Do Computers Dream of Electric Sheep?

Sent to us by French filmmaker Benjamin Bardou, I was absolutely amazed to find out that this experimental short was created using a mixture of found footage and shots captured in Grand Theft Auto IV (With some Aftereffects treatment).

The title, a play on Philip K. Dick's massively influential Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep, best known for beign the literary foundation for 1982's Bladerunner. The short is an absolutely stunning, atmospheric affair, accentuated by a minimalist electroacoustic score created by Steve Moore.

Blade Runner - 30th Anniversary Trailer

In 1982, Ridley Scott released a masterpiece which would go on to inspire and leave a lasting impression on filmmakers, artists, musicians and people from all walks of life for generations to come. The cyberpunk flick starred Deckard (Harrison Ford), a specialized cop with the job of terminating replicants, clones with limited lifespans. The movie offered a beautiful, and haunting look at the future of Los Angeles, while also offering many interesting questions to ponder in a world dominated by technological excess and the dehumanization of replicants. With incredible performances, a brooding, scifi-noir plot and a visually rich world, Bladerunner is an unforgettable experience that many have tried to recreate unsuccessfully.

The movie, which has been classified multiple times as the best scifi movie of all time will be re-released on Bluray on 10/23, with the addition of a production art book and a replica Spinner car. If you haven't had a chance to experience this flick just yet, this is the version you won't want to miss. Now when can we get a theatrical re-release?

Retro Bladerunner Polaroids

Yes, that's obviously a wax model of Harrison F-...Wait. (via)

Its kind of strange how something as trivial as a bunch of old pictures taken during a regular day at work can turn into some sort of historical document. That's definitely the case for some of the pictures Sean Young ( aka Rachael the replicant ) took backstage during the making of the groundbreaking scifi flick.

Most of the shots are hand held pictures taken by Young herself, with assorted cast members and filming crew. Imagine how viral these would have gone if Twitter or Facebook was around back in the day. Check out 5 more Polaroids by Mrs. Young after the break. Enjoy!