Salient. Official Newspaper of the Victoria University Students' Association. Vol 41 No. 9. April 24 1978
2001: A Space Odyssey
2001: A Space Odyssey
Had Kubrick's film been made recently, it would have been hailed as a masterpiece. The fact that this 10-year old film is just as evocative and stunning now as it was then makes it a monumental classic. 2001 surpasses all other films for its innovative film technology ( Star Wars owes its visual conception to this film) and sheer power and imagination. The film is primarily concerned with the evolution of Intelligence. Kubrick sees the levels of ascent to be Ape, Man, Computer, then Superman, but the development is not a simple one. As the film progresses, our intellect and imagination are stimulated on several levels with ideas, symbols and questions beyond the visual spectacle. Kubrick is an avowed master of film and this is often considered his best. See it or see it again.
Wednesday 26 April 2 pm.