Ebert, John David

Blade Runner Scene-By-Scene

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ISBN 13:
9780997135602
author:
Ebert, John David
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Post Egoism Media
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
136
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 0.8 centimeters (0
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Film & Video,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£15.59

Description

Blade Runner Scene-by-Scene explores Ridley Scott's central themes in his 1982 film. John David Ebert examines how these concerns are reflected in the movie, drawing parallels with ancient texts such as The Gilgamesh Epic. The Los Angeles of 2019 is portrayed as a decaying, late-stage cosmopolis, where the Replicants serve as slave labor on modern latifundia. This vision raises questions about mortality, origin, and the quest for immortality. Ebert's analysis delves into Scott's use of these themes to create a unique narrative, shedding light on the film's enduring relevance and influence.

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