The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Holy shit that will be fucking amazing. Prisoners had amazing cinematography, this thing is going to be shot like a dream
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'Prisoners' Director Denis Villeneuve to Helm 'Blade Runner' Sequel, Ford Returns
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HIGH DEF JEFF
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I never cared enough to look into who was responsible for what on Prisoners but it is a bad mystery with a clever hook (taking Dano prisoner). So leave what was bad about it on the lap of whoever wrote it..I mean, come on, a scene where the cop is one room away from making his discovery then his cell phone rings.
Villenuve is a very good shooter and he got mostly great performances..except for Gyllenhal..who should have been told to knock off the eye squinting, character trait shit. So hes qualified.
I wish Scott was directing. This is a sequel no one was asking for. It already has that cash in wiff. BUT...if Ridley made it and its good. Hero redemption.
I've had 'Memories of Green' stuck in my head all day. Go figure.
Wait a sec - first we find out that Blomkamp's doing another Alien movie, and now a sequel to Blade Runner is officially confirmed. Does this mean we'll finally get someone to film that sequel to Gladiator written by Nick Cave???
Wait a sec - first we find out that Blomkamp's doing another Alien movie, and now a sequel to Blade Runner is officially confirmed. Does this mean we'll finally get someone to film that sequel to Gladiator written by Nick Cave???
Bring it.
I do have the feeling that we will reach a point where Hollywood makes nothing but sequels and biopics. We are pretty close already.
I do have the feeling that we will reach a point where Hollywood makes nothing but sequels and biopics. We are pretty close already.
HIGH DEF JEFF
Banned
Thelma and Louise 2 is first.
neoism
Member
Awesome Jake was fucking amazing in it... Don't really love BR like everyone else but looking forward to this now.
Nick Cave could write that one, too - Thelma and Louise make their way through purgatory to reach afterlife.
But the real question is, what brand Cola will they be going with this time? Coke or Pepsi?
nah, it's more about atari
will it like The Island with Xbox sponsorship? blarf
Oveja Negra
Member
This is damn great news.
I don't get why so many of you say Harrison Ford is bad news cause "he doesn't give a shit anymore", considering Deckard himself, as a character, is the kind of person who doesn't give a shit.
EDIT: We need Vangelis for the OST.
I don't get why so many of you say Harrison Ford is bad news cause "he doesn't give a shit anymore", considering Deckard himself, as a character, is the kind of person who doesn't give a shit.
EDIT: We need Vangelis for the OST.
Extra Sauce
Member
My jaw literally dropped at this news. Two things:
1. I'm still trying to understand Enemy, one year after seeing it but the fact that it's still in my head says something. Maybe one day I will decide that movie was bullshit but that day is not today. Note to self: buy Enemy on blu-ray.
2. I am proud of being Québécois right now.
1. I'm still trying to understand Enemy, one year after seeing it but the fact that it's still in my head says something. Maybe one day I will decide that movie was bullshit but that day is not today. Note to self: buy Enemy on blu-ray.
2. I am proud of being Québécois right now.
Bobby Roberts
Banned
I'm also curious if Scott's going to force a direct tie to the Alien universe.
Because it's the kinda shit I could see him pulling. Especially considering the motivation for Weyland was just Roy Batty's motivation: I want more life, fucker.
Because it's the kinda shit I could see him pulling. Especially considering the motivation for Weyland was just Roy Batty's motivation: I want more life, fucker.
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Deleted member 80556
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Yes. This too, dammit.
Villeneuve, Deakins and Vangelis working on a Blade Runner film? Hnnng.
arts&crafts
Member
I don't think there was anything to not understand about The Enemy
The spiders were just for the sake of "art" I think
Holy shit, Villeneuve?! Now I'm interested. Prisoners is an excellent movie, Enemy is an intriguing puzzle, and both of them are shot to perfection. I'm even cautiously optimistic about Ford returning -- given how much he loathed making the first one, I can't imagine he would have jumped onto a sequel unless he was legitimately interested.
Extra Sauce
Member
I want to believe.
To be fair though the biggest question mark is the script. Hollywood seems to have such a hard time churning out a good big-budget sci-fi script these days.
Bobby Roberts
Banned
Has Vangelis ever copped to the fact his love theme is just a slowed down version of "You're Just Too Good To be True?"
A shaky, unsatisfying script would be par for the course for Blade Runner.
The original movie's lasting power in its audiovisual combo, not its writing or performances (which fluctuate from wooden to scenery chewing, depending on the actor). Blade Runner is more mood than story, and Villeneuve definitely has mood to spare.
Did not even think about Deakins but he and Villeneuve have done two back to back with each other, Enemy was shot before Prisoners if I remember correctly.
I'll need to start taking heart medicine, my body won't be able to handle it.
Extra Sauce
Member
I'm not saying every element of the film should necessarily be interpreted literally but I also think "for the sake of art" is an explanation Villeneuve himself would reject. I will have to paraphrase the following as I cannot find the quote but Villeneuve said that all the clues are present for the viewer to figure out the mystery. And after discussing and perusing readings of the movie I have found that there is little in the way of consensus.
I treat it more as an experience than a puzzle, and the state of unknowing and information being withheld is obviously a big part of that experience. I have my own theories about the film, but I also think there's something of a futility in trying to "solve" the filmor any story or film, for that matter.
The Hermit
Member
And Jurassic Park and Twin Peaks
I said last week to a friend of mine that the geek culture from people who were born in the 70s and 80s are going full circle now and this is another proof.
EDIT:
Ha
Great minds...
Extra Sauce
Member
I don't know, playing around with the puzzle pieces was an integral part of the experience for me. It's the kind of film that I could see myself revisiting every few years, the question is would I get something different out of it each time or would a clearer picture slowly emerge? I will get back to you on that.
a secret-boss
Banned
So 10yrs from now
matrix
Inception
Lord of the rings
Remake
matrix
Inception
Lord of the rings
Remake
Battersea Power Station
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Enemy spoilers
The whole movie is for the sake of "art." It's all a metaphor, or set of metaphors, and the story is not literal at all, i.e. the on-screen action is not taking place. It's a great flick.
User 479360
Banned
I've owned Blade Runner on Blu-ray since it came out, but have yet to watch it. This is something I do a lot, though, and the main reason why I stopped buying movies and so many games.
I plan to watch it soon, and hope the sequel will do it justice.
Prisoners was a very solid movie.
I plan to watch it soon, and hope the sequel will do it justice.
Prisoners was a very solid movie.
Nappuccino
Member
Huh. I'm actually rather optimistic about this. But human Deckard or bust. I have no idea how he could be in the movie, decades later, otherwise.
TomJoadsGhost
Member
I still think that if Deckard *is* a replicant (which he shouldn't be, to my mind) this should be set 2 years after the original.
Nappuccino
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Hanging out by Kraft food services?
Psychological Intellect
Banned
huh, how about that. I enjoyed Prisoners and Enemy. Maybe this'll be good. I hope his vision doesn't get too hampered by the big budget and studio.
Gives me hope that Aronofsky will give Wolverine another go.
Gives me hope that Aronofsky will give Wolverine another go.
Any Questions
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I am excited for this. I do hope it's a goodun.
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