Portrayals
How are the themes of birth and rebirth represented in the movie?
-Mentions of birthdays
- The starchild
-Dawn of Man
What is the 'Monolith'? What role does it play in the movie?
A black rectangular object that appears ar critical parts of evolution.
How does the movie begin? What is the setting?
Prehistoric time with a group of humanoids in the African desert.
How does the movie use color to enhance its themes and narrative?
Color is used for impact.
How does the movie portray artificial intelligence?
Who is HAL 9000?
The AI that runs the spaceship Discovery One.
How are the themes of birth and rebirth represented in the movie?
-Mentions of birthdays
-The starchild
-Dawn of man
How does the movie use music?
-Music fills in long gaps
-Used for symbolism
-Bookends the film
How does the movie portray technology and its role in society?
Technology is a tool for evolution and a potential threat.
What is the significance of the confrontation between HAL 9000 and Dr. Bowman?
humanity vs. technology
How does the movie depict space travel?
Very casually and common place.
How does the movie use silence?
- To build suspense
- make viewers pay attention
- Add emphasis to the void of space
How does the movie represent the future of humanity?
Vaguely but with great advancements and evolution.
What themes does the movie explore?
-Birth
-tools
-AI
-Technology
-Human Evolution
How are space and time depicted in the movie?
How does Kubrick use visual imagery to tell the story?
Striking images with lots of symbolism
How does the movie depict the relationship between humans and machines?
Dependent but conflicted
What are some examples of symbolism used in the movie?
-The Monolith
-Bone club
-Hal 9000/Hal's eye
-Starchild
How does the movie handle the concept of extraterrestrial life?
It is implied with the monoliths but not shown.
How is dialogue used in the movie?
Dialogue is minimal and often less important then the visual narrative.