2001: A Space Odyssey (4K+2D Blu-ray SteelBook) (Titans of Cult Exclusive #5) [UK]
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Love that bone reminding me of one of the best motion match-cuts/segue in movie history:-
I would love a steel of that film but not from these guys. I need a proper premium of it
Don’t count on them for information. It will probably turn out to be a sticker or one of them temporary tattoos
(It does look like a patch though)
For me the bone sequence symbolises different things, the first being that mankind's evolution came from something that wasn't purposely created or presented to us by the 'aliens' to teach us. It came from something that was in front of the apes all along, a simple bone. ( although the idea was instilled by the contact with the monolith ).
The fact that the bone was an instrument of death gives, for me personally, the impression that maybe the movie is trying to portray evolution as a negative progression of mankind, ie, everything that has happened since has been a product of violence and death. After all, the bone was an instrument of death, cutting to a nuclear bomb in space, also an instrument of death.
Or maybe I'm just reading too much into the symbolism...
The fact that the bone was an instrument of death gives, for me personally, the impression that maybe the movie is trying to portray evolution as a negative progression of mankind, ie, everything that has happened since has been a product of violence and death. After all, the bone was an instrument of death, cutting to a nuclear bomb in space, also an instrument of death.
Or maybe I'm just reading too much into the symbolism...
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For me the bone sequence symbolises different things, the first being that mankind's evolution came from something that wasn't purposely created or presented to us by the 'aliens' to teach us. It came from something that was in front of the apes all along, a simple bone.
The fact that the bone was an instrument of death gives, for me personally, the impression that maybe the movie is trying to portray evolution as a negative progression of mankind, ie, everything that has happened since has been a product of violence and death. After all, the bone was an instrument of death, cutting to a nuclear bomb in space, also an instrument of death.
Or maybe I'm just reading too much into the symbolism...
In all seriousness, I agree with you on the second part. First part is a little far fetched for me
The fact that the bone sequence cuts to a shot of a nuclear space bomb suggests that the world was on the brink of destruction in the year 2001 so Maybe the monolith on the moon was intended as a more positive step in terms of mankind's evolution that would take us in a less destructive direction (ironically as was the case at the beginning of the movie).
We were given power, we abused it and now we need to change ....
Or maybe I just need to chill out ...
We were given power, we abused it and now we need to change ....
Or maybe I just need to chill out ...
In the original novel it's made clear the monolith is on the moon as a guard dog to the species that placed it there to let them know when mankind is leaving earth. A sort of sentry to the aliens offworld that mankind is on the loose and to get ready for mankind. A hint that the aliens know that the hand that has been feeding mankind may get bitten.....
For me the bone sequence symbolises different things, the first being that mankind's evolution came from something that wasn't purposely created or presented to us by the 'aliens' to teach us. It came from something that was in front of the apes all along, a simple bone.
The fact that the bone was an instrument of death gives, for me personally, the impression that maybe the movie is trying to portray evolution as a negative progression of mankind, ie, everything that has happened since has been a product of violence and death. After all, the bone was an instrument of death, cutting to a nuclear bomb in space, also an instrument of death.
Or maybe I'm just reading too much into the symbolism...
The aliens are trying to help mankind to survive hence the monolith. Without their help man won't evolve or survive but they also realise the danger mankind represents in getting off planet earth. Hence the monolith on the moon. (It's a trigger warning) and then later the starchild and the importance of the starchild in the sequel. They need an emissary to mankind and the starchild does the job. Clearly the aliens have reasons they don't want direct contact with man. But they also need a way to guide man and the starchild fits the bill. Survival of the fittest does seem to be the message here and clearly the aliens decided mankind was the only species on planet earth that fitted the bill. Yes it could be argued why are the aliens even bothering to evolve a dangerous species to begin with. Answer: Maybe they see a greater good long term which would benefit them.... (If they are still around)
Are we passing from HiDefNinjas to HiDefScientists?
Whatever give you that idea?.
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@Lollard2002 & @leelee17 More like HiDefAlientologistsAre we passing from HiDefNinjas to HiDefScientists?
Enjoying the debate and interpretation thou!
If you read the short novel the Sentinel which is the basis of the film, it's made very clear what's going on. The film just adds an acid trip........
I shall check it out, cheers
I think it's part of his short stories series so you won't be able to buy it as a single novel. but have to buy the book which contains about 10 of his short stories
From small acorns do large oak trees grow:-I shall check it out, cheers
Short story written for a 1948 BBC contest that did not win or even place - first published 1951 in this science fiction and fantasy pulp magazine:-
New (not s/h) release of "The Sentinel" collection can be found for under a tenner on the bay:-
"only the very finest classic cult movies will find their way into the limited edition series"...over a picture of Ready Player One. Something is not lining up here.
Fingers crossed for a full gloss finish. That would look spectacular!!!
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