"2001: A Space Odyssey" offered more questions than answers, and the movie's ambiguous and metaphysical final act has subsequently been debated for well over half a century. But 40 years ago, in December 1984, a movie sequel had a decent stab at explaining some of the mysteries Stanley Kubrick's sci-fi classic — with its psychedelic imagery and giant space babies — left behind.
"2010" (subtitled "The Year We Make Contact") was written and directed by Peter Hyams, who'd established himself with 1978 conspiracy thriller "Capricorn One". When he was approached about a "Space Odyssey" follow-up, however, he was reluctant to follow in the footsteps of one of the 20th century's greatest directors.
