dagblog - Comments for "Blade Runner"

Thanks. I shall look for it.

Richard Day — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:15:00 +0000

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Thanks. I shall look for it.

Actually, BR did pretty well

kyle flynn — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:13:35 +0000

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Actually, BR did pretty well at the box office. In its opening weekend it was second to ET which was in its 3rd week. In its first 5 weeks it did close to $30 million domestically and was in the top 10 movies for 3 weeks. It ranks around 20th all time for sci-fi. I love it.

And no, we don't know what became of them, but that is possibly all going to change soon. a deal has been struck with the rights to the story. A sequel and prequel are in the works. Not sure how I feel about that, but then again, I don't imagine anyone will ask me.

DD, if you ever get a chance

kyle flynn — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:03:12 +0000

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DD, if you ever get a chance to see the Director's Cut, I highly recommend it. There are a couple of different versions, but the one I'm referring to was released in 2007 as a 25th anniversary package. Among other changes, there is no narration. Awesome.

That must make you about 92

Richard Day — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:55:31 +0000

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That must make you about 92 Larry?

Indeed...

cmaukonen — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:19:28 +0000

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Indeed...

Movies such as this are aimed

LarryH — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 06:42:50 +0000

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Movies such as this are aimed at a young demographic. I remember at the time of its release ( I was in my 40’s ) being struck by how easily the target audience accepted this dystopic portrayal of the future L.A. I was frankly surprised at the tone of “realism” with which it was accepted by the 20 somethings of that time. I had several conversations with university students from my brother’s astronomy classes and came away convinced they did not categorize this as science-fantasy. They are now of course in their 40’s and little has happened to dissuade them of this opinion I should think. All of this sets an interesting backdrop for the social and political discourse that they, as I, engage in today.

It is a most excellent movie,

Verified Atheist — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:11:48 +0000

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It is a most excellent movie, and the book it is based on (Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?) is very good, as well.

As for your contention about Blade Runner being darker than, say, HG Wells' stuff, I don't know. Both the Eloi and the Morlock (from The Time Machine) seem pretty damn dystopian to me!

Thanks DD. I think this is

cmaukonen — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 14:49:11 +0000

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Thanks DD. I think this is one my favorite Harrison Ford flicks. Though I do not remember it being pushed much at the time. Definitely what I would call a sleeper. And one with a message worth thinking about.

I loved this movie.Olmos with

Richard Day — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 08:47:45 +0000

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I loved this movie.

Olmos with origami. hahaha

Gutterspeak.

Smog and acid rain and ugly food.

And one of those rare films where Harrison kind of acts; and his narrative is great.

Great review