Dr. Robin Bunce, a historian of political ideas at the University of Cambridge, published a thought-provoking article in the New Statesman in October on how Blade Runner 2049's dystopian setting feels unsettlingly close to our own current cultural-political moment. We reached out to him for an interview, and it was so fascinating we called him back for a follow-up! In the first half, Patrick talks to Robin about geopolitics, architecture, slaves, distribution of wealth, and more; in the second half, JM focuses on why Dr. Bunce thinks Luv is the most fascinating character in the whole film.
Be sure to read Dr. Bunce's article, and let us know your thoughts! We look forward to having him back on the show.
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87 // The Architecture of Blade Runner 2049 (You've Never Seen a Miracle: The Journey to 2049 Part Seven)
86 // Interlinked: The Art of Blade Runner 2049
BONUS EPISODE // FRAME RATE: I'm Thinking of Ending Things (2020)
Crossover Episode: Reviewing the First Three Episodes of Ridley Scott's Raised By Wolves
85 // Slice of Life: Reviewing the Astonishing Blade Runner Homage Film
84 // The Dream State: The Films Of Denis Villeneuve Part Two (You've Never Seen A Miracle: The Journey to 2049 Part Five)
83 // Deal With Your Shadows: The Films of Denis Villeneuve Part One (You've Never Seen a Miracle: The Journey to 2049 Part Four)
NEWS UPDATE: BLACK LOTUS
82 // We Were Difficult To Spot Then: The Development of 2049 (YOU’VE NEVER SEEN A MIRACLE: THE JOURNEY TO 2049 PART THREE)
UPRISING: Rebellions In Film
81 // 2049: The Impossible Sequel (You’ve Never Seen a Miracle: The Journey to 2049 Part Two)
BONUS EPISODE // FRAME RATE: Moonlight (2016)
BONUS EPISODE // FRAME RATE: The Elephant Man (1980)
BONUS EPISODE // FRAME RATE: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
80 // The World Is Built on a Wall (You've Never Seen a Miracle: The Journey to 2049 Part One)
BONUS EPISODE // FRAME RATE: Dune (1984)
79 // Interlinked: A Shoulder of Orion Live Discussion (Episode Two)
78 // Tech Spotlight: The Esper
BONUS EPISODE // FRAME RATE: First Man (2018)
77 // Interlinked : A Shoulder of Orion Live Discussion (Episode One)
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