Shoulder of Orion: The Blade Runner Podcast

Jaime and Patrick are joined once again by T.R. Napper and a.t. johnston for a riveting exploration of cyberpunk in the Blade Runner universe—this time, through the lens of Blade Runner 2049. Be sure to check out T.R.'s cyberpunk novels via his website: http://nappertime.com/ . And let us know via Fields of Calantha on Facebook: what do you think? Is 2049 cyberpunk? // For more on this and our oth...

Jaime and Patrick sit down to remember M. Emmet Walsh and his contributions to Blade Runner and cinema. They go on to discuss the latest developments on Amazon's Blade Runner 2099 show and what we might expect as well as our hopes and fears for the show. Join us.  // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.bladerunnerpodcast.com  // If you'd like to join the conversation, find us...

Is Blade Runner considered CyberPunk? That's the question that inspired this month’s episode. The word cyberpunk has been tossed around in relation to Blade Runner for many years. Patrick & Jaime have talked briefly about cyberpunk while never fully investigating the topic. For this episode, we’ve invited cyberpunk author T.R. Napper and first time guest and inspiration behind this episode, lo...

A curious bit of news recently broke suggesting Blade Runner 2099 is going to begin production in Europe in May. While we haven't as yet been able to verify this is 100% factual, it's got us thinking: what's the state of this thing? On today's episode, Jaime and Patrick go through some of what we're hearing around the internet about this Prime Video series helmed by Silk Luisa. They also discuss s...

** For more content like this, join our Patreon at patreon.com/perfectorganism ** 2023 was quite a year at the movies. "Barbenheimer" became a cultural phenomenon. Marvel lost its mojo. And a ten million-dollar subtitled Godzilla movie became the most successful live-action Japanese film in US history.  But Godzilla Minus One is so, so much more than just a box office success story. It's a deeply...

As we close out our sixth year, we thought we'd return to the sort of content that's been our bread and butter since the very beginning: character analysis.  This episode was prompted by a simple question: is Luv really an antagonist? She's murderous, she's frightening, she's chasing our heroes ... but she's also clearly a victim. She's acting within the boundaries of her conditioning and programm...

Bill George was just starting out a career in Hollywood as a VFX artist and model maker when he got the call to join the storied Blade Runner model shop. He would go on to play a pivotal role in creating some of Blade Runner's most iconic props, including the Spinner and the Blimp. In this incredible interview, Bill gives Jaime and Patrick (and you!) behind-the-scenes glimpses into how these amazi...

The Blade Runner universe inspires art of all sorts: visual media, poetry, cosplay, you name it. But the form of media most touched by Blade Runner's influence might just be music. Vangelis' legendary score (complemented beautifully by Wallfisch and Zimmer decades later) conjures an atmosphere that many musicians have sought to reconnect with over the years. But this often translates to aesthetic...

In this episode, Jaime & Patrick sit down with legendary producer Ivor Powell to discuss his work on Blade Runner, Alien and Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. From his early days working with Ridley Scott at his production company, to the search for the perfect creature performer for ALIEN, Ivor Powell brings us into his memories of filmmaking, producing and beyond.    // For more on th...

We are excited to share with you part two in our two-part series discussing the resonance of the Blade Runner films. In this episode, Jaime is joined by patron, and Blade Runner mega fan, James to further what ended up being a very subjective discussion. We hope you and enjoy and thank you for supporting us through the years.    // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.bladerun...

We are proud to present another entry into our Anatomy of A Scene series. In this episode, Patrick and Jaime are joined by contributing hosts Micah Greene & Peter From the Midwest. We realized that despite 2049 being in the world for over 5 years, we've never discussed the presence of children. The Morricole orphanage is a great entry into that discussion. Join us as we discuss the details of...

In this episode, Patrick & Jaime are joined by longtime listener, sometimes guest, Ricardo Silvestre to push back against some of our ideas and opinions presented in our Deck-A-Rep and Bryant and Deckard episode. Is there a definitive answer to the Deck-A-Rep conversation? Does it matter? Is Deckard central to the story of Blade Runner or is he a distraction? We dive into all of this and more....

In this episode, Jaime & Patrick are joined by contributing host Micah Greene to discuss the role of women in both Blade Runner films. This episode pivots back to some heavier topics for us as we delve into female representation, and the idea that even films we love should not be shielded from scrutiny. This was a thoughtful and sobering discussion and a return to form for us. We hope you enjoy! /...

Jaime and Patrick are back with another entry into their Anatomy of A Scene series. In this episode, your hosts break down Officer K's first meeting Deckard and how it reflects key events in the original film, and what it means for the overall story. As always, this was a great dive into what we love best about the Blade Runner universe...the subtext. We hope you enjoy! // For more on this and our...

Something we've noticed lately—in social media circles, in email write-ins, in comments on episodes—is an uptick in people saying something to the effect of "Blade Runner 2049 feels more resonant in my life now than the original does."  This isn't an argument over which film is better. It's not even an argument over which film is more relevant. Rather, it's a conversation about why some fans might...

Hey SOO Family! It's been a crazy month in podcast land, especially for our other show (Perfect Organism). We wanted to take a quick opportunity to check in on the Blade Runner side of things with this minisode, in which we tee up quite a bit of future content we've got cooking. We also discuss some of the latest rumors about Blade Runner 2099, and think through some ways this release could be han...

We're taking a break this week as we work on our Alien Day 2023 content.  Sebastián Lelio's The Wonder might look like a typical period drama from the outside, but anyone who's watched it knows it's anything but typical. A devastating look at trauma, belief, and redemption, The Wonder unfolds almost like a horror film. Based on a novel and starring a riveting Florence Pugh, The Wonder released to...

In our next entry into our 'Anatomy of A Scene' series, Patrick and Jaime are joined by long time contributing hosts Peter from the Midwest, and Micah Greene. This episode finds us exploring what exactly is happening in yet another semi-controversial love scene in Blade Runner 2049. What is transpiring in the time Mariette enters K's apartment until the time she leaves? Is this a tender ménage à t...

Patrick & Jaime sit down to talk about one man's quest to find Harrison Ford. That man is Patrick James O'Hare. From his first memories of seeing Star Wars in the theater as a small child to watching Ford reprise his role as Rick Deckard in 2017's Blade Runner 2049, Paddy takes us through his admiration and obsession with the actor, and what his documentary hopes to accomplish. Apple Podcasts: bit...

Patrick & Jaime sit down to discuss the breaking news from the Blade Runner 2099 production.  Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/shoulderoforionitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.bladerunnerpodcast.com  // If you'd like to join the conversation, find us on our closed Facebook group: Fields of Calantha . // To support the show, please consider visiting www.bladerunnerpodcast.co...

In this very special episode, Jaime and Patrick were honored to sit down with Blade Runner Production Executive Katy Haber. From her work with director Sam Peckinpah on Straw Dogs and many other films, to her time with director director Samuel Fuller, Ms. Haber takes us on a tour through filmmaking through her eyes. This was a special opportunity that we will cherish forever and we hope you all en...

The third entry into our 'Anatomy of A Scene' series brings us to the moment when Officer K meets Luv for the first time. On its face, there are a lot of similarities in this scene to when Deckard meets Rachael for the first time. Joining this discussion is contributing host Micah Greene who jumps into the deep end as we break down this pivotal moment in Blade Runner 2049. We hope you enjoy.    Ap...

Following directly our last episode, Jaime & Patrick break down what might be the most iconic scene in science fiction movie history. Getting orders from Bryant, Deckard travels to the Tyrell Corporation to interview a Nexus Six Replicant. Who Deckard meets ends up changing the course of his life and the Blade Runner universe. Join us as we talk about this incredible scene.   Apple Podcasts: bit.l...

In this new series, Anatomy of A Scene, Patrick and Jaime breakdown a scene in Blade Runner where Captain Bryant is explaining the mission to a very perplexed Rick Deckard. Patrick and Jaime have discussed this scene privately for a while in terms of its implication on the 'Deck-a-Rep' conversation and how it plays into the overall narrative in the film. As with so much in the world of Blade Runne...

The world of Blade Runner has had a consistent shroud of mystery over it since its release in 1982. From the rain-soaked streets to the neon signs illuminating the city, there is no corner that's not riddled with questions and shadow. Infiltrating this environment is the presence of a massive amount police. They're on every corner of seemingly every street. In this episode, Patrick & Jaime dive in...