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Cineplexity: Blade Runner is a classic. Does that mean you have to like it?

NPR | By Debbie Elliott,

Adam Raney, Marc Rivers, Stephen Thompson

Published September 27, 2026 at 4:14 PM CDT

What makes a movie a classic, and what if you just don't like it? Two NPR critics give their honest opinions.

Debbie Elliott

NPR National Correspondent Debbie Elliott can be heard telling stories from her native South.

Adam Raney

Marc Rivers

Stephen Thompson

Stephen Thompson is a host, writer and reviewer for NPR Music and Pop Culture Happy Hour. He appears frequently on All Songs Considered and NPR newsmagazines.