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Re: blade runner narration
From:
Brian McGugan <[log in to unmask]>
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Film and TV Studies Discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Fri, 10 May 1996 15:39:11 -0700
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At 17:16 5/10/96, David Ezell wrote:
>I recall all the hoopla when Blade Runner was released without the
>"dreaded narration," but I like it.  The narrative gives me a feel of 1940s
>dective films out of place.
 
Except for the pleasure of that genre, the narration is a quick and easy
American spoonfeeding techinque. The narration also covers up some
interesing sound and even dialogue things.
 
B.
 
 
 
 
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