FrC 14I
Spring 2014
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FrC 14I
Ungraded assignment for Wed. 2/5: responses

What was the significance of the Tyrell corporation being housed in a pyramid?—CSz

In one of the opening scenes, Blade Runner Holden is administering a “Voight-Kampf” test on replicant Leon. The atmosphere is smokey, due to Holden's smoking, with only one source of light coming a large window. Otherwise the room is dark and filled with furniture of dark colors, overall giving the room a somewhat dusty feeling. The device used to conduct the test is much more mechanical looking than computational. If Blade Runner were to be remade today, how do you think the room, testing device, and overall atmosphere of this scene would look?—MO

How does the quote "Quite the experience, living in fear, isn't it? That's what it is to be a slave" demonstrate the uniqueness of humanity?—CSt

After Rachael saves Deckard’s life, she begins to cry when she says, “I am the business.” Would this be an actual emotional response or would she have been programed to respond that way?—NB

What is the significance of Rachael asking Deckard if he had ever taken one of the tests designed to root out replicates that he had so often conducted? (in the scene where she plays piano and he tries to kiss her)—MT

In the scene with Harrison Ford and Rachel, why ar the people so concerned with the Nexus' having memories? Does this make them more human?—DE

Just before Roy kills his creator, why did he kiss him?—CJM

Does Roy emotionally break down after Rick kills the girl or was it just a pre-programmed response?—HW

At the end of the movie, why did Roy (the robot guy) save Deckard from falling off the building?—DS

Through out the film, I wondered why were the Nexus 6 "Replicants" represented so heavily as evil when they were searching for a way to become more human-like? In the very last scene with the last remaining Replicant, why does his demenor change so drastically from violent to calm and serene?—ASC

In response to the quote in the movie Blade Runner, the quote: "It's too bad she won't live, but then again, who does?" makes me think of whether or not a machine is alive? And also, does a HUMAN truly ever live? And if so, what does it mean to "live"?—LH

What is the significance of the Origami sculpture left behind by Rick's police partner outside of his apartment?—BY

I apologize for the lateness of my question. Why did the movie end the way it did? What happened to the girl?—CB