In one of the most acclaimed science fiction movies of all time, Ridley Scott presents us with a beautiful and scary vision of the future. It is a vision that has sparked many debates throughout many genres, including, film, literature and science. In Blade Runner, released in 1982, we are faced with a post-apocalyptic Los [...]
The World 2019: A Worn-Down Hell
Director Ridley Scott’s mesmerising imagery conveys an age of fear and despair, apathy and alienation – a future without a future. Contrary to many classical dystopias, the horrifying message is seldom explicit. Scott utilises the full strenght of the visual media. What makes the society in Blade Runner so frightening is that it resembles our [...]
Picturing the Human
A study of the humanity and the psychology in Blade Runner by Stephen Mulhall.
A Study of Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner
Majid Salim presents here an extensive study of the different aspects of Blade Runner.
Analysis of an Itch
How Leon’s summed up Rachael’s, Deckard’s and his own situation in one sentence.
Argumentation on the Essence of Humanity
Analyzing the effects of genetic engineering on humanity and technology.
The Measure of a Man
What constitutes a sentient being? This article presents and discusses the concept of artificial life. Written by Jonathan Blanton.
Genealogy of Abdul Ben Hassan
A discussion of issues of race in Blade Runner including a treatment of replicants as a coded race. Also discussed is the literal representation of race. By Muhammad Hozien.
How & Why the Movie is Different
This article written by Jeffrey J. Oleniacz analyses the most significant differences between the movie and the novel by Philip. K. Dick.
Blade Runner – Demystified
An analysis which follows the events in the film from the start to the end. This article gives insight to both the novice and the advanced viewers. By Wez Mills.
