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Ro · 07-31-2008, 10:17 PM

The MacGuffins are proud to select, with their second team selection and 33rd overall pick, for entry in the Sci-Fi category:

2001: A Space Odyssey

Hello, HAL do you read me, HAL?
Affirmative, Dave, I read you.
Open the pod bay doors, HAL.
I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that.

Like Jagger, I really wanted Raging Bull in this spot, and was disappointed when it went off the board at #29. So, after debating for a little while, I decided to take my clear cut #1 selection in what I deem a "thinner" category than some of the others- sci-fi. Also, starting my team off with a Hitchcock and a Kubrick is a solid 1-2 punch.

To this day, 2001: A Space Odyssey remains one of the most ambitious films ever made. It opened in 1968 to very mixed reviews, but over time has become recognized as a true masterpiece, and is now firmly entrenched on many "best" lists, including a #6 ranking on BFI's top 10 films of all-time, and a #1 ranking of science-fiction films by the AFI.

2001 lacks any real character development until 4/5 of the way through the film, includes some very long and seemingly dull or pointless scenes even by non-traditional standards, presents space as a silent environment and contains no additional sound effects during those space sequences, offers no dialogue for the opening 20 and last 25 minutes of the film, and is, at times, so abstract it can be difficult to extract meaning from it. And that's only part of the reason why it's an amazing film!

Huh? Simply put, 2001 is really like no other movie out there, and all of these factors only serve to define its status as a one of a kind gem. The long takes and lack of sound effects in many scenes draw attention to the astounding special effects work and are representative of what things would be like if you were actually in space. Combined with the absence of dialogue throughout, Kubrick creates a chilling atmosphere that represents the unknowing void of space, and lets his images do the work. Technically, the film has few peers. So precise in its depiction of the small details, 2001 overflows with ultra-real set designs, art direction, and costumes; Kubrick spared no expense when making this one. The camera work and special effects are dazzling, the inclusion of classical music instead of a more traditional movie score adds to the mood and further separates the viewer from the distant world of space, and although the story is quite simple and deliberately open-ended, it can interpreted in so many different ways that it rewards an intensive movie-watching experience.

2001: A Space Odyssey is a work of art, and I am pleased to add it to my team.

07-31-2008, 10:17 PM	#153
Ro #1 Goaltender Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Kelowna Exp:	The MacGuffins are proud to select, with their second team selection and 33rd overall pick, for entry in the Sci-Fi category: 2001: A Space Odyssey Hello, HAL do you read me, HAL? Affirmative, Dave, I read you. Open the pod bay doors, HAL. I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that. Like Jagger, I really wanted Raging Bull in this spot, and was disappointed when it went off the board at #29. So, after debating for a little while, I decided to take my clear cut #1 selection in what I deem a "thinner" category than some of the others- sci-fi. Also, starting my team off with a Hitchcock and a Kubrick is a solid 1-2 punch. To this day, 2001: A Space Odyssey remains one of the most ambitious films ever made. It opened in 1968 to very mixed reviews, but over time has become recognized as a true masterpiece, and is now firmly entrenched on many "best" lists, including a #6 ranking on BFI's top 10 films of all-time, and a #1 ranking of science-fiction films by the AFI. 2001 lacks any real character development until 4/5 of the way through the film, includes some very long and seemingly dull or pointless scenes even by non-traditional standards, presents space as a silent environment and contains no additional sound effects during those space sequences, offers no dialogue for the opening 20 and last 25 minutes of the film, and is, at times, so abstract it can be difficult to extract meaning from it. And that's only part of the reason why it's an amazing film! Huh? Simply put, 2001 is really like no other movie out there, and all of these factors only serve to define its status as a one of a kind gem. The long takes and lack of sound effects in many scenes draw attention to the astounding special effects work and are representative of what things would be like if you were actually in space. Combined with the absence of dialogue throughout, Kubrick creates a chilling atmosphere that represents the unknowing void of space, and lets his images do the work. Technically, the film has few peers. So precise in its depiction of the small details, 2001 overflows with ultra-real set designs, art direction, and costumes; Kubrick spared no expense when making this one. The camera work and special effects are dazzling, the inclusion of classical music instead of a more traditional movie score adds to the mood and further separates the viewer from the distant world of space, and although the story is quite simple and deliberately open-ended, it can interpreted in so many different ways that it rewards an intensive movie-watching experience. 2001: A Space Odyssey is a work of art, and I am pleased to add it to my team. Last edited by Ro; 08-09-2008 at 12:14 AM.