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  1. Jack Falvey Luke Norris
    October 27, 2015 @ 7:23 pm

    You had me up until 2001…which is just the worst. Certainly not knocking your choice (to each his own), but just never been a fan. I even tried it again about two months ago, but just can’t get behind it. Otherwise, I think this is one of your best written articles to date. You make some very valid points and made me think about a few things in a completely different way, which is what I think you were trying to do. Binge On brother.

    • Jack Falvey Episode IV
      October 28, 2015 @ 10:38 am

      Thanks Luke. 2001 hit me at just the right time when I first saw it. I remember craving some serious sci-fi and I was fascinated by what the film’s meaning was. I’ve heard many over the years speak against the pacing of the film. For me, it’s perfect. I think every scene has reason to be as slow as it is, and the implications of the film are still being felt now. On top of that, I think it’s one of the best examples of “show, don’t tell” in film history. I’d also argue that Interstellar was nothing more than a remake of this movie, albeit with a father/daughter plot thrown in for good measure. Not knocking Interstellar too badly, but they even have an identical action scene centered around docking the ship. Always appreciate the feedback, brother.