Blade Runner Collage

"Tyrell Corporation" sculpture made of cut-out cardboard.

- Recreating the actual movie the best an A.I. can do. 
- Transitions between 4 different themes.


Violence on one side.

  • Leon shooting the man interviewing him to protect himself.
  • Rachael shooting Leon to protect someone else.

Romance on a second side.

  • Deckard and Racheal making out.

Acceptance on a third side.

  • Wolf and owl over Roy's shoulders as he holds the pigeon.
  • Somewhat reminiscent of Native Americans' spiritual beliefs in nature and animal spirits.

Death on a fourth side.

  • Roy saving Deckard.
  • Roy's body shutting down.


Possible Connections:

Dragon Ball,
Android #17 and Android #18.
  • Android twins who seek a life free of boredom.
  • Built by Dr. Gero with tremendous superpowers, much like Roy and Pris were built with more strength and speed than the average human.
  • Almost always work together, willing to kill anyone they please to avoid boredom, similar to how Pris and Roy work together to extend their lifespans.

2001: A Space Odyssey,
HAL-9000
  • Similar glowing eyes
  • HAL tries to trick the main character, much like how Pris and Roy trick Sebastian into helping them achieve their goals.

   



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