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Blade Runner 2048

Christoffer Glans

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So this just landed :emote_happyhappy:


I've never seen so many perfect choices for a sequel. Denis Villeneuve has proven to be one of the best directors around right now and Roger Deakins is doing the cinematography. Perhaps he finally gets that Oscar :tongue_smilie:

One thing I love about it is the addition of the desert look. Looks amazing so far.

EDIT: Damn it, should be 2049 in the title haha
 
Really didn't expect this trailer to land in 2016. Man am I hyped about this.

And Deakins on an Alexa 65, with that cast, crew and director. Man, this has a lot of potential to be my favorite movie next year. A LOT!!!
 
so good!
 
Upon hearing that this was being made, my instant reaction was "This is one of the untouchables, don't mess with it". I still feel that way, but I have to admit there are some things that are helping me keep an open mind.

1. The director. Denis is one of the more talented directors out there right now. His work so far has been solid.

2. The cinematographer. Although sometimes I am not so steeped in tradition that I won't welcome a young, talented cinematographer to offer new vision but in this case it feels right to go with someone who was actually a working cinematographer when the original film was made. Although I would have preferred that they stick to film to keep the film's universe consistent, I think Deakins will feel comfortable with the Alexa 65 and I'm sure the cinematography and texture won't be an issue.

3. The cast. Overall seems solid. I look forward seeing what some of the actors can pull off, such as Lennie James. Harrison Ford is 74 years old. I think we are seeing the back nine for him but hopefully he's able to continue to pull off these characters he played in much younger years.

4. Production Designer Dennis Gassner. I think this is a solid choice. Love his work with the Coen Brothers and obviously he and Deakins have a track record.

But, what we have to hope for is that the writing is solid, that Denis has enough pull to tweak anything that is weak on the page. Hampton and Michael have done a lot of TV, which is not a bad thing considering how good the writing has been on TV over the past decade or so. I'm just hoping between them, Ridley, and Denis they are able to overcome the stigma of a sequel to a great film by making something worthy in the eyes of a critical audience and bringing a new audience into the fold too.
 
Steve Sherrick said:
Upon hearing that this was being made, my instant reaction was "This is one of the untouchables, don't mess with it". I still feel that way, but I have to admit there are some things that are helping me keep an open mind.

1. The director. Denis is one of the more talented directors out there right now. His work so far has been solid.

2. The cinematographer. Although sometimes I am not so steeped in tradition that I won't welcome a young, talented cinematographer to offer new vision but in this case it feels right to go with someone who was actually a working cinematographer when the original film was made. Although I would have preferred that they stick to film to keep the film's universe consistent, I think Deakins will feel comfortable with the Alexa 65 and I'm sure the cinematography and texture won't be an issue.

3. The cast. Overall seems solid. I look forward seeing what some of the actors can pull off, such as Lennie James. Harrison Ford is 74 years old. I think we are seeing the back nine for him but hopefully he's able to continue to pull off these characters he played in much younger years.

4. Production Designer Dennis Gassner. I think this is a solid choice. Love his work with the Coen Brothers and obviously he and Deakins have a track record.

But, what we have to hope for is that the writing is solid, that Denis has enough pull to tweak anything that is weak on the page. Hampton and Michael have done a lot of TV, which is not a bad thing considering how good the writing has been on TV over the past decade or so. I'm just hoping between them, Ridley, and Denis they are able to overcome the stigma of a sequel to a great film by making something worthy in the eyes of a critical audience and bringing a new audience into the fold too.
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1. His themes that he's been telling stories about in his previous films echos many of the themes present in the original Blade Runner. He is one of the best directors working today with an almost perfect track record in my opinion.

2. I don't think 35mm would enhance anything in this case. Saw Rogue One yesterday, shot on Alexa 65 and it looks far better than Force Awakens in my opinion. Alexa 65 is hands down the best camera around. I really don't want grainy 35mm to come in the way of set design and clear visuals.

Hampton is also the original screenwriter on Blade Runner so that should be a good thing.
 
Christoffer Glans said:
I really don't want grainy 35mm to come in the way of set design and clear visuals.
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Although I disagree about the A65 being the best, I could not agree more about your film x digital comment. I too reminisce with tenderness to the times of film. But, for me, that's the past. We are in a brave new world where, IMHO, the aesthetics of (top of the line) digital has surpassed film...
 
The sad, sad thing is that Blade Runner (1982) did not win the award for Best Cinematography at the Oscars.
 
There are some high saturated colors clipping in the trailer... ;-)

BTW why isn't Deakings shooting 2k? But I believe he will probalby finish in 2k.
 
Daniel Stilling said:
Although I disagree about the A65 being the best, I could not agree more about your film x digital comment. I too reminisce with tenderness to the times of film. But, for me, that's the past. We are in a brave new world where, IMHO, the aesthetics of (top of the line) digital has surpassed film...
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Which digital camera/color science would you place above the finest of Kodak film stock? Taking into account color, skin tone, highlight retention, tonal response, perceived sharpness, etc.

I find digital has equalled or surpassed some but not all of these areas and is still a valid choice in 2016. However, I'm also in agreement that it most lokely won't affect the success or failure of the new Blade Runner. And let's face it, younger audiences which I'm sure are a target for a sequel have grown up with digital and I don't think are very nostalgic about film or its demise.
 
Loved the original, even as a kid I thought it was like nothing I had ever seen before. Excited to see this, Roger Deakins is not just a cinematographer... he is a true artist.
 
Looks like it's not Anamorphic, which is a bummer. But otherwise, looks interesting.
 
Man - I don't think I have ever watched Blade Runner. Now I have to see it.. hehe this sequel looks good.. That's a nice house/hide away Blade Runner 1 has there.... really cozy
 
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I hope they use the remaining elements of the original book like the fake police station and fake cops. A replicant police force background could drive a sequel entirely.
I also hope they use some other elements of the 6-7 P.K Dicks novels that are roughly in the same timeline.

Can't wait for this movie.

About cinematography & set design, if it's half as good as the Expanse, I'm in.
 
Not Anamorphic and mostly shot with wide lenses, where are the 75mm + Anamorphics lens shots?
If you're gonna play in Ridley's backyard, do it properly.

Things like the shot of the broken head statue felt like completely un-bladerunner in composition.
I know it's DV's show but the look is the film in this case.
 
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