2001 A Space Odyssey

Abridged version of an hour long documentary broadcast on Channel 4 in 2001, it is introduced by James Cameron and features co-writer Arthur C Clarke, visual fx pioneer Douglas Trumbull, and feminist writer/art critic Camille Paglia discussing the ideas behind the spectacle and the unique methodology of its creator, Stanley Kubrick.

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[Matthew McGeehan]

Don't suppose there's any chance of uploading the whole documentary is there? I'd love to see it.

[Esperfilms]

Fraid not. However its included in the extras of the recently released Special Edition of 2001 ;-)

[Scott Blais]

People dont' want thoughtful brilliant pieces anymore. They want in your face action, blood, young hot stars who have no serious acting training, and mindless scripts, its a sign of the times.

[rlinnenbur]

Don't forget the writer, Arthur C. Clarke. This was his baby too. Also one of the best science fiction writers of the 20th century who recently passed. Bless his soul.

Also, I agree, greatest film ever. No doubt.

Also greatest director as well. No Doubt.

Anyone seeing Full Metal Jacket knows EXACTLY what I mean when I say Kubrick can nail a humurous point perfectly yet keep it dark. The Shining as well...does this with jokes like the red men's bathroom scene, "I corrected them".

[MrMelgibstein]

Things looked more real back then when they used models instead of computer graphics.As much as I love Star Wars it's not the same anymore .

[theivory1]

I reallize the young culture embodies your description. However, All people do not feel this way. I would purport that the majority are starving for some real entertainment from something magnificent.

[Blackcatholman]

For any '2001' fans who want to really learn about the film, try "The Making Of Kubrick's 2001" edited by Jerome Agel. An in-depth, behind-the-scenes view of how the masterpiece was created. To capture Arthur C. Clarke's experience, try his book "The Lost Worlds of 2001".

[SirPwn4lot]

Music is this way too. I was bored out of my mind the first time I watched 2001 (Mostly because back then I was an action lover), but now I absolutely love it, I find something new every time.

[gabbysawhorse]

Camille Paglia you and your warriors, Smoked a lot dope. In the positive way.

[ligeti]

Thanks for the clip.

Any idea where I could watch the entire documentary?

Thanks again!

[TK42138]

I saw a special showing of it at the Halstead Empire cinema about 18 years ago. (when Halstead still had a cinema)

An awesome film both in concept and visually. When the Orion space-plane docks with the station has got to be the best visual set piece of any movie then and now. That bit where it rotates to synchronise with the station's rotation gives me goosebumps. Perfect and all done without CG.

[FalconKPD]

ebay.

[guitarspring]

i think we got it on amazon. i dont think they have it in any stores