![]() ![]() The original plan was for both to develop the novel first and then adapt the resulting work into a screenplay. ![]() Over the course of the next four years, Kubrick and Clarke talked and corresponded frequently. The two soon met at Trader Vic’s in New York and started hashing out a story that became 2001: A Space Odyssey. A space probe with a landing and exploration of the Moon and Mars. The impact (and perhaps even lack of impact in some quarters) such discovery would have on Earth in the near future.ģ. The reasons for believing in the existence of intelligent extra-terrestrial life.Ģ. My main interest lies along these broad areas, naturally assuming great plot and character:ġ. I had been a great admirer of your books for quite a time and had always wanted to discuss with you the possibility of doing the proverbial “really good” science-fiction movie. ![]() Clarke, after reading his short story “ The Sentinel.” In a letter dated March 31, 1964, Kubrick wrote: And so, the director reached out to writer Arthur C. He wanted to make a science fiction epic at a time when sci-fi was a byword for cheap and cheesy. ![]() For his next film, Kubrick wanted to make something different. In 1964, Stanley Kubrick was riding high from the success of his Cold War black comedy Dr. ![]()
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