2001 was not like 2001: A Space Odyssey.
2010 will not be like 2010.
In the real 2010, man’s space exploration can still fill me with wonder: (NASA) Spirit Faces Uncertain Future as New Year Dawns
I think I paid to see 2001: A Space Odyssey in theaters at least 7 times before I stopped counting. Eventually it started showing up on TV and I’d watch it whenever it was on. I recall one time seeing it on a black & white set, which completely ruined the psychedelic ending: