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Steven Spielberg and James Cameron reflect on the profound impact of Stanley Kubrick's 1968 sci-fi masterpiece, 2001: A Space Odyssey, which they describe as a cinematic revelation. The film's influence extends beyond their careers, inspiring modern blockbusters like Barbie and Oppenheimer.
Although marketed as an erotic sci-fi thriller, Species earned over three times its budget and featured a creature designed by H.R. Giger, the mind behind Alien’s xenomorph. The film’s body-horror premise still holds interest, but its execution left critics unimpressed.
The US Senate has opened a formal investigation into Roblox's safety practices for minors, following numerous complaints and allegations of the platform putting children at risk. The investigation comes after a letter from two senators expressed concern over Roblox's prioritization of profits and user engagement over child safety.