The Incomparable

811: Have You Considered More Voiceovers? — Blade Runner (1982) (Theatrical Edition)

Apr 3, 2026·1h 20m

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Jason Snell
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Monty Ashley·Steve Lutz·Kelly Guimont·Dan Moren

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These movie producers really did a job on “Blade Runner.” They don’t advertise for narrations in the newspaper, every good writer knows that. But when you’re trying to sell a narratively dense piece of visual art to 1982 audiences who just want to see a Harrison Ford movie, that’s the sort of compromise you make. All we could do is sit there and watch it play.