If you would like to understand the process of how a film gets made, from humble beginning to bitter end, look no further—Future Noir is comprehensive in its scope and attention to detail, leaving no stone unturned. In exploring the history of Blade Runner, Sammon interviews every conceivable person involved with the film and chronicles each step of the creative process with care. It makes for a fascinating read because the production has everything: conflict between the director and crew, ornery actors, elaborate visual effects, a diverse roster of artists with their own dueling motivations, a lengthy battle with the studio, and a tumultuous release. Sammon excels at tangling with the film's enormous legacy, analyzing the synthesis of ideas and techniques which makes it such a classic of science-fiction.