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5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest science fiction film of all time
Once upon a time, when the year 2001 seemed aeons away, director Stanley Kubruck (Dr. Strangelove) contacted author Arthur C. Clarke (Childhood's End) to discuss making "the proverbial good science fiction movie". Both were sick of films that passed for science fiction, but were actually monster movies set in space, or were fiction films with the science replaced by...
Read the full review › Published on Feb. 15 2011 by LeBrain
2.0 out of 5 stars One Giant Yawn
This is surely one of the most overrated films of all time. I really wanted to like this, I tried hard but I just found myself struggling to stay awake. The plot is virtually incomprehensible, it's got something to do with evolution apparently but the different strands of the movie are not linked together in any meaningful way. The first 30 minutes or so are...
Read the full review › Published on June 27 2004 by JR
5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest science fiction film of all time, Feb. 15 2011
This review is from: 2001: A Space Odyssey: Special Edition [Blu-ray] (Bilingual) (Blu-ray)
Once upon a time, when the year 2001 seemed aeons away, director Stanley Kubruck (Dr. Strangelove) contacted author Arthur C. Clarke (Childhood's End) to discuss making "the proverbial good science fiction movie". Both were sick of films that passed for science fiction, but were actually monster movies set in space, or were fiction films with the science replaced by fantasy.The result was 2001: A Space Odyssey, the film, and a companion book of the same name which is actually a completely different animal. The film -- striking, innovative, visually engrossing, ambiguous, and scientifically solid -- is as good today as it was in 1968, even if many of the "predictions" of the film have failed to come to pass. (Perhaps if the shuttle didn't explode in '86, we'd be closer to having moon bases today?)Separated into four chapters (The Dawn Of Man, TMA-1, Jupiter Mission (and an intermission with music), and finally Jupiter and Beyond the Infinite), 2001 has no dialogue at all for the entire first quarter of the film. Beginning with a blank screen and "Atmospheres" by Ligeti, this is a film paradoxically anchored by both music and silence. The screen changes to the Earth rising over the moon, and the sun rising over the Earth (an important clue and recurring symbol) accompanied by "Thus Spoke Zarathustra". We are then introduced to a tribe of pre-human apes (Australopithecus, perhaps), starving and on the verge of extinction. Other tribes are stronger and out-competing them. There is no dialogue here but the barking of the apes, yet that and the scenery speak volumes. Suddenly one morning, the game has changed: A mysterious black monolith has appeared. The apes are drawn to it, and soon find that they are now able to compete with predators thanks to a new discovery: weapons.The TMA-1 chapter begins with what Clarke has called "the longest jump-cut in history" and we see that humanity has evolved into a spacegoing race. Orbital weapons platforms orbit the earth as a shuttle is making way to an under-construction space station. The Blue Danube plays as the spacecraft dance in calculated perfection. Our first main character, Dr. Heywood Floyd, arrives on the station and we are given some tantalizing clues as to why he's made this trip: Rumours of a plague outbreak on the moon. Yet this is just a cover story. As Floyd makes his way to the moon in another beautifully choreographed sequence, we learn that a magnetic anomoly was discovered in the crater Tycho (named after astronomer Tycho Brahe) -- Tycho Magnetic Anomoly 1, or TMA-1. This discovery is so important, that the cover story was created to keep everyone far away from Tycho.The discover of TMA-1 leads to another jump forward in time, to a mission to Jupiter helmed by David Bowman (the perpetually young Keir Dullea) and Frank Poole (Gary Lockwood of the second Star Trek pilot episode). Aboard their ship the Discovery are three sleeping astronauts and the most famous computer of all time, H.A.L. 9000 (voiced by Stratford resident Douglas Rain). Bowman and Poole do not know why they are going to Jupiter, but we are given a glipse into the possible life of two men with nothing but a computer for company, in space for years as they make the long transit to the biggest planet in our solar system. H.A.L. is a character to himself, perhaps the one with the most emotion onboard the Discovery.Things go wrong when an antenna is predicted to fail by H.A.L., requiring one of the astronauts to go outside and repair it. H.A.L., who controls the life support and every function of Discovery, begins to show signs of what humans call mistakes. Yet no 9000-series computer has ever failed, or found to be in error. You will be haunted by the song "Daisy" by the end of this chapter.After an intermission, Discovery finally arrives at Jupiter and its true mission is revealed. This chapter too has no dialogue, bringing us full circle. David Bowman once again must venture outside the ship and find out just what was discovered on the moon, how it relates to Jupiter, and perhaps even how it related to our millenia-dead ancestors. What follows is one of the most baffling and strange sequences in movie history, one which will require dozens of viewings to appreciate, let alone understand. The beauty of this final sequence is that there is no right or wrong interpretation. While on the surface it may appear to be a psychedelic caleidoscope of colour followed by a bizarre dialogue-less encounter with a being that seems to have no bearing on reality, it is actually Kubrick's way of showing the audience something that is beyond anyone's imagination. Like the audience, David Bowman and humanity have come full circle.Lacking what modern audiences might call action, lacking typical space sound effects (there is no sound in space!), lacking dialogue for most of the movie, and lacking any sort of warm human characters (except maybe H.A.L. who is not human), this movie was a challenge to watch in 1968 and is still a challenge today. It is, however, a piece of art that trancends its genre and is a landmark in film making. Kubrick, always a visionary and always breaking through boundaries of what could not be done in film, outdid himself and made a science fiction film that still has not been topped 40 years later. Nobody has made anything this epic, this beautiful, this deep or this scientifically sound since. The special effects -- all practical effects and mostly in-camera, as CG did not yet exist -- still stand up today. Nobody will ever forget the rotating Dicovery set that allowed one character to be seated while another seemingly walked from the top of the cylinder, down the side, and sat down next to him.Sure -- we don't have a moon base. We haven't sent anyone to Jupiter. However, we do talk to each other via video conference. We do have a space station. We have created computers that can beat the best humans at chess. This is not that far off. If they had named this film 2031: A Space Odyssey, we might be in the right ballpark. In the end, the year does not matter. You never see modern Earth in the movie at all.This blu-ray release is loaded with special features and has a beautiful transfer in 2.20:1, as Kubrick shot it and intended it to be. Both Dullea and Lockwood provide an audio commentary. There are documentaries about Kubrick, about the predictions of the film, and about the effects. The only thing missing is the Arthur C. Clarke lecture from the first issue DVD.2001: A Space Odyssey is, without any doubt or any argument, the greatest science fiction film of all time. With Kubrick and Clarke now both gone, I doubt we will ever see anything like it again. 5 stars is not enough of a rating. I give this movie 200 billion stars, one for each star in our galaxy.
5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest science fiction film of all time, Dec 23 2009
This review is from: 2001: A Space Odyssey (Two-Disc Special Edition) (Bilingual) (DVD)
Once upon a time, when the year 2001 seemed aeons away, director Stanley Kubruck (Dr. Strangelove) contacted author Arthur C. Clarke (Childhood's End) to discuss making "the proverbial good science fiction movie". Both were sick of films that passed for science fiction, but were actually monster movies set in space, or were fiction films with the science replaced by fantasy.The result was 2001: A Space Odyssey, the film, and a companion book of the same name which is actually a completely different animal. The film -- striking, innovative, visually engrossing, ambiguous, and scientifically solid -- is as good today as it was in 1968, even if many of the "predictions" of the film have failed to come to pass. (Perhaps if the shuttle didn't explode in '86, we'd be closer to having moon bases today?)Separated into four chapters (The Dawn Of Man, TMA-1, Jupiter Mission (and an intermission with music), and finally Jupiter and Beyond the Infinite), 2001 has no dialogue at all for the entire first quarter of the film. Beginning with a blank screen and "Atmospheres" by Ligeti, this is a film paradoxically anchored by both music and silence. The screen changes to the Earth rising over the moon, and the sun rising over the Earth (an important clue and recurring symbol) accompanied by "Thus Spoke Zarathustra". We are then introduced to a tribe of pre-human apes (Australopithecus, perhaps), starving and on the verge of extinction. Other tribes are stronger and out-competing them. There is no dialogue here but the barking of the apes, yet that and the scenery speak volumes. Suddenly one morning, the game has changed: A mysterious black monolith has appeared. The apes are drawn to it, and soon find that they are now able to compete with predators thanks to a new discovery: weapons.The TMA-1 chapter begins with what Clarke has called "the longest jump-cut in history" and we see that humanity has evolved into a spacegoing race. Orbital weapons platforms orbit the earth as a shuttle is making way to an under-construction space station. The Blue Danube plays as the spacecraft dance in calculated perfection. Our first main character, Dr. Heywood Floyd, arrives on the station and we are given some tantalizing clues as to why he's made this trip: Rumours of a plague outbreak on the moon. Yet this is just a cover story. As Floyd makes his way to the moon in another beautifully choreographed sequence, we learn that a magnetic anomoly was discovered in the crater Tycho (named after astronomer Tycho Brahe) -- Tycho Magnetic Anomoly 1, or TMA-1. This discovery is so important, that the cover story was created to keep everyone far away from Tycho.The discover of TMA-1 leads to another jump forward in time, to a mission to Jupiter helmed by David Bowman (the perpetually young Keir Dullea) and Frank Poole (Gary Lockwood of the second Star Trek pilot episode). Aboard their ship the Discovery are three sleeping astronauts and the most famous computer of all time, H.A.L. 9000 (voiced by Stratford resident Douglas Rain). Bowman and Poole do not know why they are going to Jupiter, but we are given a glipse into the possible life of two men with nothing but a computer for company, in space for years as they make the long transit to the biggest planet in our solar system. H.A.L. is a character to himself, perhaps the one with the most emotion onboard the Discovery.Things go wrong when an antenna is predicted to fail by H.A.L., requiring one of the astronauts to go outside and repair it. H.A.L., who controls the life support and every function of Discovery, begins to show signs of what humans call mistakes. Yet no 9000-series computer has ever failed, or found to be in error. You will be haunted by the song "Daisy" by the end of this chapter.After an intermission, Discovery finally arrives at Jupiter and its true mission is revealed. This chapter too has no dialogue, bringing us full circle. David Bowman once again must venture outside the ship and find out just what was discovered on the moon, how it relates to Jupiter, and perhaps even how it related to our millenia-dead ancestors. What follows is one of the most baffling and strange sequences in movie history, one which will require dozens of viewings to appreciate, let alone understand. The beauty of this final sequence is that there is no right or wrong interpretation. While on the surface it may appear to be a psychedelic caleidoscope of colour followed by a bizarre dialogue-less encounter with a being that seems to have no bearing on reality, it is actually Kubrick's way of showing the audience something that is beyond anyone's imagination. Like the audience, David Bowman and humanity have come full circle.Lacking what modern audiences might call action, lacking typical space sound effects (there is no sound in space!), lacking dialogue for most of the movie, and lacking any sort of warm human characters (except maybe H.A.L. who is not human), this movie was a challenge to watch in 1968 and is still a challenge today. It is, however, a piece of art that trancends its genre and is a landmark in film making. Kubrick, always a visionary and always breaking through boundaries of what could not be done in film, outdid himself and made a science fiction film that still has not been topped 40 years later. Nobody has made anything this epic, this beautiful, this deep or this scientifically sound since. The special effects -- all practical effects and mostly in-camera, as CG did not yet exist -- still stand up today. Nobody will ever forget the rotating Dicovery set that allowed one character to be seated while another seemingly walked from the top of the cylinder, down the side, and sat down next to him.Sure -- we don't have a moon base. We haven't sent anyone to Jupiter. However, we do talk to each other via video conference. We do have a space station. We have created computers that can beat the best humans at chess. This is not that far off. If they had named this film 2031: A Space Odyssey, we might be in the right ballpark. In the end, the year does not matter. You never see modern Earth in the movie at all.This DVD release is loaded with special features and has a beautiful transfer in 2.20:1, as Kubrick shot it and intended it to be. Both Dullea and Lockwood provide an audio commentary. There are documentaries about Kubrick, about the predictions of the film, and about the effects. The only thing missing is the Arthur C. Clarke lecture from the first issue DVD.2001: A Space Odyssey is, without any doubt or any argument, the greatest science fiction film of all time. With Kubrick and Clarke now both gone, I doubt we will ever see anything like it again. 5 stars is not enough of a rating. I give this movie 200 billion stars, one for each star in our galaxy.
5.0 out of 5 stars Slow but Great, June 10 2012
By Jimbo Jones - See all my reviews
The first time I watched this movie, I was a little bit tired and I fell asleep 20 minutes in, concluding that it was the most boring movie I had ever seen. A few years later, in a more energetic state, I decided to give it a try, this time lowering my expectations and bracing myself for the slow pace. This time, I still found the slow pace bothersome, but I found that the movie was so wonderful in every other aspect that I could look past some of the (excrusiatingly) long sequences and enjoy the masterful visuals, music, tension, and mystery that Kubrick assembled. Honestly, this might be the most beautiful film ever made. Every shot looks like it could be an award-winning photograph. Technically, it appears superior to many current films. The movie's ending is highly perplexing, but it didn't bother me too much since it is obviously meant to be pondered by the audience. Overall, it's easy to see why this is considered one of the greatest films ever made and I consider it my favourite of Kubrick's. The only problem I have with it (I say this at the risk of receiving some negative reviews) is the pacing in parts. I feel that 20 minutes or more could be easily shaved off if some of the sequences were shortened slightly. For example, there are numerous times in the movie where we watch a person or object float slowly in space for minutes at a time. While I can appreciate the devotion to realism, I'm still tempted to press the 1.3x feature on my remote for such parts. But overall this is a fantastic work of science fiction and shouldn't be passed by simply because it is slow.
5.0 out of 5 stars the movie that set the standard in sci fi, July 18 2004
By abe "starman" (wva) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 2001: A Space Odyssey (VHS Tape)
in 68,this movie was the best sci fi film ever.in it there is this force referred to as the monolith.it shows up at different points in time.finaly,a space crew goes to check it out.it is too intellectual for children.stanley kubrik directs so you know-since hes the greatest directer ever and all-that this movie is a classic!it is better than the sequel.thinkers will like it.in 68 there wasnt a computer paranoia like today.in this film,kubrik explores what would happen if the computer decided to just take the hell over.an idea not toyed with for years to come.he was a visionary.the music in it is very good too.for you wrestling fans,ric flairs theme song begins it.an abselute must for sci fi fans.
5.0 out of 5 stars Best sci-fi movie ever made, Jan. 1 2015
By Nat Hawthorne - See all my reviews
The story is not easy to tell. It starts out with a group of apes struggling to survive until they realize they can use animal bones as weapons to fight the other gangs. It would be reasonable to conclude this group that survives and learns from its environment is our ancestor. From there, the story suddenly jumps to thousands of years in time, and shows the story of Dave, an astronaut in a spacecraft. The rest of the movie is his struggle with HAL, the computer that controls the spacecraft. The movie ends up with a trippy sequence that critics and viewers are still trying to make sense of today, after several decades of the release of the movie. Nobody can agree on what it means. And, that is a testament to the power of this sci-fi movie. It still makes people think what the story means, what it is suggesting at, and how to make sense of the colors, imagery and that trippy ending sequence. All this has meant that critics and viewers contend that this is probably the best sci-fi movie that will ever be made.This movie was made in 1968, a year before humans set foot on the moon. And, we know what the stage of technology was back then. The computer that landed our astronauts on the moon had less RAM than what we have in our calculators today. Therefore, the fact that this movie was able to convincingly show us a futuristic vision so believable that we still use the special effects in this movie as a template for showing space scenes in movies even today speaks to the impact this movie has had on filmmaking.
5.0 out of 5 stars 2001: A Space Odyssey [1968] [Special Edition] [Blu-ray] [US Import], July 9 2014
2001: A Space Odyssey [1968] [Special Edition] [Blu-ray] [US Import] The Most Awesome And Mental Stimulating Science-Fiction Film Of All Time!Stanley Kubrick’s dazzling, Academy Award� winning achievement in this very compelling drama of a man vs. machine, with a stunning meld of music and motion images. Stanley Kubrick [who co-wrote the screenplay with Sir Arthur C. Clark]. We first visit our prehistoric ape-ancestry’s past. Then leaps millennia [via one of the most mind-blowing jump cuts ever] into colonised space, and ultimately whisks astronaut Dave Bowman [Keir Dullea] into unchartered space, perhaps even into immortality. Let this film embark you on an awesome interplanetary voyage of discovery.FILM FACT: ‘2001’ earned Stanley Kubrick an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, as well as nominations for Best Director and Original Screenplay (shared with Sir Arthur C. Clarke). Anthony Masters was also nominated for Best Art Direction. An honorary award was made to John Chambers in that year for his make-up work on ‘Planet of the Apes’ and Sir Arthur C. Clarke reports that he “wondered, as loudly as possible, whether the judges had passed over ‘2001’ because they thought we had used real ape-men.” The film won four BAFTAS, for Art Direction, Cinematography, and Sound Track as Best Road Show, and was one of nominees in the Best Film category. Stanley Kubrick earned the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation and was nominated for both the Directors Guild of America Award.Cast: Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Douglas Rain (Voice HAL 9000), Frank Miller Daniel Richter, Leonard Rossiter, Margaret Tyzack, Robert Beatty, Sean Sullivan, Edward Bishop, Edwina Carroll, Penny Brahms, Heather Downham, Maggie d'Abo (uncredited stewardess), Chela Matthison (uncredited stewardess), Judy Keirn (uncredited Voiceprint identification girl), Alan Gifford, Ann Gillis, Vivian Kubrick (uncredited Floyd's daughter) and Kenneth Kendall (uncredited BBC announcer)Director: Stanley KubrickProducers: Stanley Kubrick and Victor LyndonScreenplay: Sir Arthur C. Clarke and Stanley KubrickCinematography: Douglas Trumball and Geoffrey UnsworthVideo Resolution: 1080pAspect Ratio: 2.20:1 [Super Panavision 70]Audio: English: 5.1 LPCM, English: 5.1 Dolby Digital, French: 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish: 5.1 Dolby Digital, German: 5.1 Dolby Digital and Italian: 5.1 Dolby DigitalSubtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, German SDH, Cantonese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Italian, Italian SDH, Korean, Norwegian and SwedishRunning Time: 148 minutesRegion: Region A/1Number of discs: 1Studio: Warner Home EntertainmentAndrew’s Blu-ray Review: I first experienced '2001: A Space Odyssey' during my early years while attending school. Watching the film was an awesome experience, especially with a sense of excitement in the cinema I was completely taken on an amazing journey by some of the most arresting stunning visions that have ever been committed to film. By the time the credits rolled, I was almost dumbstruck with same feeling that I felt I had just seen something truly special and I had to attend the cinema to try to fathom out what I had just witnessed. But in the end I had to read the actual novel of “2001” to really understand what Sir Arthur C. Clarke was trying to inform us what the film was all about and of course again seeing why Stanley Kubrick decided his personal vision in turning the intelligent novel into a visual feast for all of us fans of ‘2001: A Space Odyssey.’Developed by author/writer Sir Arthur C. Clarke and director Stanley Kubrick, '2001: A Space Odyssey' begins with an extended vignette about human evolution. A bestial group of pre-humans live their daily lives in fear until they stumble upon a black, rectangular monolith. After encountering this otherworldly device, one of the creatures inexplicably invents the first tool and uses it as a club to protect his tribe. The film suddenly leaps forward to the future where man inhabits space in ships and orbiting stations. On the surface of the moon, a dig uncovers a deliberately buried monolith that's identical to the one the man-apes found at the beginning of the film.Two years later, two pilots Dave Bowman [Keir Dullea] and Frank Poole [Gary Lockwood] escorts three scientists to Jupiter on the spaceship Discovery One. The ship is run by HAL 9000 (voiced by Douglas Rain), a supercomputer that represents the pinnacle in human-created artificial intelligence. Treated like any other crew member, HAL talks to the pilots and mimics human behaviour and intelligence. Everything is seemingly routine, until HAL stumbles upon information on the secret excavation on the moon. When Dave questions HAL 9000's reliability, the computer stages a mutiny.Like many Stanley Kubrick films, '2001: A Space Odyssey' is best approached as a cerebral endeavour rather than as outright entertainment, as Stanley Kubrick uses the trappings of the sci-fi genre to pose genuine questions of sentience, existence, and intelligence. Action fans won't find any gunfights or explosions here; instead, this is a deliberately paced adventure of the mind that requires patience, thought, and introspection. The director famously refused to explain his interpretation of the film, preferring that his audience draw their own conclusions. To be blunt, the film demands a level of engagement and intelligence from its audience that's truly rare in modern filmmaking.It is safe to say that almost everything about '2001: A Space Odyssey' is challenging and atypical. The characters are painfully naturalistic, relationships are cold and unnerving, and the ending is vague and experimental. Stanley Kubrick decided early on that he wanted the film to be a primarily non-verbal experience, and the result is an eerily quiet film. The silence is punctuated by classical music, technical banter between the astronauts, the hums and rumbles of the ship, and HAL 9000's soothing voice.In fact, the only segment of the film that relies on a familiar genre scenario, especially HAL 9000's mutiny that doesn't gain momentum until the final act. But even then, this classic clash of wills doesn't constitute the climax of the story, that comes a bit later as Dave is confronted with a metaphysical journey across time and space that makes for a most intriguing twist in the story.Stanley Kubrick is the only director who makes me feel like a puppet on strings, and this is the only film that manages to leave my head spinning no matter how many times I watch it. Every time I think I've got my finger on the pulse of Kubrick's methodical madness, I realise there are ideas in this film that I'll probably never completely wrap my head around. It astounds me in our age of technological advancement that a futuristic film made in 1968 remains one of the most compelling cinematic labyrinths of all time.Years ago, I gave up trying to argue the merits of the film with those who find it tedious and slow going. I've come to accept the fact that '2001' is a definitive love-it-or-hate-it film that will forever split audiences. Still, whatever you may ultimately think of the film itself, '2001: A Space Odyssey' will literally haunt your brain after you watch it. In my opinion, every film fan owes it to themselves to experience '2001' at least once in their lives. But to understand the films complexities even more, it is best to read the novel “2001: A Space Odyssey” as it will give you a much better understanding of what the film is all about and when I read the book it really explained so much that film did not explain to the people who have seen the film and those that are still confused in what the film is all about.Blu-ray Video Quality – '2001: A Space Odyssey' is presented with a stunning 1080p encoded image transfer on this Blu-ray and this re-mastered release of '2001: A Space Odyssey' features a revelatory upgrade in picture quality that's likely to leave fans buzzing with excitement. Colours are magnificent, rich, and stable from beginning to end. Skin tones are perfectly saturated and primary hues are bold and vibrant. Blues and reds receive the most noticeable improvement from past DVD edition releases, but the entire palette is striking. I'm also happy to report that contrast is dead-on, black levels are inky, and shadow delineation reveals a variety of elements formerly cloaked in darkness.Fine detail sets a new bar for high definition catalogue releases. Facial imperfections are a cinch to spot, hair is crisply defined, and the star fields are flawless. I paused on several occasions to note actors' naturally splotchy skin and chipped fingernails. There are even scenes in this transfer that I completely re-watched just to have another chance to explore the intricacies of the sets and props. For the first time, I was able to read all of the small text Stanley Kubrick strategically placed across the film. Call me obsessed, but I found myself completely fascinated by these minor details that I'd previously been unable to enjoy. Pay close attention to the barren wilderness in the opening scenes, the space station electronics, and the slightest etchings on the ships floating above Earth, this transfer is just that beautiful. The print is in excellent condition and isn't marred by softness, edge enhancement, scratches, or any distracting instances of source noise. As I watched this Blu-ray, I searched for something to complain about, but I'm happy to report that I failed to find a single thing. '2001: A Space Odyssey' has set a new bar for high quality transfers in high definition. For a film that's well over fifty years old, this high-definition release is nothing short of an awesome experience that will leave you breathless by the end credits.Blu-ray Audio Quality – This Blu-ray edition of '2001: A Space Odyssey' features an uncompressed 5.1 LPCM surround track and a standard 5.1 Dolby Digital mix. While I didn't notice much of a difference between the two tracks, both sound better than ever and provides that extra faithful experience that still manages to enhance Stanley Kubrick's original vision.The classical music in the film opening certainly upped the sound field and resonates with solid bass and stable trebles. Dialogue is crisp and perfectly prioritised, especially with HAL 9000's soothing tones dominating the soundscape to good effect. Sharp sounds like bestial grunts and mechanical hisses have a distinct impact, while quiet scenes on the ship are layered with a careful level of naturalistic ambiance. This was the first time I'd noticed the subtle and comprehensive intricacies of the sound design, especially with the small whirs, echoes throughout the ship, and the cooling fans inside the heavy space machinery were new to my ears. Like the clarity of fine elements in the 1080p transfer, this high definition audio package revealed details that had escaped me so many times before on my home video 2-disc Special Edition DVD release and it pleased me to hear that the tracks sound so much fuller than the mix on the inferior DVD release.The only thing that modern film fans may be disappointed by is the generally front-heavy sound field. The original 6-channel stereo sound track has been remixed for 5.1 surround, but the rear channels have a limited presence that bolsters acoustics more than anything. The tone of the sound design is a clear product of the '60s, particularly evident in the tenor of the voices (which can be attributed to the original recording more than anything else). Having said all that, it's hard to fathom that '2001: A Space Odyssey' could ever sound much better than it does here.Blu-ray Special Features and Extras:Audio Commentary by Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood: Both actors avoid diving headlong into discussions about the cultural ramifications of the film or its interpretations, but instead have an engaging conversation about Kubrick, the production, the on-set atmosphere, and reaction to the film. They share plenty of fun anecdotes and prove themselves to be generally affable gents. I didn't really learn anything new about the film per se, but it was interesting to hear their personal accounts from the trenches. The only downside is that the two actor’s clearly aren't old hands at recorded commentaries, and as a result seem to skip over some obvious scenes and topics that I would have loved to hear them discuss.2001: The Making of a Myth [43:04] Here is a Channel Four TV documentary that is hosted by James Cameron, along with actor Keir Dullea, co-author Sir Arthur C. Clarke and visual effects pioneer Douglas Trumball goes behind the scenes into the making of Stanley Kubrick’s classic space opera. This is a really compelling glimpse into the impact the film has made in Hollywood and the world over the decades. It documents the initial critical reaction, the eventual declaration of '2001' as a masterpiece, and a miscellaneous of other facts that kept me riveted from beginning to end.Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001 [21:23] Takes a hypnotic journey with filmmakers whose own careers were inspired by this cinematic landmark. It includes interviews with notable filmmakers like George Lucas and Stephen Spielberg. This is a tight journey through a cult phenomenon that James Cameron calls "a film that shouldn't work, but does."Visions of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001 [21:30] Stanley Kubrick and co-author Sir Arthur C. Clarke created a finely detailed vision of the future. In this documentary, filmmakers, writers and Sir Arthur C. Clarke reflect on the accuracy of their predictions. This is an entertaining look at the technologies that the film predicted (or inspired) and the visions that have yet to transpire.2001: A Space Odyssey: A Look Behind the Future [4:3] [23:10] Look in on LOOK magazine’s charmingly retro tour of the London film set of ‘2001: A Space Odyssey.’What is Out There? [20:40] Examines the philosophical themes of 2001: A Space Odyssey, including discussion of the possibilities of Extra-terrestrial life, the concept of God and the intersection of two possibilities if intelligent life is existing somewhere else other than on Earth.2001: FX and Early Conceptual Artwork [9:26] A retrospective of the art and visual effects designs, that led to the mind-bending visions of Stanley Kubrick’s Space Odyssey.Look: Stanley Kubrick [3:14] Stanley Kubrick’s early work as a photographer, chronicling 1940s America for the LOOK magazine and reflected his natural talent for visual storytelling. You get a montage of Stanley Kubrick's photography.11/27/1966 Interview with Stanley Kubrick [1:16:24] The best feature on this release in my opinion is with director Stanley Kubrick with physicist and writer Jeremy Bernstein, discusses the making of 2001: A Space Odyssey, in this 1966 audio interview. The notoriously elusive director remains true to form, but Jeremy Bernstein (a veteran writer for the "New Yorker") keeps Stanley Kubrick chatting. He emphasises the importance of problem solving, his relief at not having gone to college, the significance of photography as a training ground for filmmaking and his various experiences on different types of films. He explains how he worked with United Artists using James B. Harris’ money as a completion guarantee, describes the second half of Spartacus as “a bit silly”, talks about the nuclear holocaust and denial in relation to Dr Strangelove and says of his comments, at one point, “You’re gonna have to fix this up because this is gonna sound crap!” I was surprised to find that Stanley Kubrick doesn't come off anything like the hard person he would be accused of being in later years. His answers are thoughtful and polite for the most part, and he divulges a bit more information than I expected. This is a true gem for Stanley Kubrick fans that shouldn't be missed and I think that the 76 minutes of this interview are as fascinating an insight into Stanley Kubrick as I’ve ever encountered and I enjoyed it immensely.Theatrical TrailerFinally, ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ is one of THE greatest classics of Science-Fiction cinema and it is a most welcome addition to my growing library of Blu-ray releases. I'm a huge massive fan of this classic film, personally, so this was a release that I've been eagerly anticipating for quite some time. Fortunately, this Blu-ray release from Warner doesn't disappoint in any way. The film has been given the utmost of attention and the resulting video quality is of reference grade. Audio is also similarly spectacular, if not slightly limited simply by the film's age. Warner Home Video has also really opened up the vaults with the disc's excellent supplementary features. In the end, ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ is a must own title and this Blu-ray title release. Very Highly Recommended!Andrew C. Miller – Your Ultimate No.1 Film FanLe Cinema ParadisoWARE, United Kingdom
5.0 out of 5 stars From Ape to Man to Srarchild, Nov. 17 2010
By Kemila Zsange "Accessing Your Inner Wisdom th... (Vancouver, BC, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 2001: A Space Odyssey (Blu-ray) (Blu-ray)
This 1968 science fiction will always be a classic. It is a story starting 4 million years ago, lasting to infinity. No movie on earth has had that length of time.But does time matter?With extraterrestrial help, apes learned how to use tools. Having made his great leap (it was so vividly and beautifully illustrated in the movie ' the leap from the animal bone to spaceship! Visually stunning!), man has relied on technology. We made computers intelligent enough to think for us; and emotional enough to fee for us; so that there isn't much left for us to do but to eat warm-up food while watching TV; get tanned in artificial sun while hearing our parents video message wishing us 'happy birthday'; being bored and boring; lying down in a coffin like container virtually 'dead' in order to get around' It seems at the end of evolution, tools(computers) don't need us anymore to fulfill a mission.Yet, in space, we still need to breathe ' there was a three minute space walk in the movie when we don't see much going on but hear heavy breathing from David's space suit. This almost upset me as the breathing becomes heavier and heavier (maybe not really. It's just that I became less and less patient without much happening there and being left, as an audience, to feel that in the ultimate space, man is so fragile.)Stanley Kubrick shows us the master of earth is only a child in the space. We see spaceship attendants walk slowly and mechanically like a child learning how to walk; we eat baby liquid food; we need retraining to use zero gravity toilet'And we almost lose control of our tool ' Hal 9000 the super computer. In the fight between man and his computer, ironically man used only one small tool, a screwdriver, again an amimal bone shape, to finish Hal 9000.Some days later after I saw the movie, I was still reflecting on it. To some degree, Hal 9000 is like human ego. In going through earth life, we make up this identity, for the purpose of helping and protecting us navigating through life. However, as it goes, the more power we give to it, the more controlling it becomes, to the point it thinks it can override us ' so 'Jupiter Mission' is not human's mission. It becomes Hal's mission, and humans are in his way. It needs to be always right ' 'I never make mistakes.' Hal 9000 claims. It constantly feels threatened, to the point it kills. It collapses and is ready to re-negotiate when facing its inevatible death'We have to grow. We can't let ego take over our lives forever. However, without his tool the super computer, in the space, what becomes man? Unknown is what he has to face. And that almost certianly means death.But that force, that supernatual force which deliberatedly planted a monolith on earth near a tribe of sleeping apes and the moon 4 million years ago draws man to, not just Jupiter, but beyond the infinity. Is it not God?Man has his last supper. And a glass is broken.Is this the end?But the wine is still there ' container; content ' body; spirit.Man, are we ready for our next evolutionary leap?In the end of the moving, a starchild is born.
5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive feat regardless of personal philosophy, Aug. 15 2007
By Rob Larmer (Harvey,NB,canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 2001: A Space Odyssey (Widescreen) (DVD)
2001: A Space Odyssey Very few films deal with humanity in an abstractverb very well, often despite trying to give a universal message abouthumans they end up giving a message about individuals. This isperfectly fine, and many of the truly great films deal with people thisway, it is natural because we relate more deeply with individuals.However, Stanley Kubrick's crowning achievement is one of thebest-regarded films at showing humans not in an individual sense, butrather as a species.The film basically comes down to the core philosophy of evolution,about our need as a species to keep going, despite where we getourselves. A short cut scene at the beginning of the film shows us asapes, wherein a black monolith (possible God allegory) reveals itselfto us as we first begin to comprehend tools as hunting mechanisms. Weproceed to separate ourselves from the apes that don't comprehend toolsthrough harassing them and ultimately separate ourselves as unique. Wethen jump many years later to a theoretical 2001, wherein people havebecome lazy; they lack emotion and have mechanical usages for almostany regular job. What's implied is that we have evolved to a point ofslothfulness due to a lack of this theoretical God. Most of theconventional story isn't the point; it is put in largely to begin theplot where the truly insightful message on human beings is revealed. Analien signal is picked up and a crew with a computer (Hal 9000) is sentto investigate. What is shown is that Hal 9000 is more human then thehuman beings, a creature stuck in a world void of life in ametaphysical sense. Ultimately he destroys all but one crewmember in anattempt to keep things safe, through his own poorly figured sense ofthe situation. When the last member finally succeeds in unplugging him,he regains what it means to be human and what follows is one of themost impressive sequences ever revealed in any film.What struck me at first with 2001 was its cold lifeless nature; thoughthis comes off as the films nature it truly is only the coldness ofspace that gives it the sense. 2001 is a life affirming film because itshows that humans will keep going, we are still evolving and we willnever really die. I don't connect with it like some individuals,because as a believer my theology is different, but the film is amoving sense of life and color, and it is affirming in many ways toknow that were not done. We as a species have a long way to go, but wewill ultimately make it.2001 often lacks the philosophical qualities that make people connectwith the cinema. It isn't easy relating to an abstract verb as opposeto an individual, but this quality alone separates 2001 as a trulysignificant piece of the cinema. Regardless as to how deeply anybodyrelates to the plot, the use of sound and color is unrivalled in anyfilm, and lovers of the cinema will inherently appreciate this aspectalone. Truly nothing has ever surpassed it in terms of raw energy andbeauty and any admirer of film will be impressed with this aspectregardless of philosophical merit to one's personal life.Kubrick has left us with a masterpiece I think we will all grow tofurther appreciate in time, just as we will further evolve, our tasteswill as well, and I see further recognition ahead of 2001. A truemasterpiece and the film that defined a genius, I give 2001: A SpaceOdyssey a deserving 10/10.
4.0 out of 5 stars Look at the far future with optimism., July 17 2006
By Jan Dierckx (Belgium, Turnhout) - See all my reviews
Look at the far future with optimism.This review contains possibly a spoiler. I explain what happens at the end of the film. I do this because the end is confusing if you don't know something about the ideas of Arthur C.Clarke, an English scientist and SF writer who wrote the script for this movie along with Stanley Kubrick.The basic idea of the film is that the 'Homo Sapiens' evolved from the apes (Darwin) and the 'Homo Cosmos' will in time evolve from the 'Homo Sapiens'(A.C.Clarke). The 'Homo Cosmos' will be a human creature that is able to live in outer space like we are able to live on Earth. Space will be his natural environment.Arthur C.Clarke writes about this idea ( and many other scientific speculations ) in his book 'Profiles of the Future', first published in 1962 - he calls it 'An inquiry into the limits of the possible' - and revised in 1999 for millennial edition published by Indigo.Before I carry on I have to say that the characters in this film are very cold and distant (all of them with perhaps the exception of the six year old daughter of one of the scientists.)They are polite but they could be mindless robots. I don't know if this was on purpose or that the scriptwriters didn't care about human psychology.The movie has four parts.First is the long winded part where you can witness the daily life of large apes. I presume that stunt men crawled almost literally in the skin of those apes. The special make-up must have cost a fortune. I give the film 4 stars because this first part is extremely slow-paced and is of very little importance for the rest of the film.You start wondering if you are watching the wrong movie but at the end of that first part, you understand that the basic idea was that the apes are climbing up the ladder of evolution by using large bones as a tool or a weapon.In the second part some scientists travel to the moon (there are already several colonies on the moon), to visit a mysterious artifact dug up in the vicinity of one of the colonies. We are told that the artifact points toward Jupiter where possibly another artifact can be found, floating like a satellite around the giant planet.The third part is the mission to Jupiter. Something happens and the only survivor of the mission takes one of the space-capsules. He uses the gravity of Jupiter to gain speed and he makes a discovery voyage beyond Jupiter. The enormous speed he has is one of the most impressive scenes of the film.In the fourth and last part of the movie, we witness the decay of the Homo Sapiens and we look at the foetus of the Homo Cosmos, floating in outer space.A professional reviewer called The Space Odyssey a movie with a pessimistic vision. He apparently didn't read 'Profiles of the Future' because if there is one SF movie that is optimistic and welcomes the future with open arms (so to speak) it's The Space Odyssey.After all, a whole new kind of humans with different and powerful possibilities is about to be born.
5.0 out of 5 stars science fiction classic, June 28 2004
I am writing this review for those who claimed this movie has parts that are incomprehensible. Let me begin saying that you are right. The thing is this. There are movies wich are so successful, that a book is written afterwards based on it, like Star Wars. There are books so great that someone attempts to make a film of them, like The Lord of the Rings. Neither of these is the case of 2001. This a very peculiar situation in wich movie and book were developed simultaneously and were released within only a couple of months of difference. And even though there are some slights differences between book and movie, both belong together as a unit. Each one explains the other, so you can't read the book wihout the movie or watch the movie without having read the book. If you like good science fiction, that is science fiction wich is not like Star Trek or the Chronicles of Riddick, you should buy the movie and the book. 2001 is the proof that it is possible to make great science fiction: a story that portraits extraordinary events wich allow to explore the human condition and at the same time give entertainment.
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Finding Sam - Part One - Books on Google Play
Finding Sam - Part One
With an ex-husband who won’t take no for an answer and a best friend gone too soon, all she can do is watch her dreams slip away, one brush stroke at a time.
But when she runs into community doctor Erik Maystrom and his widowed sister, Olivia, Sam discovers a whole new world filled with possibilities, love, and family and where she and her young son can live without fear or limitations.
And as one opportunity after another opens up for her, will Sam welcome them with open arms or will she let the pain of her past take over only because it’s the only thing she’s ever known?
This is Part One of Finding Sam, a contemporary romance set in Southern California’s South Bay. The saga concludes with Finding Sam - Part Two.
This book deals with sensitive themes of recovery from childhood and domestic abuse.
Loved the complexity of the characters
I really enjoyed reading Finding Sam by Liz Durano. It feels odd to say I enjoyed reading something with such a heavy story line, but the way she wrote it made it very real and it connected to me as a reader without being too overwhelming. I'm fairly new to this author, I've read a few of her other books and I've found a nice freshness in her writing style and they way she develops her characters and plot lines. The stories are unique and well written and I will continue to look for her future books. I read this book in exchange for an honest review, but I would gladly recommend it and her other books to anyone looking for something new and fresh in the contemporary romance genre. My only suggestion is that you read this one first before you read "In his Heart" as this introduces us to characters that are also in that one. Happy Reading...enjoy!
A tragic story, but one with light at the end of the tunnel. With her life spinning out of control, Sam cannot believe that she is worth being loved and her ex husband exploits this to the extreme. However, even the most broken life has moments of light and new discoveries. In Sam's case her first breakthrough came when she met Rosie, the second was when she was taken under Eunice's wing and the third when Erik came to her rescue whilst out jogging. Each of these people in turn brought hope into Sam's life and in doing so helped her to turn around the spiral of destruction. As with all of Ms Durano's books, this one is well written and emotive and although it does end on a cliffhanger, one can see the way forward.
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9781537879703
Finding Sam - Part Two Finding Sam - Part Two Book 2
Liz Durano Book 2 June 16, 2017
Single mother Sam Martin has found the love of her life and all she wants to do now is move on.
But the past has a way of coming back and when it does, will Sam keep running? Or will she face her demons head on and begin healing?
This is Part Two of Finding Sam, a contemporary inspirational romance set in Southern California’s South Bay.
The complete novel, Finding Sam, A Novel, is also available to purchase.
In His Heart: A Novella In His Heart Book 3
Liz Durano Book 3 May 11, 2017
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A barista in search of the truth. A Hollywood star yearning for authenticity. One fateful meeting that will send them on a journey of self-discovery and one unexpected romance.
He’s gorgeous, charming, and before the night is over, smitten.
But a celebrity romance may not be enough to get Riley’s love life moving again, not when the ex-boyfriend is back in town and with him, the secrets that will change her life forever.
Liz Durano April 26, 2017
We all have secrets.Some of them darker than others and best hidden away.
To his fans, Ashe Hunter is the perfect man, the classically trained British actor taking Hollywood and Broadway by storm. To his American girlfriend, Riley Eames, he is a man in love and he’ll do anything to keep her safe from the prying eyes of paparazzi suddenly digging into her past.
But to British stage and film actress Catriona Marks, Ashe is her ticket to Hollywood fame and she’ll do anything to get it even if it means exposing the man she once knew and tearing down the image he’s built for himself ever since he left her.
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BOOK 1: LOVING ASHE
But a Hollywood romance may not be enough to get Riley’s life moving again, not when the answers to the questions she’s been seeking are finally revealed, leading her to question everything that is true in her life, like moving on… and falling in love.
BOOK 2: LOVING RILEY
To his fans, Ashe Hunter is the perfect man, the classically trained British actor taking Hollywood and Broadway by storm. To his American girlfriend, Riley Eames, he is a man in love who’ll do anything to keep her safe from the prying eyes of paparazzi suddenly digging into her life.
But to someone from his past, Ashe is her ticket to Hollywood fame, and she’ll do anything to get it even if it means tearing down the perfect image he built for himself long after he left her.
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Falling for Jordan Falling for Jordan Book 2
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Some one-night stands are just that: one-night stands…
But for transplant physician Addison Rowe, it means a baby nine months later and a story she’s stuck to about being a single mother – by choice.
Besides, after last year’s scandal involving her colleague, Dr. Harlow James, Addison’s got a professional reputation to protect.
But when her one-night stand turns out to be building contractor, Jordan O’Halloran, Addison will need to decide whether maintain her reputation is more important than finding true love.
This book is a standalone story that follows after Everything She Ever Wanted featuring Dr. Harlow James and Dax Drexel. Who knows? You might even meet them again here!

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First Visit - Review of Kwi Noodle House, Atlantic City, NJ - TripAdvisor
First Visit - Kwi Noodle House
Ranked #65 of 406 Restaurants in Atlantic City
We tried the Kwi noodle house while staying down at AC on a recent visit. We sat at a table close to one of the game rooms. The place was clean and the staff friendly.My daughter had a mandarin-mojito and I had the cracked coconut martini.
We shared the Cantonese pork dumplings (4). For the main course she had the Wor Wonton and I had the Shrimp Pad Thai. Everything was FRESH and tasted SOOOOO GOOD. The only reason I didn't give it excellent was because after we received the food, no one came by the table until we were almost finished eating.
We will be sure to stop in for a second visit next time we are in AC.
Ask Riverwatcher4u about Kwi Noodle House
“Not worth the bet!”
Stopped by this restaurant at Caesars Casino in Atlantic City during a lull in our playtime M. Don't bother!
They food is bad and the service is worse. The place was almost empty, but they made us wait while they cleaned some tables.
Our appetizers and entre were ordered at the same time. After a while my husband's soup came, but not my spring rolls. A while later the server brought out lettuce wraps. When I told her it wasn't what I ordered, she argued with me, then left. The manager came over and said the wrong key had been entered, but that the spring rolls would only take another 5 minutes. I refused them since our shared entre should have been ready. The manager explained that they hadn't even started it yet. When it finally came, it wasn't good. Sesame Chicken is a staple on Oriental menus, but this version was B-A-D. I've had better at a fast food place. Rice was cold and more sticky than normal.
All in all, resist any urge to go here!
Ask JPriceisright about Kwi Noodle House
Tucked in the corner of Caesar's first floor is some of the freshest Asian cuisine in the area.The open kitchen allows you to watch the chef create your meal from start to finish.Service is on point and they're open late.A nice relaxing space to either settle down or recharge and not too expensive.
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“A Noodle Place in every casino!”
We like to try the noodle houses in every casino where we stay. Kwi has excellent service and is very clean. It's menu and preparation are average to most other such places where we have eaten...and we have tried a couple dozen of them.
We like the fact that most of the selections are not heavy, yet they are filling.
Ask Seasonedrenter about Kwi Noodle House
The price fixe menu for 2 is well worth the $49 that they charge. You each get a choice of soup, appetizer, entree and dessert. I found the service excellent and the food was delicious. I would definitely go again.
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Public Art/Murals | Shreveport-Bossier In The Know
3 Sculptures – “Dignitas” on Benton Rd, “Three Fold Unity”
On Barksdale Blvd, and “Red River Blues” on Arthur Ray Teague Parkway, Bossier City
1500 Anna Street, Shreveport
Bringing Color To The Queen
2900 Lakeshore Dr., Bilberry Park, Shreveport, La.
Christian Street Pocket Park
Christian & Travis Street, Shreveport
Classic Reprographics Mural
306 Market St., Shreveport, La.
Doorways Mural
201 Texas Street, Downtown Shreveport
Highland Totems (Sculpture)
3 Totems in Columbia Park, 2900 Creswell, Shreveport
3 Totems in Highland Park, 503 Stoner Avenue, Shreveport
Huddie “Lead Belly” Ledbetter (Sculpture)
NE Corner of Texas and Marshall Streets, Downtown Shreveport
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suesipolansky77Danbury, Connecticut3843Reviewed 24 February 2017 a place near the sandsi always find the red roof inn very clean and extremely reasonable pricewise. the people working there-from the check in people to the cleaning staff are just great. the coffee is always hot and delicous. i highly reccommend this place for people on a budget.More1 Thank suesipolansky77 Response from RedAllentown, General Manager at Red Roof Inn Allentown AirportResponded 26 February 2017Thank you so very much for taking time from your schedule to post such an outstanding review, regarding your recent stay at the Red Roof Inn Allentown Airport. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. It has been our goal to exceed...More
Michelle M12Reviewed 11 February 2017 Never again.Booked this hotel because it was a convenient location to where we needed to go (Oktoberfest @ SteelStacks) Cheap price. Seemed clean enough, but we ended up bringing bed bugs home with us. A complete nightmare!!More2 Thank Michelle M Response from RedAllentown, General Manager at Red Roof Inn Allentown AirportResponded 14 February 2017Thank you for taking the time to inform us about the unfortunate situation that occurred during your stay.
The comfort of our guests is our number one priority, and we truly apologize for the issue you encountered during your stay.
Since bed bugs can be...More
Renee HNew York City, New York54Reviewed 30 January 2017 Clean sheets, hot showerStopped in for short couple of days after an extended period of very harsh traveling conditions that included losing my wallet and sleeping on an airport floor. This place is good if you are exhausted and in need of a super hot shower and clean...More1 Thank Renee H Response from RedAllentown, General Manager at Red Roof Inn Allentown AirportResponded 31 January 2017Thank you for taking the time to post your comments on Trip Advisor, regarding you recent stay at the Red Roof Inn Allentown Airport. I was sorry to hear about your missing wallet, and the fact that you had to sleep on the floor at...More
Felisha WPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania7719Reviewed 29 January 2017 via mobile Overnight PROS
NEXT TO EVERYTHING
Shopping and food all around
No Bluetooth radio just some old school digital clock radio
Shower is very slippery
Towels too small
Checked in at 5pm turned...More1 Thank Felisha W Response from RedAllentown, General Manager at Red Roof Inn Allentown AirportResponded 30 January 2017Thank you for taking the time to post your comments on Trip Advisor, regarding your recent stay at the Red Roof Inn Allentown Airport. We strive to provide each and every guest with a clean room, great service, and at an affordable price. We truly...More
ratel745Fort Myers, Florida1Reviewed 13 January 2017 The staff at this hotel made our vacation special!!We stayed here for one week with our dog and bunny. We can't say enough good about this hotel!! The room was beautifully remodeled with hardwood floors and granite counter tops. It was spacious and clean, and the hotel was conveniently located so that we...MoreThank ratel745 Response from RedAllentown, General Manager at Red Roof Inn Allentown AirportResponded 15 January 2017Thank you for taking the time to give us such a nice compliment, regarding you recent stay, at the Red Roof Inn Allentown Airport. We are glad you enjoyed our renovated rooms and we do feel they are a great value. I was also very...More
PreviousNext123456…54Updating list... Similar hotelsSee all 30 hotels in AllentownComfort Inn2 reviews#17 of 30 hotels in Allentown Lehigh Motor Inn12 reviews#19 of 30 hotels in Allentown Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Allentown - Dorney Park Area284 reviews#10 of 30 hotels in Allentown Days Hotel Allentown Airport / Lehigh Valley1,197 reviews#13 of 30 hotels in Allentown About Amenities Top amenitiesFree ParkingFree High Speed Internet ( WiFi )Hotel AmenitiesFree ParkingBusiness Centre with Internet AccessRoom amenitiesAir ConditioningDetails Price rangeUS$ 71 - US$ 108 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room) Hotel classStar rating provided by Expedia.Hotel Style#1 Best Value Hotel in Allentown #4 Business Hotel in Allentown #5 Romantic Hotel in Allentown Room typesNon-Smoking Rooms Number of rooms116 Reservation OptionsTripAdvisor is proud to partner with Expedia, Booking.com, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Orbitz, Red Roof Inn, Hotwire, Cheap Tickets, Cancelon and getaroom.com so you can book your Red Roof Inn Allentown Airport reservations with confidence. We help millions of travellers each month to find the perfect hotel for both holiday and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers. LocationUnited States >Pennsylvania >Allentown Also Known AsRed Roof Inn Allentown Airport Hotel Allentown ,Allentown Red Roof Inn Show More Show Less Add Photo Photos All photos (55) Full view Traveller (34)Room & Suite (34)Hotel & Grounds (15)Bathroom (6)
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Priscilla Kibbee: Trip to India March-April 2010- The Fairlawn Hotel Kolkata
Trip to India March-April 2010- The Fairlawn Hotel Kolkata
After a lovely day in New Delhi it was time to head for the New Delhi train station and a 5 pm train to Kolkata, my next stop. Unfortunately there was a problem with the tracks...the Naxel Maoist organization had blown up a section a couple of days ago derailing a couple of trains and causing delays. My train left five hours late. Undaunted, the train staff (meals were included on this deluxe train) were serving dinner and ice cream for dessert at midnight and 1 am before tucking us in for the night.
At the crowded Kolkata station I took a taxi to my hotel,,,the Fairlawn... in the backpacker area...Sudder Street, next to the Maiden and the Indian Museum. The hotel is a real throwback to the Raj era and has been owned by the same family for decades. Its's not everyone's "cup of tea"
The rooms have been updated a tiny bit, but you would hardly notice.
Madam's dressing table And the bathtub on blocks.
And a separate room for the toilet.
And high tea in the afternoon served in the lovely garden. Or in the dining room where other meals were served.
The garden was very popular with guests and people staying in other hotels in the area. It was beautifully lit in the evening and full of birds.
The upstairs sitting area was full of bric a brac, family photos, and photos of the owners with various celebrity guests. The owners also had a lovely private little porch upstairs.
More of the upstairs sitting area.
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silverine: Disclaimer
Posted by silverine at 12:53 PM
Oh my can I borrow your disclaimer ? I feel the same way about my blog too but couldnt put it the way u did :D
Monday, May 02, 2011 5:06:00 PM
Couple of 4-5 questions
1.Are u into politics/religion/real-estate/mining/sports administration to think that this is a free country?
2. You think that you are not responsible for comments posted in your blog for your posts. Isn't it too disowing a statement?
3.Where is the 'I agree' check-box in the disclaimer statement?
4.For the statement that your readers are all "brainless aimless jottings of a juvenile delinquent suffering from juvenile Alzheimers", can we (your readers) sue you? If yes, what is a good sum we should ask for?
5.Does any of the above questions make you re-consider your opinion about us(your readers)? If yes, which one and why?
I am borrowing the disclaimer word to word. So sue me lol :-D
Love this disclaimer, maybe we should call it an 'Every Blogger's Disclaimer'.
I would like to use it too, with credit to this blog (haven't yet clicked on the link you have given).
Tuesday, May 03, 2011 7:29:00 PM
I will however desist from tarnishing anyone’s name as it is not nice and more importantly it will land me in jail…where there is no internet connection. Hehehe good old silverine style that was :D
Kinda missed out many posts of yours, anyway this one just made up for it by beseeching me to dig the archives :)
PS: How many posts old is poomanam now? #justcurious
Tuesday, May 03, 2011 11:06:00 PM
I loved this discalimer, are you going ot copyright it or can we all use it .. jsut in case we break the law somehow .. :)
I am thinking of adding one of mine too to yours to make it more fool proof..
Lol! Too good a disclaimer. :)
Anita: Go ahead! :)
Answers withheld due to fear of personal injury from readers :|
Anon: Sure! :)
IHM: Please go ahead. "Every bloggers disclaimer" sounds like a good idea :)
Sriram: Thanks buddy: I think I am about 365 posts old with this post :)
Bikramjit: Please use the disclaimer. We all need to have have our backs covered lol!
Hari: Thank you :)
Monday, May 23, 2011 11:12:00 AM
love your disclaimer anjali.. i so totally understan the need for it.
I had one put up on my page too few yrs back when i used to blog actively ;)
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