Do you need to see the original 'Blade Runner' to enjoy '2049'?
A spoiler-free discussion on what you need to know before you go to see Denis Villeneuve's 'Blade Runner' sequel.
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Tears of a Machine: The Humanity of Luv in Blade Runner 2049, Features
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Blade Runner 2049 Review: Jaw-Dropping Style but Too Little Substance
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Blade Runner's 2019 Los Angeles helped define the American city of the future - Vox
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Blade Runner 2049' Netflix Review: Stream It or Skip It?
In order to watch Blade Runner 2049, do I need to watch the first Blade Runner film to understand the second film? - Quora
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Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, and the Dark Future of Blade Runner 2049
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Blade Runner 2049' Original Ending Revealed – IndieWire
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Millennials really don't like the original Blade Runner movie: 'I just wanted it to end' - NZ Herald
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Original 'Blade Runner' vs today's tech: Is that future here? - CNET
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Blade Runner 2049' Sequel Series Ordered at
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Blade Runner 2049: What You Need to Know Before Watching
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