Book-to-film adaptions are always a hit or miss. With this year's highly anticipated Dune: Part Two rising to the challenge, it's a must to remember the competitive standard that was set for the sci-fi genre decades ago. Blade Runner (1982), one of the greatest science fiction movies to ever grace the silver screen, brought to life Philip K. Dick's 1968 dystopian novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Directed by atmospheric director Ridley Scott, Blade Runner marked the start of a grand era of sci-fi in Hollywood and inspired generations of films, TV shows, anime, and games to follow in its footsteps.
- 3/25/2024
- by TanChun Watkins
- Collider.com
Ridley Scott's Blade Runner, while considered a masterpiece, sparked a trend of revisiting sci-fi films, which has negatively impacted his reputation. Blade Runner has multiple cuts, with the Final Cut being considered the ultimate version where Scott had complete creative control. While the constant tinkering with Blade Runner improved the film, Scott's return to the Alien franchise with Prometheus and Alien: Covenant was a mistake.
While 1982's Blade Runner is a classic, it nonetheless set a trend for Ridley Scott's sci-fi movies that has arguably harmed his career. Scott is considered one of the most influential filmmakers of all time, and Blade Runner could be regarded as his magnum opus. However, with the film, Scott set a precedent that had an unfortunate effect on another entry in the director’s lengthy back catalog.
Based on Philip K. Dick’s novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Blade Runner was...
While 1982's Blade Runner is a classic, it nonetheless set a trend for Ridley Scott's sci-fi movies that has arguably harmed his career. Scott is considered one of the most influential filmmakers of all time, and Blade Runner could be regarded as his magnum opus. However, with the film, Scott set a precedent that had an unfortunate effect on another entry in the director’s lengthy back catalog.
Based on Philip K. Dick’s novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Blade Runner was...
- 3/25/2024
- by Callum Jones
- ScreenRant.com
Metallic Rouge is an original sci-fi anime created by studio Bones to celebrate the company's 25th anniversary . The series began on Crunchyroll on January 10 as part of its winter 2024 lineup . Rouge Redstar, the main character, is an android (known as a Nean) tasked with destroying the Immortal Nine. However, the Immortal Nine are Neans just like Rouge who wish to be free from the society that oppresses them. From its plot to its futuristic settling, Metallic Rouge touches upon some key elements of the cyberpunk subgenre. Let's explore a little of what cyberpunk actually is and then get into a rec list of six anime to watch if you like Metallic Rouge . What is Cyberpunk? The origin of cyberpunk is uncertain indeed. Many enthusiasts trace its birth to some William Gibson novels that are known as the " Sprawl Trilogy ". Many cyberpunk titles can be traced back to these works. Related:...
- 3/25/2024
- by Francesco Ventura
- Crunchyroll
Total Recall's ambiguous ending raises questions about reality vs. fantasy through unreliable memories and implanted experiences. The movie blurs the line between what is real and what is imagined, leaving viewers unsure of whether Quaid's adventures are authentic. The ending's intentional uncertainty challenges viewers to think about the unreliability of memory and perception in shaping our reality.
The Total Recall ending is incredibly difficult to decipher, especially since the 1990 sci-fi movie blurs the line between reality and implanted memories. Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in Total Recall as Douglas Quaid, a construction worker who uses a memory-implanting company called Rekal to take a simulated vacation to Mars as a secret agent. The fact that the Total Recall ending had many viewers scratching their heads is unsurprising, as the Paul Vehoeven movie is an adaptation of the 1966 short story "We Can Remember It for You Wholesale" by Philip K. Dick, a...
The Total Recall ending is incredibly difficult to decipher, especially since the 1990 sci-fi movie blurs the line between reality and implanted memories. Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in Total Recall as Douglas Quaid, a construction worker who uses a memory-implanting company called Rekal to take a simulated vacation to Mars as a secret agent. The fact that the Total Recall ending had many viewers scratching their heads is unsurprising, as the Paul Vehoeven movie is an adaptation of the 1966 short story "We Can Remember It for You Wholesale" by Philip K. Dick, a...
- 3/20/2024
- by Robert Hutton, Tom Russell
- ScreenRant.com
The theatrical cut of Blade Runner is best for new viewers, offering clarity through Deckard's narration. The Final Cut and Director's Cut are more ambitious and compelling, diving deeper into the story's themes. While the theatrical cut is easier to follow, it lacks the enigmatic ending that adds to the movie's cult status.
While the debate over which version of Blade Runner is best will rage on forever, one argument reveals which cut is the best to watch first. Released in 1982, Blade Runner confounded critics and disappointed at the box office. However, in the years that followed, the ambitious sci-fi neo-noir gained a cult following and eventually became recognized as a classic. Like The Shining before it, Blade Runner went on to be considered an uncontested masterpiece, and its harsh original reviews were written off when critics reappraised director Ridley Scott's offbeat adaptation of Philip K Dick’s novel.
While the debate over which version of Blade Runner is best will rage on forever, one argument reveals which cut is the best to watch first. Released in 1982, Blade Runner confounded critics and disappointed at the box office. However, in the years that followed, the ambitious sci-fi neo-noir gained a cult following and eventually became recognized as a classic. Like The Shining before it, Blade Runner went on to be considered an uncontested masterpiece, and its harsh original reviews were written off when critics reappraised director Ridley Scott's offbeat adaptation of Philip K Dick’s novel.
- 3/16/2024
- by Cathal Gunning
- ScreenRant.com
Quick Links Who is Officer K in Blade Runner 2049? Why Did Deckard Go Into Hiding? Who is Dr. Ana Stelline? Why Did K Sacrifice Himself at the End of Blade Runner 2049? Blade Runner 2049 is a story set after the first movie and follows a new Blade Runner named K. As K digs deeper into his past, he finds the truth of what happened ot Rick Deckard after the first movie. What's learned is that Deckard's offspring plays a key role in the narrative as K finds the humanity he long sought after.
Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049 is the long-awaited follow-up to the '80s sci-fi classic Blade Runner--that itself was loosely based on Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep. Set thirty years after the original, much has happened in this dystopian future since the replicant Roy Batty (Rutger Hauer) killed...
Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049 is the long-awaited follow-up to the '80s sci-fi classic Blade Runner--that itself was loosely based on Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep. Set thirty years after the original, much has happened in this dystopian future since the replicant Roy Batty (Rutger Hauer) killed...
- 3/12/2024
- by Matt Walker
- Comic Book Resources
Blade Runner's slow pace may be contemplative, but feels boring on rewatch in a faster-paced movie era. Harrison Ford's Rick Deckard lacks complexity, making the protagonist unlikable compared to the villain. Blade Runner's heavy focus on stunning visuals and effects overshadows its lack of depth in storytelling and characters.
Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner is a hugely influential masterpiece of sci-fi cinema, but rewatching it today, 42 years after its initial release, it’s not all roses. Adapted from Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick, Blade Runner takes place in a dystopian, futuristic Los Angeles full of escaped cyborg slaves known as “replicants,” who have infiltrated human society. Harrison Ford stars as Rick Deckard, a grizzled detective who’s sent to identify the replicants and terminate them. Along the way, he begins to see that robots have feelings, too, and even questions his own humanhood.
Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner is a hugely influential masterpiece of sci-fi cinema, but rewatching it today, 42 years after its initial release, it’s not all roses. Adapted from Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick, Blade Runner takes place in a dystopian, futuristic Los Angeles full of escaped cyborg slaves known as “replicants,” who have infiltrated human society. Harrison Ford stars as Rick Deckard, a grizzled detective who’s sent to identify the replicants and terminate them. Along the way, he begins to see that robots have feelings, too, and even questions his own humanhood.
- 3/9/2024
- by Ben Sherlock
- ScreenRant.com
The turn of the century has paved the way for many excellent sci-fi movies, and director Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two is the latest example. The genre has proven to be one of the most versatile in the medium for decades, allowing creatives to create imaginative worlds that feel immersive.
As filmmaking technology became more sophisticated and sci-fi branched into various subgenres, this only encouraged movies to get more ambitious in scale. From one of the best cyberpunk movies to date Blade Runner 2049 to intense, small-scale psychological thrillers like Ex Machina the 21st century has been kind to the sci-fi genre in movies.
Minority Report Was an Exciting Cautionary Tale
Minority Report
The franchise combines elements of tech noir, whodunit, thriller, and science fiction genres, as well as a traditional chase film, as the main protagonist is accused of a crime he has not committed and becomes a fugitive.
As filmmaking technology became more sophisticated and sci-fi branched into various subgenres, this only encouraged movies to get more ambitious in scale. From one of the best cyberpunk movies to date Blade Runner 2049 to intense, small-scale psychological thrillers like Ex Machina the 21st century has been kind to the sci-fi genre in movies.
Minority Report Was an Exciting Cautionary Tale
Minority Report
The franchise combines elements of tech noir, whodunit, thriller, and science fiction genres, as well as a traditional chase film, as the main protagonist is accused of a crime he has not committed and becomes a fugitive.
- 3/5/2024
- by Guillermo Kurten
- Comic Book Resources
Chile went through political turmoil in the 1970s when Augusto Pinochet became their president. With the Pinochet regime already in power and ending civilian rule in 1984, UFOs were hovering above the sky. One day, radio jockeys Cristina Carvelli, Daniel Morales, Cristina Muñoz, and her spouse Octavio Ortiz receive a message from a sailor named Hector. He informs them from his dispatch at the Mitahues Lighthouse that “a big fireball” has landed at the mysterious, human-inhabited Friendship (an island in Los Chonos Archipelago) and is approaching them.
This synopsis from Cristóbal Valenzuela Berríos’ film Alien Island already feels like an episode from The Twilight Zone or an anthology entry written by Phillip K. Dick, but these events happened. To elicit the genre’s tropes and revere the so-called conspiracists, Berríos and cinematographer Mattías Illanes shot it in black-and-white, suggesting classics à la The Manchurian Candidate (1962) or The Battle of Chile (1973). These...
This synopsis from Cristóbal Valenzuela Berríos’ film Alien Island already feels like an episode from The Twilight Zone or an anthology entry written by Phillip K. Dick, but these events happened. To elicit the genre’s tropes and revere the so-called conspiracists, Berríos and cinematographer Mattías Illanes shot it in black-and-white, suggesting classics à la The Manchurian Candidate (1962) or The Battle of Chile (1973). These...
- 3/4/2024
- by Edward Frumkin
- The Film Stage
Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve recently explained why 2017's Blade Runner 2049 is the only film of his to still keep him awake at night.
Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Villeneuve confirmed that he would never play in anybody else's cinematic sandbox again, shattering any hopes comic book fans might have had about the acclaimed director helming a DC or Marvel movie. "No, never. Blade Runner is one of my favorite films, and it’s absolutely a masterpiece. Ridley Scott is one of my favorite filmmakers, and even though he had given his blessing, it was very important for me to hear it and see it in his eyes that he was Ok with me doing the movie at the time," he explained. "But I was constantly thinking about the original film as I was making Blade Runner 2049. It was impossible not to."
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Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Villeneuve confirmed that he would never play in anybody else's cinematic sandbox again, shattering any hopes comic book fans might have had about the acclaimed director helming a DC or Marvel movie. "No, never. Blade Runner is one of my favorite films, and it’s absolutely a masterpiece. Ridley Scott is one of my favorite filmmakers, and even though he had given his blessing, it was very important for me to hear it and see it in his eyes that he was Ok with me doing the movie at the time," he explained. "But I was constantly thinking about the original film as I was making Blade Runner 2049. It was impossible not to."
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- 3/4/2024
- by Lee Freitag
- Comic Book Resources
Deckard is a top Blade Runner with a knack for identifying and retiring replicants with precision and skill. K, a Nexus-9 replicant, is a highly effective and intelligent Blade Runner, excelling in detective work and combat. Joseph excelled in eliminating replicants but stepped back from the job after falling for a replicant, while Marlowe remained loyal.
The Blade Runner movies may be named for the futuristic profession of hunting down replicants, but it's not immediately clear which of the few Blade Runners featured is the most skilled. The world of Blade Runner, inspired by the novel by Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is rich and full of incredible details that reveal a dystopian future. Walking and working among the people of the future, a race of highly advanced androids, known as replicants, are an integral part of society. But as the technology rapidly develops, old,...
The Blade Runner movies may be named for the futuristic profession of hunting down replicants, but it's not immediately clear which of the few Blade Runners featured is the most skilled. The world of Blade Runner, inspired by the novel by Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is rich and full of incredible details that reveal a dystopian future. Walking and working among the people of the future, a race of highly advanced androids, known as replicants, are an integral part of society. But as the technology rapidly develops, old,...
- 3/2/2024
- by Ben Gibbons
- ScreenRant.com
Making Blade Runner 2049 was a challenging but important step in Villeneuve's career, navigating a big-budget sci-fi sequel. Villeneuve had uncertainties about taking on the project but sought Scott's approval, wanting to honor the original movie. The experience of Blade Runner 2049 prepared Villeneuve to tackle other big-budget projects, like his Dune duology.
As he continues to grow a different sci-fi universe, Denis Villeneuve is looking back on his experience making Blade Runner 2049. The 2017 movie served as a legacy sequel to Ridley Scott's 1982 classic adaptation of Phillip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, chronicling the journey of modern replicant K as he untangles a deep conspiracy surrounding Harrison Ford's Rick Deckard. Also led by Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas and Sylvia Hoeks, the movie garnered widespread acclaim on release, but was a box office disappointment, only grossing $267.5 million against its reported $185 million production budget.
As he continues to grow a different sci-fi universe, Denis Villeneuve is looking back on his experience making Blade Runner 2049. The 2017 movie served as a legacy sequel to Ridley Scott's 1982 classic adaptation of Phillip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, chronicling the journey of modern replicant K as he untangles a deep conspiracy surrounding Harrison Ford's Rick Deckard. Also led by Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas and Sylvia Hoeks, the movie garnered widespread acclaim on release, but was a box office disappointment, only grossing $267.5 million against its reported $185 million production budget.
- 3/1/2024
- by Grant Hermanns
- ScreenRant.com
Tech noirs blend sci-fi technology with film noir's moral ambiguity, exploring societal issues in a futuristic setting. Directors like Ridley Scott and James Cameron shaped the tech noir genre, leading to masterpieces like Blade Runner and The Terminator. Films like Strange Days, A Scanner Darkly, and Minority Report delve into themes of prejudice, surveillance, and free will in dystopian worlds.
From Blade Runner to The Terminator to Ghost in the Shell, some of the greatest science fiction movies of all time belong to the fan-favorite “tech noir” subgenre. Tech noirs combine the futuristic technology of science fiction with the moral ambiguity of film noir. They often have a neon-drenched aesthetic, an intriguing mystery, and an ethically questionable antihero at the center of their storylines. Tech noirs give filmmakers an opportunity to explore societal issues from the present day, like human identity, technocracy, and the dangers of artificial intelligence, in a speculative sci-fi setting.
From Blade Runner to The Terminator to Ghost in the Shell, some of the greatest science fiction movies of all time belong to the fan-favorite “tech noir” subgenre. Tech noirs combine the futuristic technology of science fiction with the moral ambiguity of film noir. They often have a neon-drenched aesthetic, an intriguing mystery, and an ethically questionable antihero at the center of their storylines. Tech noirs give filmmakers an opportunity to explore societal issues from the present day, like human identity, technocracy, and the dangers of artificial intelligence, in a speculative sci-fi setting.
- 3/1/2024
- by Ben Sherlock
- ScreenRant.com
[Editor’s note: this list was originally published in October 2017. It has since been updated with additional entries.]
Few filmmakers of the 21st century have risen to prominence and prestige with the forcefulness of Denis Villeneuve, whose seemingly unstoppable career has been bolstered by a steady balance of critical respect and commercial success. In fact, Christopher Nolan is the only other person who comes to mind, and the similarities between the two of them are hard to ignore.
For one thing, these men are both men, and that tends to be a more crucial detail than it should. For another, they’re also genuine auteurs, each committed to a clinical brand of Cinema (with a capital “C”) that’s muscular and intellectual in equal measure. Nolan is a bit more rigidly defined by his own rubric, but Villeneuve shares his gift for sublimating big ideas into even bigger spectacles and has likewise honed his skills by fluidly moving between massive blockbusters and idiosyncratic passion projects. For Nolan, those...
Few filmmakers of the 21st century have risen to prominence and prestige with the forcefulness of Denis Villeneuve, whose seemingly unstoppable career has been bolstered by a steady balance of critical respect and commercial success. In fact, Christopher Nolan is the only other person who comes to mind, and the similarities between the two of them are hard to ignore.
For one thing, these men are both men, and that tends to be a more crucial detail than it should. For another, they’re also genuine auteurs, each committed to a clinical brand of Cinema (with a capital “C”) that’s muscular and intellectual in equal measure. Nolan is a bit more rigidly defined by his own rubric, but Villeneuve shares his gift for sublimating big ideas into even bigger spectacles and has likewise honed his skills by fluidly moving between massive blockbusters and idiosyncratic passion projects. For Nolan, those...
- 2/29/2024
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
After weeks of moving through scuzzy bars with off-beat cybernetic accouterment, toiling under a static-grey sky to gain control of cyberspace, our heroes have made it to Zion. The Rastafarians who greet these travelers from a ship named for an important historical figure pay little mind to our male protagonist. However, they cannot believe their luck in meeting his female companion, whose reputation far exceeds his.
Regardless of the chilly reception, the protagonist remains undeterred. Zion is, after all, a key part in mission to understand a powerful AI controlling reality.
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the above description comes form The Matrix, the groundbreaking sci-fi action movie from 1999 or its sequels. But I’m not describing Neo and Trinity aboard the Nebuchadnezzar. I’m talking about Case and Molly reaching the Rastafarian colony of Zion with help from their ship the Marcus Garvey in the 1984 novel Neuromancer by William Gibson.
Regardless of the chilly reception, the protagonist remains undeterred. Zion is, after all, a key part in mission to understand a powerful AI controlling reality.
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the above description comes form The Matrix, the groundbreaking sci-fi action movie from 1999 or its sequels. But I’m not describing Neo and Trinity aboard the Nebuchadnezzar. I’m talking about Case and Molly reaching the Rastafarian colony of Zion with help from their ship the Marcus Garvey in the 1984 novel Neuromancer by William Gibson.
- 2/29/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Despite Roddenberry's utopian vision, Star Trek delves into murder mysteries, exploring darker sides of characters & future law enforcement. Star Trek's murder mystery episodes vary in complexity and punishment for crimes, depending on alien cultures. Episodes like "Eye of the Beholder" and "Field of Fire" delve into complex murder investigations, pushing characters to dark places.
Despite Gene Roddenberry's utopian vision for a peace-loving future society, various Star Trek crews have investigated a surprising number of murder mysteries. The future of law enforcement has been a recurring trope in science fiction for decades, from Philip K Dick's neo-noir novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? to Paul Verhoeven's sci-fi satire Robocop. Similar themes have been explored in Star Trek TV shows from the very beginning, creating some of the most compelling and dramatic episodes. Star Trek's best murder mystery episodes allow the writers to explore the darker side of some beloved characters.
Despite Gene Roddenberry's utopian vision for a peace-loving future society, various Star Trek crews have investigated a surprising number of murder mysteries. The future of law enforcement has been a recurring trope in science fiction for decades, from Philip K Dick's neo-noir novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? to Paul Verhoeven's sci-fi satire Robocop. Similar themes have been explored in Star Trek TV shows from the very beginning, creating some of the most compelling and dramatic episodes. Star Trek's best murder mystery episodes allow the writers to explore the darker side of some beloved characters.
- 2/29/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
Creating original sequels to adaptations can expand the story beyond the source material's reach. Certain mediums, like TV shows, can be more effective for book adaptations than feature films. Some adaptations diverge from the source material, crafting new narratives and timelines, as seen in various successful shows and movies.
The success of a live-action adaptation can sometimes lead to another installment, but sometimes extending the story means the project falls outside the remaining source material - that is if there is any left at all. When this happens, the approach taken by the producers can vary. While one of the most common ways a story can be fleshed out after the source material has been exhausted is to write an original sequel, sometimes the new entry into the canon takes place before the already-established events.
Live-action adaptations can become TV shows or feature-length films. However, there are various examples that...
The success of a live-action adaptation can sometimes lead to another installment, but sometimes extending the story means the project falls outside the remaining source material - that is if there is any left at all. When this happens, the approach taken by the producers can vary. While one of the most common ways a story can be fleshed out after the source material has been exhausted is to write an original sequel, sometimes the new entry into the canon takes place before the already-established events.
Live-action adaptations can become TV shows or feature-length films. However, there are various examples that...
- 2/29/2024
- by Daniel Bibby
- ScreenRant.com
Blade Runner 2099, the anticipated follow-up to Blade Runner 2049, overcame production obstacles and is set to premiere on Prime Video in April. Jonathan van Tulleken takes over as director for the first two episodes, with the series relocating production from Belfast to Prague, Czech Republic. Executive produced by Ridley Scott, Blade Runner 2099 promises to continue the rich legacy of the franchise with a talented creative team.
The Blade Runner series is gearing up for expansion through the forthcoming Blade Runner 2099, a follow-up to the praised Blade Runner 2049. The series, which is anticipated to premiere on Prime Video, has overcome its production hurdles and is gearing up for an April start date. This news comes as a relief to fans who have been eagerly awaiting updates since the project's announcement in early 2022.
Per Deadline, the production faced a significant setback due to the Writers Guild of America strike,...
The Blade Runner series is gearing up for expansion through the forthcoming Blade Runner 2099, a follow-up to the praised Blade Runner 2049. The series, which is anticipated to premiere on Prime Video, has overcome its production hurdles and is gearing up for an April start date. This news comes as a relief to fans who have been eagerly awaiting updates since the project's announcement in early 2022.
Per Deadline, the production faced a significant setback due to the Writers Guild of America strike,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Ali Valle
- MovieWeb
Ever since Fritz Lang's classic science-fiction film, Metropolis, audiences have been fascinated by the ever-evolving genre of science-fiction, which led to the industry borrowing from brilliant literary minds such as Arthur C. Clarke and Philip K. Dick. Through the years, the sci-fi genre has spawned dozens of subgenres, including cyberpunk, space opera, and apocalyptic, but one of the most popular subgenres is without a doubt hard science-fiction.
- 2/20/2024
- by Andrea Ciriaco
- Collider.com
Seven years after Denis Villeneuve’s feature film Blade Runner 2049, Blade Runner is headed to the small screen in Amazon’s Blade Runner 2099, and Deadline reports tonight that Jonathan van Tulleken (“Shōgun”) will direct and executive produce the first two episodes.
Tulleken replaces Jeremy Podeswa, who had previously been announced to direct.
Ridley Scott (Blade Runner) is executive producing the live action series, with Blade Runner 2099 said to be a follow-up to Blade Runner 2049.
“The latest installment of the neo-noir sci-fi franchise will be set 50 years after the film sequel.”
Blade Runner 2099 comes from Alcon Entertainment, Scott Free, and Amazon Studios. Silka Luisa (“Shining Girls”) is writing, showrunning and executive producing.
“The original Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott, is considered one of the greatest and most influential science-fiction movies of all time, and we’re excited to introduce Blade Runner 2099 to our global Prime Video customers,...
Tulleken replaces Jeremy Podeswa, who had previously been announced to direct.
Ridley Scott (Blade Runner) is executive producing the live action series, with Blade Runner 2099 said to be a follow-up to Blade Runner 2049.
“The latest installment of the neo-noir sci-fi franchise will be set 50 years after the film sequel.”
Blade Runner 2099 comes from Alcon Entertainment, Scott Free, and Amazon Studios. Silka Luisa (“Shining Girls”) is writing, showrunning and executive producing.
“The original Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott, is considered one of the greatest and most influential science-fiction movies of all time, and we’re excited to introduce Blade Runner 2099 to our global Prime Video customers,...
- 2/19/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
An update has been revealed on Blade Runner 2099.
Per Deadline, Blade Runner 2099 is getting back on track with its production for a streaming release on Prime Video. The series was previously set for a Summer 2023 production in Belfast before it was frozen due to the Writers Guild of America strike. It's now set to begin production in April, but this comes with a change in directors. Jonathan van Tulleken, who recently helmed the first two episodes of the critically acclaimed FX series Shōgun, is now set to executive produce and direct the first two episodes of Blade Runner 2099. Tulleken is replacing Jeremy Podeswa. Filming will also no longer take place in Belfast. The production is moving to set up its production in Prague, the Czech Republic.
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Per Deadline, Blade Runner 2099 is getting back on track with its production for a streaming release on Prime Video. The series was previously set for a Summer 2023 production in Belfast before it was frozen due to the Writers Guild of America strike. It's now set to begin production in April, but this comes with a change in directors. Jonathan van Tulleken, who recently helmed the first two episodes of the critically acclaimed FX series Shōgun, is now set to executive produce and direct the first two episodes of Blade Runner 2099. Tulleken is replacing Jeremy Podeswa. Filming will also no longer take place in Belfast. The production is moving to set up its production in Prague, the Czech Republic.
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- 2/19/2024
- by Jeremy Dick
- Comic Book Resources
The artificial intelligence revolution seems to have taken many by surprise, quickly transforming everything in our world. But science fiction has been predicting this for decades. In the 1940s and 50s science fiction writers like Isaac Asimov, Richard Matheson, and Phillip K. Dick were writing stories about superintelligent computers and robots able to mimic human thought processes and decision-making abilities.
- 2/17/2024
- by Harry Wilkinson
- Collider.com
What does it take for a movie adaptation to transcend its source material? Many a filmmaker uses a book as a blueprint (whether or not they read it in its entirety) but take creative license to put their own unique stylistic and/or thematic spin on what is necessarily a much more visual story than the original one on the page. Often that’s taking a key character—whether a comic book antihero or an unnamed book protagonist—and giving them an entirely new backstory or quest. Or choosing a different point of view that opens up new storytelling avenues. In some cases, book and movie follow the same premise but diverge wildly at the end… or they do reach the same narrative conclusion, but on radically different paths that will leave you with very different emotional reactions as a viewer.
Here are eight great movies based on books that...
Here are eight great movies based on books that...
- 2/1/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
On Feb. 20, 1939, more than 20,000 yelling, cheering people packed New York City’s Madison Square Garden. They weren’t there for a basketball game or a concert. They were supporters of the German American Bund, a pro-Nazi organization that was ready for an alternative to democracy. They waved Swastika flags and raised quite a ruckus. And they were hardly alone in their mission, as the new PBS American Experience documentary Nazi Town, USA makes abundantly clear.
While most Americans identified fascism and the Third Reich as existential threats to civilization, many...
While most Americans identified fascism and the Third Reich as existential threats to civilization, many...
- 1/23/2024
- by Chris Vognar
- Rollingstone.com
Since Fritz Lang's 1927 film, Metropolis, science-fiction films have become one of the most versatile genres and consistently turn to the literary world for inspiration from critically acclaimed authors like George Orwell and Arthur C. Clark. Out of the numerous sci-fi writers, the various works of Philip K. Dick have had an immense influence on Hollywood for decades. Born in 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, Dick started publishing science-fiction stories at the age of 23, but he didn't receive major commercial success until his book, The Man in the High Castle, was released in 1962, which also earned him a Hugo Award for Best Novel.
- 1/8/2024
- by Andrea Ciriaco
- Collider.com
In the 1980s and ’90s, Paul Verhoeven became synonymous with high profile science fiction films that combined cutting social satire with Hollywood spectacle. From his cyborg police saga “RoboCop” to his Arnold Schwarzenegger-led Philip K. Dick adaptation “Total Recall” to his misunderstood fascism satire “Starship Troopers,” the Dutch filmmaker made many of the genre’s most recognizable classics. But in the 21st century, Verhoeven has largely steered clear of genre fare. The director has primarily worked in Europe, helming unclassifiable thrillers such as 2016’s “Elle” and 2021’s “Benedetta” that are more grounded in reality than his past works. (Though anyone who has seen them can attest that the “Basic Instinct” director’s fascination with depicting sex on screen clearly has not faded.)
But as the 85-year-old director prepares to shoot his next project, he revealed that he hasn’t entirely said goodbye to genre films. In a new interview published on Metrograph.
But as the 85-year-old director prepares to shoot his next project, he revealed that he hasn’t entirely said goodbye to genre films. In a new interview published on Metrograph.
- 1/6/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
‘Robot Dreams’ Review: Androids Dream of Disco Beats in Pablo Berger’s Sweetly Sorrowful Buddy Movie
Android or artificial intelligence isn’t the enemy in “Robot Dreams,” Pablo Berger’s gently whimsical fantasy of a loner finding manufactured friendship in a scuzzy vision of 1980s New York City. Indeed, one takeaway from this portrait of a shabby-happy Big Apple populated solely with anthropomorphic animals and surprisingly sensitive automatons is that the world might be a better place without humans in it. Like “Blancanieves,” his silent, flamenco-styled spin on Snow White, Berger’s fourth feature dispenses with dialogue in favor of cheerfully expressive, faux-naive visual storytelling. In all other respects, however, “Robot Dreams” is a significant left turn for the Spanish writer-director, beginning with an entirely fresh medium for him: simple, sharp-lined 2D animation in the manner of a pastel-softened “BoJack Horseman.”
Both the film’s aesthetic and its wordless approach, however, are rooted in American author and illustrator Sara Varon’s 2007 graphic novel of the same name.
Both the film’s aesthetic and its wordless approach, however, are rooted in American author and illustrator Sara Varon’s 2007 graphic novel of the same name.
- 12/31/2023
- by Guy Lodge
- Variety Film + TV
Writer, director, and producer Ridley Scott has been making movies for decades, but one of his earliest features was also apparently one of his most difficult. The man behind "Napoleon" (read our review!) is no stranger to directing historical epics, real-world dramas, and even existential science-fiction, but in an interview with Wired in 2007, he revealed that the most difficult film to create was his 1982 science fiction classic, "Blade Runner." Loosely based on the 1968 Phillip K. Dick novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?," "Blade Runner" is a noirish sci-fi starring Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard, who hunts down renegade android "replicants" in his job as a blade runner. In the course of hunting down a handful of such replicants that escaped from an off-world labor camp, he starts to question the very nature of humanity. It's heady, moody stuff, but it's also a deeply beloved film that inspired both a sequel and an animated series.
- 12/10/2023
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
The character of Rick Deckard is significantly different in the book "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" compared to his portrayal in the movie "Blade Runner", with changes in his profession and demeanor. The divergence between the two versions of Deckard remains one of the biggest differences between the book and the movie. Despite the time gap between the settings of the book and the movie, both versions of Deckard exist in a futuristic, dystopian Los Angeles and face similar challenges in hunting down androids, although their motivations and experiences differ.
Blade Runner's Rick Deckard, played by Harrison Ford, is one of the most iconic sci-fi movie characters, but he is quite different from his book counterpart. Blade Runner and all of its characters were inspired by Philip K. Dick's 1968 novel, Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep? In the book, the character of Deckard is almost unrecognizable when...
Blade Runner's Rick Deckard, played by Harrison Ford, is one of the most iconic sci-fi movie characters, but he is quite different from his book counterpart. Blade Runner and all of its characters were inspired by Philip K. Dick's 1968 novel, Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep? In the book, the character of Deckard is almost unrecognizable when...
- 12/3/2023
- by Daniel Bibby
- ScreenRant.com
John Woo couldn’t miss.
The godfather of gun fu, who helmed a number of balletic, bullet-riddled Chinese actions hits — A Better Tomorrow, The Killer, and Hard Boiled among them — before taking his talents to the States, was coming off four consecutive Hollywood smashes. First came the Jean-Claude Van Damme vehicle Hard Target, a play on The Most Dangerous Game; then, John Travolta-starrer Broken Arrow, about a rogue terrorist armed with a nuclear bomb; the face-swapping flick Face/Off, pairing a very game Travolta with an even more game Nicolas...
The godfather of gun fu, who helmed a number of balletic, bullet-riddled Chinese actions hits — A Better Tomorrow, The Killer, and Hard Boiled among them — before taking his talents to the States, was coming off four consecutive Hollywood smashes. First came the Jean-Claude Van Damme vehicle Hard Target, a play on The Most Dangerous Game; then, John Travolta-starrer Broken Arrow, about a rogue terrorist armed with a nuclear bomb; the face-swapping flick Face/Off, pairing a very game Travolta with an even more game Nicolas...
- 12/1/2023
- by Marlow Stern
- Rollingstone.com
For action fans who came of age in the 1980s and 1990s, the arrival of a new John Woo movie was not just a cinematic event but a spiritual catharsis. No one was making films the way he was, creating exquisitely orchestrated ballets of melodrama and violence influenced in equal amounts by Sam Peckinpah and Douglas Sirk but not beholden to either. Hong Kong imports like “A Better Tomorrow,” “The Killer,” and “Hard Boiled” set a new bar for what audiences could demand in terms of kinetic thrills, and when Woo moved to America, fans wondered if his voice would survive the trip. Luckily, he changed Hollywood more than Hollywood changed him, as he infused “Face/Off,” “Mission Impossible 2,” and other studio assignments with his signature dynamism and influenced a generation of action filmmakers from Quentin Tarantino to Robert Rodriguez.
Then, in 2003, it all stopped. Woo directed Ben Affleck in “Paycheck,...
Then, in 2003, it all stopped. Woo directed Ben Affleck in “Paycheck,...
- 12/1/2023
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
Death is a devastating experience that becomes an easy way for any story to raise its stakes, but its impact can be especially powerful in television since audiences get to know these characters week after week. Supporting and ancillary figures in television are usually the ones who meet their doom early on in a series’ run, while the deaths of major characters are reserved for later on as a way to create drama. That being said, many television series love to defy expectations and surprise their audiences.
One of the biggest ways to make viewers feel that anything is possible in a TV show is to take out a beloved character early on to prove that nothing is sacred. It’s a risky maneuver that not every series recovers from, but these are the top shows that strategically take out major players during the beginning of their runs.
10 Saddest Deaths...
One of the biggest ways to make viewers feel that anything is possible in a TV show is to take out a beloved character early on to prove that nothing is sacred. It’s a risky maneuver that not every series recovers from, but these are the top shows that strategically take out major players during the beginning of their runs.
10 Saddest Deaths...
- 11/24/2023
- by Daniel Kurland
- Comic Book Resources
“One more time: animation is a medium, not a genre. Animation is film,” Guillermo del Toro said last year. IndieWire couldn’t agree more, and yet animation — an art form that requires the most precise control of the cinematic medium — is continually disrespected.
Infamously, 2022’s Best Animated Oscars presentation featured several jokes about the nominees that, in the words of Phil Lord and Chris Miller, framed “the five Academy Award nominees for Best Animated Feature as a corporate product for kids that parents must begrudgingly endure.” The directing duo called upon the Academy to do better by animation. And this year’s ceremony largely delivered, with less jokes that belittled animation as kiddy stuff and a sterling speech from del Toro himself for his acclaimed stop-motion feature adaptation of “Pinocchio.”
Pixar and Studio Ghibli tend to spring to mind first when discussing great animation, but there’s a world beyond those two giants.
Infamously, 2022’s Best Animated Oscars presentation featured several jokes about the nominees that, in the words of Phil Lord and Chris Miller, framed “the five Academy Award nominees for Best Animated Feature as a corporate product for kids that parents must begrudgingly endure.” The directing duo called upon the Academy to do better by animation. And this year’s ceremony largely delivered, with less jokes that belittled animation as kiddy stuff and a sterling speech from del Toro himself for his acclaimed stop-motion feature adaptation of “Pinocchio.”
Pixar and Studio Ghibli tend to spring to mind first when discussing great animation, but there’s a world beyond those two giants.
- 11/23/2023
- by Bill Desowitz and Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
The 2000s was a strange time for genre filmmaking and especially science fiction. While sci-fi cinema was in theory thriving, that was mainly thanks to the presence of franchises that were, in fact, their own mini-genres (like Star Wars and Star Trek). Then there were superhero films, always sort of a cousin to sci-fi, with the X-Men and Spider-Man series both exploding and the Marvel Cinematic Universe making its debut with Iron Man (2008) just as the decade came to a close.
But there were some top-shelf literary adaptations as well. Steven Spielberg’s A.I.: Artificial Intelligence (2001) was a flawed yet powerful expansion of a Brian Aldiss story while his War of the Worlds (2005) and Minority Report (2002) were outstanding takes on classic tales from H.G. Wells and Philip K. Dick (there might have been no sci-fi filmmaker more consistent at the time than The Beard). Other remakes or adaptations,...
But there were some top-shelf literary adaptations as well. Steven Spielberg’s A.I.: Artificial Intelligence (2001) was a flawed yet powerful expansion of a Brian Aldiss story while his War of the Worlds (2005) and Minority Report (2002) were outstanding takes on classic tales from H.G. Wells and Philip K. Dick (there might have been no sci-fi filmmaker more consistent at the time than The Beard). Other remakes or adaptations,...
- 11/10/2023
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
I missed the boat on the first Ghostrunner at launch. It wasn’t until earlier this year as I was working through my extensive backlog that I discovered the absolute thrill of wallrunning at high speeds while deflecting bullets in an ultra slick cyberpunk setting; it’s as satisfying as it sounds. The first Ghostrunner filled a void left by games such as Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater with its addictive skill-based gameplay. Though I felt at times that the cyberpunk setting and inconsequential story brought the entire experience down. So I went into Ghostrunner II with an open mind and it brings me no pleasure to say that even though the experience is polished from top to bottom, it just might not be for me.
From the outset, Ghostrunner II feels more story focused. Set right after the events of the first game, the sequel sees players stepping once...
From the outset, Ghostrunner II feels more story focused. Set right after the events of the first game, the sequel sees players stepping once...
- 11/2/2023
- by Reyna Cervantes
- bloody-disgusting.com
Tom Cruise's movie career has produced successful franchises like Mission Impossible, but there are still many sequels that need to be made. Edge of Tomorrow and Oblivion have potential for sequels, but whether they will ever happen remains to be seen. Despite the acclaim and popularity of movies like Minority Report, sequels have not materialized, though spin-offs and television series have been explored.
Tom Cruise is no stranger to movie franchises, but some of his movies still have not received the sequels they should have. Between Top Gun: Maverick and the Mission Impossible movies, Tom Cruise remains one of the most popular actors in Hollywood. While his movies have produced several successful sequels, there are still many more that need to be made.
Tom Cruise's action movie career includes several classics and box office titans, such as the Mission Impossible franchise, which has spanned an impressive seven movies, with Mission Impossible 8 confirmed.
Tom Cruise is no stranger to movie franchises, but some of his movies still have not received the sequels they should have. Between Top Gun: Maverick and the Mission Impossible movies, Tom Cruise remains one of the most popular actors in Hollywood. While his movies have produced several successful sequels, there are still many more that need to be made.
Tom Cruise's action movie career includes several classics and box office titans, such as the Mission Impossible franchise, which has spanned an impressive seven movies, with Mission Impossible 8 confirmed.
- 10/30/2023
- by Richard Craig
- ScreenRant.com
The Blade Runner franchise includes multiple installments and spinoffs, and there are different ways to watch them, either by release date or by chronological order of the events in the movies. The first film, Blade Runner, was released in 1982 and is set in 2019. It follows Deckard, a blade runner who hunts down and eliminates rogue replicants, and falls in love with a replicant in the process. Blade Runner 2049 is the most recent installment in terms of chronology, taking place in 2049. It follows K, a replicant blade runner, who uncovers secrets and goes on a mission to find a missing blade runner. Watching the franchise chronologically may provide a better understanding of the events.
Although the Blade Runner franchise may not be as vast as sci-fi properties like Star Wars, it is a unique story that stands out for its engaging premise and iconic cast members, and for those who...
Although the Blade Runner franchise may not be as vast as sci-fi properties like Star Wars, it is a unique story that stands out for its engaging premise and iconic cast members, and for those who...
- 10/30/2023
- by Megan Hemenway
- ScreenRant.com
When it came time for noted film critic Roger Ebert to pick the best film of 2002, he did it without hesitation, choosing the Steven Spielberg film he’d called “a masterpiece,” Minority Report. Ebert wasn’t alone — it’s on the Rotten Tomatoes list of the best films of the 2000s and has received nearly universal acclaim over the years. Of course, Spielberg’s prowess as a director gave the film a great pedigree, but Minority Report star Tom Cruise told us at the time of the release that he was sold on the movie based on its screenplay and the Philip K. Dick short story it was based upon. (Click on the media bar below to hear Tom Cruise) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Tim_cruise_Minority_Report_.mp3
Minority Report is currently streaming on Paramount+ and available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and most digital platforms.
The post Tom...
Minority Report is currently streaming on Paramount+ and available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and most digital platforms.
The post Tom...
- 10/27/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Having already proven their bona fides with both 1986’s Evol and 1987’s Sister, Sonic Youth delivered their most cohesive, accessible album to date with their 1988 opus Daydream Nation. Originally inspired by the ferocity of hardcore punk, the cerebral art rock of acts like the Velvet Underground and Public Image Ltd., and the avant-garde compositions of Glenn Branca, the album saw the four New York bohos sweeten their no-wave edge with anthemic songwriting.
Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo’s detuned guitars strum plaintively and hypnotically as Daydream Nation slowly shakes itself awake on “Teen Age Riot.” Bassist-singer Kim Gordon channels the Stooges’s eerie chants on 1969’s “We Will Fall” and even cribs from its lyrics: “Spirit, desire/We will fall,” she mumbles before the song’s dual-guitar riff tears the track apart.
“Teen Age Riot” is an articulation of the alternative nation—which saw Dinosaur Jr.’s lead noisemaker, J Mascis,...
Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo’s detuned guitars strum plaintively and hypnotically as Daydream Nation slowly shakes itself awake on “Teen Age Riot.” Bassist-singer Kim Gordon channels the Stooges’s eerie chants on 1969’s “We Will Fall” and even cribs from its lyrics: “Spirit, desire/We will fall,” she mumbles before the song’s dual-guitar riff tears the track apart.
“Teen Age Riot” is an articulation of the alternative nation—which saw Dinosaur Jr.’s lead noisemaker, J Mascis,...
- 10/17/2023
- by Fred Barrett
- Slant Magazine
The Blade Runner universe goes beyond the films, with novels, comics, and short films that contribute to the lore and provide alternative narratives for characters like Rick Deckard. For example, the Blade Runner novels, written by K. W. Jeter, continue Deckard's story and delve into the concept of replicants having babies, expanding on the franchise's lore. Another example is Blade Runner 2019, a comic book series that explores the story of a Blade Runner assigned to protect a special daughter and her replicant mother, while Blade Runner 2029 focuses on a replicant rebellion and the efforts to stop it.
Blade Runner has managed to create an expansive world in just two films and the original novel upon which it was based, but the universe of Rick Deckard is actually much larger than what has appeared in theaters. The story of Blade Runner was based on a novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?...
Blade Runner has managed to create an expansive world in just two films and the original novel upon which it was based, but the universe of Rick Deckard is actually much larger than what has appeared in theaters. The story of Blade Runner was based on a novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?...
- 10/16/2023
- by Ben Gibbons
- ScreenRant.com
Philip K. Dick wanted Grace Slick, a vibrant and hard girl, to play the character of Rachael in Blade Runner, believing her presence would benefit the film. Dick suggested Gregory Peck or Ben Gazzara for the role of Rick Deckard, describing Peck as powerful and sensitive and Gazzara as bold and a man of action. Dean Stockwell and Wally Cox were considered for the character of Jack Isidore, with Stockwell envisioned as sensitive and introverted and Cox adding his own personality to the role.
Though 1982's Blade Runner has an iconic cast led by the legendary Harrison Ford, when the story was first optioned to become a film in 1968, the potential cast looked much different, and in particular, Philip K. Dick wanted this rock star to play this pivotal role. Blade Runner is a sci-fi film based on a novel by Philip K. Dick entitled "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?...
Though 1982's Blade Runner has an iconic cast led by the legendary Harrison Ford, when the story was first optioned to become a film in 1968, the potential cast looked much different, and in particular, Philip K. Dick wanted this rock star to play this pivotal role. Blade Runner is a sci-fi film based on a novel by Philip K. Dick entitled "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?...
- 10/15/2023
- by Megan Hemenway
- ScreenRant.com
Blade Runner is one of the rare films that initially flopped at the cinemas but would go on to become one of the most acclaimed and beloved films in its genre. For years, critics and fans have deconstructed the messages and morality of the philosophy from the Philip K. Dick adaptation. Although the Harrison Ford sci-fi vehicle now has its legion of fans, many also think the film’s well-intentioned, heady themes and groundbreaking special effects are lowballed by the execution of the plot.
According to SlashFilm, the classic’s director, Ridley Scott, called out those who are critical of the movie’s pace in an interview with Total Film Magazine, “I hadn’t seen Blade Runner for 20 years. Really. But I just watched it. And it’s not slow. The information coming at you is so original and interesting, talking about biological creations, and mining off-world, which, in those days,...
According to SlashFilm, the classic’s director, Ridley Scott, called out those who are critical of the movie’s pace in an interview with Total Film Magazine, “I hadn’t seen Blade Runner for 20 years. Really. But I just watched it. And it’s not slow. The information coming at you is so original and interesting, talking about biological creations, and mining off-world, which, in those days,...
- 10/13/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Ridley Scott reflects on his time making Blade Runner, revealing that he was in business with "horrendous" people. Scott recalls being told that the movie was "too slow," but points out that it's now considered "one of the most important science-fiction films ever made". Despite initial lackluster reception, Blade Runner eventually found its audience, popularizing the cyberpunk subgenre with its dark and grimy vision of the future.
Blade Runner director Ridley Scott candidly reflects on the negative feedback he received regarding his science-fiction classic. Loosely based on Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Scott's seminal 1982 film follows Harrison Ford's blade runner, Rick Deckard, as he embarks on a mission to terminate four replicants. The movie wasn't a big box office hit and nor did it strike a chord with critics upon its release, but it's now widely considered a science-fiction masterpiece.
In a recent interview...
Blade Runner director Ridley Scott candidly reflects on the negative feedback he received regarding his science-fiction classic. Loosely based on Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Scott's seminal 1982 film follows Harrison Ford's blade runner, Rick Deckard, as he embarks on a mission to terminate four replicants. The movie wasn't a big box office hit and nor did it strike a chord with critics upon its release, but it's now widely considered a science-fiction masterpiece.
In a recent interview...
- 10/10/2023
- by Ryan Northrup
- ScreenRant.com
Blade Runner deviated from the source material by changing the appearance and style of the characters Rachael and Pris, who were identical in the book. The decision to have different actors play Rachael and Pris created a deliberate contrast between the two characters, with Rachael as a femme fatale and Pris as a punk. Casting one actress for both roles could have added depth to the narrative, creating a conflict for Deckard as he is forced to confront and potentially kill someone who looks exactly like the woman he has fallen for.
The casting team behind Blade Runner made a crucial choice with the roles of Rachael and Pris that completely changed those characters from the book. Harrison Ford stars as Rick Deckard, a detective sent out into a futuristic Los Angeles to hunt down and neutralize a group of androids, known as “replicants,” who have successfully integrated themselves into human society.
The casting team behind Blade Runner made a crucial choice with the roles of Rachael and Pris that completely changed those characters from the book. Harrison Ford stars as Rick Deckard, a detective sent out into a futuristic Los Angeles to hunt down and neutralize a group of androids, known as “replicants,” who have successfully integrated themselves into human society.
- 10/10/2023
- by Ben Sherlock
- ScreenRant.com
You can always count on Ridley Scott to speak his mind, with results that vary from amusingly curmudgeonly to cringe-inducing. With his latest directorial effort, "Napoleon," arriving next month, that means the time has come for yet another round of Scott being completely out of f**ks to give while touring the press circuit. It's almost become an annual tradition thanks to his relentless work ethic, as the director has continued to release a new film every 12 to 18 months since turning 80 back in 2017. Yet, even after such a prolific career, there are few of his films that Scott maintains strong feelings about quite like the ones he has for "Blade Runner."
There's nary a film buff who doesn't know "Blade Runner" was a flop upon its release in 1982, only to evolve into one of the most influential sci-fi films ever made over the subsequent decades. The process of adapting Philip K. Dick...
There's nary a film buff who doesn't know "Blade Runner" was a flop upon its release in 1982, only to evolve into one of the most influential sci-fi films ever made over the subsequent decades. The process of adapting Philip K. Dick...
- 10/9/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Many science fiction books have successfully been adapted into popular TV series, showcasing how the medium suits the genre more than film. TV adaptations often capture more detail, nuance, and depth than movies, making them ideal for bringing sci-fi novels to life. Several sci-fi books, such as Nineteen Eighty-Four, John Dies At The End, and The Girl With All the Gifts, have great potential for TV adaptations due to their compelling content and relevance.
Some of the best, most popular television series of the past few years have been based on science fiction books. From The Man in the High Castle based on the novel by Philip K. Dick, to The Handmaid's Tale based on the novel by Margaret Atwood, to The Expanse based on a series of novels by James S. A. Corey, it's clear that turning sci-fi books into TV shows can work really well, and is often...
Some of the best, most popular television series of the past few years have been based on science fiction books. From The Man in the High Castle based on the novel by Philip K. Dick, to The Handmaid's Tale based on the novel by Margaret Atwood, to The Expanse based on a series of novels by James S. A. Corey, it's clear that turning sci-fi books into TV shows can work really well, and is often...
- 10/8/2023
- by Sol Harris
- ScreenRant.com
Ridley Scott's new live-action series, Blade Runner 2099, could finally provide answers to the mysteries and unanswered questions from the Blade Runner franchise, such as the identity and origin of the protagonist, Deckard. The series has the potential to explore the relationship between Deckard and his daughter, Ana Stelline, and whether they were able to reconnect after the events of Blade Runner 2049, even if they do not actually appear. The possibility of a replicant civil war and the conflict between Niander Wallace and the rebel replicants could be an engaging storyline as well.
The mysteries and unanswered questions from the Blade Runner franchise could finally be answered with Ridley Scott's new live-action series, Blade Runner 2099. Blade Runner was first released in 1982 and quickly became a critical success. Harrison Ford, the leading actor, had already starred in iconic roles such as Han Solo and Indiana Jones. Likewise, director...
The mysteries and unanswered questions from the Blade Runner franchise could finally be answered with Ridley Scott's new live-action series, Blade Runner 2099. Blade Runner was first released in 1982 and quickly became a critical success. Harrison Ford, the leading actor, had already starred in iconic roles such as Han Solo and Indiana Jones. Likewise, director...
- 10/7/2023
- by Ben Gibbons
- ScreenRant.com
John Woo is back.
The filmmaker behind such seminal action classics as “The Killer,” “Hard Boiled” and “Face/Off” is back with “Silent Night,” which stars Joel Kinnaman as a man who vows revenge after he is badly wounded and his son is killed on Christmas Eve. Watch the trailer above but be warned: it’s not for the faint of heart.
In the film, Kinnaman plays a man who goes after the murderers who destroyed his family. One of the most memorable shots in the trailer is when he writes “Kill Them All” on his calendar. The title “Silent Night” refers not only to the classic Christmas carol, but also to the fact that Kinnaman’s character lost his ability to speak in the attack. Now he’s silent… but deadly. Scott Mescudi and Catalina Sandino Moreno also star.
“Silent Night,” marks Woo’s first American movie in 20 years. His last U.
The filmmaker behind such seminal action classics as “The Killer,” “Hard Boiled” and “Face/Off” is back with “Silent Night,” which stars Joel Kinnaman as a man who vows revenge after he is badly wounded and his son is killed on Christmas Eve. Watch the trailer above but be warned: it’s not for the faint of heart.
In the film, Kinnaman plays a man who goes after the murderers who destroyed his family. One of the most memorable shots in the trailer is when he writes “Kill Them All” on his calendar. The title “Silent Night” refers not only to the classic Christmas carol, but also to the fact that Kinnaman’s character lost his ability to speak in the attack. Now he’s silent… but deadly. Scott Mescudi and Catalina Sandino Moreno also star.
“Silent Night,” marks Woo’s first American movie in 20 years. His last U.
- 10/3/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Academy Award-winning director Alfonso Cuarón is set to helm his next project, ‘Jane’, a biographical drama about the life and relationship of science fiction writer Philip K. Dick and his twin sister Jane, who died shortly after birth. The film, which will star Charlize Theron as Jane, is based on a script by Dick’s daughter Isa Hackett, who will also produce the film along with Cuarón and Theron12
‘Jane’ is described as “a moving, suspenseful and darkly humorous story about a woman’s unique relationship with her brilliant, but troubled twin, who also happens to be the celebrated novelist Philip K. Dick. While attempting to rescue her brother from predicaments both real and imagined, Jane plunges deeper and deeper into a fascinating world of his creation.” 3
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Philip K. Dick, who died in 1982 at the age of 53, was one of the most influential and prolific science fiction authors of the 20th century.
‘Jane’ is described as “a moving, suspenseful and darkly humorous story about a woman’s unique relationship with her brilliant, but troubled twin, who also happens to be the celebrated novelist Philip K. Dick. While attempting to rescue her brother from predicaments both real and imagined, Jane plunges deeper and deeper into a fascinating world of his creation.” 3
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Philip K. Dick, who died in 1982 at the age of 53, was one of the most influential and prolific science fiction authors of the 20th century.
- 10/3/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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Blade Runner 2099 will settle the long-debated question of whether Rick Deckard was a replicant, confirming it in-universe. Harrison Ford agrees with Ridley Scott that Deckard was a replicant, but it was never made clear in Blade Runner 2049. The mini-series has a chance to address the debate. Making Deckard a replicant would rob Blade Runner of its central thesis that replicants are more human than human, and would disturb the concept of a human hunting down synthetic life forms.
Ridley Scott is ramping up to make a Blade Runner sequel that takes place after Blade Runner 2049, and the continuation of the sci-fi franchise can finally settle the biggest Harrison Ford debate for good. Based on everything known about Blade Runner 2099, the project is a mini-series that takes place fifty years after the events of Blade Runner 2049 and, much like how Blade Runner built off the themes...
Ridley Scott is ramping up to make a Blade Runner sequel that takes place after Blade Runner 2049, and the continuation of the sci-fi franchise can finally settle the biggest Harrison Ford debate for good. Based on everything known about Blade Runner 2099, the project is a mini-series that takes place fifty years after the events of Blade Runner 2049 and, much like how Blade Runner built off the themes...
- 9/30/2023
- by Kayleena Pierce-Bohen
- ScreenRant.com
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