Ep. 130 – Unforgiven Is A Hell Of A Thing
Unforgiven from 1992 was directed by Clint Eastwood and written by Blade Runner screenwriter David Webb Peoples.
Unforgiven from 1992 was directed by Clint Eastwood and written by Blade Runner screenwriter David Webb Peoples.
Today we chat about the 1982 version of Blade Runner. Starring Harrison Ford as the blade runner who must pursue and terminate four replicants who stole a ship in space. They have returned to find their creator. The hosts from the Hillsboro based podcast, Reshoot have joined us for a cross over episode. We will appear on their podcast in a few weeks to talk more about Blade Runner within their format.
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