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SSC 10: Potluck — Blade Runner 2049 (Villeneuve, 2017) with James Stacey
SSC 10: Potluck — Blade Runner 2049 (Villeneuve, 2017) with James Stacey
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111 minutes
Released:
Sep 22, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Tim and Tay welcome James Stacey (The Grey NATO) to celebrate episode #10 with a potluck — each host picks a scene from Blade Runner 2049 to discuss.Set 30 years after the first film, Blade Runner 2049 tells the story of K, a replicant who discovers the remains of one of his kind, who had died giving birth to a child. As a Blade Runner with the LAPD, K is secretly tasked with finding the child and destroying all evidence related to it in order to prevent all-out war between humans and replicants. Starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, Blade Runner 2049 was released on Oct. 3, 2017. Blade Runner 2049 is available as a digital rental and to stream on HBO Max.Tagline — "The key to the future is finally unearthed."Tim’s Scene (3:23 - 10:12)K, a Nexus-9 replicant and blade runner for the LAPD, visits the home of suspected replicant and war veteran Sapper Morton. James’ Scene (58:51 - 1:05:47)After pulling the records suggesting the replicant-born offspring had spent time at the Morrillcole Orphanage, Joi and K go for a ride to San Diego. They are attacked by marauders and brought down near the orphanage. Back at Wallace HQ, Luv begins a drone strike while also getting her nails done. Quickly dispatching the marauders, Luv’s involvement allows K to continue on their now overlapping goal of finding the child. Tay’s Scene (1:40:50 - 1:50:00)Officer K investigates the highly radioactive remains of Las Vegas in order to find the maker or the source of the wooden horse from his implanted memories. He eventually finds the disgruntled Rick Deckard and the two have a violent altercation throughout various sectors of a casino, concluding in a holographic Elvis projection concert room. Links1:50 - Team Deakins podcast16:00 - Ana de Armas' English prep23:30 - Nine cameras vs. one camera46:00 - Bautista wanted dramatic roles1:12:00 - Blade Runner test inspired by Canadian military tech1:23:00 - Shooting in HungaryRecommendationsTim: Brad Allen’s movies (Gorgeous, Kingsmen, Kick-Ass), Edgar Wright’s tribute. James: Corridor CrewTay: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (Wright, 2006). Available to rent on Google.All links are verified at the time of publication and based on availability in Canada.
Released:
Sep 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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