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Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep (Working)
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Bladerunner (Help search) - ArticlesArticles held in BFI Reuben LibraryIn: Science fiction film and television v15 n1 Spring 2022, pp. 61-79
gunning man: sf in the videogames of Eugene Jarvis / Alex Wade
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Explores the influence that 1980s science fiction films and television had on the work of seminal videogame creator Eugene Jarvis. Using Paul N. Edwards’ “closed world", a study of the influence of computers on the development of political discourse in America during the Cold War, common themes are established between 1980s sci-fi cinema and Jarvis’ “gunning man” games.In: Science fiction film and television v15 n2 Summer 2022, pp. 123-144
“Is this to be an empathy test?”: Autism and neuroqueer expression in Blade Runner (1982) / David Hartley
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Part of the special issue 'Disability and sf film and television'. Draws on recent “neuroqueer” theory to re-examine ‘Blade Runner’ (1982) in terms of autistic representation. Highlights the potential of fantastical cinema to offer narratives and aesthetics that express neorodivergent identities.In: Science fiction film and television v13 n1 Spring 2020, pp. 1-14
Legacies of Blade Runner / Sarah Hamblin, Hugh O'Connell
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Introduction to a special issue on the legacy of Ridley Scott's science fiction film 'Blade Runner' (1982), including Denis Villeneuve's sequel 'Blade Runner 2049' (2017). Considers the films in relation to the aesthetics and politics of cyberpunk, and comments on the ideological and economic factors driving contemporary franchise production.In: Science fiction film and television v13 n1 Spring 2020, pp. 15-35
Vitality and reproduction in Blade Runner 2049 / Sherryl Vint
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Part of a special issue on the legacy of 'Blade Runner' (1982).In: Science fiction film and television v13 n1 Spring 2020, pp. 37-58
Blade Runner 2049’s incongruous couplings: living and dying in the Anthropocene / Sarah Hamblin, Hugh O'Connell
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Part of a special issue on the legacy of 'Blade Runner' (1982).In: Science fiction film and television v13 n1 Spring 2020, pp. 59-76
Race in the Blade Runner cycle and demographic dystopia / Edward K. Chan
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Part of a special issue on the legacy of 'Blade Runner' (1982).In: Science fiction film and television v13 n1 Spring 2020, pp. 77-96
Blade Runner 2049 and the ‘quality’ Hollywood film / Geoff KING
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Part of a special issue on the legacy of 'Blade Runner' (1982).In: Science fiction film and television v13 n1 Spring 2020, pp. 97-106
Cyberpunk’s masculinist legacy: puppetry, labour and ménage à trois in Blade Runner 2049 / Graham J. Murphy
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Argues that the 'Blade Runner' universe exhibits a 'conservative retrofuturism' typical of the cyberpunk movement. Analyses the sexual politics of 'Blade Runner 2049' (2017), suggesting that the film's female characters are largely relegated to the role of 'puppets' constrained by the mechanisms of corporate capitalism. Included in 'A symposium on the legacies of Blade Runner', part of a special issue on 'Blade Runner' (1982) and its sequel 'Blade Runner 2049' (2017).In: Science fiction film and television v13 n1 Spring 2020, pp. 107-112
‘Cells. Interlinked’: Sympathy and obligation in Blade Runner 2049 / Keren Omry
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Explores the ways in which 'Blade Runner 2049' (2017) interrogates the question of what makes us human. Suggests a move away from binary categories of human/non-human identity towards an emphasis on modes of obligation based on sympathy and humane-ness. Included in 'A symposium on the legacies of Blade Runner', part of a special issue on 'Blade Runner' (1982) and its sequel 'Blade Runner 2049' (2017).In: Science fiction film and television v13 n1 Spring 2020, pp. 113-118
‘I’ve heard things you people wouldn’t imagine’: Blade Runner’s aural lives / Paweł Frelik
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Considers the sonic landscape of 'Blade Runner' (1982), including Vangelis's soundtrack for the film. Discusses in particular the later extensive sampling of elements from the film and the creation by fans of alternative soundtracks, as well as commenting on the score for 'Blade Runner 2049' (2017). Included in 'A symposium on the legacies of Blade Runner', part of a special issue on 'Blade Runner' (1982) and its sequel 'Blade Runner 2049' (2017).In: Science fiction film and television v13 n1 Spring 2020, pp. 135-142
We, the people of Blade Runner 2049 / Phillip E. Wegner
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Discusses allegorical readings of 'Blade Runner' (1982) and 'Blade Runner 2049' (2017), suggesting that in the latter the figure of the replicant can be read as representing not only the modern industrial labourer but also the immigrant in Donald Trump's America. Relates the world of Blade Runner to the current neoliberal global order, and comments on parallels between the endings of the two films. Included in 'A symposium on the legacies of Blade Runner', part of a special issue on 'Blade Runner' (1982) and its sequel 'Blade Runner 2049' (2017).In: Science fiction film and television v13 n1 Spring 2020, pp. 143-148
Dystopia fatigue doesn’t cut it, or, Blade Runner 2049’s utopian longings / Sean Guynes
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Challenges the prevailing view of 'Blade Runner 2049' (2017) as an expression of neoliberal dystopianism. Argues that the film includes narratives of utopian possibility, and privileges collective action over the 'cult of the hero'. Included in 'A symposium on the legacies of Blade Runner', part of a special issue on 'Blade Runner' (1982) and its sequel 'Blade Runner 2049' (2017).In: Science fiction film and television v12 n3 Autumn 2019, pp. 394-397
Book review / James M. Elrod
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Of 'Postmodern Theory and Blade Runner', by Matthew Flisfeder.In: Science fiction film and television v9 n1 Spring 2016, pp. 1-23
Expanding the Esper: virtualised spaces of surveillance in sf film / Nick Jones
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Explores the idea of 'spatial images', digitally produced volumetric environments combining qualities previously associated with either images or spaces. Considers the films 'Blade Runner' (1982) and 'RoboCop' (2014), as well as contemporary production techniques such as virtual cinematography and digital 3D conversion, and comments on the relationship between the digital rendering of space and advanced surveillance techniques.In: Science fiction film and television v9 n1 Spring 2016, pp. 73-124
Utopia anniversary symposium / Raffaella Baccolini, Troy Bordun, Catherine CONSTABLE, L. Timmel Duchamp, Carl FREEDMAN, Lisa Garforth, Dan Hassler-Forest, Veronica Hollinger, Alexis LOTHIAN, Roger LUCKHURST, Tom Moylan, Sharon SHARP, Steven SHAVIRO, Debra Benita Shaw, Rebekah Sheldon, Imre Szeman, Phillip E. Wegner, Rhys Williams
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A collection of short articles on utopianism and related ideas in contemporary science fiction film and television, commissioned to mark the 500th anniversary of the publication of Thomas More's 'Utopia'. Articles refer to a range of titles including 'Cloud Atlas' (2012), 'Moon' (2009), 'Snowpiercer' (2013), 'The Wiz' (1978), 'Antonia' (1996), 'Blade Runner' (1982) and 'Slow Action' (2011).In: Radio Times 27 Jun 2009, pp. 61
Barry Norman's Greatest Hits / Barry NORMAN
Review - English - illustrationsIn: Quarterly Review of Film and Video v26 n2 2009, pp. 155-166
R is for race, not rocket: black representation in... / Adilifu NAMA
Article - English
Explores the portrayal of black characters in US science fic tion films, with reference to many films including THE TIME MACHINE, STAR WARS, BLADE RUNNER and THE MATRIX. "...American science fiction cinema".In: Empire n223 January 2008, pp. 198-199
At home/DVD reissues: Blade Runner: Ultimate Collector's... / Ian Nathan
DVD Review - English - illustrations
"...Edition".In: Empire n231 September 2008, pp. 113-123
10 years of DVD / CROOK, Simon, DE SEMLYEN, Nick, James [et al...] DYER
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Special feature celebrating the impact of the DVD over the past ten years. Includes top tens for: 'making of' extras, alternative versions, Easter eggs, biggest DVD heroes, deleted scenes, top sellers and films most wanted on DVD.In: Empire n232 October 2008, pp. 124-125
Apocalypse Now reduced! / Simon CROOK
Article, Filmography - English - illustrations
A "mini-guide" to the plots of twenty "must-see" films.In: Sight and Sound v18 n1 January 2008, pp. 92
Reviews: Definitively maybe / Andrew OSMOND
DVD Review - English - illustrations
DVD review for BLADE RUNNER: THE FINAL CUT.In: Empire n223 January 2008, pp. 138-140
Replicant memories / Dan [et al...] JOLIN
Interview - English - illustrations
Brief interviews with Rutger Hauer, Daryl Hannah, Joanna Cassidy and Sean Young about their experiences of playing the replicants in BLADE RUNNER and the film's production.In: Metro n157 2008, pp. 160-163
DVD review: Blade Runner: The Final Cut / Steven AOUN
DVD Review - English - illustrationsIn: Empire n218 August 2007, pp. 105-108,110-118
"I've seen things you wouldn't believe..."
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Various articles to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the re lease of the original BLADE RUNNER and the film's new 'Final Cut' version. Includes interviews with Ridley Scott, Harris on Ford, Rutger Hauer, David Peoples and Vangelis.In: Empire n218 August 2007, pp. 106-108
Dangerous days / Paul M. SAMMON
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Part of a special feature on the 25th anniversary of BLADE R UNNER. Ridley Scott discusses the different versions of BLAD E RUNNER and the challenges he faced during the shoot for th e film.In: American Cinematographer v88 n12 December 2007, pp. 100-104
Post focus: Restoring Blade Runner / Douglas BANKSTON
Article, Interview, Prod. Details - English - illustrations
Various post-production technicians discuss their work on the restoration of the 25th anniversary, final cut of BLADE RUNNER.In: Empire n218 August 2007, pp. 116-118
The final cut / Paul M. SAMMON
Article - English - illustrations
Part of a special feature on the 25th anniversary of BLADE R UNNER. DVD producer Charles de Lauzirika discusses the produ ction of the 'Final Cut' of the film, including re-shoots.In: Empire n218 August 2007, pp. 120-121
Retro-deco, trash-chic / Ian Nathan
Article - English - illustrations
Part of a special feature on the 25th anniversary of BLADE R UNNER. 'Visual futurist' Syd Mead discusses the ideas he had for the decrepit and ruined Los Angeles of BLADE RUNNER and how this reflected the themes of the film.In: Empire n218 August 2007, pp. 122-123
The unreality show / Adam SMITH
Article - English - illustrations
Part of a special feature on the 25th anniversary of BLADE R UNNER. Discusses the life and work of Philip K. Dick, author or 'Do androids dream of electric sheep?' upon which BLADE RUNNER is adapted, and other film adaptions of his works. /In: StarBurst n357 December 2007, pp. 86
Reviews: movies / Alan JONES
DVD Review - English - illustrationsIn: StarBurst n357 December 2007, pp. 98
Reviews: DVD / Chris PRINCE
DVD Review - English - illustrationsIn: Empire n218 August 2007, pp. 110-111
Empathy test / Ian Nathan
Article - English - illustrations
Part of a special feature on the 25th anniversary of BLADE R UNNER. Screenwriter David Peoples discusses his script for B LADE RUNNER and why the themes of the film resonates with fa ns. Also discusses whether Deckard is a replicant or not.In: Empire n218 August 2007, pp. 112-113
Synth job / Ian FREER
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Part of a special feature on the 25th anniversary of BLADE R UNNER. Vangelis describes how he composed the score for BLAD E RUNNER.In: Empire n218 August 2007, pp. 114-115
The prodigal son / Dan JOLIN
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Part of a special feature on the 25th anniversary of BLADE R UNNER. Rutger Hauer discusses his role as Roy Batty in BLADE RUNNER and why Batty is more the hero of the piece than Har rison Ford's Deckard.In: Empire n218 August 2007, pp. 124-126
Surviving Deckard / Paul M. SAMMON
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Part of a special feature on the 25th anniversary of BLADE R UNNER. Harrison Ford discusses the mixed experiences he had with the making of BLADE RUNNER and the feelings he has for the film twenty-five years later.In: StarBurst n357 December 2007, pp. 28-34
Making the Cut / Chris PRINCE
Interview - English - illustrations
Ridley Scott talks about BLADE RUNNER, with sidebars from Rutger Hauer, Edward James Olmos, Daryl Hannah and Charles de Lauzirika.In: Empire n222 December 2007, pp. 80-81
In cinemas: Blade Runner: The Final Cut / Adam SMITH
Review - English - illustrationsIn: Screen International n1606 10 Aug 2007, pp. 24
Box office: Making the cut / Leonard KLADY
Short Article - English - illustrations
Questions why audiences have to wait until DVD releases to s ee the directors' cut of a film, and not on the big screen a t the time of the films' original release.In: Empire n214 April 2007, pp. 164-165
The Top 10: movie scores / Ian FREER
Article - English - illustrations
A listing and brief critique of the author's choices of the ten best movie scores.In: StarBurst n350 June 2007, pp. 68-76
30 Defining Moments
Article - English - illustrations
Brief details of 30 moments from Sci-fi and fantasy films and TV programmes over the past 30 years.In: StarBurst n351 July 2007, pp. 74-77
The Starburst Vaults: Blade Runner
Article, Review - English - illustrations
Reappraisal of BLADE RUNNER, with comments from cast, crew and critics.In: American Cinematographer vSuppl nAuthor- ing Images Pt 2, pp. 34-37
Forging future noir / David E. WILLIAMS
Article, Prod. Details - English - illustrations
Discusses the work of Ridley Scott, production designer Lawrence G. Paull and director of photography Jordan Cronenweth on the film BLADE RUNNER.In: Sight and Sound v16 n12 December 2006, pp. 86
Blade Runner - The Director's Cut / Geoffrey MACNAB
DVD Review - EnglishIn: Filmmaker v14 n2 Winter 2006, pp. 110-111
Permanant rotation
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Filmmaker lists what it considers its twenty essential film soundtracks.In: Film Review n676 November 2006, pp. 114
Blade Runner Director's Cut / Simon EDWARDS
DVD Review - English - illustrationsIn: Empire n203 May 2006, pp. 168-169
At Home/All-time 100: Month Seven: Sci-fi and Fantasy / Ian Nathan
DVD Review - English - illustrations
A selection of the ten science-fiction and fantasy films are chosen to be included in a perfect DVD collection of one hundred films.In: Empire n201 March 2006, pp. 77-88,90-101
201 Greatest movies of all time
Article - English - illustrations
A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.In: StarBurst n334 March 2006, pp. 66-67
Top 10 Future Visions
Article - English - illustrations
Brief look at top 10 visions of the future.In: Empire n209 November 2006, pp. 188
At home/Reissuses on DVD: Special Editions / Sam TOY
DVD Review - English - illustrations
DVD review of 'Blade Runner: Remastered Director's Cut'.In: Empire n202 April 2006, pp. 133-138,140
In conversation with Harrison Ford / Tony HORKINS
Article, Interview - English - illustrations
Upon the release of the film FIREWALL, an interview with Harrison Ford, plus a top ten listting of his best performa- nces and how his films have faired at the box office.In: CinémAction n115 2005, pp. [whole issue]
L'esprit et l'enveloppe. De quelques personnages utopiques / Sébastien DENIS
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An examination of forms of utopia and their representation in cinema, including the relationship between human beings and robots in science-fiction films, i.e. BLADE RUNNER, ALIEN RESURRECTION and GHOST IN THE SHELL,In: Empire n196 October 2005, pp. 127-134,136-137
Decade Deathmatch: The 80's
Article, Filmography - English - illustrations
Results of an online debate to decide which decade is the best for films. Includes a timeline of events from the 80's and a range of subjects from blockbusters,to the 'brat pack' British films, action films, high concept, and top ten films /In: Journal of Film and Video v57 n3 Autumn 2005, pp. 31-43
Moviegoing and Golem-Making: The Case of Blade Runner / Eric G. WILSON
Article - English - illustrationsIn: CinémAction n115 2005, pp. [whole issue]
"A la recherche du sens perdu": l'exemple de Blade Runner / Isabelle LABROUILLÈRE
Article - French - illustrations
An examination of forms of utopia and their representation in cinema, including in Ridley Scott's BLADE RUNNER.In: Empire n192 June 2005, pp. 144-147
C.V. Ridley Scott / Ian Nathan
Article, Interview - English - illustrations
An interview with Ridley Scott in which he describes his experiences of working on some of his most well-known films.In: Film Review vSpec. n53 Alien v Predator, pp. 48-63
Top 10 sci-fi babes / Tom FOX
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The "top 10 sci-fi babes" featuring: Sigourney Weaver, Thandie Newton, Natasha Henstridge, Joanna Cassidy, Brigitte Helm, Carrie-Anne Moss, Carrie Fisher, Kristanna Loken, Milla Jovovich, Jane Fonda.In: StarBurst n307 February 2004, pp. 18-30
Top 50 sci-fi movies, books and tv series ever!
Article - English - illustrations
Rundown of top science fiction films, tv programmes and books. Brief descriptions of each.In: Literature/Film Quarterly v32 n3 2004, pp. 186-192
Blade Runner and the postmodern: a reconsideration / Varun BEGLEY
Article - English
Suggests that BLADE RUNNER and the 1992 director's cut can be critically approached from either a modern or post-modern persepctive.In: Empire n172 October 2003, pp. 158-159
Rwd: masterpiece / Kim NEWMAN
Article, DVD Review - English - illustrations
Analysis and DVD review for Ridley Scott's BLADE RUNNER.In: Discourse v24 n2 Spring 2002, pp. 30-49
The City and Its Other / Roswitha MUELLER
Article - English - illustrations
A discussion of the image of women in relation to the city, explored in literature and cinema, with particular reference to the main female characters in METROPOLIS and BLADE RUNNER set in postmodern urban centres.In: Sight and Sound v12 n6 June 2002, pp. 8
Rushes: between the lines: welcome to the metropolis / Gareth EVANS
Article - English - illustrations
Review of an installation at the Foundry, Hoxton, London by Sam Levack and Jennifer Lewandowski called Transformation which takes BLADE RUNNER as its inspiration.In: Empire n162 December 2002, pp. 174-175
Rwd collections
DVD Review - English - illustrations
Every Ridley Scott movie currently available on DVD reviewedIn: StarBurst n271 March 2001, pp. 63-68
Blade Runner: sound and vision / Howard MAXFORD
Article, Interview - English - illustrations
Retrospective on Blade Runner, including interviews with Sean Young, William Sanderson and Vangelis.In: StarBurst n271 March 2001, pp. 63-68
Blade Runner: sound and vision / Howard MAXFORD
Article, Interview - English - illustrations
Retrospective on Blade Runner, including interviews with Sean Young, William Sanderson and Vangelis.In: Interview February 2001, pp. 64-65,158
Ridley Scott / Elizabeth WEITZMAN
Interview - English - illustrations
Interview with Ridley Scott, who talks about his directorial career, referring in particular to HANNIBAL & BLADE RUNNER.In: Total Movie Feb/Mar 2001, pp. 62-71
Timeless sci-fi: Ten visual effects classics that look... / Ron MAGID
Article - English
Title ends: '...as good today as they did back then'.In: Metro n127/128 Aut/Win 2001, pp. 114-118
Final cut / Matthew DILLON
Article - English - illustrations
Considers the editing/testing process and directors' final cut of films before their release, using BLADE RUNNER as one of many examples.In: American Cinematographer v80 n3 March 1999, pp. 158-165
AC July 1982: cinematography for Blade Runner / Herb A. LIGHTMAN, Richard PATTERSON
Article - English - illustrations
A reprint of an article first published in American Cinemat- ographer July 1982. The article discusses cinematographer Jordan Cronenweth's use of lighting and coloured lights on BLADE RUNNER (1982).In: Total Film n20 September 1998, pp. 64
Shoots to kill / Andy LOWE
Article - English - illustrations
One of the top ten maddest movie shoots of all timeIn: Literature/Film Quarterly v26 n1 1998, pp. 30-37
Whose Future? Star Wars, Alien, and Blade Runner / Peter LEV
Article - English - illustrations
Argues that because science fiction films are removed from everyday reality, they can present ideological poisitions more vividly. Compares the social visions of STAR WARS, ALIEN and BLADE RUNNER.In: Literature/Film Quarterly v26 n1 1998, pp. 38-45
The Sacred and the Profane: Examining the Religious... / Sharon L GRAVETT
Article - English - illustrations
..."Subtext of Ridley Scott's Blade Runner"In: Sight and Sound v8 n3 March 1998, pp. 5
The deal: 'Blade Runner' sequel
Note - English - illustrations
A suggestion that there are plans for a sequel to BLADE RUNNER (1982).In: Creative Screenwriting v5 n4 Jul/Aug 1998, pp. 54
Book reviews / Tony ROSS
Article - English - illustrations
Book reviews for "Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner" by Paul Sammon; "The Making of Starship Troopers" by Paul Sammon, and "The Making of Alien Resurrection" by Andrew Murdock and Rachel Aberly.In: Film Review vSpec nNo.25 Sci-Fi 1998, pp. 16-17
Blade Runner
Article - English - illustrations
Forms part of a special issue number on science fiction with 25 films chosen as the best of the genre.In: Empire vSupp. nSci-fi February 1998, pp. 18-19
Blade Runner / Ian Nathan
Article - English - illustrations
A critical essay on BLADE RUNNER (1981) which looks at its place in the history of the science fiction film genre.In: Shakespeare Bulletin v15 n4 Autumn 1997, pp. 35-37
Prospero's Offshoots: From the Library to the Screen / Mariacristina CAVECCHI, Nicoletta VALLORANI
Article - English
On films based on the Prosperos characterIn: Metro Education n9 1996/97, pp. 3-7
Blade Runner: The Director's Cut / Geoff MAYER
Article - English - illustrations
Dicussion on BLADE RUNNER: THE DIRECTORS CUT commenting on the versions of the film and the reasons behind the different versions being made.In: Kinema n7 Spring 1997, pp. 57-71
The most poetic subject in the world: observations on death / Valerie SU-LIN WEE
Article - English
An analysis and discussion of how the traditionally related notions of death and femininity are treated in Ridley Scott's BLADE RUNNER.In: Neon March 1997, pp. 100-105
Flashback: Fear of a bleak planet / Paul M. SAMMON
Article, Interview, Tables - English - illustrations
Article exploring the reason for the box office failure of BLADE RUNNER, including several statements by filmmakers and actors on the film and background information on the year of its release, 1982In: Jump Cut n41 May 1997, pp. 13-15
Blade Runner: skinjobs, humans and racial coding / Robert BARRINGER
Article - English - illustrations
An examination of BLADE RUNNER (1982) as a commentary on US race relations through an analysis of the codification in the film of replicants as "black" and humans as "white".In: Empire n102 December 1997, pp. 110-118
Missing in action / Adam SMITH
Interview - English - illustrations
Interview with director Ridley Scott who discusses the prominence of women in the films he has made, referring particularly to G.I. JANE, and talks about the two films he is most well know for, ALIEN and BLADE RUNNER.In: Post Script v16 n1 Autumn 1996, pp. 41-52
The postmodern hybrid: do aliens dream of alien sheep? / Rolando J. ROMERO
Article - English - illustrations
An analysis of Ridley Scott's BLADE RUNNER which looks at cuts to the first release, particularly the cutting of the unicorn sequence, which undermines Chicano presence in the film; also analyses representation of non-white minorities.In: Film Criticism v21 n1 Autumn 1996, pp. 1-12
"Blade Runner and Cyberpunk Visions of Humanity" / W.A. SENIOR
Article - English
Article about the portrayal of human beings in cyborg films, such as BLADE RUNNERIn: Empire n90 December 1996, pp. 146
books: biography, coffee table, etc. / Ian Nathan
Article - English - illustrations
Book review of "Future Noir: the Making of Blade Runner" by Paul M. Sammon, pub. HarperCollins.In: Cinefantastique v26 n5 August 1995, pp. 29-31
Production design / Alan JONES
Article - English - illustrations
Part of extended feature on JUDGE DREDD. Discussion of the production design for the film, which drew on the designs used in BLADERUNNERIn: Sight and Sound v5 n5 May 1995, pp. 14-19
Escape from gravity / Janet Abrams
Article - English - illustrations
Article discusses Douglas Trumbull's special effects work and includes comments by Trumbull on techniques used for particular scenes in his films.In: Films in Review v46 n1/2 Jan/Feb 1995, pp. 40-48
The new violence or twenty years of violence in films... / H. Rap BROWN
Article - English - illustrations
Part one of the treatment of violence in films analysing Stanley Kubrick's A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, Terrence Malick's BADLANDS, and Ridley Scott's BLADE RUNNER - THE DIRECTORS CUTIn: StarBurst n208 December 1995, pp. 18
Bookshelf / David HOWE
Review - English
Review of "Blade Runner 2: The Edge of Human" by K W JeterIn: Film and Philosophy v1 1994, pp. 87-110
Picturing the Human (Body and Soul) / Retro Noir, Future Noi / Stephen MULHALL, Robert CROOKS
Article - English
Article about the portrayal of human beings in films, particularly BLADE RUNNER; also article about variations of film noir, also examining BLADE RUNNERIn: Interview v24 n4 April 1994, pp. 74
Brit movies get big, brash and american / Graham FULLER
Article - English - illustrations
Graham Fuller argues that the new wave of British directors has been influenced by watching commercial American fare, citing SHOPPING and THE YOUNG AMERICANS as prime examples.In: Architectural Design v64 n11/12 Nov/Dec 1994, pp. 22-25
At Home With Replicants; The Architecture of Blade Runner / Andrew BENJAMIN
Article - English - illustrations
In a special issue looking at architecture and film a discussion on the architecture in BLADE RUNNER.In: The Perfect Vision v6 n23 October 1994, pp. 120-125
Blade Runner: the director's cut that nearly wasn't / William M KOLB
Article, Review - English - illustrations
A history of the events leading up to BLADE RUNNER - THE DIRECTOR'S CUT and a review of the laserdisc version. HEART.In: Cinefantastique v23 n5 February 1993, pp. 56-57
Blade Runner / Thomas DOHERTY
Review - English - illustrations
Review of the director's cut.In: Video Watchdog n20 Nov/Dec 1993, pp. 32-59
Do Androids Dream of Unicorns? / Paul M. SAMMON
Article - English - illustrations
On the "seven" versions of BLADE RUNNER seen since its release in 1982In: Sight and Sound v3 n3 March 1993, pp. 64
Letter - English
Richard S. Percival suggests that BLADE RUNNER is 'permeated by a hatred and debasement of women'.In: StarBurst n172 December 1992, pp. 12-13
BLADE RUNNER-THE DIRECTOR"S CUT / David ALDRIDGE
Interview - English - illustrations
Interview with Ridley Scott on BLADE RUNNER-THE DIRECTOR'S CUT and his views generally on screen violence.In: StarBurst n172 December 1992, pp. 12-3
Blade runner - the director's cut / David ALDRIDGE
Interview - English - illustrations
Interview with Ridley Scott on BLADE RUNNER - THE DIRECTOR'S CUT and his views generally on screen violence.In: Cinefantastique v22 n5 April 1992, pp. 60
Reviews / Dennis K FISCHER
Credits, Review - English
Credits. ReviewIn: Screen International n872 28 Aug 1992, pp. 1
Note - English - illustrations
Warner Bros is giving BLADE RUNNER a nationwide US release on Sept 11th 1992.In: Sight and Sound v2 n8 December 1992, pp. 8-9
Blade runner: telling the difference / Philip STRICK
Article - English - illustrations
Discussion of the effect of the loss of Harrison Ford's voice-over on the soundtrack, and on whether Ridley Scott intended the audience to guess that Deckard is in fact a replicant.In: The Hollywood Reporter v321 n18 13 Feb 1992, pp. 3, 18
'Blade Runner' will be replicated for 100 cities / Doris TOUMARKINE
Article - English
Warner Bros will be releasing a 70mm director's cut in exclusive runs in 100 major markets in the Autumn.In: The Hollywood Reporter v321 n18 13 Feb 1992, pp. 3, 18
Blade runner - will be replicated dor 100 cities / Doris TOUMARKINE
English
Warner Bros will be releasing a 70mm director's cut in exclusive runs in 100 major markets in the AutumnIn: Empire n42 December 1992, pp. 90-6
English
Articles about the different focus of BLADE RUNNER THE DIRECTOR'S CUT compared to the originally released version.In: Empire n42 December 1992, pp. 90-96
Back to the future / Mark SALISBURY
Article - English - illustrations
Article about the different focus of BLADE RUNNER - THE DIRECTORS CUT compared to the originally released version, BLADE RUNNER.In: Camera Obscura n27 September 1991, pp. 108-133
Back to the Future / Kaja SILVERMAN
Article - English - illustrations
A look at the generic amalgam of science fiction film and film noir in BLADE RUNNER.In: Camera Obscura n27 September 1991, pp. 88-107
BLADE RUNNER's Moving Still / Elissa MARDER
Article - English - illustrations
Reassessment of BLADE RUNNER ten years after its first release, which argues that it is one of the most powerful and influential examples of cinematic postmodernismIn: Empire n30 December 1991, pp. 42
Q&A
Letter - English - illustrations
Brief responses to letters enquiring about directors' cuts.In: Empire n27 September 1991, pp. 12
Front desk: power to the people! / Matt MUELLER
Article - English - illustrations
Brief guide to the original ending of various films.In: Variety 30 Sep 1991, pp. 69
English
Review of the original cut of the film which has just been released for a two week engagement in Los Angeles.In: Variety 30 Sep 1991, pp. 69
Review - English
Review of the original cut of the film which has just been released for a two week engagement in Los Angeles.In: Literature/Film Quarterly v18 n1 1990, pp. whole issue
English - illustrations
Special BLADE RUNNER issue, including a comprehensive annot- ated bibliography.In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v18 n3 Autumn 1990, pp. 94-102
Avatars of the turtles / Steven CARTER
Article - English - illustrations
The evolution of technological values, especially computers, machines and robots in science fiction films, using 2001, 2010, BLADE RUNNER, ELECTRIC DREAMS, STAR WARS, ROBOCOP and The TERMINATOR as examples.In: Cinéaste v17 n2 1989, pp. 8-13
Article - English
Article on recent American science fiction films in terms of social ideology and the desire for Utopia, looking particu- larly at BLADE RUNNER - the images of urban decay, waste, pollution, racism and the political issues raised.In: Camera Obscura n15 Autumn 1986, pp. 37-64
English
Illustrates "androids and androgeny" with LIQUID SKY and LOOKER.In: American Film v12 n3 December 1986, pp. 59
English
Notes on footage restored to the US video version of the film.In: Literature/Film Quarterly v14 n2 1986, pp. 89-100
Article - English
Article on the 'multigeneric' nature of the film.In: Literature/Film Quarterly v13 n3 1985, pp. 172-179
English
Discussion of the film as 'transcendental' science fiction.In: Cahiers de la Cinémathèque n44 December 1985, pp. 39-47
Article - French
(p.39-47) Article on the urban environment in science fiction films from METROPOLIS to BLADERUNNER.In: Prevue n48 Jun/Jul 1982, pp. 26-29,67,70-73
English
The cast and production crew talk about the making of the film.In: StarBurst n50 October 1982, pp. 4
English
Note on the fact that a n umber of changes were made before release.In: Films v2 n10 September 1982, pp. 22, 23-27
Article - English - illustrations
Comments from director and pictorial report.In: Sight and Sound v51 n3 Summer 1982, pp. Summer 168-172
Article - English
Background article on the film.In: American Cinematographer v63 n7 July 1982, pp. 684-687, 715-725
English
Production design and photography.In: American Cinematographer v63 n7 July 1982, pp. 692-693, 725-730
English
Special photographic effects.In: City Limits n48 3 Sep 1982, pp. 37-39
Article - English
Background article on the film, and initial reaction to it in the USA.In: StarBurst n49 September 1982, pp. 12-16
English
Background to the film, and comments on the director and designers.In: Cinefantastique v12 n5/6 Jul/Aug 1982, pp. 20-47
Interview - English
Feature on the effects work in BLADERUNNER, with interview with Ridley Scott and features on many aspects of the designof the film.In: StarBurst n51 November 1982, pp. 18-21
Article - English
Article on the various changes made in the script during production, and details of other scenes which were excluded the editing stage.In: Écran Fantastique n26 September 1982, pp. 10-49
Article, Credits, Interview, Review - French
Articles on the special effects and design of the film, with production sketches, interviews with Philip K.Dick, Hampton Fancher, David Peoples, Michael Deeley, Ridley Scott, Syd Mead, and LaurencePaull; credits, review and notes on the prIn: Cinefantastique v10 n4 Spring 1981, pp. Spring 13
English
Note on the preparations for production, particularly the design of the film.