On Viewing 2001: The First Transhumanist Film

The Atlas Society ^ | November 20, 2015 | Edward Hudgins

[Tawiskaro]

Paths of Glory
Spartacus

[Mellonkronos]

I can think of one exception: an Obama speech.

[sergeantdave]

“The trip to Jupiter with “Hal” is a bore.”

That’s my favorite part, where HAL is getting the lobotomy. Stop, Dave. My mind is going. I can feel it...Daisy, Daisy....

[Intolerant in NJ]

...We know from Clarke's novel, written in conjunction with the film script...oh, somehow I missed the part about reading the novel to understand what the movie-thing was all about.....

[alexander_busek]

The original "Day the Earth Stood Still" as well as "Forbidden Planet" were really great science fiction movies from the pre-2001 days. Interesting stories.

Serious plots, spectacular special effects, outstanding musical scores ("Forbidden Planet" had trailblazing "electronic tonalities," while "The Day the Earth Stood Still" had a score by the genius Bernard Herrmann.)

"Forbidden Planet" was from Shakespeare's "The Tempest."

Yeah, about half of the 500 movie reviews about "Forbidden Planet" that I have read mention that little tidbit. Caliban = Robbie, Prospero = Morbius, Miranda = Altaira, etc.

Less widely known: The classic Star Trek episode "Requiem for Methuselah" was likewise a rehash. (Roddenberry half-way acknowledged cribbing.)

The remake of "Day" was really leftist nonsense.

Agreed! Though I've never seen it, I've read enough reviews and seen enough YouTube reviews to concurr.

Regards,

[Mellonkronos]

Something that could really help the freedom movement is if the plan to make Heinlein's "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" into a movie comes about. But only if it is done well, with the libertarian theme not watered down or corrupted by Hollywood leftist nonsense. Here's the notice from earlier this year. Bryan Singer Tackling Sci-Fi Classic 'The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress' for Fox

[DHerion]

I also read the book. Whatever qualities the film possesses is wasted in lethargic pacing and boring, cold, undeveloped characters.

[Cecily]

I also forgot Lolita.