GITS Script Reading and Analysis Series: “Blade Runner”
5 part series on the influential 1982 science fiction movie.
This week we will be analyzing the screenplay for Blade Runner, screenplay by Hampton Fancher and David Webb Peoples, based on the novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” by Philip K. Dick.
If you haven’t had a chance to read the script yet, you may access the 1981–05–15 version of the script here.
Let’s use this post today for your general reactions to the script.
Did you enjoy it? Why? Why not?
What are the script’s strengths? Are there areas you felt were strengthened in the movie version?
What takeaway can we glean from the script as an example of science fiction writing?
Our schedule for discussion this week:
Monday, October 17: General Comments
Tuesday, October 18: Structure
Wednesday, October 19: Characters
Thursday, October 20: Themes
Friday, October 21: Dialogue
See you in comments!