100% peak Cronenberg, with all of his historical body horror themes cranked up to eleven (bio-mech transhumanism, mutation vs evolution, fetishization of body trauma). If you are a long-time fan, you likely will not be disappointed. He’s not been as weird, gory, and pseudo-political as this since Videodrome 39 years ago and the entire film has a surreal subconscious dream feel, akin to Existenz. The cast is fantastic in inhabiting and selling this dark bizarre world, and while it’s purposefully pretentious satire in portions and is not for the squeamish, it’s so absolutely strange and singular in its vision that it lands as a true return to form. Go in blind, let things unfold of their own accord, and good luck.
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Vangelis – Blade Runner Soundtrack (Remastered 2017)
An epic ambient remix of the Vangelis Blade Runner score from YouTuber Greendragon861. With long stretches of in-between track atmosphere and snippets of dialogue, you can strap on your headphones and be transported for two hours.
ILM: Empire at 40
Old stalwarts, childhood heroes, and serious wizards reminisce on their greatest spells.