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Subject: Re: 2001: A Space Odyssey. . .
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Date: Thu, 13-Oct-83 08:47:38 EDT
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Posted: Thu Oct 13 08:47:38 1983
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I too was confused by the movie, so I bought the book.  Then I saw that
the book was written AFTER the movie.  Anyone can make up a story after
seeing a movie to 'explain' the movie, but in my view this is just an
interpretation of the film.  I believe Kubrick intended the audience to
be confused and was intentionally being obscure (i.e., there is no
explanation).

By the way,  I am in total agreement that the choice of The Blue Danube
as music for the landing scene was a stroke of pure genius.  The high
point of the entire film for me.

Have a nice day!

Charlie.