Ebert, John David
Blade Runner Scene-By-Scene
- 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
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.