Tag: Blade Runner 2049
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Here’s What Sets Psycho Apart From Any Other Horror Franchise
Crafting a sequel to one of the most beloved films of all time is always a challenge. As good as films like 2010: The Year We Made Contact or Blade Runner 2049 are, they are always going to be compared to the original classics that inspired them. Initially, it seemed like making a sequel to…
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A 2016 Denis Villeneuve Sci-Fi Thriller Is Spiking On Netflix Right Now
These days Denis Villeneuve is known for his blockbuster sci-fi extravaganzas. But before the almost too-good “Blade Runner 2049” and the spiritual spectacle that was “Dune,” there was “Arrival.” In 2016, Villeneuve had already made a name for himself outside his native Canada with the excellent “Prisoners” in 2013 and “Sicario” in 2015. But after…
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‘Arrival’ Ending Explained – Aliens Alter Our Perception of Time
Almost seven years later, Denis Villeneuve’s extra-terrestrial encounter drama Arrival (which hits Netflix today) is still one of the best science-fiction films of the 20th century, and that can be partially attributed to the film’s sensational ending. Long before Villeneuve jumped headfirst into the world of science fiction with Blade Runner 2049 and Dune, Arrival…
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David Bowie’s Death Prevented Him From Playing ‘Blade Runner 2049’s Villain
David Bowie passed away in 2016, leaving his fans from all over the world devastated at the loss of one of the most impactful musical icons of the last century. His untimely death prevented him from appearing in one of the most anticipated films of 2017, where he was supposed to play the role of…
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Ridley Scott Wishes He Chose To Make ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Instead Of ‘Alien: Covenant’
Though it wasn’t a massive hit at the box office, Denis Villeneuve’s “Blade Runner 2049” is often regarded as one of the best sci-fi films of the past decade. That’s saying a lot, especially when you consider Ridley Scott wasn’t behind the camera. Instead, while “Blade Runner 2049” was being developed, Scott was working on…
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Ridley Scott Regrets Directing ‘Alien: Covenant’ Over This Sequel
There’s no denying the influence Ridley Scott has had in blockbuster filmmaking. The director is behind some of the biggest franchises in the world, including Alien and Blade Runner. But Scott wishes he never had to choose between two of his biggest creations, as scheduling conflicts didn’t allow him to work on both franchises at…
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Ridley Scott Regrets Directing ‘Alien: Covenant’ Over ‘Blade Runner’ Sequel
Ridley Scott is reflecting on his decision to step down from directing the “Blade Runner” sequel due to a scheduling conflict with 2017’s “Alien: Covenant.”“I shouldn’t have had to make that decision,” Scott said in a recent Empire interview. “But I had to. I should have done ‘Blade Runner 2.’”After being attached to the project,…
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12 Best Ryan Gosling Movies to Watch After ‘Barbie’
After his incredible debut performance as a neo-Nazi in the Sundance-winning indie drama The Believer, Ryan Gosling has, through the years, slowly but established himself as one of the finest actors of his generation. Known as Noah from the heartwrenching The Notebook to romance fans and K from cult classic Blade Runner 2049 to most…
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Ridley Scott Was Forced To Choose Between Blade Runner 2 And Alien: Covenant
Ridley Scott’s original “Blade Runner” will always continue to be the gold standard of dreary, cyberpunk sci-fi. Although it took time for it to be as highly regarded as it is today, Scott’s dystopian futuristic noir is a masterpiece that has yet to be equalled, even if Denis Villaneuve’s startling sequel, “Blade Runner 2049,” came…
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‘Pee-wee’s Big Holiday’ Is A Perfect Comedy Legacy Sequel
There is no phrase in Hollywood’s recent history that’s been more popular than the “legacy sequel.” Films like Creed, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Jurassic World, and David Gordon Green’s Halloween essentially remade the first film in their respective franchises, but used it to usher in a new generation of heroes and play on the…