The Future of 1987: R-Rated Movies For Kids, "RoboCop"?

Get ready for a righteous retro ride in a 6000 SUX as we delve into the 1987 classic, RoboCop! We'll bust some caps on the 80s vision of a future filled with crime, corporate greed, and, of course, killer robots with questionable stability issues. This episode is pure nostalgia, from the questionable marketing aimed at kids (seriously, RoboCop was an R-rated movie!) to the epic (and sometimes hilarious) toy line. We'll celebrate the clunky charm of ED-209 (because hey, stop-motion!), celebrate the spaghetti armed villains demise (seriously, those proportions were wacky!), and explore the bizarre world of 1980s toxic chemicals (They were everywhere!). It’s the 80’s, where at board meetings a dude could get ventilated and the suits would be more concerned with profits than paramedics! We'll reminisce about those simpler times and classic board games like Nukem! But RoboCop's more than just mayhem and questionable special effects. This episode dives into the surprisingly artsy side of the film, with its minimalist score, grounded action, and deceptively simple plot that packs a hidden punch. We'll tackle the burning questions that have plagued mankind for decades: Does RoboCop need to shave? Can a cyborg even grow a mustache?  Join us for a trip down memory lane that's equal parts action-packed and thought-provoking. You might just surprise yourself with how much you still love this cheesy, awesome, strangely profound 80s relic.