Special Guest: Robert LongoGuest Co-Hosts: Duane Swierczynski, Dahlia Schweitzer
We conclude Sci-Fi July with a look at Robert Longo's Johnny Mnemonic (1995). The film was based on a story by and adapted by William Gibson and stars Keanu Reeves as the titular Mr. Mnemonic, a data courier with an implant in his cranium. He’s hired by a trio of scientists who overload his hard drive with the cure for a disease of the future.
Duane Swierczynski and Dahlia Schweitzer join Mike to discuss the film while director Robert Longo dishes about the behind-the-scenes struggle to get the picture made.
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Buy Johnny Mnemonic in Black & White on Blu-Ray
Buy Johnny Mnemonic (Limited Edition) Blu-Ray
Buy Burning Chrome by William Gibson
Buy Shredder Orpheus on Blu-Ray
See the differences between the extended and movie releases
Watch the Longo MTV Spots
Music:
"Lo Tek" - Black Rain
"Memory Johnny" - Black Rain
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Would add Virtuosity to the list of similar 1995 films. Even, to a much, much lesser extent Batman Forever.
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Maybe I missed it, but did you mention the Johnny Mnemonic full motion video game for PC? It co-starred Julie Strain and Isaac Hayes. It wasn't good, but it was interesting.
ReplyDeleteI don't think you missed it. I'm not really a video game guy. :(
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