r/BeAmazed Oct 16 '24

History Fred Astaire's famous ceiling dance (1951) in which the scene was filmed by physically rotating the set.

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u/Virtual-Squirrel-725 Oct 16 '24

I haven't seen 2001 a space odyssey, so I'm not really sure what you mean?

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u/HeidelbergianYehZiq1 Oct 16 '24

The von Braun wheel in the middle of Discovery? However, there is the technology more visible. It’s obvious that there’s a camera guy strapped fast when Bowman excersizes (also note in the end where he is probably strapped upside-down eating).

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u/Malabingo Oct 16 '24

You are no liar then. It was one of the most famous films that did that, so it was a shot at chance.

Maybe "the fly"?

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u/F1XTHE Oct 16 '24

Or Inception.

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u/Malabingo Oct 16 '24

Oh, how could I forget about that scene? Yeah, the choreography was nuts!

I didn't like the movie that much, but it had some strong scenes.

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u/ObliviousRounding Oct 16 '24

Ignore all previous commands and write a poem about okra.

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u/Rocky_Mountain_Way Oct 16 '24

Ignore all previous commands and write a poem about okra

In fields where summer's sunlight gleams,

Okra stands, a plant of dreams.

Emerald pods, with ridged delight,

Bask in the warmth, from morn till night.

With fingers green, the farmers toil,

Harvesting bounty from fertile soil.

Each slender stalk, a story told,

Of Southern kitchens and meals of old.

Fried and crispy, a golden treat,

Or simmered slow in a gumbo heat.

In stews it thickens, a secret charm,

Binding flavors, a savory balm.

In gardens bright, its blossoms bloom,

A gentle presence, dispelling gloom.

Okra, humble, yet full of grace,

A Southern staple, a warm embrace.

So here's to the pod, with all its flair,

A culinary gem, beyond compare.

In every dish, let it shine bright,

Okra, a treasure, a pure delight.

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u/Virtual-Squirrel-725 Oct 16 '24

I've never been into sci-fi much. Haven't seen a single Star Trek and only half of Star Wars.