In this bonus episode of our show we are tying into our February debates about 80s science-fiction dystopias with our take on the 1987 Robocop. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us weave our way through the complex and rich history of how this movie got made, what makes it iconic and potentially problematic and how it adds to the canon of 80s genre heroes. We also talk about Verhoeven’s satirical touches, his proclivities towards indulgent violence and how he turned Robocop into an absurd recreation of the story of Jesus. Finally, we discuss Kurtwood Smith as the movie’s unforgettable villain, we recount moments that have seared into our memories and share a few laughs at the expense of ED-209 and its inability to climb stairs.

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Featuring: Rich Foster

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