Both Blade Runner films contain a multitude of lessons to unpack. Bonus: robots! It's rare that we get to see two legendary filmmakers tackle the same subject and themes within the same franchise. But it seems that when we do, Ridley Scott is frequently at the center. We enjoyed what he did with Alien, and saw James Cameron's take as well. Today, I want to relish Scott's other science fiction masterpiece, Blade Runner, and the update, Blade Runner 2049, directed by Denis Villeneuve. These are two different movies, but they work in tandem as part of the same universe. They're both about journeys that begin with a simple question, "What makes us human?" There are so many lessons we can learn from this pair of movies, but we're going to focus on eight of them. So whether you're a human or a replicant, you're welcome to explore them with us. Let's go. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 5 April, 2021