RETRO REVIEW: Westworld (1973)

Theatrical Release Poster - Neal Adams - MGM
Theatrical Release Poster – Neal Adams – MGM

The following is a quick retro review of Michael Crichton’s Westworld.

At the time of writing, I am completely obsessed with HBO’s Westworld series. It is a perfect mixture of western and science fiction elements, for me. Now, I have to admit that I had never heard of the film before I heard of the show. But now, after having seen the first two episodes of the series, I decided to finally watch the original Michael Crichton film.  Continue reading “RETRO REVIEW: Westworld (1973)”

REVIEW: Westworld – “Chestnut”

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The following is a spoiler review of the second episode of Westworld – Developed by Jonathan Nolan & Lisa Joy

In the second episode of HBO’s Westworld, which was released early (apparently, to avoid clashing with a US presidential debate), we experience the park from the perspective of a first-time visitor named William (played by Jimmi Simpson). Meanwhile – behind the scenes – Elsie Hughes (played by Shannon Woodward) fears that whatever happened to Abernathy may be contagious.
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REVIEW: Westworld – “The Original”

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The following is a spoiler review of the first episode of Westworld – Developed by Jonathan Nolan & Lisa Joy

Westworld – produced by Jonathan Nolan, J. J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk, among others – is based on the science fiction film of the same name from 1973, which was written and directed by Michael Crichton. It takes place in a futuristic theme park, where guests – or ‘newcomers,’ as they are called – can interact with robots – or androids – in any way they see fit.
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