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Prof. Myrna Monllor- Jiménez English 124

Prof. Myrna Monllor- Jiménez English 124. Blade Runner (1982). Cost $28,000,000 Thematically complex Praised for its visuals Eight versions 92% in the Tomato Meter , 88 % Metacritic

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Prof. Myrna Monllor- Jiménez English 124

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  1. Prof. Myrna Monllor-Jiménez English 124

  2. Blade Runner (1982) • Cost $28,000,000 • Thematically complex • Praised for its visuals • Eightversions • 92% in the Tomato Meter , 88% Metacritic • Blade Runner: The Director’s Cut (1992) includes the unicorn dream that wasn’t included in any other version • Scott also eliminated Deckard’s voiceover • Music by Vangelis

  3. The Director: Ridley Scott • Alien (1979) • Thelma and Louise (1991) • G. I. Jane (1997) • Gladiator (2000) • Black Hawk Down (2001) • American Gangster (2007) • Body of Lies (2008) • Robin Hood (2010)

  4. The Beginning http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaR5wVL9x2I&feature=related

  5. Eyes as windows to the soul

  6. Blade Runner (1982) Presents a dystopian world A Visual Masterpiece • rain-drenched city with towering skyscrapers reaching up to the clouds of smog • bright neon lights, huge colorful advertising screens • over-populated, claustrophobic feel on the ground • strong Asian influence resulting from a blending of cultures • Scenes mostly shadow, with minimal light, and smoke drifting and twirling atmospherically

  7. Set in Los AngelesNovember 2019 Gaff talks in “city speak”. He takes phrases from other languages to form sentences. smog and dust, and the rain falling forever

  8. The city

  9. Images are constantly dark

  10. With some light

  11. Constant rain

  12. Views of the city reminiscent of Metropolis (1927)

  13. The Beginning Leon The Voigt-Kampf test

  14. The Humans:Deckard

  15. The Humans: J.F. Sebastian • is a genetic designer • has a disease that accelerates his aging • Compares to the replicants, who also have a limited life-span.

  16. Gaff "You've done a man's job, sir!" Gaff seems to know things about Deckard that Deckard doesn't even know.

  17. Is Deckard an android? Why does Gaff seem to know where Deckard is at all times?

  18. The Tyrell Corporation The back of the US dollar includes a pyramid with an eye, a Masonic symbol. The pyramid symbolizes spiritual sight, inner vision, higher knowledge, insight into occult mysteries

  19. TheTyrell Corporation The Tyrell Building is a landmark of capitalism and as the biggest structure in the film, it appropriately seems to be where all roads are leading.

  20. The Tyrell Corporation

  21. Tyrell as God In God-like fashion, when Deckard says that there is too much light, Tyrell seems to magically dim the light of the sun.

  22. "The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long, and you have burned so very, very brightly, Roy." Notice the candles

  23. Symbol: The Artificial Owl

  24. Symbols: The Owl • The Tyrell Corporation portrays technology as the ways of resolving all problems and needs. All reality will be controlled using technological means, methods, and devices. • Just as Victor Frankenstein was destroyed by the monster he created, Dr. Tyrell was killed byhis creation.

  25. Life as a Game of Chess The game Tyrell and J.F Sebastian plays reproduces the conclusion of a famous real game that was played in 1851 in London. The game was so intelligent that it is known as The Immortal Game.

  26. The son confronts his master

  27. The fallen angelconfronting his creator Fiery the angels fell; deep thunder rolled around their shores; burning with the fires of Orc.” "Fiery the angels rose, and as they rose deep thunder roll'd. Around their shores: indignant burning with the fires of Orc.” William Blake from America: A Prophecy

  28. Roy takes Tyrell’s eyes out

  29. The Replicants“More human than human” • were superhuman. • were more intelligent, stronger, faster and considered superior to humans • had the capacity to develop feelings and emotions • Symbolically the replicants were like fallen angels • Replicants are called by their first names, while humans are called by their surnames.

  30. Rachel Rosen

  31. Symbol: Music and photographs

  32. Leon’s photographs

  33. Is Deckard an android? Why does Deckard kiss Rachel? What is the last thing she says After the kiss?

  34. Rachel’s Humanity

  35. Zhora

  36. Biblical Reference: The Serpent

  37. Pris

  38. References “I think, therefore, I am.” René Descartes

  39. Roy Batty “I would rather reign in hell than serve in heaven.

  40. Roy’s kiss similar to Deckard’s

  41. Life Changing Decision

  42. Biblical Reference: Crucifixion Nail through the hand Roy’s ascension to Heaven is symbolized by the dove flying away after his death.

  43. Biblical References: The Holy Spirit

  44. A Final Display of Humanity "I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I've watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those...moments will be lost in time...like...tears...in rain. Time...to die."

  45. Symbols: the Eye

  46. If only you could see what I've seen with your eyes! Symbols: the Eye

  47. Symbols: The Three Origami Figures

  48. Symbols: The Unicorn http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn-xObc6pMA&feature=related

  49. What does it mean to be alive? “It’s too bad she won’t live. But then again, who does?” This film questions what it means to be alive.

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