EPISODE 47: Do Fanboys Dream of Electric Fords (Blade Runner)

10/11/17 • 52 min

"The meditative quality of this meditative movie was moving."

--Kevin

In a continuation of our return to some of the classic of Sci-Fi, and in anticipation of the sequel, the Busy Dads will finally take a look at the Ridley Scott iconic film that is BLADE RUNNER. Kevin and George discuss why this movie is important now and why it's important to both of them. There is some talk of comparison to the seminal work by Philip K. Dick on which the movie is loosely based as well as talk about any expectations we have for where the universe could go in the next movie.

So, get your Replicants out of retirement and join us for Episode 47 of the Busy Dads Do Sci-Fi Podcast. Replicants our of retirement? That doesn't make any sense! If they're retired that means they're dead. Oh, jeez. I'll never hear the end of this one.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

MOVIES:

Blade Runner, 1982, dir. by Ridley Scott

BOOKS

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K. Dick

SPOILER POLICY: We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss falls into the realm of SPOILERS. Consider yourself warned.

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"The meditative quality of this meditative movie was moving."

--Kevin

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

MOVIES:

Blade Runner, 1982, dir. by Ridley Scott

BOOKS

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K. Dick

SPOILER POLICY: We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss falls into the realm of SPOILERS. Consider yourself warned.

Thanks for listening and keep coming back. See you in two weeks.

Theme song by Tony Fernandez

Previous Episode

EPISODE 46: The Orville...'Nuff Said.

"I don't know how Moonraker isn't Sci-Fi if The Orville is."

--Kevin

We take a look at the first 3 episodes of the hot new FOX show The Orville. From the mind of Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy, Ted, American Dad) comes what is seemingly a love letter to Star Trek: The Next Generation. So, why does it also seemingly fall so flat? We're open to the path ahead, but so far the road is bumpy and unfunny. If this description alone is not enough for ya, please give us a listen.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

MOVIES:

The Orville, 2017, Fox Networks

SPOILER POLICY: We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss falls into the realm of SPOILERS. Consider yourself warned.

Thanks for listening and keep coming back. See you in two weeks.

Theme song by Tony Fernandez

Next Episode

EPISODE 48: Last Episode Plus 30 Years (Blade Runner 2049)

"Stupid people ruin shit."

--George

As part of our exploration of all things Blade Runner, the Busy Dads take a solid look at the new sequel to the cult classic. What does a movie like Blade Runner 2049 mean for the modern cinema experience? Do quiet, meditative movie experiences have any chance against the behemoths of Disney's Marvel and the endless spawn of sequels and franchise wannabes? Just how DAMN good was this movie? Find out and we dive in head first into Blade Runner 2049 on this episode of Busy Dads Do Sci-Fi Podcast.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

MOVIES:

Blade Runner, 1982, dir. by Ridley Scott

Blade Runner 2049, 2017, dir. by Denis Villeneuve

BOOKS

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K. Dick

It Devours by Phillip K. Dick & Jeffrey Canter

SPOILER POLICY: We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss falls into the realm of SPOILERS. Consider yourself warned.

Thanks for listening and keep coming back. See you in two weeks.

Theme song by Tony Fernandez