How They Shot the Stargate Sequence in ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’
My god, it's full of stars! And innovative slit-scan photography! Read More
March 23, 2021
2001: A Space Odyssey
‘Ikarie XB-1’ is the Forgotten Czech Film That Inspired ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’
Jindřich Polák’s communist space drama anticipated now-iconic '60s sci-fi. Read More
September 20, 2019
Douglas Trumbull Discusses the Preservation of the Epic Theatrical Experience
We spoke with the effects legend behind '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'Star Trek: The Motion Picture,' and his insight… Read More
September 14, 2019
Are There Movies That Can’t Be Remade?
Watch a video essay that details the factors that make it impossible to remake certain movies. Read More
October 24, 2018
Music of the Stars: The Best Space Movie Soundtracks
Music big enough to fill the void. Read More
October 20, 2018
This Video Essay Will Make You Think Hard About Consciousness in Film
Watch this video essay about the depiction of consciousness in film. Read More
October 12, 2018
How the ‘2001’ Opening Title Sequence Musically Sums Up The Movie
Richard Strauss' "Also sprach Zarathustra" perfectly sets the tone for Stanley Kubrick's sci-fi classic. Read More
August 3, 2018
This Conversation Can Serve No Purpose Anymore
An exploration of the dialogue in Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece, '2001: A Space Odyssey.' Read More
May 23, 2018
How They Made ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’
Fifty years later, Michael Benson’s new book breaks down Kubrick’s biggest movie. But what’s left? Read More
April 13, 2018