I saw the movie in theaters when it was a new release back in the 80s, and I was much less impressed with it than all of its hype and all of its fans made it out to b... more
I saw the movie in theaters when it was a new release back in the 80s, and I was much less impressed with it than all of its hype and all of its fans made it out to be some great example of visionary cinema. Last night on television, they broadcast “Blade Runner: The Final Cut”. I thought I’d give it another chance, and all I can say in retrospect is that I want my two hours back.
Similar to the perspective that it was hard to work out the plot, I found it hard to follow, hard to maintain my interest, weird, far too long for everything that happened in it (a 30-minute running time as a short film would have sufficed), and basically an excuse to prop up a chauvinist and misogynistic production rife with senseless violence and hero-worship sexual interaction.
Had Harrison Ford not been recognized for his fame in both the Star Wars and Indiana Jones movies, his appearance in “Blade Runner” would have had far less draw of fans, this movie was nothing mo... less
When I watch these two movies, each time it’s almost as if I’m seeing them anew. I like them so much that I’m glued to the screen.
Have you ever seen these two co... moreWhen I watch these two movies, each time it’s almost as if I’m seeing them anew. I like them so much that I’m glued to the screen.
Have you ever seen these two comedy westerns starring James Garner, Harry Morgan and others?If you’ve ever seen one or both of them, what do you think of it or them?
If the series had had more installments that followed the similar basic theme, what other titles might have emerged? (For instance, “Support Your Local Cowboy” or “Support Your Local Snake-Oil Salesman”.) ~ less
Quality writingHumorA particular actress or actorThe settingReminds you of some place or event you’ve experienced The realism aspectThe fantasy aspectOther
Inspired by one of the answers to this wand it’s accompanying/ensuing comments: https://answermug.com/forums/topic/131292/which-actors-who-have-never-done-... more
Inspired by one of the answers to this wand it’s accompanying/ensuing comments: https://answermug.com/forums/topic/131292/which-actors-who-have-never-done-it-yet-do-you-think-would-be~
I went to their test site, saw the first category, and logged off of it. I know nothing of British literature, ancient royalty, the Bible, modern pop culture etc.
This is a twist on the oft-debated “who is your favorite actor so far who has portrayed James Bond” or “who was the worst actor in the role of James Bond” q... moreThis is a twist on the oft-debated “who is your favorite actor so far who has portrayed James Bond” or “who was the worst actor in the role of James Bond” questions.Any actor past or present, living or dead.~
The Clio Awards is an annual initiative that recognizes innovation and creative excellence in advertising, design and communication, as judged by ... more
The Clio Awards is an annual initiative that recognizes innovation and creative excellence in advertising, design and communication, as judged by an international panel of advertising professionals. Time magazine described the event (in 1991) as the world's most recognizable international advertising awards.
