Ridley Scott Breaks Down His Favorite Scene from Blade Runner | Blade Runner 2049 | WIRED

Blade Runner director Ridley Scott dissects the scene when replicant Rachel meets Blade Runner Deckard. The original Blade Runner is now available in 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray.
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Ridley Scott Breaks Down His Favorite Scene from Blade Runner | Blade Runner 2049 | WIRED

[@TheQuentinSK8]

People actually said he was 'too visual'? Fuck off, it's a film, it's meant to look good which Blade Runner certainly does. I think it's one of the most gorgeous looking (and sounding) films ever made.

[@JobinJosephkurian]

Yep

[@londomolari5715]

I think what people who complain about this want is somebody in the movie explaining everything in the dialogue.

[@johnnyclean8233]

Sigh. Maybe if they stopped thinking about saving money they might actually create a masterpiece. I rarely watch movies now BECAUSE movies are like junk food. They dont care anymore - they just churn out rubbish and a little BRAINWASHING into the mix to trick people into thinking its good when in actual fact its trash.

[@litteralyjustsam5262]

@@johnnyclean8233 Have you watched more than just Marvel films or are you just saying that because it's popular to hate on the modern film industry?

[@marklowe7431]

Sean Youngs performance is one the best in sci-fi period.

[@SebastianTinajero]

The Replicant eyes part was genius.

[@Cryptonymicus]

Yeah too bad it took Scott 20 years to invent an explanation for it.

[@imho4990]

I have artificial lenses in both eyes and when I go to the dentist or another doctor and they shine in the eyes, a strong flare can be seen. It is fear and after a while the question is what it is. I always say, "Have you seen Blade Runner?"

[@siroliver1]

@@imho4990 Dentist: "you see a turtle on it's back, squirming in the hot sun....what do you do?"

[@KingZedusPrime2009TyrentKaiju]

@@Cryptonymicus he didn't need an explanation for something that is very well apparent in the film

[@criticalhard]

It's a shame it wasn't used in 2049 like wtf

[@nickmattio3397]

“The Star that burns twice as bright burns half as long, and you’ve burned so very bright...”

[@sabatheus]

"I want more life...fucker."

[@AZANlA]

so what r we some kind of suicide squad

[@sjames5027]

That's because tyrell is supposed to be god, and Batty is Lucifer, the "Light bearer". The movie was a freemasonic Luciferian allegory about the murder of god in the fifth age

[@leej70]

*Light, not star.

[@ethanfleischman8549]

@@sabatheus *Father

[@Mamo878]

It's amazing how the effects and overall look of the film have stood the test of time. As good as anything produced right now.

[@sttate]

Well, the fly-by shots of the city aren't amazing, but everything else is absolutely stellar and I'd choose it over modern movie production any day. It shows that technology/CGI is not a substitute for talent and passion.

[@jmchez]

Douglass Trumbull and his effects for 2001 and for Blade Runner shows what a genius craftsman can do.

[@innosanto]

@@sttate the fly by shots are great

[@Turrican60]

@@innosanto I agree. There's very little to find fault with in Blade Runner, if anything. Furthermore, it's a 1982 film, so, given the visuals for its time, it's nothing short of stunning.

[@arlingtonhynes]

Nobody can make a movie now that looks this good. It’s technically possible, but they can’t actually do it.

[@richiow68]

And not forgetting the fantastic soundtrack by “Vangelis”😎👍👍

[@Alvan81]

Amen.

[@willfomes406]

I agree my brother.

[@te9591]

Would have been neat to see tangerine dream try a score at blade runner.

[@vincentwilliams363]

Officially, we only know of perhaps half the music he created for this movie. Unofficially (through bootlegs), maybe closer to 75%. Knowing how prolific Vangelis is when he gets into it, I think there's probably more.

[@futureshock5641]

There's a 29th anniversary edition of the Blade Runner soundtrack which is the most complete version, this supercedes the already brilliant 3CD 25th anniversary edition release 👌

[@walkermorgan1710]

I literally love Ridley Scott when he talks about films. He’s so in love with making them he’s confident of his ability but never arrogant and I feel just tells you very simply about the small levels of trickery that make up a full length motion picture.

[@rgbforever4561]

I am sixteen and Bladerunner fundamentally changed my way of looking at the medium.

[@MATTDALOR1AN]

i could listen to Ridley talk all day

[@rickc2102]

I actually put on his audio commentaries (usually Blade Runner or Alien) as background to fall asleep to sometimes.

[@lokibek]

dude looks nowhere near 80 years old. both physically and mentally he seems 65 at the most

[@MagneticDonut]

the guy is a god

[@Madchuck7]

what the fuck!> i thought he might've been in his late 50s. Man...

[@vankai6817]

He looks 80 to me lol his eyes are dead

[@syst3mbl0w3r6]

Adrenochrome

[@shindukess]

He's a Nexus 10.

[@adamrasmussen3521]

Great editing WIRED... Putting a box over the his face when they discuss the glasses.

[@Biomirth]

Good pickup. That was truly amateur hour.

[@hfanti]

I think that's now automatic on KZbin's backend, which ruins a lot of video's endings.

[@trager8933]

@@hfanti i know this is 1 year old. But that is what the youtuber decides to add

[@VoeGrevioux]

Definitely one of my favorite scenes and I love that Vangelis used this scene to intro his song "Blush Response".

[@refinedrascal1]

I enjoyed this video until the ridiculously oversized box appeared in the final 30 seconds showing which video was up next. How the hell do you turn this off?

[@whereami2477]

Matthew Leader You can't so far. It's incredibly irritating

[@richardsantanna5398]

I hate that too. Do you know if it's something the uploader decides on or does it just happen automatically?

[@pedrooliveira2743]

pkariiiiiiiii thanks, worked like a charm

[@ahkl77]

Ikr, stupid distraction

[@sgtsnakeeyes11]

if you're on mac just spam cmd + q

[@fellfromspace]

Listening to Mr. Scott describe how they solved the challenge of putting that subtle light in the eyes of the replicant characters in the "pre-digital" era was just fascinating! and such a wonderfully subtle and effective end result. The tiniest of details that went into making this great, classic film.

[@deemic1551]

Blade runner is a totally unique and brilliant movie. Everything about it is world class. They really don't make them like this anymore. My own favourite scene is the meeting between Daryl Hannah and the guy with the ageing disease... The way he gradually realised she was a killer, and her sensing his mounting fear as he tried to conceal it.. Brilliant.

[@davejacob5208]

except that it is boring as fuck.

[@deemic1551]

+Dave Jacob Only to an idiot.

[@megamoviez]

Dave Jacob It's called a NOIRE! Noires are freaking slow burns! Calm your chopsticks!

[@davejacob5208]

being slow does not mean being boring. blade runner is mostly boring. and calling me an idiot is no argument but a claim.

[@thebacons5943]

Disliked it the first time, loved it the second time Now one of my favorites

[@dougieladd]

Love the light in this scene.

[@tiffsaver]

Ridley is a stone cold GENIUS. You can see it in all his films. I remember I met Joe Turkel, the man who played 'Tyrell' the creator of the replicants in the movie, at a hot dog joint in LA one afternoon. I kept staring at him, thinking, "Where have I seen this guy before??" His facial features were so unique. Then I realized that without the thick glasses he wore in the film was the reason I couldn't put it together. I walked up to him and asked to be sure, and he was the most friendly and terrific guy you can imagine, nothing like the character you see on the screen. But that's what good acting is all about, right?

[@annamullmann7609]

"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die." my favorite line of all time.

[@ingleringlet-snipps3rd449]

I don't know why he didn't kill me.....

[@shelleysmith8827]

​The voiceover!!! The first version I saw, and cannot find it..it seems missing in the other versions even though it was PANNED!!!

[@jasonlay9492]

I thought it was sea beams

[@salami_lid7614]

Good think it’s on the soundtrack

[@salami_lid7614]

Jason Lay it might be

[@Nautilus1972]

It's 2019 - the year of Blade Runner!!

[@leilahe.683]

So glad he mentioned Hedy Lamarr as the inspiration for Rachel. Sean Young & Hedy Lamarr are SPECTACULAR. 😍

[@chuckcribbs3398]

L Kassim Totally agree. Rachel looks beautiful and “perfect.” Didn’t know Lamarr was just as attractive.

[@canalsoloparaverunvideodem8451]

yes, interesting to learn that they were inspired by the breathtakingly beautiful Lamarr, since her contribution as a scientist to the future development of WIFI technology make her also a techno reference!

[@Turrican60]

Both fab-looking ladies, but Sean Young as Rachel wins by some distance for me.

[@007thematrix007]

hedy in her heyday 🤤 hubba hubba .....

[@lem1738]

Ruth Wilson’s interpretation of Mrs. Coulter in His Dark Materials is heavily influenced by Hedy Lamarr✅✅✅

[@Drako1777]

"I think he's pickled" lmao. I'm glad their's Ridley Scott's in the world

[@andrewdods2236]

Brady Benedict there’s

[@jb8280]

Blade Runner is and has always been my all time favorite film, without question. But, I still love seeing videos like this that illuminate the tricks and clever ideas that made this film the cinematic masterpiece it is. No digital short cuts. No green screen. Only miniatures and practical effects and it still looks better than 99% of every film made since.

[@tmseh]

I think Scott uses shadow and darkness the way Kubrik used light. Legend and Blade Runner share a great deal.

[@adamczubaszek9379]

care to elaborate?

[@Shah37Bang]

It's my favourite movie, so beautiful and timeless.

[@williamfoy599]

You may enjoy the film Gattaca starring Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman.

[@lighthousefilms5530]

@@williamfoy599 Just watched Gattaca over the weekend. Incredible film, good on you for recommending it.

[@AKorigami]

I always liked that scene very much, very classy people and place. The room dims as if magic.

[@DeathBringer769]

It's to display Tyrell's godlike control through his technology, even able to dim the sun at will... at least that's what I've read, lol.

[@RyoMassaki]

Makes sense because Tyrell is a gnostic Demiurge who gets killed by his own "son" who destroys his eyes. Very symbolic. It has a little-bit of an Egyptian (masonic) touch, as well as something from greek mythology. The movie also could have been called "Prometheus".

[@nenek75]

The arquitecture of Franklin Lloyd Wright is another carachter in the movie, in my opinion. It gives a sensation of strange but cool to the ambient and also futuristic but old, if that makes any sense. :)

[@dragonrabbit7410]

i love ridley scott in interviews. he's passion for his craft comes through so loud and clear.

[@supastar25]

I love how Scott is always so forthcoming in interviews and videos like this...always gives so much detail...the technical talk he gives here about how they achieved the replicant-eyes effect is fantastic.

[@wahn10]

Beautiful Sean Young was insane, she was insanely beautiful. The perfect Rachel.

[@wildbill47304]

That look was based upon Hedy Lamarr who was ravishing.

[@ottomellar6774]

@@wildbill47304: Hedy was indeed more beautiful.

[@Turrican60]

@@ottomellar6774 Hedy Lamarr was indeed beautiful, yes...but more so than Sean Young in Blade Runner? Definitely not for my money.

[@BradiKal61]

I like how Scott explains his methods simply and without pretense

[@jodydavis7229]

Brilliant movie ! Never gets old and looks better than most modern movies. This masterpiece still gets talked about while too many recent movies just fade away ...

[@Ae7herium]

Favorite scene as well, i was entranced with the mood and lighting.

[@umeng2002]

Also the score is perfect for the reveal of Rachael.

[@andrewdods2236]

Ae7herium Nah ..Batty’s death scene 100%

[@van-gabondramblinrose6398]

I saw it for the first time when I was at school in the 80's. Entranced is the word I'd use too. The whole movie is filmed in a gloom. So many inky dark shadows. Perfectly portrays the whole sense of decay and the 'twilight' of humanity. Cinematically it's one of the most striking films ever.

[@NomadJoe0323]

Ridley Scott has such amazing range. Alien to Blade Runner to Gladiator to Thelma and Louise and more. It blows me away that he has never won an Oscar.

[@tanveerhasan2382]

sad

[@petermgruhn]

Well, you don't get regular Oscars for having range. Maybe they'll drop a lifetime on him.

[@scaredlobstero]

@@petermgruhn They freakin' should

[@gameoverwehaveeverypixelco1258]

Saw the movie the other day in the cinema for the first time, it's a godly experience, the sound, the visuals, the feels,it's all glorious. So much character, amazing.

[@geraldkrasnerable]

From the video preview I thought the title was 'Ridley Scott Breaks Down His Favorite Scene from Blade' and was like, oh cool Ridley Scott loves Blade

[@megamoviez]

geraldkrasnerable Who knows he might still like that movie

[@WouterCloetens]

I had a colleague complain to me how, in his opinion, Blade Runner 2049 was an awful sequel. The original was all action and vampires, and the sequel was super slow and boring. :-D

[@buried4430]

@@WouterCloetens lmao what an idiot

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

Damn Sean young was beautiful in this film!

[@paladinerrant9718]

and in the movie "Dune" she was perfect

[@scottmantooth8785]

without question

[@firstnamelastname364]

@@willfomes406 Nobody cares. If she wouldn't enter a bed with you and you've not got anything nice to say, then best not to speak

[@salami_lid7614]

That’s what I’m saying.

[@JohnnytNatural]

@@paladinerrant9718 I think Sean Young "Dune" is the most memorable. Maybe because of the blue eyes

[@frankgately518]

My favorite movie of all time! I've set it well over one hundred times and it never gets old.

[@cwburntorange]

All those memories will be lost, like tears in rain. - the late Rutger Hauer. Can't imagine "Blade Runner" without him.

[@tomalexander52]

*moments

[@tomalexander52]

also it's 'lost in time'. I'm a pedant yeah.

[@bobaldo2339]

Yes, that was the great original Blade Runner movie, not the sequel. I did not like the sequel at all.

[@charlie-obrien]

You have pointed out the main problem with the sequel.

[@Wulfcry]

Ridley Scott one of the many masters of visuals.

[@HardKore5250]

WulfCry And hes atheist

[@ingleringlet-snipps3rd449]

He is a visual GENIUS.

[@Cryptonymicus]

If not for Syd Mead there would've been no visuals.

[@seangreen8023]

Hands down my favourite film, blew me away back then and still does to this day. Nothing like it before or after

[@Turrican60]

That's what I've always thought, too. NOTHING eclipses Blade Runner.

[@ikmnification5737]

This man's work has influenced more great movies and video games than any other person. His movies don't provide an answer but a question.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

a truly timeless, otherworldly scene, a diamond of cinema

[@NeverSaySandwich1]

That way of making the eyes glow is amazing

[@DrakeMagnum]

I love this film so much it still gives me goosebumps. There aren't many films that have that lasting of an impression, at least not to me. This clip was satisfying.

[@100Wilbur999]

1:24 One of the greatest shots in movie history.

[@Lumibear.]

So much of this movie is just such a beautiful painting in light and detail, it was very insightful to hear him talk about a few of the best lighting tricks and who came up with them. I don't think I've ever heard that explanation of the eye-glint before, but there are so many little subtleties like that throughout.

[@alcatrek]

He is a pure genius. Blade Runner 2049 is the most beautiful movie I've ever seen.

[@benjaminscherrey1124]

One of the best motion pictures ever made. Great interview.

[@rnick321]

"30 years ago I saw the future!" Rutger Hauer RIP

[@deathByStupid]

I love Roys death scene, still gives me goosebumps.

[@kaydeeole]

Fascinating, I just wish it was longer! I could listen to Ridley talk about his movies all day. He has directed so many great ones!

[@amahldunbar4367]

That's my favorite scene too. Sometimes i put in the DVD just to watch that scene!

[@1ZazaTree]

I’d have to say that this was the first movie I’ve ever watched that I immediately liked. I also think it was the first time that I’ve thought that the first time I watched the film was the best time. I’ve watched it countless times, and I always find something different each time I watch it

[@siroliver1]

the eye shine is brilliant, it totally put the replicants into the uncanny valley in the most subtle way, genius

[@troygaspard6732]

What made Blade Runner a game changer was a vision of scifi that was not new, but dark and old. It's influence on the look of films over the following 2 decades is immense.

[@JamesGhodbane]

In 80's this guy was a genius (Alien, Blade Runner, Legend)

[@DeepScreenAnalysis]

Legend was magnificent. And so underrated. I think the fairytale genre is considered something for children and that's why many Ridley fans don't watch the movie as much as Blade Runner or Alien.

[@expressrobkill]

Domino Godbane hes still a genius when it comes to visuals and sets, very few come close.

[@leej70]

Alien wasn't the 80's.

[@innosanto]

alien is 79 i think or so

[@salami_lid7614]

I cannot think of any movie that can compete with this movie if you gave me a year. Beautiful soundtrack, Rachel, and the scenery, and not forgetting the acting. This is one of the greatest movies ever.

[@marisaa.tamayo]

ridley scott is so well spoken and knows what he's doing. he's just an amazing director overall. full of talent and still directing great films. he's awesome.

[@gianluca4348]

Ridley mi fai sognare emozionare sei un grande uomo ed un grande artista che riesce ad entrare nell inconscio delle persone. Complimenti

[@rezwanul99]

The background music is Elisabeth Like A Dream - Shadow

[@markuszielinski5918]

I was scrolling through the comments in hope to find this information. Thank you!

[@maosadao6689]

god bless u!

[@aldoreyvalderrama]

Gotta love this man.

[@ptcrusa]

This is my dad's favorite scene in the movie as well, he always pointed it out to me every time we watched the movie together.

[@kirank287]

I love both Blade Runner movies so much

[@MrLeonidas0001]

I'm still blown away at how in sync the sequel was with the original!!!

[@Anubis22774]

Leonidas Knives & Gear Denis Villeneuve is a true genius.

[@constantinvasiliev2065]

Love Ridley Scott. He is great

[@iamyourfuture808]

Excellent insight. Particularly the light reflection trick

[@gersonganev2798]

Still my favourite after all these years.

[@katahdincloud9803]

Highest reverence for the filmmaking, story, acting, directing, cinematography, matting, soundtrack and people who recognize its timeless greatness.

[@bagpipejack8979]

Yeah but it was a flop as it came out. It's strange but Nowdays people appreciate it way more.

[@criticalcharge0112]

Thank you Ridley. Scott

[@808Monkseal]

Love Bladerunner. I had to watch it twice to begin to appreciate its many messages.

[@jimmyowenmusic]

Stunning! One of my all time favourites

[@leapsplashafrog]

Sean is one gorgeous woman. Very interesting as well in real life. She knows what’s really going on I love this film too. To me his best

[@theneonvert5368]

Best movie ever

[@megamoviez]

Hunter Nova The Final Cut most definitely

[@Anubis22774]

2049 is better

[@Turrican60]

@@Anubis22774 Maybe for you, but not for me.

[@alicenestpasmonprenom5784]

@@Anubis22774 No

[@Anubis22774]

Alice N'est Pas Mon Prénom ...... ......... by miles.

[@truesouth4784]

What a great film and score.

[@DeepScreenAnalysis]

Truly great director have an artistic visual style and sense of beauty. Too many directors now don't have any aesthetic sense.

[@adlibby6448]

Great insight from Scott 👍

[@tigqc]

I could listen to Ridley talk about cinema for days on end.

[@parrsnipps4495]

It's so funny that as this started & Ridley Scott is about to talk about his favorite scene in Blade Runner, I thought of that particular scene before he said it. It always stands out, the lighting, the room, the interaction, it's amazing.

[@tescherman3048]

The fact that Blade Runner is still commonly talked about nearly 40 years after its release is a testament to its brilliance as a film. It surprised me that Ridley Scott considered this his favorite scene, because not knowing this, I've long considered this to be one of the top 5 movie scenes of all time. And again to its credit, I've also thought the "Tears in Rain" scene to be among my top 5 as well.

[@ChuckD008]

That IS genius lighting work that he did to make the Replicant eyes

[@theplourde]

I always wondered how they made Rachel's eyes glow

[@peste2574]

There is a interview of how they do it in Google. Search "Blade Runner replicant eye glow" and you might find it. G'luck.

[@DeathBringer769]

I've accidentally done it to my dog's eyes when taking a picture of her, lol. I'm sure you've seen that effect before of the light reflecting back into the camera lens off someone's eyes ;)

[@jordanoneill7052]

humans don't have this effect....they used a trick to replicate it.

[@rafatreseisconco]

All replicants have this. The owl also.

[@BobSmith-dk8nw]

This guy is one of my all time favorite directors. There are a bunch of others I really like too - but he is one of them. Just Brilliant. I think The Duelists is the first of his films I ever saw. .

[@derekwischmann6123]

Awesome. Thanks for posting.

[@mosesking2923]

At 79 years old Ridley is sharp as ever! I just wish he could leave behind Alien and focus on more films like Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Martian. I'd like to see that Battle of Britain film and Wraiths of the Broken Land that he was supposed to direct. Maybe some fantasy or original sci fi films, his attention to detail is superb, he just needs a good script.

[@jamesbielby3491]

In the early 90s Ridley Scott was involved in a remake of Forbidden Planet, it never got beyond concept art, some of which is available on the web

[@diptonsauce1985]

what, no way

[@Raydensheraj]

He also almost did Dune...

[@ttsr6114]

Looks pretty damn good for his age as well, wonder what his secret is

[@rorrt]

I don't think he should ever make another Gladiator or Kingdom of Heaven... KoH which i personally hated. I'd be really interested if he made another film like Matchstick Men.. Which i'd say is one of his most underrated films. Its really really good. Ebert gave it 4 out of 4.

[@leogrievous]

I like the music. Does someone know what song that is?

[@ThePrecipice66]

That backdrop with the silhouette of the tower taking a wedge out of the setting sun - many others have tried to copy this, all have fallen far short in comparison.

[@cvmol01]

So way ahead of its time. Classic

[@Jack.___]

Its Hedley

[@johnnymassacre]

Jesus that background music

[@MrDavidPartida]

Wish this video was 10 hrs long. Awesome stuff!

[@PRPHDP]

Wow learned so much about film and lifting techniques in this

[@MichaelCobbs]

There's a lot of good scenes in "Blade Runner." Fantastic interview.

[@KamilPolinceusz]

Everytime I see this movie I asked myself, how did they make this effect in their eyes! Great

[@jonnydarke]

One of my favorite movies of all time, I even bought the soundtrack on cassette. "One more kiss dear....." will ring in my memory for ever.

[@NomadJoe0323]

This makes me want to watch it again. What a classic.

[@bethbearmacethatguy]

I absolutely love the innovation and ingenuity it took to make effects back when computer couldn't be used for everything.

[@Blessthefall245]

I NEED THIS SONG! ITS SO SMOOTH AND GREAT

[@ParxifalLDM]

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[@tucopacifico]

Excellent and enlightening vid!

[@rolex0071]

Seen it in the movies back in 1982. I must have played it 40 time since. FANTASTIC.

[@jmchez]

Saw it in 1982. It became my first VHS purchase and, later, my first DVD purchase as well. Now I have the briefcase special edition Blu-ray.

[@MilesBellas]

Sean Young was treated very badly by the film industry. Did he mention her name in this ? Was she physically in that new Bladerunner film ? there are lots and lots of people who can say "me too"

[@veerchasm1]

I can tell you my least favorite: Deckard posing as a news reporter 😂

[@charlie-obrien]

Yeah, Ford doing a weird voice character did not go over well in BR. I guess they were trying to get some of the SW magic in there.

[@veerchasm1]

@@charlie-obrienYeah, definitely trying to bring “jokes” into a very dark film

[@aitoralvarez]

Of course it is. Thank you for this piece of art mr.Scott

[@chriscorley6478]

My favorite too. Freak'n awesome! Absolutely nothing like it. Composition, dialogue, lighting, props. Brilliant stuff. 📺