Gary Tooze
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Unfortunately I have something to add regarding Bill's question having just watched my new gorgeous 2001 DVD as soon as I got home.
I realize that the 'room' is just an artifice conjured up by the higher beings in order to make Bowman feel 'at home' while he awaits his evolution, but why Victorian?
The room was actually a mix of antiques, but more heavily influenced by Louis XIV style, but one might ask, "Why any "esthetically normal" room at all ?" or simply "Why not ?".
I think you are correct in that the room may be considered an observation "cage" for Bowman to further evolve. It would then be something for his comfort, from his memory, as he appears to prematurely age in front of us. I don't think it is at all necessary to question that particular styling, as it is really a metaphor for the inner workings of his own mind. It is allegorical to his situation in which the process and end product of his stay in the room is more important than the type of wall coverings and furnishings. It did look comfortable to me ! It had a prestine affluence to it.. perhaps Bowman felt this would be how he would like to spend the end stages of his life ?
It did however greatly remind me of the "sanitized" appearance of the court martial room in "Paths of Glory"... very much.
P.S. This DVD is great and has immediately moved into my lengthy list of Recommended Purchases.
Bill I have sent you a private email.
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