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2001: A Space Odyssey (Original title)Journey beyond the Stars (Working title)Space Odyssey (Working title)2001 (Help search title)Two Thousand and One: A Space Odyssey (Help search title)
Dates: 1968 (Copyright), 02 May 1968 (Release)

Countries: USA, United Kingdom

This Film Was Directed by: Stanley Kubrick

Synopsis: Story of adventure and exploration encompassing the earth, the planets of our Solar System and a journey light years away to another part of the galaxy.

Genre:
Science Fiction

Subjects:
Space missions, Aliens, Jupiter, Astronauts, Evolution, Apes
Releases
Date: 1968Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 70mm Film - Colour - Metrocolor - SoundAspect ratio: 2.2:1Runtime: 141 mins Length: 12690 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 1968Country: USARelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Metrocolor - SoundAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 141 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: 1968Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Metrocolor - SoundAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 141 mins Length: 12690 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 1968Country: USARelease type: TheatricalFormat: 70mm Film - Colour - Metrocolor - SoundAspect ratio: 2.2:1Runtime: 141 mins Length: 12690 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 30 March 2001Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm FilmDistributor: Warner Bros Distributors (UK)
Date: October 2013Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 141 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer

Credits (277)
©: Inc. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, This Film Was Produced by: Stanley Kubrick, Associate Producer: Victor Lyndon, Unit/Production Manager: Eddie Frewin, Production Manager: Clifton Brandon, Robert Watts, Production Co-ordinator: Merle Chamberlin, Chief Accountant: Ron Phipps, Assistant Accountant: Peter Lancaster, Assistant Accountant: Arthur Porter, Brian Harris, Accounts Inventory Clerk: Shrish Bhatt, Post-production Production Manager: Ronnie Bear, Secretary to Ronnie Bear: Betty Parry, Production Assistant: Patrick Clayton, Assistant to Mr Kubrick: Anthony Frewin, Andrew Birkin, Production Secretary: Iris Rose, PA/Secretary to Mr Kubrick: Christine Mitchell, PA/Secretary to Mr Kubrick (pre-production): Vicky Ward, PA/Secretary to Mr Lyndon: Daphne Paice, Assistant to Mr Lyndon: Simon Bird, Assistant to Christine Mitchell: Jill Hollamby, Elizabeth Braby, Secretary: Margaret Warrington, Monica Rogers, Production Department Secretary: Monica Rogers, Runner: Michael Murray, Typist: Domeny Bernie, Margaret Hattam, 1st Assistant Director: Derek Cracknell, 2nd Assistant Director: Richard Jenkins, 3rd Assistant Director: Richard Hoult, Robin Mcdonnell, Casting: James Liggat, Screenplay: Stanley Kubrick, Screenplay: Arthur C. Clarke, Based on the short story by: Arthur C. Clarke, Director of Photography: Geoffrey Unsworth, Additional Photography: John Alcott, Additional Photography: Michael Wilson, Rostrum Cameraman: Dennis Hall, Aerial Photography: Robert Gaffney, Camera Operator: Kelvin Pike, Assistant Camera: Peter MacDonald, Focus Puller: David Osborne, Bryan Loftus, Clapper/Loader: John Campbell, Clapper/Loader: Graeme Scaife, Terry Pearce, Camera Maintenance: Norman Godden, 2nd Camera Assistant: Cedric James, Chief Gaffer: Bill Jeffery, Assistant Gaffer: George 'Geordie' Walker, Electrician: Jed Murphy, Grip: Don Budge, Grip: David Cadwallader, Unit Stills Photographer: John Jay, Stills - MGM: Ken Bray, Stills Filing Clerk: Keith Hamshere, Stills Technician: John Barnett, Special Effects Stills Printer: Graham Hooper, Dan Mcgowen, Dark Room Assistant: John Locke, Additional Matte Cinematography: Richard Yuricich, Matte Camera Printer: Ron Wooster, Matte Camera Printer: Jim Budd, Jack Spooner, Special Photographic FX Designed/Directed by: Stanley Kubrick, Special Effects (Supervisor): Wally Veevers, Special Effects (Supervisor): Douglas Trumbull, Special Effects (Supervisor): Con Pederson, Special Effects (Supervisor): Tom Howard, Wally Gentleman, Special Effects (Additional Supervisor): Les Bowie, Charles Staffell, Blob Supervisor: Clive Shepherd, Special Photographic Effects Unit: Colin J. Cantwell, Special Photographic Effects Unit: Bruce Logan, Special Photographic Effects Unit: Bryan Loftus, Special Photographic Effects Unit: David Osborne, Special Photographic Effects Unit: Frederick Martin, John Jack Malick, Special Effects Unit: John Dykstra, Front Projection Supervisor: Tom Howard, Special Effects Technician: Ron Ballanger, Special Effects Co-ordinator: George Pollock, Colin Brewer, Special Effects Dept Secretary: Valerie Kent, Delia Tindall, Special Effects Special Art: Roger Dicken, Special Effects Special Models: Douglas Potts, Special Effects Engineer: Ted Creed, Special Effects Assistant: Bob Cuff, Special Effects Assistant: Brian Johnson, Special Effects Assistant: Joy Seddon, Hilary Ann Pickburn, Special Effects Floor Camera Dept: Bernard Ford, Special Effects Floor Camera Dept: Brian Bennett, Special Effects Floor Camera Dept: Peter Hannan, Special Effects Floor Camera Dept: Terry Pearce, Special Effects Floor Camera Dept: Bob Rickerd, Martin Body, Airbrush Artist: William Davis, Airbrush Artist: Trevor Lawrence, Alf Levy, Special Effects Runner: Toni Traynor, Blob Artist: Brian Willsher, Blob Artist: David Watkins, Blob Artist: John Gant, Blob Artist: Herbert Bailey, Blob Artist: Peter Biggs, Blob Artist: Ann Griffiths, Blob Artist: John Horton, Blob Artist: William Plampton, Blob Artist: Hapugoda Premaratne, Blob Artist: Dennis Smith, Blob Artist: Gary Sinclair, Blob Artist: Caird Green, Blob Artist: Jenny Foster, Blob Artist: Paul Haywood, Blob Artist: Sarah Katz, Blob Artist: Catherine Philby, Blob Artist: Hilary Randall, Blob Artist: James Wilkins, Blob Artist: Fran Guye, Blob Artist: Bob Nadkarni, Blob Artist: David Peterson, Blob Artist: Livia Rolandini, Blob Artist: James Simpson, Blob Artist: David Temple, Blob Artist: Roger Turner, Nigel Waller, Miniatures Cameraman: John Mackey, Miniatures Assistant: Phil Stokes, Technical Animation Specialist: Jimmy Dickson, Animation Stand: Edward Gerald, Animation Stand: Martin Goldsmith, Animation Stand: Jasjeet Singh, Zoran Perisic, Animation Artist: Bruce Logan, Roy Naisbitt, Film Editor: Ray Lovejoy, Editorial Assistant: David De Wilde, Editing Assistant: Robert Mullen, Production Designed by: Tony Masters, Production Designed by: Harry Lange, Ernest Archer, Art Director: John Hoesli, Art Department Assistant: Penny Struthers, Location Surveying: Jack Stephens, Set Dresser: Robert Cartwright, Jack Holden, Draughtsman: John Graysmark, Draughtsman: Alan Tomkins, Draughtsman: John Siddall, Draughtsman: Tony Reading, Draughtsman: Frank Willson, Draughtsman: Peter Childs, Draughtsman: Wallis Smith, Draughtsman: Martin Atkinson, Draughtsman: Brian Ackland-Snow, Draughtsman: Alan Fraiser, John Fenner, Engineering Draughtsman: R. Burton, P. Jarratt, Scientific Design Specialist: Roy Carnon, Technical Illustrator: John Rose, John Young, Sketch Artist: Anthony Pratt, Art Department Secretary: Theresa Kendall, Art Department Typist: Anna Garrett, Production Buyer: Bill Isaacs, Stand-by Props: Tommy Ibbetson, Stand-by Props: Roy Cannon, Phil Lanning, Property Master - MGM: Frank Bruton, Construction Manager: Richard Frift, TMA-1 Construction Manager - Moon: Gus Walker, Construction Engineer: Les Hillman, G. Payne, Stand-by Carpenter: Reg Carter, Stand-by Stagehand: James Holmes, Stand-by Painter: Christopher Burke, Stand-by Plasterer: Henry Gomez, Plasterer's Labourer: Stan Ogden, Stagehand Carpenter: Malcolm Legge, Master Plasterer - MGM: Wally Bull, Drapes - MGM: Jumbo Miall, Wardrobe: Hardy Amies, Wardrobe Master: John Wilson-Apperson, Assistant Wardrobe Master: David Baker, Wardrobe Supervisor: Eileen Sullivan, Mary Gibson, Wardrobe Assistant: Duncan McPhee, Make-up: Stuart Freeborn, Make-up Supervisor: Charles Parker, Make-up: Kay Freeborn, Make-up: Graham Freeborn, Make-up: Colin Arthur, Make-up Assistant: Muriel Rickaby, Make-up Assistant: Kathleen Freeborn, Make-up Assistant: Richard Mills, Hugh Richards, Chief Hairdresser: Carol Beckett, Alice Holmes, Assistant Hairdresser: Daphne Vollmer, Mibs Parker, Colour Timer: Harry V. Jones, Optical Special Projects: Malcolm Kafetz, [Filmed] in: Cinerama, Filmed in: Super Panavision, Music: Aram Khachaturian, Music: György Ligeti, Music: Johann Strauss Jr, Music: Richard Strauss, Original Score - Replaced: Alex North, 2nd Original Score - Replaced: Frank Cordell, Music Editor: Frank J. Urioste, 'Dawn of Man' Choreography: Daniel Richter, 'Dawn of Man' Choreography: Adrian Haggard, Roy Simpson, Sound Supervisor: A.W. Watkins, Sound Mixer: H.L. Bird, Recorder: Robin Gregory, Sound Camera Operator: Michael Hickey, Sound Maintenance: Neil Stevenson, Boom Operator: Bill Cook, Boom Operator: Don Wortham, Sound Maintenance: Tom Welford, Chief Dubbing Mixer: J.B. Smith, Sound Editor: Winston Ryder, Assistant Dubbing Editor: Ernie Grimsdale, Negative Cutter: Alice Yendell, Foley Artist: Beryl Mortimer, Spacewalk Wire Work: Eugene's Flying Ballet, Stand-in: John Francis, Stand-in: Eddie Milburn, Stand-in: Gerry Judge, Stand-in: Brian Chutter, Stand-in: Tom Sheppard, Stand-in: Robin Dawson-Whisker, Scientific Consultant: Frederick I. Ordway III, Astronautics Adviser: Frederick I. Ordway III, Astronautics Adviser: Harry Lange, Richard Mckenna, Technical Adviser: Ormond G. Mitchell, Unit Car Driver/Driver to Mr Kubrick: Michael Connor, Unit Car Driver: Ron Coldham, Terry Brown, Technicolor Contact: Stewart Brown, Doug Haig, Laboratory Assistant: Colin Arthur, Print Librarian: Michael Round, Chief Projectionist - MGM: Bert Batt, Power House - MGM: George Dunn, Engineering Shop - MGM: George Merritt, Catering - MGM: Sam Nolan, Additional Transport: Mac's Minicabs, Elite Car Hire, Freight Agency: Ashton Mitchell & Howlett, Barnett International Forwarders New York, Leopard Trainer: Terry Duggan, Publicity Supervisor: Dan S. Terrell, MGM Publicity: Benn Reyes, Unit Publicist: Edna Tromans, American Publicity Representative: Roger Caras, Secretary to Roger Caras: Elaine Simms, Publicity Artist: Robert McCall, Publicity/Art Department Liaison: Ivor Powell, Publicity Secretary: Hilary Messenger, Exploitation Designer: Christiane Kubrick, Stanley Kubrick's Chauffeur: Jim Warner, Studio: MGM British Studios
Cast (59)
Keir Dullea (Mission Commander David Bowman), Gary Lockwood (Astronaut Frank Poole), William Sylvester (Dr Heywood Floyd), Daniel Richter (moonwatcher), Leonard Rossiter (Smyslov), Margaret Tyzack (Elena), Robert Beatty (Halvorsen), Sean Sullivan (Michaels), Douglas Rain (voice of HAL 9000), Frank Miller (mission controller), Bill Weston (spacewalker), Edward Bishop, Glenn Beck, Alan Gifford (Poole's father), Ann Gillis, Edwina Carroll (Aries stewardess), Penny Brahms, Heather Downham (stewardess), Mike Lovell, John Ashley (astronaut), Jimmy Bell, David Charkham, Simon Davis, Jonathan Daw, Peter Delmar, Terry Duggan, David Fleetwood, Danny Grover, Brian Hawley, David Hines, Tony Jackson, John Jordan, Scott Mackee, Laurence Marchant, Darryl Paes, Joe Refalo, Andy Wallace, Bob Wilyman, Richard Wood, Vivian Kubrick (Floyd's daughter), Burnell Tucker (photographer), John Swindells (first technician), John Clifford (second technician), Martin Amor (interviewer), Kevin Scott (Miller), Krystyna Marr (Russian scientist), Kenneth Kendall (BBC-12 announcer), Keith Denny (ape), Ann Boman, Penny Pearl, Julie Croft, Sheraton Blount, Penny Francis, Kim Neill, Ann Bomann, Marcella Markham, Jane Hayward, Jane Pearl, Martin Balsam (voice of Hal 9000 - replaced)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (93)
In: Historical journal of film, radio and television v39 n2 June 2019  Pages: 410-412
Title: Book reviewsAuthor: Ingle, ZacharyArticle type: Book ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Of 'Understanding Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey: representation and interpretation' edited by James Fenwick.

In: Historical journal of film, radio and television v37 n3 September 2017  Pages: 416-435
Title: What was HAL? IBM, Jewishness and Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)Author: ABRAMS, Nathan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Explores possible readings of the character of HAL 9000, the supercomputer in Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' (1968). Suggests that Kubrick's portrayal of HAL reflects the filmmaker's Jewish background and sense of humour, and comments on the possible relationship between HAL and the computer company IBM. Part of a dossier of articles drawing on material held in the Stanley Kubrick Archive.

In: Science Fiction Film and Television v2 n2 Autumn 2009  Pages: 225-250
Title: Simians, subjectivity and sociality: 2001: A Space...Author: VINT, Sherryl Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Odyssey and two versions of Planet of the Apes". With reference to 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY and the 1968 and 2001 versions of PLANET OF THE APES, discusses how the figure of the ape is used to explore "humanity and postuhumanity".

In: Empire n242 August 2009  Pages: 89-113
Title: 1001 greatest movie momentsArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Listing of a 1001 best 'moments' or scenes from films, themed by franchise, action or actor, plus a top ten listing of greatest moments by film.

In: Sight and Sound v18 n4 April 2008  Pages: 85-86
Title: Reviews: DVDs: Stanley Kubrick CollectionAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD box set comprising: 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, EYES WIDE SHUT, FULL METAL JACKET and The SHINING.

In: MovieMaker v15 n76 Summer 2008  Pages: 76-80
Title: "Why doesn't Paula Kael like my movie?"Author: STEWART, Ryan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Meditation on the meaning, or lack thereof, of Stanley Kubrick's 2001:A SPACE ODYSSEY.

In: Empire n232 October 2008  Pages: 124-125
Title: Apocalypse Now reduced!Author: CROOK, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A "mini-guide" to the plots of twenty "must-see" films.

In: Radio Times 26 Jul 2008  Page: 45
Title: Barry Norman's Greatest Hits.Author: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ArticleLanguage: English

In: Empire n225 March 2008  Pages: 91-97
Title: 40 films that guarantee you sexAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Listing and brief critique of forty films that could be considered sexy or erotic. Plus a brief listing of five films that are a "turn-off".

In: Empire n199 January 2006  Pages: 150-151
Title: Decade Death Match: The 60's: Your 10 Best '60s MoviesAuthor: FRASER, Rob Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top 10 films, with comments from the 1960's as voted by readers of Empire online.

In: Empire n203 May 2006  Pages: 168-169
Title: At Home/All-time 100: Month Seven: Sci-fi and FantasyAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: A selection of the ten science-fiction and fantasy films are chosen to be included in a perfect DVD collection of one hundred films.

In: Feminist Media Studies v6 n1 March 2006  Pages: 47-65
Title: Strategic Approximation: Independent videographers revise...Author: HLADKI, Janice Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Title ends:"...the Hollywood classic" Focuses on video artists Johanna Householder and b.h.Yael and their potential for problematizing the politics of representation.

In: Empire n201 March 2006  Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.

In: Empire n208 October 2006  Pages: 124-128
Title: Unknown icons: "I was Frank the Bunny!"Author: DE SEMLYEN, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interviews with supporting actors and actresses who starred in some of the most memorable moments from famous films.

In: StarBurst n334 March 2006  Pages: 66-67
Title: Top 10 Future VisionsArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief look at top 10 visions of the future.

In: StarBurst n307 February 2004  Pages: 18-30
Title: Top 50 sci-fi movies, books and tv series ever!Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Rundown of top science fiction films, tv programmes and books. Brief descriptions of each.

In: Film Review vSpec. n51 Epics  Pages: 70-97
Title: The top 20 greatest epics of all timeAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY is listed as number 9 in a feature on the best epic films "of all time".

In: Positif n511 September 2003  Pages: 63-67
Title: Présences du cinéma: Chantier de réflexion: Playtime et...Author: ROUX, Baptiste Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: An examination of PLAYTIME and 2001. Article title ends "...2001: la logique d'un systeme".

In: Metro n135 2003  Pages: 271-274
Title: Book ReviewsAuthor: MITCHELL, Graham Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review essay of Michel Chion's book 'Kubrick's Cinema Odyssey', tranlated by Claudia Gorbman (British Film Institute, 2001).

In: Empire vSpec nSci-Fi June 2003  Page: 34
Title: Classic sceneArticle type: ScriptLanguage: English
Description: Text of the scene where Hal dies in 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY.

In: Literature/Film Quarterly v29 n4 2001  Pages: 279-289
Title: My dinner with Stanley: Kubrick,food,and the logic of imagesAuthor: NICHOLSON, Mervyn Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines Stanley Kubrick's use of the food motif in all of his genre films.

In: Film Comment v38 n1 Jan/Feb 2002  Page: 16
Title: Sound and Vision.Author: KRUKOWSKI, Damon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the soundtrack for Kubrick's 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, Gyorgy Ligeti's score and use of silence.

In: Sight and Sound v12 n9 September 2002  Page: 42
Title: Critics top ten: 2001: A Space OdysseyAuthor: STRICK, Philip Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Philip Strick gives his view of 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. Part of an article presenting the results of a poll of critics and directors for a list of top ten films.

In: Film Review n604 April 2001  Page: 35
Title: 2001: a space odysseyAuthor: WOODHAMS, Ben Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Positif n483 May 2001  Pages: 69-76
Title: 2001: l'Odyssée de l'espaceAuthor: TOURNIER, Christine Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Analysis of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY.

In: Total Movie Feb/Mar 2001  Pages: 62-71
Title: Timeless sci-fi: Ten visual effects classics that look...Author: MAGID, Ron Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Title ends: '...as good today as they did back then'.

In: Canadian Journal of Film Studies v10 n2 Autumn 2001  Pages: 36-58
Title: The exile of professionals: John Glenn, Planet of the Apes..Author: McCULLOUGH, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article title ends: "and 2001: A Space Odyssey". A parallel analysis of space exploration as promoted in some Hollywood films, which challenge the value of projects like NASA, and the 1998 return of retired heroic astronaut J.Glenn in orbit

In: Empire n142 April 2001  Pages: 104-109
Title: The future is nowAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A presentation of unseen photos and the story behind the production of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY.

In: Empire n142 April 2001  Page: 59
Title: New filmsAuthor: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Ireland n81 Jun/Jul 2001  Pages: 30-31
Title: Waste of space?Author: CLARKE, Donald Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A light-hearted re-evaluation of 2001.

In: Film Ireland n79 Feb/Mar 2001  Page: 34
Title: Surf 2001 newsAuthor: BARTON, Ruth Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On websites of interest for the re-release of 2001.

In: Cinefex n85 April 2001  Pages: 73-117
Title: 2001: a time capsuleAuthor: SHAY, Don Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Retrospective on 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY based on interviews with principal contributors: Douglas Trumbull, Tony Masters, Wally Gentleman, Stuart Freeborn, John Alcott, Bruce Logan, Brian Johncock(Johnson), Richard Yuricich and Colin Cantwell

In: StarBurst n280 December 2001  Page: 64
Title: DVD & VIDEO: 2001: A Space OdysseyAuthor: ATKINS, Ian Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Classic Images n309 March 2001  Page: 19
Title: '2001'star Keir Dullea named artist of the year 2001Author: DELONG, Tom Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the event that honoured Dullea as Artist of the Year 2001 by the Fairfield (CT) Arts Council at Fairfield University's Quick Center for the Arts on January 19.

In: StarBurst n263 July 2000  Pages: 44-53
Title: The science-fiction films of Stanley KubrickAuthor: MAXFORD, Howard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Looks at Stanley Kubrick's genre films: DR STRANGELOVE, 2001, A CLOCKWORK ORANGE and The SHINING.

In: Metro n121/122 2000  Pages: 95-100
Title: Kubrick, Strauss, and popular culture: from Zarathustra to..Author: LEECH, Charles Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On Kubrick's use of Strauss's "Also sprach Zarathustra" in 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. Article title ends "...Homer Simpson"

In: StarBurst vSpec n46 Yearbook 2000  Pages: 100-109
Title: 2001: an SF odysseyAuthor: ALEXANDER, Brian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A look ahead to the forthcoming sci-fi films of 2001.

In: CineAction! n52 June 2000  Pages: 62-67
Title: 2001 revisitedAuthor: BABIAK, Peter E.S. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part of a whole issue on filmmakers in exile, this article re-examines Kubrick's 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY.

In: American Cinematographer v80 n3 March 1999  Pages: 100-165
Title: A cinematic honor rollAuthor: PIZZELLO, Stephen Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The results of a readers' poll set up by American Cinemat- ographer to determine the best photographed films of all time. Two sections of 50 best films: 1894-1949 and 1950-1997 Includes a piece on 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968) [p.133].

In: Filmfax n73 Jun/Jul 1999  Pages: 28-30, 36, 38
Title: DiscFlix: state-of-the-art laserdiscs and DVDs under scruti.Author: HOLT, Wesley G. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Comparison of video discs of 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY.

In: Empire n106 April 1998  Page: 50
Title: where are they now?Author: FREER, Ian Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Keir Dullea recalls his role as astronaut Dave Bowman in Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY.

In: StarBurst vSpec nNo.36 Summer 1998  Pages: 48-55
Title: 2001: 30 years onAuthor: MAXFORD, Howard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Looks back at 2001:A SPACE ODDYSSEY thirty years after it was first released

In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v25 n4 Winter 1998  Pages: 172-182
Title: Kubrick Vs North: The Score for 2001: A Space OdysseyAuthor: SCHEURER, Timothy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Compares the score written for 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY by Alex North (which was not used) to the one Kubrick opted for, originally a temp track. In an issue about "Popular Film, Television and Music".

In: Empire vSupp. nSci-fi February 1998  Pages: 10-11
Title: 2001: A Space OdysseyAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A critical essay on 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY which looks at its place in the history of the science-fiction film genre.

In: Positif n439 September 1997  Pages: 87-92
Title: 2001: l'Odyssée de l'espace - le Grand OeuvreAuthor: ELSHOLZ, Jean-Marc Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: In a dossier on Stanley Kubrick and his work.

In: Positif n439 September 1997  Pages: 82-86
Title: 2001: l'Odyssée de l'espace - la commutationAuthor: CHION, Michel Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: In a dossier on Stanley Kubrick and his work.

In: Empire n102 December 1997  Page: 150
Title: Bare necessities no. 37 2001: A Space OdysseyAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Some facts on the production and box office performance of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY.

In: Empire n85 July 1996  Page: 128
Title: television movies and more: film of the monthAuthor: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of television transmission [Channel Four 22/6/96] of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY.

In: Empire n85 July 1996  Page: 44
Title: Q&AAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A note on whether the HAL computer in Kubrick's 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY was meant as an ironic joke against the computer company IBM.

In: Sight and Sound v5 n5 May 1995  Pages: 14-19
Title: Escape from gravityAuthor: Abrams, Janet Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article discusses Douglas Trumbull's special effects work and includes comments by Trumbull on techniques used for particular scenes in his films.

In: Cinefantastique v25 n3 June 1994  Pages: 32-47
Title: An effects Odyssey: 2001: a space odysseyAuthor: PERSONS, Dan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Selection of articles on 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY: Interview with Douglas Trumbull on the special effects, interview with actors Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, Arthur C. Clarke, the withdrawn composer Alex North and editor Ray Lovejoy

In: Sight and Sound v4 n1 January 1994  Pages: 18-25
Title: 2001 A Cold DescentAuthor: MILLER, Mark Crispin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Detailed reappraisal of 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY

In: Sight and Sound v4 n2 February 1994  Page: 72
Title: 2001 ScreeningAuthor: LAWRENCE, Bill Article type: LetterLanguage: English
Description: Comments on the difficulty experienced in obtaining a 70mm print of 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY to show at the National Museum of Photography at Bradford, and the plans to raise funds to buy one.

In: Screen v34 n2 Summer 1993  Pages: 137-161
Title: Technology, paranoia and the queer voiceAuthor: HANSON, Ellis Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analysis of the psychology of "queer" technology as seen in 2001:A SPACE ODYSSEY and La LEY DEL DESEO

In: Literature/Film Quarterly v21 n3 1993  Pages: 209-217
Title: "The Awful Power": John Updike's Use of Kubrick's 2001...Author: DEBELLIS, Jack Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Considers the references to films and televisions in the novels of John Updike, particularly the use of 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY in "Rabbit Redux"

In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v18 n3 Autumn 1990  Pages: 94-102
Title: Avatars of the turtlesAuthor: CARTER, Steven Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The evolution of technological values, especially computers, machines and robots in science fiction films, using 2001, 2010, BLADE RUNNER, ELECTRIC DREAMS, STAR WARS, ROBOCOP and The TERMINATOR as examples.

In: The Listener v121 n3098 26 Jan 1989  Page: 35
Title: [The Listener - v121 n3098 26 Jan 1989: no known title]Language: English

In: Empire n1 Jun/Jul 1989  Page: 99
Title: Empire directoryAuthor: COOPER, Mark Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Reviewed with 2010

In: The Hollywood Reporter v283 n13 15 Aug 1984  Page: 9
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v283 n13 15 Aug 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: Open letter from MGM/UA and Stanley Kubrick, correcting advertising copy by Hewlett Packard which gave the impressio that Douglas Trumbull was solely responsible for the special effects for thefilm.

In: Radio Times v234 n3037 23 Jan 1982  Page: 77
Title: [Radio Times - v234 n3037 23 Jan 1982: no known title]Language: English
Description: Readers letters on the presentation of the film on BBC TV, when a scanned print of the film was transmitted.

In: Enclitic nSpecial 1982  Pages: 172-180
Title: [Enclitic - nSpecial 1982: no known title]Language: English
Description: Analysis, especially of the beginning and end sequences of the film. Double film issue Fall 1981/Spring 1982

In: StarBurst n34 1981  Pages: 28-32
Title: [StarBurst - n34 1981: no known title]Language: English
Description: Notes on the background and assessment of the film.

In: Avant-Scène du Cinéma n231/232 July 1979  Pages: 19-53
Title: [L'Avant-Scène du Cinéma - n231/232 July 1979: no known title]Language: French
Description: Script.

In: Avant-Scène du Cinéma n231/232 July 1979  Pages: 5-6
Title: [L'Avant-Scène du Cinéma - n231/232 July 1979: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Credits.

In: Avant-Scène du Cinéma n231/232 July 1979  Pages: 55-59
Title: [L'Avant-Scène du Cinéma - n231/232 July 1979: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Selection of press reviews.

In: Avant-Scène du Cinéma n231/232 July 1979  Pages: 7-17
Title: [L'Avant-Scène du Cinéma - n231/232 July 1979: no known title]Language: French
Description: Background to Kubrick's work, to the making of 2001, and previous science fiction films.

In: Journal of Popular Film v6 n3 1978  Pages: 202-215
Title: [Journal of Popular Film - v6 n3 1978: no known title]Language: English
Description: An analysis of mode and meaning.

In: Quarterly Review of Film Studies v3 n3 Summer 1978  Pages: 297-316
Title: [Quarterly Review of Film Studies - v3 n3 Summer 1978: no known title]Language: English
Description: Analysis of the film.

In: The Film Journal v2 n1 1972  Page: 65
Title: [The Film Journal - v2 n1 1972: no known title]Language: English
Description: Contends that the film suggess a world in which sex is alien.

In: Film Culture n48/49 Win/Spr 1970  Page: 53
Title: [Film Culture - n48/49 Win/Spr 1970: no known title]Language: English

In: Sight and Sound v40 n1 Winter 1970/71  Pages: 28-33
Title: [Sight and Sound - v40 n1 Winter 1970/71: no known title]Language: English

In: Interview v1 n8 1970  Page: 20
Title: [Interview - v1 n8 1970: no known title]Language: English

In: British National Film Catalogue v6 1968
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v6 1968: no known title]Language: English

In: Cinema n2 March 1969  Page: 18
Title: [Cinema - n2 March 1969: no known title]Language: English

In: Film Comment v5 n4 Winter 1969  Pages: 6-15
Title: [Film Comment - v5 n4 Winter 1969: no known title]Language: English

In: American Cinematographer v50 n10 October 1969  Page: 998
Title: [American Cinematographer - v50 n10 October 1969: no known title]Language: English
Description: The slit-process of the film

In: Stardock n2 April 1969  Pages: 24-30
Title: [Stardock - n2 April 1969: no known title]Language: English

In: Sight and Sound v38 n4 Autumn 1969  Pages: 204-7
Title: [Sight and Sound - v38 n4 Autumn 1969: no known title]Language: English

In: Cahiers du Cinéma n209 February 1969  Page: 56
Title: [Cahiers du Cinéma - n209 February 1969: no known title]Language: French

In: Motion Picture Herald v238 n15 10 Apr 1968  Page: 793
Title: [Motion Picture Herald - v238 n15 10 Apr 1968: no known title]Language: English

In: Kine Weekly n3160 4 May 1968  Page: 11
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3160 4 May 1968: no known title]Language: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v200 n19 3 Apr 1968  Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v200 n19 3 Apr 1968: no known title]Language: English

In: The Daily Cinema n9515 1 May 1968  Pages: 5-10
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n9515 1 May 1968: no known title]Language: English
Description: Special effects & technical details.

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v35 n413 June 1968  Page: 88
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v35 n413 June 1968: no known title]Language: English

In: Variety 3 Apr 1968  Page: 6
Title: [Variety - 3 Apr 1968: no known title]Language: English

In: Sight and Sound v37 n3 Summer 1968  Pages: 153-4
Title: [Sight and Sound - v37 n3 Summer 1968: no known title]Language: English

In: Films and Filming v14 n10 July 1968  Pages: 24-26
Title: [Films and Filming - v14 n10 July 1968: no known title]Language: English

In: Film Heritage v3 n4 Summer 1968  Pages: Summer 1-20
Title: [Film Heritage - v3 n4 Summer 1968: no known title]Language: English
Description: Analysis.

In: Cinéma n131 December 1968  Pages: 30-53
Title: [Cinéma - n131 December 1968: no known title]Language: French
Description: Round table discussion on...

In: The Daily Cinema n9516 3 May 1968  Page: 9
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n9516 3 May 1968: no known title]Language: English

In: American Cinematographer v49 n6 June 1968  Page: 412
Title: [American Cinematographer - v49 n6 June 1968: no known title]Language: English
Description: Special effects.

In: Cinéma n109 Sep/Oct 1966  Page: 18
Title: [Cinéma - n109 Sep/Oct 1966: no known title]Language: French

In: Sight and Sound v35 n2 Spring 1966  Page: Spring 58
Title: [Sight and Sound - v35 n2 Spring 1966: no known title]Language: English
Description: Art. on science fiction, also 'Fahrenheit 451'.


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (60)
Title: cinephile poems
Author: Price, Alan  Pages: 115 pages

Title: After Kubrick: a filmmaker's legacy
Author: Szaniawski, Jeremi  Pages: vii, 312 pages

Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey
Author: KRÄMER, Peter  Pages: 116 pages

Title: Primal roots of horror cinema: evolutionary psychology and narratives of fear
Author: FRY, Carrol L. [article]  Pages: v, 211 pages

Title: Understanding Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey: representation and interpretation
Author: Fenwick, James  Pages: xiii, 268 pages

Title: Space Odyssey: Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece
Author: BENSON, Michael  Pages: xii, 497 pages

Title: Hollywood renaissance: revisiting American cinema's most celebrated era
Author: KRÄMER, Peter  Pages: xxvii, 255 pages

Title: 2001: the heritage and legacy of the space odyssey
Author: Ordway III, Frederick I.  Pages: 170 pages

Title: Endangering science fiction film
Author: REDMOND, Sean  Pages: x, 289 pages

Title: 2001 file: Harry Lange and the design of the landmark science fiction film
Author: FRAYLING, Christopher  Pages: 334 pages

Title: Cinema's bodily illusions: flying, floating, and hallucinating
Author: Richmond, Scott C.  Pages: 215 pages

Title: Cinema and the audiovisual imagination: music, image, sound
Author: ROBERTSON, Robert  Pages: xv, 256 pages

Title: Stanley Kubrick: new perspectives
Author: Ljujić, Tatjana  Pages: 383 pages

Title: 2001 and counting: Kubrick, Nietzsche, and anthropology
Author: Kapferer, Bruce  Pages: iv, 107 pages

Title: making of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey
Author: BIZONY, Piers  Pages: 4 volumes

Title: Projecting tomorrow: science fiction and popular cinema
Author: CHAPMAN, James  Pages: xiv, 240 pages

Title: We'll meet again: musical design in the films of Stanley Kubrick
Author: McQuiston, Kate  Pages: xiv, 235 pages

Title: Film analysis: a Norton Reader
Author: GEIGER, Jeffrey  Pages: xvii, 1134 pages
Description: Also discusses Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat (1895-1897).

Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey
Author: KRÄMER, Peter  Pages: 116 p.

Title: philosophy of science fiction film
Author: SANDERS, Steven M.  Pages: viii, 232 p.

Title: Stanley Kubrick archives
Author: CASTLE, Alison  Pages: 544 p.

Title: Sound design & science fiction
Author: WHITTINGTON, William  Pages: vi, 280 p.

Title: Depth of field: Stanley Kubrick, film, and the uses of history
Author: COCKS, Geoffrey  Pages: ix, 330 p.

Title: Kubrick facade: faces and voices in the films of Stanley Kubrick
Author: SPERB, Jason  Pages: x, 187 p.

Title: Alternate Americas: science fiction film and American culture
Author: BOOKER, M. Keith  Pages: viii, 274 p.

Title: Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey: new essays
Author: KOLKER, Robert   Pages: viii, 189 p.

Title: Organizations in the movies: the legend of the dysfunctional system
Author: SLOANE, Stephen B.  Pages: xii, 139 p.

Title: Jung & film: post-Jungian takes on the moving image
Author: HAUKE, Christopher  Pages: xvi, 254p.

Title: Stanley Kubrick interviews
Author: PHILLIPS, Gene D.  Pages: xxvi, 207p.

Title: Stanley Kubrick: seven films analyzed
Author: RASMUSSEN, Randy  Pages: 362p.

Title: Kubrick's cinema odyssey
Author: CHION, Michel  Pages: vi, 194 pages

Title: Myth, mind and the screen: understanding the heroes of our time
Author: IZOD, John  Pages: xi, 237 p.

Title: Kubrick's 2001: a triple allegory
Author: WHEAT, Leonard F.  Pages: v-vi,181p.

Title: making of 2001: a space Odyssey
Author: SCHWAM, Stephanie  Pages: viii-xviii, 326p.

Title: Narrative and stylistic patterns in the films of Stanley Kubrick
Author: GARCIA MAINAR, Luis M.

Title: Hal's legacy: 2001's computer as dream and reality
Author: STORK, David G.  Pages: viii-xxi, 384p.

Title: Adaptations as imitations: films from novels
Author: GRIFFITH, James  Pages: 272p.

Title: Stanley Kubrick
Author: CIMENT, Michel  Pages: [30], 303 p.

Title: Perspectives on Stanley Kubrick
Author: FALSETTO, Mario  Pages: vii-xiii. 345p.

Title: Philosophy and film
Author: FREELAND, Cynthia A  Pages: 258p.

Title: 2001: filming the future
Author: BIZONY, Piers  Pages: 163p.

Title: Radical visions: American film renaissance, 1967-1976
Author: MAN, Glenn  Pages: xi. 216p.
Description: NASHVILLE pp.149-175 TAXI DRIVER pp.149-175 CHINATOWN pp.121-149 The WILD BUNCH pp.69-96 MCCABE AND MRS. MILLER pp.69-96 The GRADUATE pp.33-69 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY pp. 33-68 BONNIE AND CLYDE pp.7-32

Title: Stanley Kubrick ; collection dirigee
Author: CIMENT, Gilles  Pages: 191p.
Description: (Collection Positif-Rivages).

Title: The gospel from outer space
Author: SHORT, Robert  Pages: 96p.

Title: Self and cinema: a transformalist perspective
Author: HOUSTON, Beverle  Pages: 467p.
Description: l' ANNEE DERNIERE A MARIENBAD pp. 261-276 Il DESERTO ROSSO pp. 195-215 Une FEMME DOUCE pp. 215-231 The MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH pp. 380-443 PASQUALINO SETTEBELLEZZE pp. 146-169 PERSONA pp. 37-53 RITEN pp. 53-73 SWEET MOVIE pp. 123-146 El TOPO pp. 287-303 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY pp. 304-313 WALKABOUT pp. 444-460 WEEKEND pp. 99-123 ZARDOZ pp. 313-326 Nicolas ROEG pp. 345-467

Title: Stories into films
Author: KITTREDGE, William  Pages: 286p.
Description: BLOW UP pp. 205-220 FREAKS pp. 11-31 The HUSTLER pp. 168-184 IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT pp. 32-91 The MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE pp. 185-204 REAR WINDOW pp. 132-167 STAGECOACH pp. 92-109 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY pp. 221-233 The WILD ONE pp. 110-131

Title: Science fiction films
Author: ATKINS, Thomas R  Pages: 101p.

Title: Filmguide to 2001: a space odyssey
Author: GEDULD, Carolyn  Pages: 87p.
Description: Stanley KUBRICK pp. 9-20

Title: Favorite movies: critics' choice
Author: NOBILE, Philip  Pages: 301p.
Description: CASABLANCA pp. 114-125 DOCKS OF NEW YORK pp. 268-284 FRENCH CANCAN pp. 105-114 LAWRENCE OF ARABIA pp. 76-86 MADAME DE... pp. 133-159 PSYCHO pp. 213-224 TOKYO MONOGATARI pp. 202-212 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY pp. 225-235

Title: lost worlds of 2001
Author: CLARKE, Arthur C  Pages: 240p
Description: Covertitle: The lost worlds of 2001: the ultimate log of the ultimate trip.

Title: Focus on the science fiction film
Author: JOHNSON, William  Pages: 182p.
Description: DESTINATION MOON pp. 52-65 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY pp. 126-141

Title: Stanley Kubrick directs
Author: WALKER, Alexander  Pages: 272 pages

Title: making of Kubrick's 2001
Author: AGEL, Jerome  Pages: 367p.
Description: Stanley KUBRICK pp. 58-70

Title: Le foetus astral: essai d'analyse structurale d'un mythe cinematographique
Author: DUMONT, J.-P  Pages: 313p.

Title: 2001, a space odyssey: a novel based on the screenplay
Author: CLARKE, Arthur C  Pages: 224p

Title: Love and death in Kubrick: a critical study of the films from Lolita through Eyes Wide Shut
Author: WEBSTER, Patrick  Pages: x, 323 p.

Title: Film analysis: a Norton reader
Author: GEIGER, Jeffrey  Pages: 960 p.

Title: From IBM to MGM: cinema at the dawn of the digital age
Author: UTTERSON, Andrew  Pages: viii, 171p.

Title: American science fiction film and television
Author: GERAGHTY, Lincoln  Pages: iv, 156 p.

Title: Shadows of doubt: negotiations of masculinity in American genre films
Author: GRANT, Barry Keith  Pages: x, 246 p.


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Status: Status pending - Access to film print is subject to clearance