"Solaris" Author Dies

While I have never read the original novel, I still feel that "Solyaris" was a much, much better (IMHO!) sci-fi film than "2001". Indeed, Tarkovsky directed "Solyaris" as a reaction to the cold, distant "2001". From what I've heard, Lem wasn't pleased with the adaptation - but still, the film is brilliant on its own merits.

That being said, I also feel that Soderbergh's version was also a completely, under-appreciated master-piece. Clearly more accesible than Tarkovsky's version (who had a knack for excruciatingly long static takes).

Anyway, I suppose I've just talked myself into checking out Lem's novels. From everything I've read, the man was a fantastic writer.

I haven't read anything from him either, but sometimes this is how to discover new great works.

Cinescape is two ays late on this!!! good job.

berzerk,

You should only the Cinescape entries two days older or more. Your blood pressure will be better, and you'll live longer.

I never read the book, but did watch the Soderbergh version because it was free with the copy of another DVD I bought - actually it was cheaper to buy the bundle than the single I wanted - draw your own conclusions. I found it incomprehensible overall, but did think the interpersonal drama was effective.

NO SCI FI FILM IS BETTER THAN 2001-and if you say Star Wars your wrong -star wars is more fantasy and adventure and while 2001 is a fantasy its real and dramatic in the fact that there is no sound in the vaccum of space

2001 sucked ass.

useless uneeded comment PHILLIPEJ, but thank you for your concern.

Jeezy-creezy, CHT! Your like the grinch that stole fandom. Is there anything you DO like?

awe coldwetblanket is trying to get on on my nerves, she is so cute like that. But you are right 2001 did suck ass especially with the trade centers getting crashed into.

Ain't she precious when she's all indignant?

Kubrick was a visionary and I dig all of his work, especially 2001 and Dr Strangelove.
CHT just hasn't learned to stop worrying