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Offline Replicant

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« on: October 12, 2003, 05:34:21 PM »
Found this cool HAL 9000 screensaver, it displays just like the computer screens did in the film:-
http://www.mental-pictures.com/hal9000/HAL1.0/PC_ScreenSaver/hal9000.exe.zip
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« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2003, 06:30:34 PM »
My favorite Sci-Fi. Also love the book.
Thanks.

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« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2003, 06:53:34 PM »
Tnx Replicant! :)

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« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2003, 07:49:17 PM »
dear god...:eek:

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« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2003, 07:52:14 PM »
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dear god...:eek:


OMG! He's one of them! :(

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« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2003, 08:03:10 PM »
??? your insane ozark

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« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2003, 08:23:00 PM »
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??? your insane ozark


Yes, why you ask?

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« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2003, 08:53:49 PM »
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??? your insane ozark


You're kinda slow aren't ya???






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« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2003, 07:48:05 AM »
Nice!  Saw the movie the first time at its premier in Chicago, 3 projectors, curved screen, the works.

edit: Read the book based on the screen play as well as "The Sentinel" the book it was based on.
« Last Edit: October 13, 2003, 09:01:00 AM by JimBear »

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« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2003, 08:46:15 AM »
If you liked the movie, you'll love the screen saver!

Thanks, Replicant.  Very cool.  

By the way, how many of you (besides Animal) have also read the book?

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« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2003, 10:47:18 AM »
Glad you all liked the screensaver, cool eh?! :)

Actually I haven't read the book, I did start it at school but never continued with it!  Since owning a computer I haven't really had time to read books :(

I think the film 2001 has aged exceptionally well to todays standards.  Not many 60s films can beat that! :)
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« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2003, 01:27:04 PM »
when you read the book, everything is so MUCH MORE clearer.

...but a whole new set of mysteries pop up :)

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« Reply #12 on: October 13, 2003, 01:50:08 PM »
Exactly what I was thinking, Animal...the book really develops many ideas that aren't clearly explored in the movie.

Anyone want to hijack this post and discuss the meaning of "2001: A Space Odyssey"? :p

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« Reply #13 on: October 13, 2003, 01:51:20 PM »
Have read the book and the sequels.  That tells you how good they are, I hate reading Sci-Fi but I love the movies.
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« Reply #14 on: October 13, 2003, 01:53:01 PM »
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Anyone want to hijack this post and discuss the meaning of "2001: A Space Odyssey"? :p

MRPLUTO


Well, I won't debate the meaning but I think it's probably the best movie ever made IMHO.  Afterall, it has the single greatest edit in the history of cinema.
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