The article features the HAL 9000, an artificial intelligence technology, showcased in the epic film "2001: A Space Odyssey," by Stanley Kubrick in the U.S. It states that in the movie, HAL has the ability to control the spaceship's navigation without the assistance provided by the ...
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet(1952) Gary Lockwood Russian Basketball Player (uncredited) 2001: A Space Odyssey(1968) Bruce MacCallister Cheerleader (uncredited) Joseph Marr Second Detective (uncredited) Ensign Pulver(1964) Mary D. Mascari ...
explosions must be louder, budgets must be exceeded. So, when looking to create a sequel to the 1980 comedy ‘Airplane,’ producers took the story from the sky to outer space. Yes, instead of a plane, characters Ted Striker and Elaine Dickinson would instead find themselves in ...
explosions must be louder, budgets must be exceeded. So, when looking to create a sequel to the 1980 comedy ‘Airplane,’ producers took the story from the sky to outer space. Yes, instead of a plane, characters Ted Striker and Elaine Dickinson would instead find themselves in ...
Space travel dominated popular culture in the late 60s, ahead of the first mission to land on the Moon. Bowie’s iconic character Major Tom was based on director Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. David Bowman, who was played by Keir Dullea in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Bowie began writing “...
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50 years ago, onApril 2, 1968, the film2001: A Space Odysseyhad its world premiere at the Uptown Theater in Washington, D.C. Reflecting the mixed reactions to the film, Renata Adler wrote inThe New York Timesthat it was “somewhere between hypnotic and immensely boring.” ...
50 years ago, on April 2, 1968, the film 2001: A Space Odysseyhad its world premiere at the Uptown Theater in Washington, D.C. Reflecting the mixed reactions to the film, Renata Adler wrote in The New York Times that it was “somewhere between hypnotic … Continue reading → Posted in...
On the centenary of Arthur C. Clarke’s birth, Adam Roberts reflects onthis ‘big three’ sci-fi author’s legacyand works such asRendezvous with Rama(1973) and2001: A Space OdysseyforThe Guardian. Tor Books Tor, a speculative fiction publishing company, runs a blog featuring interesting sc...
John (mimicking the computer HAL9000 from the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey”): Don't kid us, Glyn. Give it to us straight.” Glyn: "That was straight." Paul:“Ah, what do you think, Glyn?” Glyn:“I don't think it's yet.” Paul:“C'mon.” John:“OK, let's track it....