Cyberpunk Christmas: Robocop

Episode 111: Robocop     The gang continues their Cyberpunk Christmas month with part man: part machine: all justice: The original Robocop.Directed by: Paul VerhoevenWritten by: Edward Neumeier & Michael MinerScore by: Basil PoledourisBudget: $13 millionGrossed: $53.4 millionCast: Peter Weller as Alex Murphy/RobocopNancy Allen as Anne LewisDan O’Herhily as The Old ManRonny Cox as Dick JonesKurtwood Smith as Clarence BoddickerMiguel Ferrer as Bob MortonTalking Points: What is your history with Robocop franchise?What are your overall thoughts on Robocop?How does this film fit within the “cyberpunk” genre?Violence and Satire of violent films, does it work?Final thoughtsNext EP: Ghost in the Shell (1995)