Robocop Saga Retrospect (with Gil Palmer & Tom Lindaman)

To continue the cop movie themed week, Tom, Gil & I highlight the ROBOCOP trilogy, both TV shows & its remake.

 

We also go more into the overall focus on the characters' journeys and villainous OCP corporation while mentioning the Robodoc documentary.

 

TALKING POINTS INCLUDE:

*How do the movies & comic book plots basically mix a Batman type city with Lethal Weapon cops & Skynet type computer bases?

*Could the Terminator Vs. Movie had actually been made initially?

*Did anyone love the '90s TV show Rock N' Roll soundtrack?

*How come no one remembers the original unmade remake (which was arguably very imaginative)?

*Are some of the violent comedic bits also homages to Death Race 2000?

*How wild how the studios didn't get the marketing jokes in the films themselves.

*Why did MGM keep making merchandise meant to appeal to kids despite it not being for them?

*Is the new ROGUE CITY videogame the only agreed upon sequel or are there still many Part 2 & Prime Directives defenders?

*Some praise for the Arrow Blu-Ray contributing to the original film's party movie night nature

*Some Phil Tippett backstory as well according ot the latest Disney Plus ILM documentary show

*Discussing the unmade Robocoop Vs. Predator comic book project and Robocop's appearance on WCW

*We sum up how so many generations saw it before they were old enough to actually see it

*Why does the corporation always rely on local crooks to do their dirty work?

*Why were crowds okay with this versus other Verhoeven's typical OTT films?

*Can you introduce the cheesy '90s show for teens not ready to watch the movies without cringing yourself?

*Can you enjoy the 2014 rehash in a Judge Dredd/Training Day way?

*Is a Robocop Anime Anthology more feasible these days?

*Cam also shares a cool story he heard about Peter Weller's directing career from his peers.