I saw this the first Sunday after its world premier at the Uptown in Washington DC. I then had the opportunity to run it in 70mm at the MacArthur in DC when it was re-released in the early 1970s. It is a great film to see in 70 and also fun to project. Reel #9 was the start of the stargate sequence and I remember people would lay down on the floor in front of the screen to take in the light show.
You're about two years older than I am. I saw 2001 A Space Odyssey at the Martin Trans-Lux Cinerama in St Louis in May of 1968, when I was about 12 years old. I had already been reading science fiction for many years, because my brother was hooked on Tom Swift books, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Larry Niven, etc. and so I borrowed his. I was completely blown away by 2001. I immediately understood it all. I had seen some actual 3 camera Cinerama movies before, but this movie was really superbly done!
I got to see the movie in 70mm up here in Minneapolis. It was mesmerizing. I uploaded a review to my channel just to commemorate the awesome experience I had. 2001, perhaps the greatest film ever made?
There's some controversy about this being an authentic print from the "original negative." Richard A. Harris, the film preservationist and historian, wrote a piece where he explains in detail how this cannot be considered a duplicate of what would have been seen in 1968. No matter, it's a great film regardless of how or where it's being presented. Anyone catch it at the Castro Theatre? It's only being shown in 4 cinemas in the U.S, and the Castro is the only venue in Northern California...
I caught it at the Castro last month as they extended the engagement into the first week of June. A fantastic movie in a fantastic movie house... ALAS !!! The Castro is NOT THE ONLY NORTHERN CALIFORNIA theater showing 2001. In San Francisco: You get another chance July 30th and 31st at the ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA!! Book your trip now.....
Everywhere in the world they are screening 2001. GO AND WATCH IT. WOW what a movie and what an experience in the movie theater. I have been to the palace movie theater in brussels. The sound track is soo great, i want to go and watch again. I'm so pleased that young people go watch this movie.
Yep, I first saw the movie when I was 10 years old in 1968. I didn't walk around with my mouth open for a week like Michael Anders. However at the time it all made sense and figured by the time I was an old guy, I could easily buy a ticket from Pan Am and go into space (maybe not get the whole cabin space to myself like Heywood Floyd). However nowadays I don't have $30 million to buy a seat on the Soyuz. Got tickets to watch this movie like I did 50 years ago.
I saw it in 1968 in Cinerama (Superpanivision 70) ans saw it this year in 70 ml. I was a tad dissapointed with the quality. It softly flickered and was blurred at the esge. I also saw it at IMAX. This was digital and it was stunning. I love this film and am still seeing things in it.
Super fun glimpse into your world Michael! Thanks for keeping the the analog experience alive!!!
I saw this the first Sunday after its world premier at the Uptown in Washington DC. I then had the opportunity to run it in 70mm at the MacArthur in DC when it was re-released in the early 1970s. It is a great film to see in 70 and also fun to project. Reel #9 was the start of the stargate sequence and I remember people would lay down on the floor in front of the screen to take in the light show.
You're about two years older than I am. I saw 2001 A Space Odyssey at the Martin Trans-Lux Cinerama in St Louis in May of 1968, when I was about 12 years old. I had already been reading science fiction for many years, because my brother was hooked on Tom Swift books, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Larry Niven, etc. and so I borrowed his. I was completely blown away by 2001. I immediately understood it all. I had seen some actual 3 camera Cinerama movies before, but this movie was really superbly done!
I'll take film over digital any day
I got to see the movie in 70mm up here in Minneapolis. It was mesmerizing. I uploaded a review to my channel just to commemorate the awesome experience I had. 2001, perhaps the greatest film ever made?
There's some controversy about this being an authentic print from the "original negative." Richard A. Harris, the film preservationist and historian, wrote a piece where he explains in detail how this cannot be considered a duplicate of what would have been seen in 1968. No matter, it's a great film regardless of how or where it's being presented. Anyone catch it at the Castro Theatre? It's only being shown in 4 cinemas in the U.S, and the Castro is the only venue in Northern California...
verisimilidude1 Saw it 2 weeks ago at the Castro and plan on seeing it again before it leaves, even though I've seen it 30+ times.
I caught it at the Castro last month as they extended the engagement into the first week of June. A fantastic movie in a fantastic movie house... ALAS !!! The Castro is NOT THE ONLY NORTHERN CALIFORNIA theater showing 2001. In San Francisco: You get another chance July 30th and 31st at the ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA!! Book your trip now.....
Everywhere in the world they are screening 2001. GO AND WATCH IT. WOW what a movie and what an experience in the movie theater. I have been to the palace movie theater in brussels. The sound track is soo great, i want to go and watch again. I'm so pleased that young people go watch this movie.
The original film shown during opening year did not have imperfections. The prints were perfect. Sound systems were better too back then.
This is one cool fella
Yep, I first saw the movie when I was 10 years old in 1968. I didn't walk around with my mouth open for a week like Michael Anders. However at the time it all made sense and figured by the time I was an old guy, I could easily buy a ticket from Pan Am and go into space (maybe not get the whole cabin space to myself like Heywood Floyd). However nowadays I don't have $30 million to buy a seat on the Soyuz. Got tickets to watch this movie like I did 50 years ago.
I saw it in 1968 in Cinerama (Superpanivision 70) ans saw it this year in 70 ml. I was a tad dissapointed with the quality. It softly flickered and was blurred at the esge. I also saw it at IMAX. This was digital and it was stunning. I love this film and am still seeing things in it.
Wow just amazing that 70mm is equal to 12K digital content. Also I thought 2001 would use more than 1 movie roll.
They probably change it at the intermission
2001 70mm print consists of 10 reels
2001 & 2010 in 70mm presentation at the Ontario Place Cinesphere.