Robot Jox (1990): Post-Apocalyptic Mecha Science Fiction

Robot Jox is a throwback science-fiction good time.Who says post-apocalyptic science fiction has to be dreary?Stuart Gordon's Transformers-influenced Robot Jox brings mech-vs.-mech combat to life and serves its Cold War themes as a side dish.With its eye-catching models and old school stop-motion, it's a time capsule of late 80s to early 90s production goodness.This episode breaks down all the cartoon-like fun of this B movie minor cult classic.I discuss the fun robot designs, the film's bright sense of humor, and pilot training by booby-trapped death battles.Directed by Stuart Gordon. Starring Gary Graham, Anne-Marie Johnson, Paul Koslo, Robert Sampson, Danny Kamekona, Hilary Mason, and Michael Alldredge.Connect with us on Bluesky:@not-ni-theaters.bsky.socialAnd to read more of Will's writing or check out more podcast episodes, you can visit him at: willturntale.com