Blade Runner and American Culture in the 1970s and 80s Our basic premise is that science fiction movies are ultimately hopeful, even if the movie is warning us about the danger.
Where is the source of hope located in Blade Runner, or what are the filmmakers hoping we avoid? Or what issues from the time period might be represented in the movie?
Directions: Brainstorm what you know about American culture in the 1970s and ’80s. Look for parallels between what was going on in society and the characters, plot, and situation. What do the characters, plot, and situation represent? What “message” might the movie have based upon these elements?
Blade Runner and American Culture in the 1970s and 80s
List the important story elements and life in the 1970s and ’80s.
Theorize about what they might represent.
Write a paragraph that explains the “message” you see.
Include the name of the movie, the name of the filmmaker, and a statement of the point you are making.
Briefly include background information on the movie and the era.
Include evidence that specifically demonstrates the hope you see.
Explain the connection.
A key element in science fiction is new technology or future technology. Often a science fiction film will have a particular attitude toward technology. What does Blade Runner have to say about technology? Is it good, bad or somewhere in between? Try to be as specific as possible about how the film presents technology and its role in our lives.
Blade Runner and American Culture in the 1970s and 80s
Directions: Brainstorm about the use of technology in Blade Runner. In what ways is technology useful or necessary? In what ways is it a hindrance or a negative? Make a statement about the position of the film on technology and support it with evidence from the film.
List the important moments in the film that represent the use of technology.
Theorize about what conclusion one can draw.
Write a paragraph that explains the “message” you see.
Include the name of the movie, the name of the filmmaker, and a statement of the point you are making.
Briefly include background information on the movie and the era.
Include evidence that specifically demonstrates the position you see.
Explain the connection.
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