Posts tagged Blade Runner
PODCAST: Episode 18 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For our 18th episode, 25YL film critics, frenetic dads, and dormant school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back Phoenix film critic Ben Cahlamer for the second of two special request science fiction episodes. Last time, the love was very shared for 1982's Blade Runner. As gorgeous as the sequel is, there were less bouquets thrown in the direction of Blade Runner 2049 from the trio. What was rich last time gets a little more spicy this time around. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

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PODCAST: Episode 17 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

The time has come for bringing in a tiebreaker! For our 17th episode, 25YL film critics, dad bod dads, and hibernating school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome Phoenix film critic Ben Cahlamer for the first of two special request science fiction episodes. The three of us come together from different histories to compare our long and sometimes disjointed journeys with Ridley Scott's 1982 watershed Blade Runner. Folks, this is a rich one. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

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INFOGRAPHIC: The Importance of Fog in Film

One of the most dramatic of all meteorological phenomenon is fog. It can be used to ratchet up tension, conceal terrifying creatures, and even provide important characters with a suitably dramatic entrance.  Spanning genres from horror to sci-fi, mist and fog are more versatile than mere set dressing.  This infographic from Vaping Man shares the importance (not forgetting the scare-factor) that fog brings to the silver screen.

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