All the lost footage has been found and is included in the new director's cut of Blade Runner. Ridley Scott answers The Question in no uncertain terms in this NYT article.
Early: So is it still her room when it's empty? Does the room, the thing, have purpose? Or do we -- what's the word? Simon: I really can't help you. Early: The plan is to take your sister. Get the reward, which is substantial. 'Imbue.' That's the word.
'Objects In Space'
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Cashmere - Oct 01, 2007 3:21:22 am PDT #1495 of 10000
Now tagless for your comfort.
Tom Scola - Oct 01, 2007 3:25:20 am PDT #1496 of 10000
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
I always thought the film works better thematically if the opposite were true.
Nutty - Oct 01, 2007 3:45:46 am PDT #1497 of 10000
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
I thought the film works best if the question is never answered. The distinction becomes meaningless as sufficiently-advanced technology becomes indistinguishable from magic, you know?
Also, Ridley Scott is approaching Lucasfilm levels of tinkering. Let's hope no cute furry beasts show up in the new version.
Jessica - Oct 01, 2007 3:46:56 am PDT #1498 of 10000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
So this is, what, the eleven millionth version of Blade Runner on DVD now? What's next, just releasing the dailies as a 15-disc special edition?
brenda m - Oct 01, 2007 3:50:39 am PDT #1499 of 10000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
On a similar note, I hate Disney's "available for a limited time" bullshit. But I may have to break down and buy The Jungle Book when it comes out this week. I do love that movie.
Cashmere - Oct 01, 2007 3:50:56 am PDT #1500 of 10000
Now tagless for your comfort.
The ambiguity works much better thematicaly, I agree.
So this is, what, the eleven millionth version of Blade Runner on DVD now? What's next, just releasing the dailies as a 15-disc special edition?
Let's hope it never reaches that point.
Can't say that I wouldn't like to see the new levels of digital restoration, I just don't know what more he can add. Unless it's ewoks.
Tom Scola - Oct 01, 2007 4:37:47 am PDT #1501 of 10000
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Volans - Oct 01, 2007 6:09:40 am PDT #1502 of 10000
move out and draw fire
He's going to take out the guns and replace them with walkie-talkies.
Matt the Bruins fan - Oct 01, 2007 6:16:23 am PDT #1503 of 10000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Also, Ridley Scott is approaching Lucasfilm levels of tinkering. Let's hope no cute furry beasts show up in the new version.
Unicorns have hair rather than fur, right?
Laga - Oct 01, 2007 8:46:15 pm PDT #1504 of 10000
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
I'm watching my Forbidden Zone dvd AIFG! I just realized I've never seen a tape that wasn't a copy of a copy of a copy. The images are crisp and the sound is clear. I'm so verra happy.