Blade Runner and the 5 Stages of Grief

It was Saturday and I was standing in front of a marquee that read Blade Runner: The Director's Cut. The line in front of the Rio Theatre snaked halfway around the block. Everyone, myself included, was nervously glancing ahead at the box office, anxious to see if they would make the cut and nab a seat. Although I might be projecting because I hadn't bought my ticket in advance. I'd clearly underestimated the city's appetite. I was so excited to finally see Blade Runner. Despite my reputation as