The wild, weird and oddly sexy story of '2001: A Space Odyssey'

By now, the plot of 2001: A Space Odyssey — which was released 50 years ago this week — seems etched in stone. Or, if you prefer, laser-cut into a giant black monolith. 

Everyone who's seen it can recall the basic outline of its four vast, atmospheric, mostly silent acts. (PSA if you haven't seen it: please remedy that tonight on the biggest screen you can find. This is the legendary Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece,  written with the equally legendary Arthur C. Clarke. It is frequently voted by directors one of the top 10 movies of all time; it has blown millions of minds. Well worth giving it a shot at yours.) Read more...

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