Akira and Blade runner discussion

🧠 Cyberpunk Double Feature: Akira + Blade Runner
Date: Saturday
Time: 3 pm
Location: loblaws starbucks (658 homer st)
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Join us for a back-to-back discussion of two of the most influential sci-fi films ever made:

🎥 Blade Runner (1982) – Ridley Scott’s moody, rain-soaked vision of the future.
🎞️ Akira (1988) – Katsuhiro Otomo’s explosive anime epic set in Neo-Tokyo.

These two films didn’t just define cyberpunk—they are cyberpunk. Expect neon-drenched cities, decaying empires, rebels with blurred identities, and unforgettable soundscapes. Whether you’re here for philosophy, aesthetics, or just cool motorcycles and replicants, there’s something for everyone.

we’ll talk themes:

• Artificial intelligence and humanity
• Urban decay and technopolitics
• Psychic powers vs corporate control
• East vs West interpretations of dystopia