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From: crs@cpsc6b.UUCP
Newsgroups: alt.cyberpunk
Subject: Re: TRON is cyberpunk?
Message-ID: <408@cpsc6b.cpsc6a.att.com>
Date: Wed, 23-Sep-87 18:27:48 EDT
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In article <1581@rayssd.RAY.COM>, gmp@rayssd.RAY.COM (Gregory M. Paris) writes:
< 
< To start things off:  How can anyone possibly classify TRON as
< cyberpunk?  The whole story takes place in an imaginary world inside a
< computer.  Where does a "futuristic approach" et al come into play?
< One may as well call Dr. Dolittle cyberpunk.
< 
< Greg Paris                                          gmp@rayssd.ray.com

I think, if you look at it in the broad spectrum, TRON does in fact
qualify as cyberpunk.  The main interaction is between a man and a
futuristic, intelligent computer program.  When the man gets in the
way of the program, it uses a futuristic device to ensnare him.  Sure,
the basic 'feel' of the movie is somewhat juvenile, but it is still
cyberpunk.

Now, as to that cyberpunk classic, Dr. Dolittle... ;-).

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