I remember watching it when it first came out at the cinema and thinking it's a bit like 20,000 leagues in Space, although I suppose as it has that metaphysical ending maybe I should have called it 2001 leagues in Space.
What ever I still find it an enjoyable film, and would love it if MPC re-released their huge USS Cygnus kit. I do, however have a couple of small items of Black Hole merchandise which I'm happy to own, thanks to our mega blog friend, Arto, who sent me this V.I. N. CENT bottle opener and Maximillian key ring as my Christmas present one year.
So time to settle down and join the crew of the USS Palomino as it approaches The Black Hole....
Haven't seen the film for decades but I'm still tempted to make V.I.N.Cent!
ReplyDeleteI thought you had a little model of V.I.N.Cent, Kev. I'm sure you've used it in some of your photos.
DeleteYep, I've got the clockwork, walking one. I'd like one a bit bigger and a bit more accurate. Not going to make it hover though!
DeleteHope you enjoyed the Black Hole Scoop. Not seen it for years either. Somewhere I have the LP and the novel. Did you see the photo of a real black hole the other week? Astounding!
ReplyDeleteI did enjoy it Woodsy. It's been a while since I've seen it myself. It's a good old fashioned space story.Poor old Anthony Perkins comes to a nasty end thanks to the creepy robot, Maximillian. I suspect that's why Disney got their first PG certificate at the time. Some nice effects and lovely imagery as the Cygnus enters the Black Hole.
DeleteThe image of the real Black Hole is pretty much what most people expected it to look like wasn't it, but what a photographic achievement. I wonder if we'll ever know what effect they actually have on space and time?