2001: The Russians

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Matthew Colville

Matthew Colville

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@mcolville
@mcolville 8 жыл бұрын
Also, notice that when they first see Dr. Floyd coming down the causeway, it's Dr. Smyzlov who first leaps to his feet. I think that's on purpose.
@seminarygamer
@seminarygamer 8 жыл бұрын
Also, if you look at the body language of Dr. Floyd, intentionally directed at Dr. S, even though talking with Elana, it corroborates your theory that he is there to sell the story of the "epidemic"!
@AkivaElbereth
@AkivaElbereth 8 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Dr. Floyd is giving a subtle nod that he knows Dr. Smyzlov isn't 100% legit and is feeding him.
@G-Major
@G-Major 8 жыл бұрын
He really stands out in many ways. He starts the shot facing directly away from the camera, he steps away from everyone else during introductions, his shade of clothes are distinct, his posture is by far the least relaxed after sitting back down, he's the only one not drinking water, and he eventually starts literally wringing his hands. Lots of little bits of conspicuousness around that guy.
@uranisrazor
@uranisrazor 8 жыл бұрын
this is gold Matthew !!! Love this analysis !! Would love if you had made more videos like this !! Keep it up :)
@JonnyC3
@JonnyC3 8 жыл бұрын
If I remember correctly the Russian that they speak before Dr Floyd arrives is a conversation asking when "he" (Dr Floyd) could possibly be leaving, they discuss when, and whether or not they should go to the observatory. Elena says they should wait for him instead. She then says "What a wonderful surprise to meet you here Dr Floyd!" Some surprise!
@jasonallmon2384
@jasonallmon2384 8 жыл бұрын
So I found you randomly trying to learn about D&D and have now watched all of your videos. Some multiple times. Please never stop because I'm honestly obsessed with everything you talk about. Phenomenal content.
@mcolville
@mcolville 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! As long as you keep watching, I'll keep making videos!
@RobotsPajamas
@RobotsPajamas 6 жыл бұрын
Me too now.
@DristanRossVII
@DristanRossVII 8 жыл бұрын
Good analysis. The Swede in me also notes the mention of the Baltic Sea, which was of strategic importance to the Russians (Ice-free harbours and naval access to the Atlantic and Europe? Yes please). Underwater experiments in the Baltic sounds a lot like submarine missions to me - a well-known practice during the period. Maybe Elena's husband is involved in some sensitive military intelligence as well.
@valritz1489
@valritz1489 8 жыл бұрын
Even just in terms of pure stage directing decisions, as soon as the introduction scene begins, Dr. Smyzlov is separated from the main group and placed downstage. Both of these make it clear that not only is he not quite part of the gaggle of Russian scientists, but he's got considerably more significance.
@Dontdoxme9268
@Dontdoxme9268 8 жыл бұрын
This 'scene discussion' is GREAT! I really like the way you break it down and I hope that there are more of these in the future. You have an interesting ability to make me immediately hit the rewatch button. Keep up the awesome work, Matt
@markwelch1836
@markwelch1836 4 жыл бұрын
Making this movie understandable to the masses is doing a great service. I am about Matt's age and never really got the film.
@chrislonghurst7249
@chrislonghurst7249 8 жыл бұрын
"A little row" -> 'a big fight'. British English at its finest. :D
@edlaprade
@edlaprade 8 жыл бұрын
Saw it shortly after it came out in Cinerama. I think just about everyone I knew (who wasn't toked to the gills by that point in the film) got what was going on right away. But then, we were living with the cold war, and were sensitized to that sort of thing.
@crgrier
@crgrier 6 жыл бұрын
Exactly so.
@Zyrithithrall
@Zyrithithrall 8 жыл бұрын
I subbed for the D&D content, but the other content is still just as enjoyable to watch. Thank you for being awesome, Matt! :D
@myownmusic8182
@myownmusic8182 3 жыл бұрын
It's just like Matt said: our DM ( Matt) is excited about it, so we are, too
@mcclane4sd
@mcclane4sd 2 жыл бұрын
There is yet a 4th layer. The conclusion of the scene reverts back to Russian, where Elena says to her colleagues, “It must have been very difficult for them” (likely in regards to the cosmonauts on the USSR rocket bus, and how being denied the emergency landing must have been terrifying). The other scientists all say “Yes” in turn. So Elena and the other two women scientists, themselves, bought into the Russian cover-up, and are making the assumption that Dr. Smyslov believes the same (he responds in the affirmative because he is compelled to, despite knowing the true basis for the faked incident). For that matter, Elena (one of the few characters in the film to express any warmth) expresses genuine emotion and concern about the seriousness of the emergency landing denial, and clearly believes it. I first saw “2001” as a ten year old in 1968, and it revolutionized by outlook. I purchased the vinyl LPs of the soundtrack; saw the film every chance I had; purchase an original Djinn chair, used on Space Station V; and named my collie “Clavius.” You could say I’m a fan of the film.
@coscat
@coscat 8 жыл бұрын
The whole lead up to this scene is amazing. So much story is spoken with out any dialog, and it has amazed me since my first viewing as a child.
@rcl09
@rcl09 8 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Matt! For the sake of putting in my two cents, I love the fact that Heywood entered the scene from the left and also exited the same way. I like to believe that this supports the idea that he had made a point to have this conversation. Obviously it can be argued in many ways like he may have been in contact with Elena and knew that she was there, or that possibly the station's layout is in a way that he had to go back the way he came to reach his flight. However fact that he wasn't passing through when he stopped to talk appeals to me as being intentional evidence for the deeper layers :D
@IVIaskerade
@IVIaskerade 7 жыл бұрын
Another point is that when Dr Smyzlov refers to "intelligence reports", Haywood subtly acknowledges it when he says "I'm not at liberty to say" which is another tradecraft-y term more so than one a scientist would use. It's more of a reply to the challenge that sets up a sort of mutual respect between them (in a sort of both-just-doing-our-jobs way), whilst also conveying that neither of them is going to let anything slip.
@ZestyZachy
@ZestyZachy 8 жыл бұрын
I could watch a 5 hour analysis of this 2 hour movie!
@jacobbland8763
@jacobbland8763 8 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic, I love the breakdown of the scenes, and when I thought there was just a normal conversation, it goes into four different meanings and it just blows my mind!
@BenGreen1980
@BenGreen1980 7 жыл бұрын
this is fantastic. I love kubric but it's been 15+ years since I've watched 2001. thanks for inspiring me to go back to it.
@electrochori5084
@electrochori5084 7 жыл бұрын
I saw this film for the first time last night. It was being screened at a local theatre. I was quickly hypnotized by the stunning visuals and striking music. I really enjoyed this review and hope you continue the series.
@Rantry
@Rantry 8 жыл бұрын
The cinematography and blocking in the scientist introduction scene is also brilliant. It separates Smyzlov from the rest of the group with space, the direction that he's facing, and even the other group of people in the background. Telling your visual subconscious that there is something different and outsiderish about him before he even opens his mouth! Great video Matt, love the D&D, but the movie critiques are wonderful too.
@TheNerdySimulation
@TheNerdySimulation 8 жыл бұрын
This was actually very interesting to watch and I loved it! I could certainly stand to see more videos of this type.
@charlesmars3752
@charlesmars3752 8 жыл бұрын
It also took me several viewings to realize the importance of this deceptively simple scene. Great analysis! Please do more.
@theChillDude
@theChillDude 8 жыл бұрын
This makes me want to rewatch the DVD i have of 2001. Thanks for this! Just saw the Kubrick exhibit in SF last month, its got some great 2001 models and props, scripts from all his movies. Its at the Jewish Contemporary Museum. If you love Kubrick you should check it out. Only around for a few more weeks.
@briansmith8898
@briansmith8898 3 жыл бұрын
One subtle thing I noticed about the Russian "scientist" who is not what he seems; he has a colored drink; all the others have clear drinks.
@Cuix
@Cuix 8 жыл бұрын
I still largely find 2001, as a film, to be decidedly not my cuppa, but I'd be glad to watch more like this. I'm definitely down to hear you ramble about film, even movies which likely wouldn't appeal much to me; listening to excited people talk about a thing they love is almost always a great joy.
@genericpersonx333
@genericpersonx333 7 жыл бұрын
Not to say I disagree with Master Colville's assessment of the scene in general, but I would observe that I have deep personal experience of "scientists" who do indeed speak as Dr. Russian Man does at 16:00. They are indeed legit science-types, but they also are involved in "security" analysis which basically means they are both scientists and intelligence agents though the degree of each depends on the exact problem they are tasked with.
@Kyburo
@Kyburo 8 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this a lot more than I'd originally suspected I would! Thanks for sharing, I'll have to rewatch 2001 at some point soon :D
@TheOwlslayer
@TheOwlslayer 8 жыл бұрын
That's really cool and interesting. Would love to see more such analyses or whatnot, both of 2001 and some other stuff, as well!
@zebrafishcat5256
@zebrafishcat5256 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this, far too many of my friends don't understand good film making and would rather watch whatever popcorn flick action movie is on at the time than an actual classic
@Camacho035
@Camacho035 8 жыл бұрын
I want more! I watched this movie a few years ago thanks to a high school friend, who was solely responsible for most of my critic thinking up until this day (I'm mostly a science nerd, but he taught me how interesting everything else was, from philosophy to movies).
@michaelblocher7196
@michaelblocher7196 8 жыл бұрын
I would LOVE more on 2001. Such a great movie and you explain things in a thorough and involved way
@gla3dr
@gla3dr 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this series Matt! Perfect timing for me as I actually just finished reading the book for the first time! Loved it and I feel like it will have given me a new appreciation for the movie when I watch it again.
@XenoSean
@XenoSean 8 жыл бұрын
Please do more of this! I really like 2001, but yes, it's dense as hell and hard to parse out why I like it. This makes it so much easier to talk to people about this movie.
@TerraQueen
@TerraQueen 8 жыл бұрын
please do more! this was an excellent break down. would have never noticed that myself!
@daracaex
@daracaex 8 жыл бұрын
I love the attention to detail in the set design. You can clearly see the curvature of the floor, since the space station is using centripetal force to simulate gravity.
@karlmeszaros4323
@karlmeszaros4323 8 жыл бұрын
I'm always fascinated by people who love Kubrick. I tend to not like his movies very much. I find them cold, sterile, and lacking in humanity. I'm glad you used this scene, because it shows what I'm talking about. The scene is shot in a nearly completely white room. The only color or warmth in the room is the chairs. My eyes are drawn to them rather than the actors. When the actors start talking, they sit very still. They also do very little in the way of emoting. To me this feels like a discussion among robots, not a conversation among colleagues. I appreciate the artfulness of Kubrick and the larger philosophical points he's trying to make, but his movies leave me feeling cold.
@kief453
@kief453 2 жыл бұрын
Holy shit I never saw this movie's depth before watching your videos. Thank you so much for unveiling Kubrick's genius :)
@elmotastic578
@elmotastic578 8 жыл бұрын
Probably the best content creator I follow. Great variety and commentary. Keep it up!!
@AaronAlso
@AaronAlso 4 жыл бұрын
This is a great theatrical and literary analysis of this classic film. But, there is so so so much more going on, so much esoteric symbology carefully and intentionally placed in the film that it is impossible to ignore.
@mpg3946
@mpg3946 6 жыл бұрын
Completely agree with this reading, as it has always been my reading of the scene. I always thought that Smislov was not what he seemed.
@BillionSix
@BillionSix 8 жыл бұрын
I liked this video, and I think you were probably right. Smyslov probably was a spy, but maybe not a full time espionage agent. Floyd had heard of him, and said so openly, so Smyslov probably had some reputation in the scientific community. I always got the impression that Floyd was not that good at the cloak and dagger stuff. He respected the necessity of it, but didn't like it. He was primarily a scientist, and probably had little or nothing to do with anything involving politics and espionage. I noticed that he started the conversion that he was going up to Clavius in a friendly way, then got closed off when they started to pay attention. Maybe that was calculated, maybe not. I guess that's the beauty of it. We'll never know for sure.
@dramaticrodent541
@dramaticrodent541 8 жыл бұрын
Great analysis, Matt. One cool thing I heard but can't find the source on right now is that at the end of Act I when the bone is thrown up in the air and becomes the satellite that satellite is actually a nuclear missile platform. The first weapon becomes the last weapon. Luckily, in our timeline orbital weapons like that are forbidden by the 1967 Outer Space Treaty. If you want more SciFi goodness you should watch the 1995 version of Ghost in the Shell. In addition to being visually stunning it is one of the defining movies of the cyberpunk genre.
@tommihommi1
@tommihommi1 6 жыл бұрын
late to the party, but the source is the book and original screenplay. There was supposed to be narration explaining all this, but kubrick cut that kinda late in production
@Joe-gr1im
@Joe-gr1im 8 жыл бұрын
Thuroughly enjoyed this analysis. Thought provoking, and while I thought I've seen this film enough times to understand what it was attempting to convey, listening to your thoughts really made me want to watch again to better 'get it'. Would love to see more in this series.
@johnstephens5125
@johnstephens5125 8 жыл бұрын
Yes, please do more! More 2001 and any other films you may be thinking of. I agree with you about 2010. I loved that movie in a different way than 2001, but still loved it. I'm a bit of a Roy Scheider fanboy. I always get goosebumps when Hal is giving the countdown to "full thrust"!
@tessaseraphi
@tessaseraphi 4 жыл бұрын
Having just watched 2001 for the first time I think that I got more 'juice' from your video than I got from the film itself. I'm not convinced that the film deserves its critical reception based on its mostly implied context - I think I'm rather of the opinion that any thoughtful movie would carry a lot of cultural weight that could be derived from an overly analytical interpretation of its dialogue. I enjoyed it, quite a bit! - but at risk of starting an argument I think you did more work than Stanley Kubrick did.
@ZarlonTheCruel
@ZarlonTheCruel 8 жыл бұрын
I ran a movie theater for 15 years and when digital technology rolled-out for advertising I used one of the projectors to have a late night showing of "Dr. Strangelove" for some close friends. How I overlooked doing a viewing of 2001 escapes me. Totally a missed opportunity. Love this movie.
@dragonlordjonerc
@dragonlordjonerc 4 жыл бұрын
One thing I noticed after rewatching this video a couple of times is that the spy scientist was the first to stand up when Dr Floyd approaches. He also stands up quickly.
@JafarFallahiPhotography
@JafarFallahiPhotography 5 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your movie reviews, especially this one. Thanks!
@DreamChasr
@DreamChasr 8 жыл бұрын
I love this. Even if I'm not familiar with the movie I really enjoy hearing someone speak on some of the 'conspiracies' of different forms of media. Especially when someone gets hyped about their favorite scene. I really hope you do more of these and for more of your favorite movies.
@musicalcoder7699
@musicalcoder7699 8 жыл бұрын
Now I want to watch this again Matt!!!
@knusperworks
@knusperworks Жыл бұрын
I've watched this, and the other 2001 segments, many, many times because they are wonderful examinations of an incredible movie. There is one moment in this scene that I think needs to be pointed out to assist in the deconstruction of the scene: Dr. Smyslov is the sole person who stands as Dr. Floyd walks up and, thereby, forces Dr. Floyd to make a choice - walk past or greet the group. Dr. Smyslov is sidestepped as Dr Floyd greets his (Russian) friend, avoiding the confrontation and then promoting the "cover story" relayed to the Russians.
@martianmatt82
@martianmatt82 8 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Mateo! Cold War kids probably catch this subtext more often than they even realize. I never went as far as to call Dr. Mishlov(?) a spy, but I did think he was under instructions to act as one. I guess I also assumed the quick looks over the shoulder he gives were just theatrical. But now that assumption seems absurd in light of the rest of the scene and the fact that this is Stanley Kubrick we're talking about!
@sethhowell2278
@sethhowell2278 8 жыл бұрын
i love this in depth scene breakdown. i seriously would lve to see more of these, from 2001 and others!
@nrabinov
@nrabinov Жыл бұрын
Very good analysis. Please do a video that talks about the last act of 2001.
@TaylorjAdams
@TaylorjAdams 8 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure how much you know about temporal mechanics but I'd love to hear a breakdown like this of the scene in Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure where they're talking about how they need a righteous music video to attract band members who would help them make their righteous music video. Bill and Ted 1 is probably the most scientifically accurate movie out there in terms of discussing the nature of time, and the way they see no problem with their logic in that scene is a great analogy of why.
@GamerNxUSN
@GamerNxUSN 8 жыл бұрын
Its amazing how well this movie holds up compared to a lot of the movies of that era and how clear and vibrant it is still even today, I know it was probably remastered, but it is still sharp and clear as anything today.
@AllisonPaley
@AllisonPaley 8 жыл бұрын
Yes, do more of these! Your analysis is awesome.
@TheAgamemnon911
@TheAgamemnon911 8 жыл бұрын
Really great analysis. You didn't tell me anything new, I noticed the layered subtext on the first or second time I watched 2001, but I have found it difficult to explain it to others. Now I have a guide to the subtle details and a blueprint for explaining, exactly why this scene is so masterfully written.
@attemptedfail
@attemptedfail 8 жыл бұрын
Well done man, hope you do more of these.
@alekmiloy8166
@alekmiloy8166 8 жыл бұрын
Good video. Frankly, in my case this was stating the obvious. But you are right when you said that a lot of people dont think about this film in a cold war way. I would even say that this dialog with Russians could be controversial, US scientist is a friend with a Soviet scientist etc. Plus Russians are not a classical cold war Hollywood stereotype.
@andrewnonymous4257
@andrewnonymous4257 8 жыл бұрын
Something you might want to consider about Dr Smyslov is that he is played by leonard rossiter who is known for weaselly (comic) type characters. Also listen to the change in tone before he is introduced.
@tbooshnet7111
@tbooshnet7111 8 жыл бұрын
Please do more 2001 analysis. It is one of my favorite movies and theres just so much to talk about.
@NewAgeRetroHippi3
@NewAgeRetroHippi3 8 жыл бұрын
dude I love every one of your videos. can't get enough! I forsee many subscribers in your future. keep up the great work.
@syzyphyz
@syzyphyz 6 жыл бұрын
I love these film analysis videos of yours, I hope you find time and motivation to do more of them in the future.
@ardwulfslair
@ardwulfslair 8 жыл бұрын
My preferred reading of the scene has Dr. Smyslov as Floyd opposite number in the USSR; the head of their space agency. That's why Floyd has heard a lot about him, and also perhaps explains why he might have access to this kind of intlligence report. Great analysis.
@PorkSword_actual
@PorkSword_actual 8 жыл бұрын
Wow. I totally missed this. Good reason to watch it again.
@blondgalahad
@blondgalahad 8 жыл бұрын
really like this, as a media teacher may well use this to explain the idea of subtext. Thanks
@distilledwill
@distilledwill 6 жыл бұрын
I like also that Dr Smyzlov (named after the chess master??) is Leonard Rossiter - who is a relatively famous comedic actor, most famous in the UK as Reggie Perrin.
@Jader7777
@Jader7777 8 жыл бұрын
Dune? You're reviewing Dune aren't you?
@PaulSpurgeon
@PaulSpurgeon 8 жыл бұрын
I love your breakdown and I 100% agree with you.
@CGlied
@CGlied 4 жыл бұрын
Just want to point out that Elena is played by Margaret Tyzack. She played Antonia in I, Claudius.
@Shiznaft1
@Shiznaft1 8 жыл бұрын
I have always had trouble with the pacing of the movie. It does some amazing things but I have struggled with the plodding points in the movie. Good pick and great points. Thanks for sharing your insights.
@jadeo2228
@jadeo2228 8 жыл бұрын
Wow, that was fantastic! I need to get people together for a 2001 screening, apparently.
@timcaplinger9457
@timcaplinger9457 8 жыл бұрын
I don't know if it's the kind of movie you really watch in a group. You'd have to post how getting a crew together to watch it went. I've always introduced it to people one at a time, and it's bored a few folks senseless while others have found it amazing. It's probably blasphemy, but I'd love to see it redone with modern special effects, at least there in Act III.
@jadeo2228
@jadeo2228 8 жыл бұрын
Yeah, you're probably right. Last time I watched it was years ago, think it was just with one other friend of mine.
@nordicnugz
@nordicnugz 3 жыл бұрын
Please do more of these kinds of videos! I love them!
@viciousinjustice
@viciousinjustice 7 жыл бұрын
Please do more scene analyses from this film, this was very interesting, and enjoyable.
@planetchain
@planetchain 8 жыл бұрын
Hi Matt. I really enjoyed that analysis. Please, go over a few more scenes from 2001, when you can. Admittedly, I subscribed for a the DnD advice. This was unexpected and interesting. I learned something. Thanks :)
@caleballen5887
@caleballen5887 8 жыл бұрын
Loved this. Thanks so much. :)
@steveharrison76
@steveharrison76 6 жыл бұрын
It’s kind of amusing in a sardonic way, that the husband is working in the Baltic, so they don’t get to see him very much. YOU’RE IN SPACE. Funny that a sea on earth is less ‘connected’ than a base on the moon. Another example of how banal space travel is, I suppose. (Apparently, it’s true, too: we know more about outer space than we do about the ocean, which is still amazing to me.)
@Curiositycure
@Curiositycure 8 жыл бұрын
I haven't seen this movie but really enjoyed your analysis. I'd love to see your take on other films, too!
@Nolinquisitor
@Nolinquisitor 8 жыл бұрын
Fourth Level: At 8:25, the woman to the left also point towards the main character. She was previously stroking her finger. This woman is most likely attracted to the Dr. Put then when she point her finger it's Kubrick telling us furthermore, "Pay attention to what he is saying now".
@jordanflutes
@jordanflutes 8 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, Matt! Keep up the great work!
@rusharcher7
@rusharcher7 8 жыл бұрын
Loved the video matt, would love to see more like it!
@RogueAgent007
@RogueAgent007 8 жыл бұрын
Fantastic breakdown. Your insight is thorough.
@timcaplinger9457
@timcaplinger9457 8 жыл бұрын
Are you going to do other scenes from 2001? I'd love to see what you come up with for the stuff in Act III.
@DroneWolfMedia
@DroneWolfMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Been watching your analysis of 2001 and was really interested in your view of act 3 but I can't seem to find it. Did you do a video on the ending or do you plan to do one in the near future? Thanks!
@jjustapple
@jjustapple 3 жыл бұрын
One thing I don't see mentioned here in the comments is the name Smyslov (I get the impression the actress playing Elena sort of butchers it during introduction, otherwise it doesn't sound Russian at all). In the etymological sense, the surname is probably related to the word "смышлёный" (smyshlioniy), which means "smart with an air of sly". In the direct sense, the word "смысл" (smysl) itself means "the meaning" (of something). The name certainly jumps out at you when you hear it as a Russian, but cool of Kubrick to add meaning (literally) to a name like that. Another detail I'd like to point out is Smyslov body language. Sitting in his chair he looks to me like a perched bird, a vulture, if you will. Very tense, especially opposed to the others in the scene, and ready to jump into the interrogation as soon as the opportunity presents itself. He is also the only character that somehow looks like he is bigger than the chair he is in, like he doesn't fit in it (i.e. in the chair of a scientist). Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but as Matt said, the screen writers spent far more time on the script than we do, and if this occurs to me immediately after watching this video, I doubt I'm too far off.
@JimCullen
@JimCullen 8 жыл бұрын
Wow this was great. I have to say, I was _not_ a fan of 2001, but after this I think I might give it another chance. I really do hope you put out more videos about it! Side note, you pointed to Star _Wars_ as an example of science fiction, but it really isn't. It's a fantasy in space. Guardians is much the same. Star _Trek_ would have been a much better example of a popular science fiction franchise that conforms more to audience expectations.
@mcolville
@mcolville 8 жыл бұрын
You and I know Star Wars is Space Fantasy, but normal people think it's Science Fiction.
@JimCullen
@JimCullen 8 жыл бұрын
Matthew Colville fair point
@Welverin
@Welverin 8 жыл бұрын
All the more reason to refer to it accurately, isn't it? Anyway, this was interesting and I'd be interested in more videos like and of other movies if you're so inclined.
@JimCullen
@JimCullen 8 жыл бұрын
Welverin the way Matt used it in the video, he was speaking as though from the point of view of the average person. They think of it as scifi, so when describing their thought process, that's the term he used.
@Welverin
@Welverin 8 жыл бұрын
My point stands.
@LanceEnglandSQL
@LanceEnglandSQL 6 жыл бұрын
I've always loved this scene and love this analysis of it.
@FlashGordonMurr
@FlashGordonMurr 8 жыл бұрын
Everytime I watch 2001 I get something different out of it. I think that was Kubrick s intent. This is my favorite movie and one of the greatest movies ever made. Thx for sharing this.
@korg20000bc
@korg20000bc 8 жыл бұрын
Could you do a review of Salute of the Jugger/Blood of heroes please? Post-apocalyptic sports film..? Love it so much.
@robbeekman8833
@robbeekman8833 7 жыл бұрын
I just watched 2001 in 70 mm. Your explanation really added to the enjoyment of the film. Are we going to see the other parts of this series by any chance?
@Krismnun
@Krismnun 5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I read the book before I watched the movie or I would've been totally lost. The movies lightshow technicolour montage of transcending the bonds of human physicality was waaaaaaaay drawn out and much better represented in the books. Probably should've had melted claymation or something. Loved all the tension though.
@energyfitness5116
@energyfitness5116 7 жыл бұрын
Perhaps the three scenes show the progression of Evolution and Technology? First was raw Force, Second was Deception, Third was AI and perhaps transcending the human condition?
@pentbot
@pentbot 6 жыл бұрын
One thing that strikes me as really loud is the body language of the characters. The way that Dr. Floyd sits with the incredibly closed-turned legs suggests that he's not actually that close to Elena, or that his primary interest is with Dr. Smyzlov. The way that Dr. Smyzlov doesn't use the backrest, and is poised for action, but his arms close in front of him to suggest he's hiding something. How Dr. Floyd glances to Dr. Smyzlov when he mentions where he is going to be going. Everyone's non-reaction to anything about the epidemic or the emergency landing, and how all of them spend most of their gaze-time looking at Dr. Floyd, even when he's not talking. How Dr. Smyzlov adjusts his hair when he too agrees with Dr. Floyd that the base is probably having some trouble with their equipment. I wonder how many other things I'm not noticing, cause it's only after a careful rewatch that I notice most of this...
@aenapoeka
@aenapoeka 2 жыл бұрын
Video theme fitting automatic captions: "Hello everybody, Matt Koval here"
@goyasolidar
@goyasolidar 8 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your analysis of this scene, but you kept saying "cube-brick" which I found funny for some reason. (It's KOO-brik).
@mcolville
@mcolville 8 жыл бұрын
Yeah I've heard people pronounce it koo-brick.
@Nsaf_UKR
@Nsaf_UKR 8 жыл бұрын
would i be crazy to say that maybe you or your mothers from Northeast dude?
@goyasolidar
@goyasolidar 8 жыл бұрын
+Matthew Colville I'm not saying it's necessarily wrong, by the way. As I understand it, Kubrick's own family pronounces it the way you pronounced it. I just happen to find the morphology of words fascinating, and the way some names evolve into different pronunciations are occasionally strange and amusing. For example, the name Aguirre is pronounced like "ugh-wire" by Americans but its real pronunciation is "uh-GEE-reh" based on its Spanish origins.
@jafarthebarmecide3677
@jafarthebarmecide3677 8 жыл бұрын
I love this movie and I also appreciate the pace, I don't think a movie like this could be made anymore because people no longer have the attention span to appreciate it. Younger folk I have watched this with were looking at their mobile devices within the first ten minutes.
@MrCharlieSB
@MrCharlieSB 8 жыл бұрын
That was exceptional. Keep em coming. What's up with your video? All your pretty board games were a lot more out of focus than usual.
@edward_j_stipplehands
@edward_j_stipplehands 8 жыл бұрын
Great video, I'd love to see more on 2001!
@jblsucks321
@jblsucks321 8 жыл бұрын
Hey normally I don;t watch yur vids but this one was great! A lot to read into in that scene and very nicely commented on
@Subculture
@Subculture 8 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this. Definitely looking forward to seeing more.
@darrenguyton9652
@darrenguyton9652 5 ай бұрын
As someone who grew up during the cold war, I can assure you that the 3rd level of the conversation was pretty obvious to us.
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