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Kubrick's film 2001 is widely regarded as ambiguous, but to what extent is it useful or indeed necessary to read Clarke's novel in order to understand the film?

Comparing today's technology with that found in the 1968 movie 2001: A Space Odyssey, reveals interesting parallels and gaps.

It's sort of sad to refer to Moon as a throwback, but Duncan Jones's feature debut is just that.

Kubrick's flimsy debut remains something of a novelty, albeit one that is doggedly unremarkable in all but its quirky narrative presentation.

A review of Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke's 1968 cult classic sci-fi film, "2001: A Space Odyssey."

The American Film Institute, AFI, has named the "Top Ten Science Fiction Films of All Time.' Stanley Kubrick's '2001 A Space Odyssey' tops the movie list.

Amidst all the bombastic robots, cartoons, and hangovers of the summer movie season comes a quietly affecting sci-fi thriller.

A rich imagination is integral for the makers of any memorable science fiction project, but how true are some of the scenarios that made it to the screen?

Whatever the theme or locale, the director often set some of his most compelling sequences in a most unusual - if common - place.

On the 30th anniversary of its release, does the original Star Trek movie still hold up?

The creator of Childhood's End, Rendezvous With Rama, and 2001: A Space Odyssey is almost as well-known for his non-fiction and popularizations of science as for his SF.

Some of the best science fiction movies of all time are birthed by ingenious sci-fi novels. Here are the top five sci-fi films spawned from books.

ABC's new science fiction drama "Defying Gravity" takes eight astronauts on a dangerous six-year mission to explore the Solar System and each other.

Director Peter Hyams, known for more recent fare such as Timecop and End of Days, directs this passable cerebral sequel to Stanley Kubrick's science-fiction masterpiece.

When Sir Arthur Clarke died this year at the age of ninety, it marked the passing away of one of the 20th century's most brilliant scientific minds.

The definitive collection of Clarke's work including 'The Sentinel' -the basis for 2001: A Space Odyssey, 'The Nine Billion Names of God, and the Hugo-winning 'The Star.'

This new novel by a Wyoming based author places him firmly in the tradition of Vernor Vinge and other practitioners of a sub-genre also known as Wide Screen Baroque

The life and work of Stanley Kubrick, one of the most influential filmmakers of all time, is currently on display in Ghent, Belgium.

Duncan Jones' feature film debut is an assured 70s inspired piece of pure sci-fi, anchored by a tremendous performance from Sam Rockwell.

Continuing with their classic films collections, this newest wave of DVD sets include Sci-Fi, Murder Mysteries, and Horror films - four films in each category.

After 83 years of full life and composition, György Ligeti passed away last Monday (June 12).

Hundred Year Storm, the Austin-based modern rockers on Floodgate Records, doesn't want to be locked into any one style. Any expectation you bring, they will gladly smash.

Whilst standing near the edge of the Grand Canyon offers breathtaking views, there's nothing to rival seeing this Wonder of the World from the air.

A summary of some of the best horror movies of the past 40 years.

While CD and DVD discs provide bountiful amounts of storage space but holographic data storage is no longer a fantasy. Terabyte size holographic discs are coming!

Barry Lyndon, a lesser-known work of Stanley Kubrick, stands up to his great classics with powerful direction and innovative cinematography.

Moon opens July 3rd, 2009 in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. It's a rarity of the Sci-Fi genre, telling a human story in a simple space-bound environment.

Richard Strauss helped to bridge the transition in classical western music from the 19th-century into the contemporary age.

Starz on Demand will show every episode of Jennifer Shiman's 30-Second Bunnies Theatre during August. Viewers get to vote on the next Bunny adaptation.

Peter Hyam's 2010 is a cumbersome mix of vague philosophy, political critique, and outer space action-adventure.

For over fifty years with novels like Hothouse and HARM, and short stories including one filmed as AI, Aldiss has entertained, confounded and infuriated SF readers

Ron Livingston, and Laura Harris star in Defying Gravity. Best described as a science-fiction drama, it takes place aboard the fictional ship: Antares. Spoilers for the

If a family vacation takes you to Denver, Colorado, you'll want to spend some time enjoying one or more of the capital city's major kid-friendly attractions.

A necessary link between science and religion suffers at the hands of what may be the most misguided documentary film in recent memory. 0.5 stars out of 4.

Check out the new trailer for Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, starring Ray Romano, John Leguizamo and Denis Leary. Movie opens July 4th.

Three films that Stanley Kubrick put a great deal of energy into - Napoleon, The Aryan Papers and A.I. - were eventually shelved and never produced by the director.

Eagle Eye is a modern day thriller that preys on an innate fear of technology and its increasing intelligent design.

This is a museum of film history, but the Movieum also offers courses in film skills such as animation, model and prop making, make-up, set design and photography skills.

Ilion/Sony's Planet 51, starring Justin Long, John Cleese, Jessica Biel and Gary Oldman, is a mess of movie clichés with nothing original to say. 3/10.

Edmund Goubert, winner of the 2007 IP Art award for visual arts, gives the public a walking tour round the architectural sites that inspired his solo exhibition.

Constructing a fully functional human brain from electronic parts may be achieved within a decade.

Boys love anything to do with outer space -- rockets, games, toys, movies, and more. Give your tween a special treat and decorate his room in a special space theme.

Check out the official trailer for Vanguard/Starz Media/Twentieth Century Fox's Space Chimps. Film comes out July 8th.

Two clips for Paramount's Beowulf and Twentieth Century Fox's Space Chimps have appeared online. Check them out, if you dare.

In the dead of winter, trapped in the mountains, there is no escape for a family plagued by a sinister evil embodied by the Overlook hotel and it's manifestations

There are many lists of "best" science fiction novel lists, but most are compiled by popularity which doesn't always take some "classic" tales into account.

Several fine directors in Academy Award history never received directing Oscars for their works. Here are a few of them. Some did receive other honors.

Jack Black, Mos Def, Danny Glover, Mia Farrow and Melonie Diaz star in a film with huge comedy potential but ends up being sentimental

The Golden Age of Science Fiction Films from 1950 to 1957 ended with a large number of quality films that were noted for having better writing, acting and effects.

Electronic Arts' Dead Space offers up a fresh new take on the tired survival horror-action genre with decidedly mixed results.