In this bonus podcast, we take a walk back to the early eighties to discuss the GWC re-watch of Wargames — *the* hacker movie. Highlights: we discuss why Wargames is indeed sci-fi, drool over young Ally Sheedy, dissect David’s motivation(s) for getting in trouble at school, wonder why the movie’s stylist is so into vests and tweed, criticize ’80s female fashion, critique McKittrick’s assistant’s undergarments, bemoan the demise of the (real) arcade, digress to other Matthew Broderick movies, and reassure listeners that we’re indeed going to record a bonus Firefly ‘cast soon.
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This we we re-visit the iPod of torture in Measure of Salvation, but we also make time to welcome the Rev. Sean back to the studio and take a ton of listener calls. Highlights: we question the second time ’round look at Cylon genocide, kid about Lee’s over-the-top kill-’em-all attitude in this ep, hear how Audra does NOT hate Lee, agree again that Helo’s thinking was right (“You’re not *wrong*, Helo…”) but his execution wasn’t, imagine all the infected Cylons waking up at once to do the Thriller dance, learn that Sean can moonwalk and breakdance (but that casually moonwalking around doesn’t impress chicks), explain the difference between between hoopla and hoo-haa, discover that there really is an excuse for Starship Troopers (the movie), get sucked heavily into Mass Effect (which is a good thing), and announce an official GWC Firefly re-watch. What a week!
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Listeners/readers have spoken, and this month we’re taking a collective look at Phillip K. Dick’s masterpiece, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep – known to many of you by its more common movie name, Blade Runner. And our voters’ timing is inescapably brilliant. Why? This month’s selection coincides with the most recent “ultimate” relase of the movie, the suitcase-enclosed “Final Cut” edition.
First time readers will notice major differences between tome and screen, though surprisingly these differences fit together like perfectly-cut puzzle pieces — as if the screenplay’s story exists within the book’s wider universe. One major (and hotly-debated) discrepancy: the ending. Think of it as the Han-Shot-First, Han-Shot-Last, Han-Shot-At-The-Same-Time of the Blade Runner ‘verse.
You can certainly find this classic at any used book store (that’s worth a damn), though shiny versions are at your beck and call via Amazon and others. And for those of you looking for a quick fix to understand the book’s/flick’s story and history, Wikipedia’s got your back. See you on the forum.
Blade Runner Group Discussion [GWC Forum]
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