2001, the pitiful 35mm print Warner insists on distributing instead of a proper 70mm print, was depressing. Yes, the film is still good, yes, the transfer from 65mm negatives was sometimes decent, yes, moviegoers of today deserve to see this timeless classic, and yes, it’s a fact that there really aren’t that many 70mm installations left. Even though I have one in my garage.

But.

It’s not what Kubrick wanted, is it? If Warner Brothers had actually respected his life’s work, his legacy, they would have presented the audience with that 70mm print whenever and wherever possible. But they don’t respect Kubrick, they never did, and they don’t care about his old films. The guy’s dead, after all, so he isn’t complaining. Warner Brothers care about money, and there’s money to be made even from old films if you’re careful not to spend too much.

This is why cinemas are dying all over the world.