Episode 638 · Film year 1995
Johnny Mnemonic (1995)
- Special Guest
- Robert Longo
- Guest Co-Hosts
- Duane Swierczynski, Dahlia Schweitzer
Show notes
We conclude Sci-Fi July with a look at Robert Longo (opens in a new tab)'s Johnny Mnemonic (1995). The film was based on a story by and adapted by William Gibson (opens in a new tab) 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 (opens in a new tab) and Dahlia Schweitzer (opens in a new tab) join Mike to discuss the film while director Robert Longo dishes about the behind-the-scenes struggle to get the picture made.
Duane Swierczynski (opens in a new tab) and Dahlia Schweitzer (opens in a new tab) join Mike to discuss the film while director Robert Longo dishes about the behind-the-scenes struggle to get the picture made.
Labels: Barbara Sukowa Dahlia Schweitzer Dina Meyer Dolph Lundgren Duane Swierczynski Henry Rollins Ice-T Keanu Reeves Robert Longo Takeshi Kitano Udo Kier William Gibson
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Music credits
- "Lo Tek" - Black Rain
- "Memory Johnny" - Black Rain
Links & resources
- Become a supporter of The Projection Booth (opens in a new tab)
- Buy Johnny Mnemonic in Black & White on Blu-ray (opens in a new tab)
- Buy Johnny Mnemonic (Limited Edition) Blu-ray (opens in a new tab)
- Buy Burning Chrome by William Gibson (opens in a new tab)
- Buy Shredder Orpheus on Blu-ray (opens in a new tab)
- See the differences between the extended and movie releases (opens in a new tab)
- Watch the Longo MTV Spots (opens in a new tab)
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Comments (3)
WilloughbyStain Would add Virtuosity to the list of similar 1995 films. Even, to a much, much lesser extent Batman Forever. (Listening at the moment so apologies if my comments are redundant)commitmentfilms@hotmail.com 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.Mike White I don't think you missed it. I'm not really a video game guy. :(