Forsaken Lover
02-03-2014, 06:44 PM
So my girlfriend hasn't seen The Godfather and I poke fun at her a lot for it. Ya know, feigning immense disbelief and incredulity that she hasn't seen such a classic film.
I in turn though haven't seen the movie 2001 and said film is not only a classic, but a fundamental part of her childhood.
More recently though she read the book by Mr. Clarke and went on at length about how, even though the movie was still good, the book was so much better on account of it dealing with HAL better and giving him more depth. I recall reading similar views back when i first started posting on some sci-fi boards. I remember it distinctly because 2001 is one of those things you hear so much praise for that when someone says it's not that great, you stop and go "huh?"and that is true for even people who haven't seen it.
Well I decided to finally read the book so I can talk to her about it. And whilst I embark on this endeavor, I hoped to get your guys thoughts as well.
Which do you prefer and why?
I in turn though haven't seen the movie 2001 and said film is not only a classic, but a fundamental part of her childhood.
More recently though she read the book by Mr. Clarke and went on at length about how, even though the movie was still good, the book was so much better on account of it dealing with HAL better and giving him more depth. I recall reading similar views back when i first started posting on some sci-fi boards. I remember it distinctly because 2001 is one of those things you hear so much praise for that when someone says it's not that great, you stop and go "huh?"and that is true for even people who haven't seen it.
Well I decided to finally read the book so I can talk to her about it. And whilst I embark on this endeavor, I hoped to get your guys thoughts as well.
Which do you prefer and why?