| Logan's Run was a film originally released in 1976, starring Michael York, Peter Ustinov, and Farrah Fawcett. The plot revolves around a 23rd century utopia, in which everyone is young and happy. No one in this society is more than 30 years old. The reason for this is that the youths have permanently gained control over the apparati of government. According to law, no one above the age 30 is allowed to live. The titular character, Logan, is one of the assassins in charge of killing off people as they age past 30. When Logan himself turns the magic number, he's forced to flee across the landscape and escape from his fellow forces. His quest for sanctuary at once satirizes and mythologizes the youth culture of the 1970s. While the concept of Logan's Run is obviously far-fetched, the metaphor is apt. With the rise of youth culture and the increasing subservience of the mass media to the whims of the 18 to 35 demographic, Logan's Run has proved itself a prescient film. However, because almost 30 years have elapsed since the film's release, one can identify campy attributes that diminish the potent message at the core of the film. Directors and producers have speculated widely about remaking Logan's Run for a Gen Y audience. The original screenplay, which was penned by writer David Goodman, contains lots of good humor and clever twists and turns. However, a modern rethinking of the premise might help revitalize the satirical power of the concept. Posters and memorabilia from the original film often auction for hundreds of dollars, particularly if they are in mint condition. |
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