for the ending. http://screencrush.com/2001-a-space-...anley-kubrick/

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    Quote Originally Posted by CameronBornAndBred View Post
    Thanks for the link, Jim. 2001 is one of my favorite movies, and favorite books. It's one of those that I will watch on TV every time it is on, but I always encourage anyone to see it in the theater if they can.
    The last time I saw it on a big screen as the early 90s in DC, on a HUGE screen. It was intense seeing that imagery on that scale. For as much as I love the movie though, I have never gotten to the end shots without saying to myself "WTF?". That long psychedelic trip scene is one of the most head scratching bizarre moments in cinema history.
    If you are curious, here is Kubrick's own explanation for the ending. http://screencrush.com/2001-a-space-...anley-kubrick/

    PS-- Stay off Europa's lawn, kids!
    Maybe at the Uptown Theater in Cleveland Park? I saw it there on a 70mm print in the late 90's. Maybe a 30th anniversary release? Saw details that I'd never seen before, like the people moving around inside the Moonbase during the lander sequence. Another one to see on the big screen if you get the chance is "Lawrence of Arabia". Just awesome in 70mm.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JBDuke View Post
    Maybe at the Uptown Theater in Cleveland Park? I saw it there on a 70mm print in the late 90's. Maybe a 30th anniversary release? Saw details that I'd never seen before, like the people moving around inside the Moonbase during the lander sequence. Another one to see on the big screen if you get the chance is "Lawrence of Arabia". Just awesome in 70mm.
    Just watched Lawrence this past weekend with SonPK, too. Forgot how good that movie is.

    And a 14-year-old that can sit through 2001 and Lawrence is a rare thing these days. Not for those with short attention spans or the need for speed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JBDuke View Post
    Maybe at the Uptown Theater in Cleveland Park? I saw it there on a 70mm print in the late 90's. Maybe a 30th anniversary release? Saw details that I'd never seen before, like the people moving around inside the Moonbase during the lander sequence. Another one to see on the big screen if you get the chance is "Lawrence of Arabia". Just awesome in 70mm.
    Yes! It would have been '92 for me, pretty sure I was a senior in college or just graduated, and it was definitely Cleveland Park since the zoo is right there.
    I've never seen LoA on any screen.
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    Arthur C. Clarke

    I actually met Arthur C. Clarke back in 1987.
    I was one of the Co-Chief Scientists on the scientific drill ship Joides Resolution for a leg that put into Colombo and Clarke came down to visit the ship.
    We showed him the cores and discussed the science, but what really fascinated him was the laserdisc player in the scientist's lounge. He had never seen one before. So, we put in a disc of 2001 - and had an amazing hour or so as he discussed making the film ("What Stanley and I were trying for in that scene was ...".
    He also invited a bunch of us up to house for tea the next day, which was a real treat.

    Did you know he was the Chancellor of Sri Lanka's main technical university?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tappan Zee Devil View Post
    I actually met Arthur C. Clarke back in 1987.
    I was one of the Co-Chief Scientists on the scientific drill ship Joides Resolution for a leg that put into Colombo and Clarke came down to visit the ship.
    We showed him the cores and discussed the science, but what really fascinated him was the laserdisc player in the scientist's lounge. He had never seen one before. So, we put in a disc of 2001 - and had an amazing hour or so as he discussed making the film ("What Stanley and I were trying for in that scene was ...".
    He also invited a bunch of us up to house for tea the next day, which was a real treat.

    Did you know he was the Chancellor of Sri Lanka's main technical university?
    Great story!

    I knew he lived in Sri Lanka but did not know of his title/job.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tappan Zee Devil View Post
    I actually met Arthur C. Clarke back in 1987.
    I was one of the Co-Chief Scientists on the scientific drill ship Joides Resolution for a leg that put into Colombo and Clarke came down to visit the ship.
    We showed him the cores and discussed the science, but what really fascinated him was the laserdisc player in the scientist's lounge. He had never seen one before. So, we put in a disc of 2001 - and had an amazing hour or so as he discussed making the film ("What Stanley and I were trying for in that scene was ...".
    He also invited a bunch of us up to house for tea the next day, which was a real treat.

    Did you know he was the Chancellor of Sri Lanka's main technical university?
    Cool story.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OldPhiKap View Post
    Just watched Lawrence this past weekend with SonPK, too. Forgot how good that movie is.

    And a 14-year-old that can sit through 2001 and Lawrence is a rare thing these days. Not for those with short attention spans or the need for speed.
    Quote Originally Posted by CameronBornAndBred View Post
    Yes! It would have been '92 for me, pretty sure I was a senior in college or just graduated, and it was definitely Cleveland Park since the zoo is right there.
    I've never seen LoA on any screen.
    Lawrence of Arabia was restored in 1989, with David Lean's participation, and then re-released into theaters in 70mm. I was working in Houston that summer and drove an hour across town to see it. It was a transformative experience for me as a movie fan, and really kicked off my interest in classic film. If you get a chance to see it on the big screen, it's definitely worth it.

    I've been able to see Lawrence, 2001, Gone with the Wind, Spartacus, The Ten Commandments, The Sound of Music, and The Wizard of Oz on the big screen in different re-releases. The last two aren't really epics in the classic sense of the term, but they both had gorgeous cinematography and were great big-screen experiences.

    The one I'm still looking for a chance to see is El Cid, but it's not as popular and so I may never get that chance.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jimsumner View Post
    Cool story.

    Did you get a selfie? Without a selfie, it's just your word.
    In 1987?
    Really?

    I think I have a DSDP (Deep Sea Drilling Project) publicity photo in a drawer at the lab. I'll look tomorrow (or more likely on Monday) and scan and post it if I find it.

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    I recently saw 2001 at the AFI Silver in Silver Spring, MD, which was a real treat (since they also had it in 70 mm projection). They did special showings for both a Kubrick film festival (where I also saw Doctor Strangelove) and 2001's 50th anniversary. I'd always enjoyed the movie (it was one of my favorite sci fi films even when I had only seen it on the tiny TV in my parents basement), but watching it in 70 mm was a transcendent experience.

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    The only time I have seen 2001 in its entirety was in the spring/summer of 1968. The movie was incredible for that time, but just as important was the fact that it marked the first road trip for me with my brother and his friends from little Maiden, NC to the big city of Charlotte in his newly purchased (used) Plymouth Valiant with push button transmission.

    Think about it: 2001, road trip with brother and older friends, new(ish) car. So cool

    The things remember most from that experience are zero gravity scenes and push button transmission.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimsumner View Post
    Cool story.

    Did you get a selfie? Without a selfie, it's just your word.
    I know you are teasing about the selfie, Jim - but we aim to please

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    Arthur C. Clarke discussing sediment cores with (a much younger) TZD

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    I always wished they had made Rendezvous With Rama into a movie.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tappan Zee Devil View Post
    I actually met Arthur C. Clarke back in 1987.
    I was one of the Co-Chief Scientists on the scientific drill ship Joides Resolution for a leg that put into Colombo and Clarke came down to visit the ship.
    We showed him the cores and discussed the science, but what really fascinated him was the laserdisc player in the scientist's lounge. He had never seen one before. So, we put in a disc of 2001 - and had an amazing hour or so as he discussed making the film ("What Stanley and I were trying for in that scene was ...".
    He also invited a bunch of us up to house for tea the next day, which was a real treat.

    Did you know he was the Chancellor of Sri Lanka's main technical university?
    Holy sea cow!! Tappan Zee Devil, you sly rascal!! This story has to be memorialized in the archives of DBR. Can you recall other things said by the great man?
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    Off Topic on the Off Topic Board -- DBR Admission Requirements?

    Quote Originally Posted by DukeHoo View Post
    I recently saw 2001 at the AFI Silver in Silver Spring, MD, which was a real treat (since they also had it in 70 mm projection). They did special showings for both a Kubrick film festival (where I also saw Doctor Strangelove) and 2001's 50th anniversary. I'd always enjoyed the movie (it was one of my favorite sci fi films even when I had only seen it on the tiny TV in my parents basement), but watching it in 70 mm was a transcendent experience.
    I have often mused that, if there were admission requirements to post on DBR, it should include viewing of both Doctor Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb and Animal House. Doubtless there would be other suggestions from the board on required viewing (Hoosiers?) before being allowed to post.

    Kindly,
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    Quote Originally Posted by sagegrouse View Post
    I have often mused that, if there were admission requirements to post on DBR, it should include viewing of both Doctor Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb and Animal House. Doubtless there would be other suggestions from the board on required viewing before being allowed to post.

    Kindly,
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    Quote Originally Posted by sagegrouse View Post
    I have often mused that, if there were admission requirements to post on DBR, it should include viewing of both Doctor Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb and Animal House. Doubtless there would be other suggestions from the board on required viewing (Hoosiers?) before being allowed to post.
    I think The Princess Bride and Airplane would also be up there too. Hardly a week goes by without someone saying "Inconceivable!" or "I am serious, and stop calling me Shirley."
    Why are you wasting time here when you could be wasting it by listening to the latest episode of the DBR Podcast?

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    The Princess Bride
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