tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959025705353546660.post3642599234803736448..comments2024-03-29T02:22:23.842-07:00Comments on robotGEEK'S Cult Cinema: 2010: The Year We Make ContactrobotGEEKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355070295108163031noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959025705353546660.post-5532629741237016292014-08-21T07:56:27.330-07:002014-08-21T07:56:27.330-07:00Yeah, the book feels like you took that magic pill...Yeah, the book feels like you took that magic pill from LIMITLESS, it just opens up you mind! Hey man, I like writing about stuff as if no one knew about it because there's always people out there who haven't experienced it, ever, so it's cool to write that way, you're readers aren't only people who have seen everything, there's all sorts of people reading these blogs, even those who have never had the pleasure of seeing 2001! Actually, after reading 2001, you'll want to read 2010., 2061, and 3001...all rewarding...especially 3001! I highly recommend all four books man, they are an experience, and vastly different from the films. Hope you enjoy them, they are some of the best sci-fi books youll read! Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959025705353546660.post-7712490517569990892014-08-21T07:45:50.293-07:002014-08-21T07:45:50.293-07:00You know what's funny? After I saw 2001, I sat...You know what's funny? After I saw 2001, I sat down to do a review and it got so long and so ridiculous that I just gave up because it would have been too much and I didn't know when to stop. Like, I could just go on and on and then I realized, "But everyone already knows this is an amazing film, I'm probably the only one who hadn't seen it until now, so why bother". LOL. <br /><br />As much as I love the mystery, I think I'll take your advice and read the book then. I just feel I need some of that shit explained so I can UNDERSTAAAAAAAAND.<br /><br />I picked up a few prints of this after I saw it because I needed a constant reminder in my home of this amazing film. But then for X-Mas, my girlfriend drew me an original piece based on 2001 and it proudly hangs on my wall. :)robotGEEKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00355070295108163031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959025705353546660.post-6014517737291704062014-08-21T07:41:11.929-07:002014-08-21T07:41:11.929-07:00Oh man Jack, Outland is pretty stellar. This guy, ...Oh man Jack, Outland is pretty stellar. This guy, I'm shocked he's not more well known as a filmmaker. I mean, nobody ever even remembers his name, but dude! Outland, Running Scared, The Presidio, Stay Tuned, Time Cop, SUDDEN DEATH!!! The guy is a true visual genius in any genre and it sucks he doesn't get the recognition he deserves. <br /><br />I haven't checked out Sorcerer yet or The Seven-Ups. I've been waiting for Sorcerer to go down in price a bit so I can snag that blu-ray. robotGEEKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00355070295108163031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959025705353546660.post-91619942393270017772014-08-21T07:32:39.034-07:002014-08-21T07:32:39.034-07:00Yeah man glad you cought up with both of these fil...Yeah man glad you cought up with both of these films...2001 is my top number one film of all time...I've been meaning to write an article on both of these films...but the first one is one of the best films ever made in my book. Not just because of the incredible camera work and beautiful imagery, but because of the mystery it elicits...the feeling the film evokes...and the themes...the ideas...it's just amazing. Same as you, Im always floored by it. <br /><br />2010 had a huge task, a gargantuan gargantuan task...following up Kubricks masterpiece is not an easy thing, but I applaud Hyams, he did not deliver a crappy sequel...and it was still an extremely spooky and mysterious film....but as you mentioned, its not better than Kubrick, cause let's face it, no one will ever be better then freaking Kubrick! Kubrick is God in the eyes of all true film buffs! <br /><br />Now you got me all worked up and I'm gonna have to see both of these films and write an mega article about em! Hey man, I strongly recommend reading 2001: A Space Oddysey the novel, it's as if all the mystery is unveiled..though I'm sure you love the mystery the film offers, the book explains the mystery away and you finally know exactly what the monolith is...you know exactly what everything is! its one of the best novels I've ever read as well! But of course...it was written by another master: Aurthur C. Clarke!Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959025705353546660.post-81652293040653192452014-08-21T01:51:29.091-07:002014-08-21T01:51:29.091-07:00Yeah, no one ever talks about 2010 but it's a ...Yeah, no one ever talks about 2010 but it's a really solid piece of sci-fi. I only watched it recently too after being blown away by Hyams' Outland.<br /><br />I quite like that it's not trying to imitate Kubrick. Hyams isn't interested in surreal endings or arty shots of space with classical music in the background.<br /><br />You're totally right about Scheider - he's always a solid actor. If you haven't already check out Sorcerer or The Seven-Ups.Jack Thursbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03101157160144955486noreply@blogger.com