Author Topic: 2001: A Space Odyssey fans? (Read 952 times)

Replicant · « **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

Animal · « **Reply #1 on:** October 12, 2003, 06:30:34 PM »

My favorite Sci-Fi. Also love the book.
Thanks.

Ozark · « **Reply #2 on:** October 12, 2003, 06:53:34 PM »

Tnx Replicant!

vorticon · « **Reply #3 on:** October 12, 2003, 07:49:17 PM »

dear god...

Ozark · « **Reply #4 on:** October 12, 2003, 07:52:14 PM »

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Originally posted by vorticon
dear god...

OMG! He's one of them!

Skuzzy!!!!

vorticon · « **Reply #5 on:** October 12, 2003, 08:03:10 PM »

??? your insane ozark

Ozark · « **Reply #6 on:** October 12, 2003, 08:23:00 PM »

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Originally posted by vorticon
??? your insane ozark

Yes, why you ask?

Maverick · « **Reply #7 on:** October 12, 2003, 08:53:49 PM »

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Originally posted by vorticon
??? your insane ozark

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

JimBear · « **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.

MRPLUTO · « **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?

MRPLUTO VMF-323 ~Death Rattlers~ MAG-33

Replicant · « **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!

Animal · « **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

MRPLUTO · « **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"?

MRPLUTO

DiabloTX · « **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.

DiabloTX · « **Reply #14 on:** October 13, 2003, 01:53:01 PM »

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Originally posted by MRPLUTO

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

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.