Independence Day actor Bill Pullman is set to portray celebrated science fiction author Philip K. Dick in a fictional journey into the sometimes psychedelic author’s mind. In the process, he puts out of work an innocent robot. What’s to become of the Dickbot now?
The movie’s called Panasonic, and so they should have no problem finding a corporate sponsor. Production Weekly says the movie’s being directed by musician Matthew Wilder, known for helming the 1983 movie Break My Stride, but probably better known as the guy who composed the score for Mulan. Panasonic combines hallmarks of Dick’s writing into it’s head-trip. Paranoid conspiracies, drug-addled dimension shifting, and general 1970’s weirdness combine to make what will no doubt be one strange indie film.
Though his writing is sometimes bizarre, Philip K. Dick’s novels have been translated to screen almost more than any other author. It was his work that was the source for the classic Ridley Scott movie Blade Runner, and a few weeks ago Richard Linklater released his film version of the Dick book A Scanner Darkly. It’ll be interesting to see what happens when Dick himself, rather than his work, becomes the subject of a feature film.
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I have enjoyed Pullman's acting ever since his performance in the under-rated, and under-known, Serpent And The Rainbow from Wes Craven about 20 years ago. I have enjoyed Dick's writing since I first discovered it in 6th grade (FAR more than 20 years ago). If it's a small indie, I'll likely have to wait for DVD to see it here, but I will be waiting - should be interesting at the very least.
I'm psyched for this movie too -- sounds pretty awesome. Title's been changed to Your Name Here, and it's not actually directed by the musician Matthew Wilder -- it's a different guy. Check it out on IMDB -- the cast looks awesome! Can't wait for it to come out.
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Independence Day actor Bill Pullman is set to portray celebrated science fiction author Philip K. Dick in a fictional journey into the sometimes psychedelic author’s mind. In the process, he puts out of work an innocent robot. What’s to become of the Dickbot now?
August 7th, 2006 at 17:12
I have enjoyed Pullman's acting ever since his performance in the under-rated, and under-known, Serpent And The Rainbow from Wes Craven about 20 years ago. I have enjoyed Dick's writing since I first discovered it in 6th grade (FAR more than 20 years ago). If it's a small indie, I'll likely have to wait for DVD to see it here, but I will be waiting - should be interesting at the very least.