Shoulder of Orion: The Blade Runner Podcast

In this second part of our discussion on Dystopia, hosts Dan, Patrick, Jaime, and special guest Dr. Robin Bunce continue their exploration into the message of dystopia found in film and media.  // iTunes:  bit.ly/shoulderoforionitunes // Google Play:  bit.ly/shoulderoforiongoogleplay // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.bladerunnerpodcast.com  // If you'd like to join the c...

In this special episode, your hosts Jaime, Dan, and Patrick are joined by special guest Dr. Robin Bunce, a historian based at Homerton College, University of Cambridge. Why are we drawn to stories of dystopia? Are storytellers and filmmakers prophets? We pose these questions to you in part one of our two part discussion. Join us.  // iTunes:  bit.ly/shoulderoforionitunes // Google Play:  bit.ly/sh...

In Christopher Nolan's 2010 blockbuster, Inception, themes we are familiar with from science fiction are explored in a unique and visually-stunning way.  Winner of four Oscars, with a star-studded cast and incredible performances, as well as one of Hanz Zimmer's best scores (in Dan's opinion), this film asks of us the BIG questions: what is the nature of our reality? Can what we dream be real? If...

With a stunning performance by Elisabeth Moss and brilliantly nuanced direction and writing by Leigh Whannell, The Invisible Man was one of 2020’s first breakout hits—even though its box office was severely impacted by the evolving coronavirus pandemic. In this installment of Frame Rate, Jaime and Patrick discuss The Invisible Man's themes, ideas, techniques, and context within contemporary horror...

In this episode, Dan, Patrick, and Jaime sit down with two special guests and discuss our current pandemic reality as it relates to Blade Runner. We are joined by recurring guest Peter from the Midwest and a good friend of ours and first time guest, Mark Deckard. What does it mean to be human in our world right now? How do we rise to meet the challenge of the moment? Those questions and more are d...

In this episode, Jaime, Patrick, and Dan return from a much needed hiatus to discuss season three of Shoulder of Orion, their new series and much much more. We hope you enjoy and thank you all for your continued support.  // iTunes:  bit.ly/shoulderoforionitunes // Google Play:  bit.ly/shoulderoforiongoogleplay // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.bladerunnerpodcast.com  //...

In this episode, Jaime, Dan & Patrick sit down to discuss what went into the making of their full length audio drama, 2020: Gethsemane. From writing a 50 plus page draft in four days, to painstakingly crafting a score that would conjure the world of Blade Runner without retreading what we've heard; the hosts of Shoulder of Orion bring you behind the curtain on their crowning achievement.  // iTune...

At the very end of 2019, we lost yet another Blade Runner great: visual futurist, designer, and artist Syd Mead. In this episode, Jaime, Patrick, and Dan pay tribute to the man who was integral to much of the concept design and visual feel of Blade Runner, Aliens, Tron, and Blade Runner 2049 among many other films. Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of Mr. Mead, and we offer this episod...

This is the final installment in our mini-series on Rachael, and our larger series 'A 700 Layer Cake: The Cult of Blade Runner'. In this last episode of 2019, Jaime, Dan and Patrick, with special guests Micah Greene and Maj convene to continue the discussion on the character of Rachael, her resonance in the world of Blade Runner and beyond. 2019 has been a spectacular year for us as a podcast and...

In part two of our live event in downtown Los Angeles, our guests, Joanna Cassidy, Charles de Lauzirika and Paul Sammon take part in a Q&A with our live audience.  // iTunes:  bit.ly/shoulderoforionitunes // Google Play:  bit.ly/shoulderoforiongoogleplay // 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 cl...

In this special episode which was recorded live, hosts Jaime, Patrick and Dan sit down with Golden Globe award-winning actor Joanna Cassidy, restoration producer and award-winning director Charles de Lauzirika, and film historian and author Paul M Sammon to discuss Blade Runner in the banner year in which Ridley Scott's brilliant original was set. This will be a moment in time that none of us will...

In this episode, Dan and Patrick review and discuss Titan comic's completed Volume 1 story arc (Issues 1-4). SPOILERS AHEAD! This series is off to a phenomenal start, and we are excited to tell you about some of our favorite moments in this new, beautiful piece of Blade Runner art. ——— // iTunes:  bit.ly/shoulderoforionitunes // Google Play:  bit.ly/shoulderoforiongoogleplay // For more on this an...

On November 13th 2019, in downtown Los Angeles, Shoulder of Orion is throwing its first live event with special guests JOANNA CASSIDY, PAUL SAMMON, and CHARLES DE LAUZIRIKA. Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime experience in the place where it all started. Listeners to this episode will have access to a special 20% off discount code, and when you buy a ticket we will email you a 10% discount code f...

In this episode, hosts Patrick, Dan and Jaime are joined by contributing host Micah Greene to discuss the character of Rachael. Who is Rachael? How much of Sean Young's personal experience on set is in the finalized character we see in Blade Runner? Does it matter? Join Shoulder of Orion as we explore these questions and more in our first episode devoted to what may be one the most iconic female c...

In this episode Shoulder of Orion commemorates the two year anniversary of the release of Blade Runner 2049. Founder and host Jaime Prater and special guest host Inge Kolstad sit down to interview Michael Legato a VFX coordinator on the film. At the heart of our discussion are the over two hundred images that Legato released on social media from his time on set. From stories about going out with S...

In part two of our tribute to Roy Batty, Jaime, Micah and Patrick conclude the emotionally fraught conversation from part one. Included in this episode are some of the words and voices of so many of you who took time out of your day to write in and leave us voice messages. We'd like to thank all of our listeners for making this podcast so special and rewarding. We all felt Rutger Hauer's passing d...

In this heart-felt episode, Jaime, Dan, Patrick and special contributor Micah Greene gather round to remember the character of Roy Batty, his resonance in our lives and in the genre of science fiction. This is a very special episode for everyone involved and we hope it is for you as well. Stay tuned for part two of this discussion. iTunes:  bit.ly/shoulderoforionitunes  // Google Play:  bit.ly/sho...

In this exclusive interview episode, Jaime sits down with independent filmmakers Dino and Luka as they discuss their award-winning Blade Runner-inspired short film, Slice of Life. This is an interview not-to-be-missed.  iTunes:  bit.ly/shoulderoforionitunes  // Google Play:  bit.ly/shoulderoforiongoogleplay // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.bladerunnerpodcast.com  // If...

With the sudden passing of the beloved Rutger Hauer, we decided it was important to commemorate his life and work, and of course the iconic characters he has portrayed in his acting career. Friend of the show and film historian Paul Sammon joins Dan, Patrick, and Jaime to reminisce on the life of the iconic actor. It's been a sad time for all of us fans, but we hope to spread some of Rutger's posi...

“Music is the most multi-dimensional knowledge we have. It's as specific as nature can be. Any form nature takes contains a specific sound combination. Music is a language. It's a memory of the cosmic system, a memory of past and future. Above all it's science not entertainment.” ― Vangelis Join Jaime, Patrick and Dan for an exploration of the man behind the sound of Blade Runner. From his days as...

It was clear from our first deep-dive into the Theatrical Cut that one episode wasn't going to be enough to cover it. In Part 2, Jaime and Patrick are joined by frequent guest Peter and first-time guest Steve for an extended, wide-ranging investigation into Blade Runner as it first greeted the world at large in 1982. This time around, the team spends a great deal of time looking at historical cont...

We're so excited to bring you a first look at Titan Comic's inaugural issue of Blade Runner 2019! In this spoiler-free minisode, Dan, Jaime, and Patrick discuss the first issue of this groundbreaking series. Does it feel like Blade Runner? Are these characters worth getting excited about? Does it feel like the canon sequel it is?  Listen for the full scoop—and for details on how you can score a li...

In this part one of two, Dan, Patrick, and Jaime reconvene to discuss the theatrical cut of Blade Runner, the controversy surrounding its narration, and the effect the initial release of the film had on its audience in 1982. This episode is a bit of a return to form for the show. We hope you enjoy. iTunes:  bit.ly/shoulderoforionitunes  // Google Play:  bit.ly/shoulderoforiongoogleplay // For more...

Shoulder of Orion: The Blade Runner Podcast proudly presents 2020:GETHSEMANE Written and Directed by Jaime Prater Story by Jaime Prater & Daniele Ferlito Original Score by Patrick Greene, Sound Design by Jaime Prater Casting  Jaime Prater, Daniele Ferlito, Patrick Greene & Micah Greene Produced by Shoulder of Orion: The Blade Runner Podcast   Starring Miguel Romero, Emily Ryker, John Stiens & Thea...

In this episode, documentarian, filmmaker and producer Charles de Lauzirika returns to the show for an interview with Jaime, Patrick and Dan. Dive into the details of the production of Blade Runner: The Final Cut, the documentary Dangerous Days, the deleted and alternate scenes of the film, and more! Charles' passion for cinema and film-making shines through in another exclusive interview where to...