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Is 2001: A Space Odyssey trippy?

Is 2001: A Space Odyssey trippy?

Ultimately 2001: A Space Odyssey has come to be regarded as a classic with a reputation as psychedelic film. The first two hours of 2001: A Space Odyssey offer little in the way of psychedelic imagery or influence. The concluding sequence, however, is extremely trippy.

How did they do the special effects in 2001: A Space Odyssey?

Arguably the most impressive special effect in 2001: A Space Odyssey is the trippy “Star Gate” sequence (the one that attracted all those college students upon release). The effect was achieved by using a film technique known as slit-scan photography (as well as shooting various paints and chemicals moving in a pool).

Is 2001: A Space Odyssey a stoner movie?

2001 serves as a subtle reminder that people definitely were not on drugs in the ’60s. There are few films as visually stunning and awe inspiring as Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, which came out 50 years ago. It’s also perhaps one of the most iconic “stoner movies” of all time.

How do you do the Kubrick stare?

Have your actor tilt their head down slightly and stare forward. This style of shot composition derives its name from director Stanley Kubrick who used the technique in a number of films, including 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), A Clockwork Orange (1971) and The Shining (1980).

What was HAL’s secret mission?

Hal was tasked with keeping the true nature of the mission – that instead of investigating Jupiter they were investigating alien life – secret from Dave and Frank. Hal was not designed to actively withhold information from people and so, when required to lie, experienced a major crisis of logic.

What happens when you ask Siri to open the pod bay doors?

Ask Siri to “open the pod bay doors” and you will be told “I’m sorry (insert your name here), I’m afraid I can’t do that”. Siri will answer with locations to rehab clinics or local ‘entertainment’ venues.

Is inception good to watch high?

Inception’s premise—a science fiction analysis of our reality’s relation to our dreams—makes for a rollercoaster. A benefit of watching this movie high is it’ll actually make a lot more sense to you than if you watch it sober. Beware of the film’s jolting moments, like when Marion Cotillard jumps out of a window.

Is 2001 A Space Odyssey a good movie to watch high?

The worst movie to watch while high just so happens to be the best overall movie on this whole list, in my opinion. “2001: A Space Odyssey” is the movie “Inception” on steroids. Meaning, it is going to destroy you. Many people feel the first two-thirds of this film is pretty slow.

Who was the director of 2001 A Space Odyssey?

2001: A Space Odyssey is a 1968 epic science fiction film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick. The screenplay was written by Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke, and was inspired by Clarke’s short story “The Sentinel”. A novel also called 2001: A Space Odyssey, written concurrently with the screenplay, was published soon after the film was released.

Who is Hal in 2001 A Space Odyssey?

There is another what is often considered “sixth” astronaut on board, HAL 9000 – referred to simply as Hal – the artificial intelligent computer which controls all of the craft’s functions, including the systems keeping the three hibernating astronauts alive.

What are the fonts in 2001 A Space Odyssey?

The film features an extensive use of Eurostile Bold Extended, Futura and other sans serif typefaces as design elements of the 2001 world. Computer displays show high resolution fonts, color and graphics—far in advance of computers in the 1960s when the film was made.

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