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"My God! It's full of stars! That's right, the Mikes are taking on the sequel to what is widely considered one of the greatest movies ever made, 2010: The Year We Make Contact, which was directed, written, and filmed by Peter Hyams and starring Roy Scheider, John Lithgow, and Helen Mirren. Join Mike Butler and Mike Field as they talk about how this film went up against in possible odds; not just in box office competition (although it absolutely did), but also in that it would always be judged, unfairly, against the Stanley Kubrick classic, 2001: A Space Odyssey. Field and Butler talk about the fantastic acting from Scheider and crew, the fact that this film has a lot of great story to it and tells a story of science and exploration that most films, even today, do not. They'll also discuss how this film, 16 years later, doesn't hold a candle to 2001 special effects-wise and ponder what could be if they continued the series whose book versions have two more sequels. All in all though the Mikes will hopefully convince you to watch an overlooked sequel to a classic that holds up on its own through story, writing, and theme. Special thanks to the Mike's pal, Greg Antonini, who have been pestering them to cover this movie since before they even started recording the podcast. So grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you, and settle down for https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com/ (Forgotten Cinema).