MOVIE MAGIC! - Rare Pic of the Day #3

preserveddragons (56)in #photo • 7 years ago (edited)

Anxiously awaiting next month's anticipated BLADE RUNNER 2049, the sequel to the seminal, sci-fi cult classic BLADE RUNNER. Leading up to the Oct. 6th release, if there's a screening of BR somewhere in Toronto, I'm there. Being a huge fan, I am dedicating the last and first weeks of Sept. and Oct. to drawing characters from BLADE RUNNER, beginning with Deckard and Rachel. Can't hardly wait!

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neuromancer (51) 7 years ago

Foremost in the public domain among Phillip K Dick's existential and philosophical Sci-Fi work is Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep? , aka Blade Runner. A film far ahead of the curve not just in film effects and story premise, BR is a story of consequences, custodial negligence, abuse, mortality, and giving of purpose to existence, no matter how short or inconsequential it may seem.

A very underrated and misunderstood tale, with a truly remarkable original score/soundscape by Vangellis. This tale only grows in popularity with every passing year, hence the sequel.

It's so good I'm listening to it right now, a kind of cyber film noir. I believe it was a source of inspiration for many composers, and remains so.

Thanks PD.

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preserveddragons (56) 7 years ago

Yes, there are countless films that have drawn inspiration from Blade Runner's world, but only a handful have come close to creating the feel and ambiance. I can think of two off the top of my head that are uniquely similar but no where near the vicinity of BR's brilliance: Code 46 and Wicked City (anime).

I often listen to the soundtrack to get into a headspace where I'm working in a meditative state. Blade Runner Blues is my song of choice, all day, every day :)

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