John's Thoughts and Stuff

I am often asked my favorite movie. I often cannot answer this. I love movies. I love all kinds of movies. And I can never name one favorite. I have a list of about 10 films that I love to throw out, and even then, it's closer to 15 or 20 movies. But on that list is 2001: A Space Odyssey. Yesterday was the 50th anniversary of 2001's theatrical release. It was met by decidedly mixed reviews on release. Many critics and members of the audience didn't get the movie. They didn't understand the ending. Yet it made money and there are many who attribute 2001 to the sci-fi craze that would sweep the country in the decade to come. 2001 is one of the greatest movies of all times. It's one that I've likely seen at least 30 times. I saw it on television in the 1970s before the wide screen TVs and they had to do the pan-and-scan thing and show only part of the image. I've seen on VHS, on DVD, and Blu-Ray. I've seen several times at the theatre on brand ne