Podcast appearances and mentions of Johnny Mnemonic

"I can carry nearly eighty gigs of data in my head." For our Cinema Shock summer series, we wanted to take a look back at a few movies that were celebrating significant anniversaries this year. When we began browsing films released in 1995, we noticed an interesting trend: There was a glut of cyber thrillers released that year. And more specifically, cyber thrillers that dealt with the concept of virtual reality.  This probably shouldn't be surprising: 1995 was a banner year for technology; with the release of Windows 95 and the increasing availability of home internet, more people than ever were being connected to the World Wide Web. And as we know, Hollywood loves a trend. Enter: Virtual Insanity. In this series, we'll be exploring some of the more significant films of this very specific subgenre, all of which are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. Most of these films fell flat at the box office in 1995 but all have reached varying degrees of notoriety in the decades since. Kicking things off, we're taking a look at JOHNNY MNEMONIC, possibly the strangest of the bunch. It's a film with a long, complex production history whose journey from page (in a short story by cyberpunk legend William Gibson) to screen was fraught with delays, difficulties and compromises. In our last episode, we detailed the early days of JOHNNY MNEMONIC's development and filming. This week, we'll focus on the film's contentious post production period, where the Hollywood execs responsible for marketing the film tried to turn it into something it was never intended to be, hoping to capitalize on the newfound post-SPEED superstardom of Keanu Reeves. We'll also get into our own thoughts on the film's legacy, as well as how its views of the internet and global connectivity are still relevant today. Next week: We continue our look at the cyber thrillers of 1995 with an often-overlooked film that stars two of Hollywood's biggest names. Want to support the show? Subscribers of CinemaShock+ can enjoy an extended version of this episode, which includes the full story of JOHNNY MNEMONIC (Parts 1 and 2), as well as bonus segments and additional content, plus get access to all episodes two days early, exclusive merchandise discounts, and more. Join now at cinemashock.net/plus. ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS: Andy Lancaster | asotirov | Benjamin Yates | Caverly | courtland ashley | curtcake5k | Elton Novara | Hunter D Mackenzie | Interzone78 | Jackson_Baker | Jvance325 | Lucy Lawson | MagicBloat | Nate Izod | Nathan Kelley | Robert Stinson Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy. This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop & Todd A. Davis. For episode archives, merch, show notes, and more, visit cinemashock.net

"I want to get online... I need a computer!" For our Cinema Shock summer series, we wanted to take a look back at a few movies that were celebrating significant anniversaries this year. When we began browsing films released in 1995, we noticed an interesting trend: There was a glut of cyber thrillers released that year. And more specifically, cyber thrillers that dealt with the concept of virtual reality.  This probably shouldn't be surprising: 1995 was a banner year for technology; with the release of Windows 95 and the increasing availability of home internet, more people than ever were being connected to the World Wide Web. And as we know, Hollywood loves a trend. Enter: Virtual Insanity. In this series, we'll be exploring some of the more significant films of this very specific subgenre, all of which are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. Most of these films fell flat at the box office in 1995 but all have reached varying degrees of notoriety in the decades since. Kicking things off, we're taking a look at JOHNNY MNEMONIC, possibly the strangest of the bunch. It's a film with a long, complex production history whose journey from page (in a short story by cyberpunk legend William Gibson) to screen was fraught with delays, difficulties and compromises. In this, the first of two episodes detailing JOHNNY MNEMONIC's story, we'll establish just why cyber thrillers became a trend, how one of 1980s New York's most prominent visual artists came on board as the director, and how the vision for the film trasnformed from a low budget black-and-white art film into a nearly $30 million major studio production. Next week: In Part 2 of our look at JOHNNY MNEMONIC, we'll detail the film's contentious post-production period, it's bungled release, and box office performance, as well as our own thoughts on the film and how its vision of the future is still relevant today. Want to support the show? Subscribers of CinemaShock+ can enjoy an extended version of this episode, which includes the full story of JOHNNY MNEMONIC (Parts 1 and 2), as well as bonus segments and additional content, plus get access to all episodes two days early, exclusive merchandise discounts, and more. Join now at cinemashock.net/plus. ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS: Andy Lancaster | asotirov | Benjamin Yates | Caverly | courtland ashley | curtcake5k | Elton Novara | Hunter D Mackenzie | Interzone78 | Jackson_Baker | Jvance325 | Lucy Lawson | MagicBloat | Nate Izod | Nathan Kelley | Robert Stinson Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy. This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop & Todd A. Davis. For episode archives, merch, show notes, and more, visit cinemashock.net  

Send us a textWilliam Gibson described Cyberpunk as a fusion of high-tech and low-life, exploring the intersection of technology, cybernetics, and computer networks on human society in a near-future, often dystopian setting.If you don't know who William Gibson is then shame on you.Like most people out there, my first exposure to Cyberpunk was Blade Runner. The 1982 movie by Ridley Scott blew me away. After that I watched movies like Freejack and Johnny Mnemonic, Akira, and Ghost in the Shell. it wasn't until the late 90's that I started diving into the literary world of Cyberpunk with Nuromancer and Snowcrash.I loved the setting, the style, the tech, and the action, but I never got into the roleplaying games. I heard about Cyberpunk, and Cyberpunk 2020. But for some strange reason I never picked them up.Then Mike asked me if I was interested in playing Cyberpunk Red.I jumped at the chance.Mike ran our group though almost a year of Cyberpunk using the Cyberpunk Red rules and we have recently started up again focusing more on the Edgerunner 2077 expansion for Cyberpunk Red.After that much game time, we got opinions.In this episode Mike, Christina and I are going to give you an honest, unbiased review of Cyberpunk Red.But before we do that, Christina, break down the legalese for us.[Kick to Christina so she can go on about how we haven't been paid or compensated in any way for our opinion and we bought the shit with money out of our own pocket.]Now Mike, Start us off on our review of Cyberpunk Red.

Johnny Mnemonic 1995 Directed by Robert Longo Starring Keanu Reeves, Dina Meyer, Ice T In this film based on the William Gibson story, Johnny (Keanu Reeves) is a data courier who has a secret stash of information implanted into his mind. However, the data will kill Johnny if he cannot retrieve it within 48 hours. Accompanied by physically enhanced bodyguard Jane (Dina Meyer), Johnny sets out to acquire the passwords he needs to save himself. Worse yet, he is hunted by gangster Shinji (Denis Akiyama) and businessman Takahashi (Takeshi), both of whom seek the data Johnny possesses.

In this NoSo95 exclusive, Andy Atherton and Scott Shifflett head to the movies to look back at the summer movie season of 1995. They chat about: blockbusters like Die Hard With A Vengeance & Batman Forever, Oscar contenders including Braveheart & The Bridges of Madison County, romantic comedies such as Nine Months & Clueless, dramas like Apollo 13 & Dangerous Minds, family films like Casper and Babeand even the box office disappointments such as Waterworld, Judge Dredd & Johnny Mnemonic. Come along and join us for this trip through cinema history!

Join us for the final episode of 90's Sci-Fi month where we discuss Guido's pick of Johnny Mnemonic and answer questions like:Is this a screensaver?Should we do a dirty Jersey month?andWhat did you learn from Zoo books?Learn all about Quad Pro Quo at: https://linktr.ee/quadproquopod

Canadian electro-industrial band Front Line Assembly, led by Bill Leeb with longtime collaborator Rhys Fulber, released their eighth album Hard Wired in 1995. The album blends harsh electronic beats, cinematic synth textures, distorted vocals, and heavy guitar riffs, all characteristics of the industrial and cyberpunk aesthetics of the mid-'90s (think Hackers, Strange Days, Johnny Mnemonic). Lyrically and thematically, Hard Wired explores dystopian, technological, and transhumanist topics, reflecting fears and fascinations with the digital age, surveillance, and the loss of humanity in a mechanized world. Polished yet gritty production, mixing cold mechanical rhythms with a dark, atmospheric intensity, the album bridges the gap between their earlier EBM (Electronic Body Music) roots and a heavier, more industrial rock-influenced style.   Songs In This Episode Intro - Neologic Spasm 33:47 - Condemned 40:12 - Modus Operandi 50:29 - Infra Rec Combat 1:01:52 - Circuitry Outro - Barcode   Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com.

Canadian electro-industrial band Front Line Assembly, led by Bill Leeb with longtime collaborator Rhys Fulber, released their eighth album Hard Wired in 1995. The album blends harsh electronic beats, cinematic synth textures, distorted vocals, and heavy guitar riffs, all characteristics of the industrial and cyberpunk aesthetics of the mid-'90s (think Hackers, Strange Days, Johnny Mnemonic). Lyrically and thematically, Hard Wired explores dystopian, technological, and transhumanist topics, reflecting fears and fascinations with the digital age, surveillance, and the loss of humanity in a mechanized world. Polished yet gritty production, mixing cold mechanical rhythms with a dark, atmospheric intensity, the album bridges the gap between their earlier EBM (Electronic Body Music) roots and a heavier, more industrial rock-influenced style.   Songs In This Episode Intro - Neologic Spasm 33:47 - Condemned 40:12 - Modus Operandi 50:29 - Infra Rec Combat 1:01:52 - Circuitry Outro - Barcode   Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com.

Real Life: This week's episode has movie madness, creepers, princesses, and ducks with vendettas. Devon took a deep dive into the Minecraft Movie—yes, it's real, and yes, it might haunt him forever. Steven watched Disney's live-action Snow White and has thoughts... strong ones. Meanwhile, Ben got cartoon-punched in the face (in the best way) by The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (IMDb). Think: Bugs Bunny meets alien invasion. Future or Now: Solar Panels on Canals? Yes, Please: Ben brings us Project Nexus—the U.S.'s first solar panel canopy system over irrigation canals. The $20 million pilot is up and running in California's Turlock Irrigation District and could be a game-changer. Benefits include reducing water evaporation, improving quality, and cutting down on canal maintenance. Also? Clean energy. Read more TV Necromancy: Devon reports on shows coming back—some you missed, some you didn't know you missed, and a few you assumed were never coming back. Television's not dead. It's just rebooting. ba-ba-ba-BA-baaaaaa: Steven delivers the science: a Western diet can mess you up in just two weeks. Inflammation, weakened immunity, and long-term disease processes all kick in fast. But the good news? Switching to a traditional African diet (think fiber, fermented foods, veggies) can start reversing the damage just as quickly. Check it out “Book Club”: This week we read Johnny Mnemonic by William Gibson. A short story that drips with classic cyberpunk vibes, data couriers, and one incredibly dangerous dolphin. Devon didn't totally connect with it, but Steven loved the gritty worldbuilding and its ties to Neuromancer. Ben was onboard for the full ride—hacker noir, neon grit, and all. Next week: We're tuning in to It's Storytime with Wil Wheaton (link) and covering “Rock, Paper, Scissors, Love, Death” by Caroline M. Yoachim (read it here). Time travel and heartbreak? Sign us up.

Real Life: This week's episode is packed with real-life chaos, sci-fi intrigue, and some good ol' tabletop talk. Devon's 4-year-old had to audition for attending a school, and guess what? It's a little stressful! Audible is now offering free content to subscribers, kinda like The Great Courses. Steven brings us part two of our City of Mist saga and shares his latest D&D session with the kids using *Peril in Pinebrook*, a free starter adventure. Also, D&D vs. City of Mist—how do they compare? Oh, and the neighbor's dog ATE one of his chickens. Not cool. Ben recommends the first episode of Storytime with Wil Wheaton (https://wilwheaton.net/podcast/), where he narrated the incredible time travel love story "Rock, Paper, Scissors, Love, Death" by Caroline M. Yoachim (https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/rock-paper-scissors-love-death/). You know how people will move heaven and earth for their loved ones? What if they moved time itself? We may cover this in an upcoming Book Club, watch out for that. Plus, Win or Lose, Pixar's new show, is a WIN.   Future or Now:   Like Brains, But Better: Electrical and computer engineers have developed a 'Super-Turing AI,' which operates more like the human brain. This new AI integrates certain processes instead of separating them and then migrating huge amounts of data like current systems do. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250326123554.htm   This Week in Space: NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has detected the largest organic (carbon-containing) molecules ever found on the red planet. The discovery is one of the most significant findings in the search for evidence of past life on Mars. https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/03/nasas-curiosity-rover-has-found-the-longest-chain-carbon-molecules-yet-on-mars/ https://www.sciencealert.com/nasas-unexpected-discovery-of-the-largest-organics-on-mars-explained   “Book Club”:   This week we covered three thought-provoking stories by Scott Base:   The Giving Man: https://www.badspacecomics.com/post/giving-man A billionaire sacrifices everything, including the world, to try to fight his cancer. Living forever through the heat death of the universe.   Scour: https://www.badspacecomics.com/post/scour The rings of Saturn are not what we thought. They're made of BONES.   Hell and Back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXVBlC3hmoc No body survives Venus.    Next week: we're tackling Johnny Mnemonic by William Gibson—a cyberpunk adventure that's still eerily relevant today. https://youtu.be/aIwYxSuAzDA?si=SgcfWqx1cyiBoO1F

Volvemos a retomar las dobles sesiones viajando a dos futuros (ya pasados) distópicos con mensajeros de información, IA's asesinas y cyberpunk. Dos de esas películas que caminaron para que Matrix pudiera correr. Hablamos de Virtuosity (Brett Leonard, 1995) y de Johnny Mnemonic (Robert Longo, 1995), basada en el relato homónimo del escritor William Gibson, considerado padre del Cyberpunk. Enchufad vuestros implantes cerebrales, conectador al servidor y... Dadle al play!! ☕️ Apóyanos a través de Ko-Fi---> https://ko-fi.com/cineyotrasdrogas Todas las sesiones dobles de Siete notas en negro: https://letterboxd.com/cineotrasdrogas/list/sesiones-dobles/ Las cosas de Molinski: https://moliedades.com/ Música: Juno Reaction - Samuray Peter Gabriel - Partyman Stabbing Westward - Nothing Traci Lords - Fallen ángel

In this episode, we discuss Shaun's recent trip to Las Vegas and share experiences about corporate espionage at trade shows. The conversation flows from light-hearted banter about Vegas to serious discussions about DIY challenges and gardening tips. We explore the Tapestry app as a tool for filtering information and share insights on how to manage information overload. dontpanic.io Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

Based on a William Gibson story of the same name, Johnny Mnemonic centers on the titular data courier as he embarks on his latest assignment, transporting 320 gigabytes of corporate secrets. That intel is quite sensitive, and its owner, Pharmakom, will stop at nothing to get it back, employing the Yakuza to track down Johnny. Like most of Gibson's work, the world in which Johnny lives is a cyberpunk dystopia. Corporations rule with impunity and an overreliance on/addiction to technology has left much of the populace in dire straits. The messaging of Johnny Mnemonic is as relevant as ever. The issues with the film lie within its execution. Despite costing upward of $30 million, the movie looks and feels cheap. This aesthetic is only worsened by shockingly dated CGI VR segments. The ideas just weren't enough to salvage the subpar acting, shoddy action sequences, and atrocious effects. Hence Johnny Mnemonic's poor reviews and paltry box office performance. Now, sit back, jack in with a Halfway to Hefen from Fate Brewing, and don't ignore the ghost in the machine! The Thunderous Wizard, Chumpzilla, and Bling Blake are riding Jones the dolphin through cyberspace! This Week's Segments: Introduction/Plot Breakdown – The future's most wanted fugitive. The hottest data on earth. In the coolest head in town! (0:00) Lingering Questions – Which of the many dystopian ideas presented here aged the best? (27:06) The "Snatch Back Your Brain, Zombie" Trivia Challenge – The Thunderous Wizard challenges the field to trivia about the movie. (53:57) Recommendations – We offer our picks for the week and next up: We continue our 90s Cult Flops series with a dose of angst at Empire Records! (1:06:57) And, as always, hit us up on Threads, X, Facebook, or Instagram to check out all the interesting factoids from this week's episode!

Real Life:   Steven's been back at the forge for Blacksmithing Class #2, where Ben learned the existence of trivets (yes, those little metal stands your grandma probably had). Meanwhile, babysitting round two for Steven's nephew went... well, let's just say he survived. Rainy days are not great for four-year-olds. On the tabletop front, we got into Dungeon Crawl Classics (aka the ‘70s cranked up to 11) with its insane artwork and a spell system that just loves making you regret your choices. Then there's Mutant Crawl Classics, which, well... we didn't get as far, but you know it's gotta be weird and radioactive. Ben, on the other hand, had feedback about last week's discussion of Mothership. Devon's character was from Planet America, and Ben played Rodney McKay, based on our favorite Grumpy Scientist from Stargate: Atlantis. Also, Ben's dog has bladder problems (is it Cushing's disease?), and he's making custom Mac Mini decals that look like that Joy Division album cover that you probably know from Hot Topic t-shirts.   Future or Now: Since Devon's not here, let's talk about video games.    Dragonsweeper is Minesweeper meets dungeon crawler, and it's addictive as heck. Play it for free on the web at one of these two links:   https://dragonsweeper.com/New-Dragonsweeper-Version https://danielben.itch.io/dragonsweeper   Also, can we finally talk about UFO 50, that game that combines 50 indie games in one, all looking like they're straight out of the 80s? Ben waxes on and on about Party House: a deckbuilding game where you gather as many guests as you can to throw a huge party, but don't let it get out of hand! If it was released separately, it'd probably have been game of the year.   https://ufo50.miraheze.org/wiki/Party_House   Paper, Watch Out! Scientists in Japan are making biohybrid hands with lab-grown muscle tissue. These “MuMuTAs” are a step toward prosthetics and robots that mimic real muscle movement. Read more about it here: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250212151423.htm   This reminded Ben of a love poem he wrote recently: Colonies:  https://ben.lawless.rocks/poetry/colonies/   “Book Club”:   This week: Burning Chrome by William Gibson, specifically the titular story in the collection that brought us cyberpunk classics like Johnny Mnemonic.   Next week: Billennium by J.G. Ballard — a 1962 dystopian tale of extreme overpopulation, where people live in minuscule rooms in overcrowded cities. Sounds like fun, right?

FIRST LOOK: Wizards & Warriors Episode 6: Back to Back ZMac Attack! Get ready, pinball fanatics! Your first taste of Wizards & Warriors Episode 6 is dropping, and it's a pinball bonanza with a spotlight on the #INDISC2025 champ himself, Zach McCarthy aka #ZMac! This FIRST LOOK is your VIP pass to all things INDISC Main Finals and beyond.  The full episode with analysis on the Classics Target Matchplay, Classics', and Women's Finals will be out shortly in the next week or so. ZMac Unchained: Ever wondered how ZMac conquered INDISC again? This episode spills the tea! ☕️ We're talking strategy secrets, tournament triumphs, and the origin story of a pinball champ. Game Breakdown Extravaganza: They dissect the INDISC finals like a pinball autopsy (the good kind!). #RushPinball, #GrandLizard, and #JohnnyMnemonic get the full treatment. Learn the winning moves and maybe, just maybe, up your own game. ZMac's Fun Side: It's not all serious strategy. Get ready for some laughs as they grill ZMac with rapid-fire questions. "Its fiiiiinnnnneeee" or "Bozo"?  Find out his true feelings! Basically, if you love pinball (and who doesn't?!), this episode is your new jam.  It's packed with insights, strategy, and a whole lotta pinball love.  Hit that subscribe button and get ready to flip out! Special shoutout to IEPinball (https://twitch.tv/iepinball) for all the INDISC footage and Pinball101 on YT for the Grand Lizard tutorial (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GgrYUaQEpU).  Please make sure you give both of these sites a follow and subscription if you can! Chapters Introduction & Tournament Overview 00:00 - 26:34: Intro & Z-Mac Post-INDISC Interview (his introduction to the competitive pinball scene, mental prep, risk vs. reward strats,  2025 goals, card format advice, etc.) Game 1: Rush 26:37 - 58:50: Rush Overview & Strategy Why Rush was chosen and how players approached it. Multiball Strategies in Rush - Best modes, stacking strategies, and jackpot collection. Key Moments & Costly Drains - Big moves, near saves, and critical turning points.   Game 2: Grand Lizard 58:51 - 1:23:09: Grand Lizard Overview & Strategy A Unique Challenge - Why this game plays differently from others. Strategic Approaches - What shots and objectives mattered most in the finals. Critical Drains & High-Stakes Moments - How players adapted under pressure. Game 3: Johnny Mnemonic 1:23:10 - 1:50:44: Johnny Mnemonic: Overview & Strategy Fast & Furious Gameplay - The speed and complexity of this game. High-Risk Shots & Multiball Tactics - When to go aggressive vs. play safe. Ball 3 Magic or Math? - Who came out on top and how the game was won. Closing Thoughts & Tournament Wrap-Up 1:50:45 - 1:52:22: RAPID FIRE ROUND w/ZMac - Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways - Lessons from this episode and advice for aspiring players. 1:52:23 - Outro  

Transformers: The Last Knight is the fifth film directed by Michael Bay about the storied toy line. The prior four were of varying quality, but The Last Knight stands out as by far the worst. A convoluted mess, it rewrites the legend of King Arthur, infusing the Autobots into the tale. This, of course, leads to a whole bunch of other nonsense, including Merlin's magical staff being of Cybertron origin. Anyway, as we rumble through this slog, we're treated to secret societies, moronic plot twists, and a smorgasbord of explosions and CGI bombast. It's a lot to digest, folks. Mercifully, though, The Last Knight's poor box office performance and abysmal reviews ensured this would be the last of the so-called Bayformers.  Now, sit back, transform your taste buds with an Automatic IPA from Creature Comforts, and don't let Merlin's staff fall into Megatron's hands! The Thunderous Wizard, Chumpzilla, and Bling Blake are sliding under giant robots and wielding Excalibur! This Week's Segments: Introduction/Plot Breakdown – Every legend hides a secret! (0:00) Lingering Questions – Why? Just why?! (34:43) The "Sir Edmund Burton" Trivia Challenge – Chumpzilla challenges the field to trivia about the movie. (54:10) Recommendations – We offer our picks for the week and next up: We kick off our 90s Cult Flops series with Keanu Reeves' precursor to The Matrix and Cyberpunk 2077, Johnny Mnemonic! (1:01:41) And, as always, hit us up on Threads, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram to check out all the interesting factoids from this week's episode!

Episode 11, Grace Under Pressure. Pipes, Valves and Gauges. Brutalist aquarium architecture. Will's shocking Disney Channel confession! The post Grace Under Pressure—Johnny Mnemonic by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.

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In this episode, we discuss the film Johnny Mnemonic. We explore the film's themes, characters, and the technology depicted within it. The conversation delves into the cultural impact of the film and concludes with a scoring of its various elements. dontpanic.io Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

Matt and Don welcome special guest h4ck3r-J to discuss (arguably) the best pinball game about hacker dolphins, 80gb hard drives, and NOT Dolph Lundgren. Games Discussed: Johnny Mnemonic, duh Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Youtube, Twitch: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

Talk about a cyber punk! Follow us as we watch johnny mnemonic a matrix before the matrix! This one even has Neo and added bonus of Ice-T find out if we could finish this film as we talk Johnny Mnemonic

“He's a digital Deliveroo driver” The Panel of Peril are well used to jacking a load of information into the old grey matter. Therefore, this week's task shall pose them no problem – yes, it's Johnny Mnemonic (Robert Longo, 1995). The year 2021: the NAS epidemic sweeps the world, and our Johnny (Keanu Reeves) is a sought-after data courier, smuggling illicit information across borders and shielding it against the shady corporations who seek to abuse it. But when he overloads his memory capacity he faces a race against time to extract the info and escape the Yakuza, headed by the legendary Takeshi Kitano, and a blasphemous hitman named Preacher (Dolph Lundgren). What secrets is Johnny storing to send such fire power after him? Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFJY_BZ55sI ********PLOT SPOILER ALERT******** The cure for deadly NAS is buried in Johnny's noodle, and the corpos want to keep the population under their thumb – as per our own world. Fortunately, Johnny has powerful allies in Jane (Dina Meyer), J-Bone (Ice-T), and a tricked-out dolphin with all the latest gadgets. Wow! Will they release the cure and change the world, or will Johnny lose his head? Did the panel enjoy this week's cinematic serving? Could they find a way to improve the villainous plan? And who will be named this week's most diabolical (person/podcast((er)))? https://twitter.com/diabolicalpod https://www.instagram.com/diabolicalpod/ https://www.facebook.com/diabolicalpod Email diabolicalpod@gmail.com

Journalist and writer Séamus Malekafzali returns to the program to discuss Johnny Mnemonic. Directed by artist Robert Longo and adapted by William Gibson from his own short story, the film was met with lukewarm box office reception and critical derision upon initial release, but has since endured as a classic of 90s cyberpunk aesthetics and startling prescience in its depiction of a 21st century dystopia overrun with corporate malfeasance, an increasingly atomized technological existence, and a global pandemic overwhelming the world's healthcare systems. We discuss the work of William Gibson, pioneer and godfather of cyberpunk; how the film functions as an extension of the worlds he created with his landmark debut novel Neuromancer, and how the film honors both his vision and distinctive style. Then, we praise the incredible cast of characters, led by a deliberately mannered Keanu Reeves performance, with support from Dina Meyer, a crazed Dolph Lundgren, resistance leader Ice-T, and the great Udo Kier. Finally, we discuss the film's breathtaking production design and worldbuiliding, the merits of art that swings for the fences, and the exceptional experience of viewing the film in its Black & White version (as originally intended by Longo, if he had been granted full control of the film). Watch Robert Longo, Keanu Reeves, and William Gibson in conversation for the Black & White release of the film. Follow Séamus Malekafzali on Twitter.Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish. 

Going Back to (Look at) the Future month continues with 1995's somewhat-reclaimed Johnny Mnemonic! Ben and Brady discuss the William Gibson-penned, Robert Longo-directed, Keanu Reeves-starring, notorious cyberpunk flop that predicted a 2021 that included a global pandemic... hmm! Directed by Robert Longo and written by William Gibson, adapting his own short story. Starring Keanu Reeves, Takeshi Kitano, Dolph Lundgren, Ice-T and Dina Meyer.

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy!Ticketmaster is evilElon Musk is divisiveGeorge RR Martin admits there are issues with season 2 of HotDNew Fantastic Four rumor might mean previous leaks were off just a bit.And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicFollow-ups/CorrectionsLinkin Park - NOTHING! The world was trolled. Now there was a second timer that stopped on 9:05. The band sent invites to their fanclub for a mystery event in LA on the 5th of sept.Oasis - Ticketmaster gunna ticketmaster… The dynamic pricing hits again. This time the UK government is going to investigate after Oasis tickets skyrocketed nearly 3 times their face value.https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/the-uk-government-will-investigate-ticketmasters-dynamic-pricing-model-after-oasis-chaos-195446622.html New Music/VideoBlessthefall - Drag Me Under  https://youtu.be/F53sP7JrfeU Still scene nonsense… but slightly more listenable in their older age. Almost trying for like a bro-core kind of sound/aesthetic.The Dead Dasies - I Wanna Be Your Bitch https://youtu.be/W20wHP6yV88 revival rock garbage. Let Buck Cherry cover this ground…Life of Agony - The Crow https://youtu.be/9lxhiCkFjGo tribute to Brandon Lee. Feels really contrived.AI video?Shadow of Intent - Flying the Black Flag https://youtu.be/GRBOrXvRiSc DAMN these kids just destroy it!!Tours/FestivalsPunk in the Park - Offspring and Pennywise headline. Featuring heavy hitters like Streetlight Manifesto, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and more. Nov 16 in San Diego. GA tickets start at $69.http://www.punkinthepark.com/ TSO - 2024 tour announced. As usual, 2 touring companies so LOTS of dates, with matinee and dinner shows.http://www.trans-siberian.com/ Escuela Grind - Bodybox, Wisdom and War, for support. Dreams on Algorithms tour. Starts Oct 8, in Omaha NE, through Oct 27 in Montreal.https://escuelagrind.ffm.to/dreamsonalgorithms Reg ‘ol NewsDevildriver - Long time guitarist Mike Spreitzer has announced his departure from the band. His plan it would seem is to focus on his solo work with Verona on Venus. His public statement seems to vaguely imply that with Dez splitting his focus between Devildriver and Coal Chamber it was affecting his “full time” musician status.https://blabbermouth.net/news/longtime-devildriver-guitarist-mike-spreitzer-announces-his-departure-i-have-decided-it-is-time-to-go-my-own-way Skillet - in response to Foo Fighters claiming they never allowed the use of their music to Donald Trump and RFK Jr, John Cooper, bass and vocals for Skillet, has come out and made it known that any candidate can use Skillet music as they wish. “I believe in America over party.”https://blabbermouth.net/news/john-cooper-doesnt-care-who-uses-skillets-music-at-political-rallies-i-believe-in-america-over-party Atreyu - New album “The Pronoia Sessions” is a collection of re-imagined acoustic songs from their back catalog. They have released the re-imagined version of “Becoming the Bull” as the first single.https://blabbermouth.net/news/atreyu-shares-becoming-the-bull-from-album-of-reimagined-greatest-hits-the-pronoia-sessions https://youtu.be/lhCHXvpXC7c https://youtu.be/g88kL0znPyA The Cure - Set to release the first new songs since 2008. “And Nothing is Forever” and “I Can Never Say Goodbye” have been songs on their live setlist for some time, but now they are finally releasing recordings of them for the first time. Novembre: Live in France 2022, Due for Oct 1 release.Oni - Jared Dines is joining the metal band full time. After having stepped in for touring purposes for the last 6 months Dines announced on his IG that he is joining the band for good. ALSO announcing SION 2 with Howard Jones in the works, and the next season of his reality show Musician Mansion.https://metalinjection.net/news/jared-dines-joins-oni-full-time SuggestsThomas Hogue - Master of Puppets Deathmetal https://youtu.be/uCPH9csQ6Bo?si=lH7U-swNI8ghpMS2 Mac Glocky - Bad Guy by Chevelle https://youtu.be/oaLFmTwZLbs?si=EIOIr4SBQ9SooQhI Gaming/TechFollow-ups/CorrectionsFallout 76 - Balance path notes. Fire and Poison will now do DoT. Which has larger implementation issues that needed to be tackled for this update. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/fallout-76-milestone-zero-update-patch-notes/ Marvel VS Capcom Fighting Collection - now coming to Xbox… sometime next year. Capcom Fighting Collection 2 as well.Reg ‘ol NewsConcord - The playstation and PC hero shooter will be shutting down this Friday after only 2 weeks. All players who paid for the game will get a full refund. Peak concurrent Steam players was 697.https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/playstation-shuts-down-concord-refund-players-1236128208/ X vs Brazil - in case you haven't heard; a judge on Brazil's supreme court has banned Elon Musk's social platform in that country. Even going so far as to put a nearly $9,000 fine PER DAY that any citizen uses a VPN to access it. As a means of fully enacting the ban, Brazil then went after Starlink, and froze their assets in that country. Starlink has since filed suit with the courts, but while that is tied up in the courts, Starlink has agreed to comply with the Judges wishes, at least for now, and restrict access to X.https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/elon-musks-starlink-will-comply-with-the-brazil-x-ban-after-all-181144471.html X TV App - Speaking of X. They have announced a new TV app is currently in Beta on a select few app stores (Amazon fire TV, Google TV, LG Panel). With plans to not only roll it out in other stores soon, but also to implement a new video tab in the existing app.https://x.com/XEng/status/1831094846540668986 Instagram - Stories are now getting comments. They are toggleable, and anyone can see them, but only mutuals can actually leave comments on the short lived stories.https://www.engadget.com/social-media/instagram-stories-are-getting-comments-183051677.html Gamestop - The gaming retail chain is making a bit of a change in certain markets. With the industry trying HARD to push all digital, some locations will begin stocking previous generations of consoles, discs, and even cartridges, for classic PSX, Nintendo, Sega, and Xbox platforms.https://www.engadget.com/gaming/gamestop-pivots-to-retro-gaming-at-select-locations-180704406.html https://www.gamestop.com/retro-store-locator Astrobot - Launches this friday, but the game has leaked in full already.Xdefiant - Well it seems the hype has died. The game reportedly struggles to maintain 20K players across platforms, and if those numbers don't improve by the end of season 3 Ubisoft is threatening to pull support.https://insider-gaming.com/xdefiant-player-numbers-2/ SuggestsFallout 76 - New balance patch, and still on Game Pass, so why not?Comic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsUltimates - Issue 4 previews just dropped and they show that the origin of Dr. Doom in the new Ultimates universe is that he is a variant of Reed, and this arc is going to try and get his 616 life back. The Ultimates #4 Writer: Deniz Camp Artist: Phil Noto Letterer: Travis Lanhamhttps://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-teases-doctor-dooms-origin-in-the-ultimates-preview/ SuggestsUltimate X-Men is a superhero comic book series, which was published by Marvel Comics, from 2001 to 2009. The series is a modernized re-imagining of Marvel's long-running X-Men comic book franchise as part of the Ultimate Marvel imprint.[1] The Ultimate X-Men exist alongside other revamped Marvel characters in Ultimate Marvel titles including Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate Fantastic Four and The Ultimates.TV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsSuperman & Lois - Final season changes. Moved from Tuesday nights to Monday nights (was supposed to go to Thursdays), and is being moved up by 10 days from the 17th to the 7th of Oct. Seemingly due to “game night” (scrabble and trivial pursuit) changes on CW. https://cosmicbook.news/superman-lois-finale-season-premiering-earlier-new-night Walking Dead: Darryl Dixon - Season 3 has already begun production in Spain. So it should be only a year between seasons instead of 2. https://bleedingfool.com/movies-tv-film/season-3-of-walking-dead-daryl-dixon-begins-production-in-spain/ TrailersAgatha All Along - https://youtu.be/VpyzRNzLwAs Sept 18 on Disney+.Yellowstone - Season 5 part 2 Nov 10 https://youtu.be/6PXuYlrORpc Reg ‘ol NewsOne Tree Hill - Reboot series in the works at Netflix. No word on exact format (i.e. Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life VS Traditional).https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/one-tree-hill-sequel-netflix-sophia-bush-hilarie-burton-morgan-1235988148/ George RR Martin - The Game of Thrones author is admitting that things have “gone wrong” with House of the Dragon. On his blog, he called out a couple minor issues (i.e. using the wrong sigil for house Targaryon) but he also acknowledged the fact that season 2 ends in basically the same spot as season 1.SuggestsBeetlejuice: The Animated Series - animated television series that ran from September 9, 1989, to October 26, 1991, on ABC, and on Fox from September 9 to December 6, 1991.Loosely based on the 1988 film of the same name, it was developed by its director, Tim Burton, who also served as an executive producer. The series follows Lydia Deetz and her friend Beetlejuice and their adventures in the "mortal world" and the Neitherworld, a supernatural realm inhabited by various monsters. Danny Elfman, who composed the theme for the film, also arranged it for the series.MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsRunning Man - Set to begin filming in November. Starring Glen Powell. Said to be a more faithful retelling of the Stephen King novel, where the Schwarzennegger version was a dramatic departure. https://cosmicbook.news/running-man-reboot-now-filming-with-glen-powell Nobody 2 - Bob Odenkirk's John Wick everyman movie is now filming the sequel. https://cosmicbook.news/nobody-2-filming-bob-odenkirk-set-photos Peaky Blinders - Netflix movie casts Barry Koeghan.  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/barry-keoghan-joins-cillian-murphy-peaky-blinders-movie-1235986815/ Army of the Dead - Six Flags in New Jersey just opened an escape room attraction that puts you right in the world of the movie. Maybe its not such a dead franchise after all.TrailersApartment 7a - https://youtu.be/Kj2GqMvhbNM Julia Garner Rosemary's Baby prequel Sept 27 on Paramount+.Joker: Folie A Deux - sneak peak scene posted to YT. https://youtu.be/7edidziIotg 10-24Smile 2 - https://youtu.be/0HY6QFlBzUY Oct 18.Reg ‘ol NewsThe Apprentice - Trump movie to release before elections. Kamala DOCUMENTARY with the same release window. Sebastian Stan to play Trump. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/trump-film-the-apprentice-release-date-awards-campaign-1235984424/ SuggestsJohnny Mnemonic - Johnny Mnemonic is a 1995 cyberpunk action film directed by Robert Longo in his feature directorial debut. William Gibson, who wrote the 1981 short story, wrote the screenplay. The film, set in 2021, portrays a dystopian future racked by a tech-induced plague, awash with conspiracies, and dominated by megacorporations and organized crime. Keanu Reeves plays Johnny, a data courier with an overloaded brain implant designed to securely store confidential information. Takeshi Kitano portrays a yakuza affiliated with a megacorporation attempting to suppress the data; he hires a psychopathic assassin played by Dolph Lundgren to do so. Ice-T and Dina Meyer co-star as Johnny's allies, a freedom fighter and a bodyguard, respectively.STREAMING: PlutoRumor MillConfirmations/RefutationsREFUTATION: The Batman The Game - James Gunn has killed rumors around a game based on the Robert Pattinson Batman character.CONFIRM: Sigourney Weaver in Mando - The actress has confirmed that she in fact HAS been cast in the Mandalorian and Grogu movie. https://cosmicbook.news/star-wars-sigourney-weaver-confirms-mandalorian-grogu New RumorsPredator: Badlands - The next Predator movie is apparently borrowing, at least a little bit, from Disney's the Acolyte. According to a recently obtained casting call. 2 sisters (Thia and Tessa) begin their lives apart and are serving opposing missions, in which they will eventually cross paths on opposite sides.Fantastic Four - Julia Garner actually playing Frankie Raye nova and NOT Silver Surfer? This would be ever so slightly closer to comic accurate.Yellowstone - Kelly Reilly and Cole Houser are said to be in talks for a 6th season of the supposedly ending series. Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler. Would NOT be part of the Madison, the new sequel series starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Mathew Fox.Green Lantern - Josh Brolin rumored to be playing Hal Jordan for James Gunn.Booster Gold - Kumail Nanjiani said to be playing the time traveling superhero in the DCU.MK1 - New “leak” suggests Kabal, Jade, Skarlet, and Blaze as the MK characters for Kombat pack 3. Plus, again, we see Doom Guy, Ash Williams, Michael Meyers, and Fulgore as the guests. With Nightwolf, Kotal, Aaron Black, and Chucky as kameos. New Finisher called “Musicality” that has your opponent dance themselves to death. You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy!Ticketmaster is evilElon Musk is divisiveGeorge RR Martin admits there are issues with season 2 of HotDNew Fantastic Four rumor might mean previous leaks were off just a bit.And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicFollow-ups/CorrectionsLinkin Park - NOTHING! The world was trolled. Now there was a second timer that stopped on 9:05. The band sent invites to their fanclub for a mystery event in LA on the 5th of sept.Oasis - Ticketmaster gunna ticketmaster… The dynamic pricing hits again. This time the UK government is going to investigate after Oasis tickets skyrocketed nearly 3 times their face value.https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/the-uk-government-will-investigate-ticketmasters-dynamic-pricing-model-after-oasis-chaos-195446622.html New Music/VideoBlessthefall - Drag Me Under  https://youtu.be/F53sP7JrfeU Still scene nonsense… but slightly more listenable in their older age. Almost trying for like a bro-core kind of sound/aesthetic.The Dead Dasies - I Wanna Be Your Bitch https://youtu.be/W20wHP6yV88 revival rock garbage. Let Buck Cherry cover this ground…Life of Agony - The Crow https://youtu.be/9lxhiCkFjGo tribute to Brandon Lee. Feels really contrived.AI video?Shadow of Intent - Flying the Black Flag https://youtu.be/GRBOrXvRiSc DAMN these kids just destroy it!!Tours/FestivalsPunk in the Park - Offspring and Pennywise headline. Featuring heavy hitters like Streetlight Manifesto, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and more. Nov 16 in San Diego. GA tickets start at $69.http://www.punkinthepark.com/ TSO - 2024 tour announced. As usual, 2 touring companies so LOTS of dates, with matinee and dinner shows.http://www.trans-siberian.com/ Escuela Grind - Bodybox, Wisdom and War, for support. Dreams on Algorithms tour. Starts Oct 8, in Omaha NE, through Oct 27 in Montreal.https://escuelagrind.ffm.to/dreamsonalgorithms Reg ‘ol NewsDevildriver - Long time guitarist Mike Spreitzer has announced his departure from the band. His plan it would seem is to focus on his solo work with Verona on Venus. His public statement seems to vaguely imply that with Dez splitting his focus between Devildriver and Coal Chamber it was affecting his “full time” musician status.https://blabbermouth.net/news/longtime-devildriver-guitarist-mike-spreitzer-announces-his-departure-i-have-decided-it-is-time-to-go-my-own-way Skillet - in response to Foo Fighters claiming they never allowed the use of their music to Donald Trump and RFK Jr, John Cooper, bass and vocals for Skillet, has come out and made it known that any candidate can use Skillet music as they wish. “I believe in America over party.”https://blabbermouth.net/news/john-cooper-doesnt-care-who-uses-skillets-music-at-political-rallies-i-believe-in-america-over-party Atreyu - New album “The Pronoia Sessions” is a collection of re-imagined acoustic songs from their back catalog. They have released the re-imagined version of “Becoming the Bull” as the first single.https://blabbermouth.net/news/atreyu-shares-becoming-the-bull-from-album-of-reimagined-greatest-hits-the-pronoia-sessions https://youtu.be/lhCHXvpXC7c https://youtu.be/g88kL0znPyA The Cure - Set to release the first new songs since 2008. “And Nothing is Forever” and “I Can Never Say Goodbye” have been songs on their live setlist for some time, but now they are finally releasing recordings of them for the first time. Novembre: Live in France 2022, Due for Oct 1 release.Oni - Jared Dines is joining the metal band full time. After having stepped in for touring purposes for the last 6 months Dines announced on his IG that he is joining the band for good. ALSO announcing SION 2 with Howard Jones in the works, and the next season of his reality show Musician Mansion.https://metalinjection.net/news/jared-dines-joins-oni-full-time SuggestsThomas Hogue - Master of Puppets Deathmetal https://youtu.be/uCPH9csQ6Bo?si=lH7U-swNI8ghpMS2 Mac Glocky - Bad Guy by Chevelle https://youtu.be/oaLFmTwZLbs?si=EIOIr4SBQ9SooQhI Gaming/TechFollow-ups/CorrectionsFallout 76 - Balance path notes. Fire and Poison will now do DoT. Which has larger implementation issues that needed to be tackled for this update. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/fallout-76-milestone-zero-update-patch-notes/ Marvel VS Capcom Fighting Collection - now coming to Xbox… sometime next year. Capcom Fighting Collection 2 as well.Reg ‘ol NewsConcord - The playstation and PC hero shooter will be shutting down this Friday after only 2 weeks. All players who paid for the game will get a full refund. Peak concurrent Steam players was 697.https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/playstation-shuts-down-concord-refund-players-1236128208/ X vs Brazil - in case you haven't heard; a judge on Brazil's supreme court has banned Elon Musk's social platform in that country. Even going so far as to put a nearly $9,000 fine PER DAY that any citizen uses a VPN to access it. As a means of fully enacting the ban, Brazil then went after Starlink, and froze their assets in that country. Starlink has since filed suit with the courts, but while that is tied up in the courts, Starlink has agreed to comply with the Judges wishes, at least for now, and restrict access to X.https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/elon-musks-starlink-will-comply-with-the-brazil-x-ban-after-all-181144471.html X TV App - Speaking of X. They have announced a new TV app is currently in Beta on a select few app stores (Amazon fire TV, Google TV, LG Panel). With plans to not only roll it out in other stores soon, but also to implement a new video tab in the existing app.https://x.com/XEng/status/1831094846540668986 Instagram - Stories are now getting comments. They are toggleable, and anyone can see them, but only mutuals can actually leave comments on the short lived stories.https://www.engadget.com/social-media/instagram-stories-are-getting-comments-183051677.html Gamestop - The gaming retail chain is making a bit of a change in certain markets. With the industry trying HARD to push all digital, some locations will begin stocking previous generations of consoles, discs, and even cartridges, for classic PSX, Nintendo, Sega, and Xbox platforms.https://www.engadget.com/gaming/gamestop-pivots-to-retro-gaming-at-select-locations-180704406.html https://www.gamestop.com/retro-store-locator Astrobot - Launches this friday, but the game has leaked in full already.Xdefiant - Well it seems the hype has died. The game reportedly struggles to maintain 20K players across platforms, and if those numbers don't improve by the end of season 3 Ubisoft is threatening to pull support.https://insider-gaming.com/xdefiant-player-numbers-2/ SuggestsFallout 76 - New balance patch, and still on Game Pass, so why not?Comic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsUltimates - Issue 4 previews just dropped and they show that the origin of Dr. Doom in the new Ultimates universe is that he is a variant of Reed, and this arc is going to try and get his 616 life back. The Ultimates #4 Writer: Deniz Camp Artist: Phil Noto Letterer: Travis Lanhamhttps://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-teases-doctor-dooms-origin-in-the-ultimates-preview/ SuggestsUltimate X-Men is a superhero comic book series, which was published by Marvel Comics, from 2001 to 2009. The series is a modernized re-imagining of Marvel's long-running X-Men comic book franchise as part of the Ultimate Marvel imprint.[1] The Ultimate X-Men exist alongside other revamped Marvel characters in Ultimate Marvel titles including Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate Fantastic Four and The Ultimates.TV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsSuperman & Lois - Final season changes. Moved from Tuesday nights to Monday nights (was supposed to go to Thursdays), and is being moved up by 10 days from the 17th to the 7th of Oct. Seemingly due to “game night” (scrabble and trivial pursuit) changes on CW. https://cosmicbook.news/superman-lois-finale-season-premiering-earlier-new-night Walking Dead: Darryl Dixon - Season 3 has already begun production in Spain. So it should be only a year between seasons instead of 2. https://bleedingfool.com/movies-tv-film/season-3-of-walking-dead-daryl-dixon-begins-production-in-spain/ TrailersAgatha All Along - https://youtu.be/VpyzRNzLwAs Sept 18 on Disney+.Yellowstone - Season 5 part 2 Nov 10 https://youtu.be/6PXuYlrORpc Reg ‘ol NewsOne Tree Hill - Reboot series in the works at Netflix. No word on exact format (i.e. Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life VS Traditional).https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/one-tree-hill-sequel-netflix-sophia-bush-hilarie-burton-morgan-1235988148/ George RR Martin - The Game of Thrones author is admitting that things have “gone wrong” with House of the Dragon. On his blog, he called out a couple minor issues (i.e. using the wrong sigil for house Targaryon) but he also acknowledged the fact that season 2 ends in basically the same spot as season 1.SuggestsBeetlejuice: The Animated Series - animated television series that ran from September 9, 1989, to October 26, 1991, on ABC, and on Fox from September 9 to December 6, 1991.Loosely based on the 1988 film of the same name, it was developed by its director, Tim Burton, who also served as an executive producer. The series follows Lydia Deetz and her friend Beetlejuice and their adventures in the "mortal world" and the Neitherworld, a supernatural realm inhabited by various monsters. Danny Elfman, who composed the theme for the film, also arranged it for the series.MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsRunning Man - Set to begin filming in November. Starring Glen Powell. Said to be a more faithful retelling of the Stephen King novel, where the Schwarzennegger version was a dramatic departure. https://cosmicbook.news/running-man-reboot-now-filming-with-glen-powell Nobody 2 - Bob Odenkirk's John Wick everyman movie is now filming the sequel. https://cosmicbook.news/nobody-2-filming-bob-odenkirk-set-photos Peaky Blinders - Netflix movie casts Barry Koeghan.  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/barry-keoghan-joins-cillian-murphy-peaky-blinders-movie-1235986815/ Army of the Dead - Six Flags in New Jersey just opened an escape room attraction that puts you right in the world of the movie. Maybe its not such a dead franchise after all.TrailersApartment 7a - https://youtu.be/Kj2GqMvhbNM Julia Garner Rosemary's Baby prequel Sept 27 on Paramount+.Joker: Folie A Deux - sneak peak scene posted to YT. https://youtu.be/7edidziIotg 10-24Smile 2 - https://youtu.be/0HY6QFlBzUY Oct 18.Reg ‘ol NewsThe Apprentice - Trump movie to release before elections. Kamala DOCUMENTARY with the same release window. Sebastian Stan to play Trump. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/trump-film-the-apprentice-release-date-awards-campaign-1235984424/ SuggestsJohnny Mnemonic - Johnny Mnemonic is a 1995 cyberpunk action film directed by Robert Longo in his feature directorial debut. William Gibson, who wrote the 1981 short story, wrote the screenplay. The film, set in 2021, portrays a dystopian future racked by a tech-induced plague, awash with conspiracies, and dominated by megacorporations and organized crime. Keanu Reeves plays Johnny, a data courier with an overloaded brain implant designed to securely store confidential information. Takeshi Kitano portrays a yakuza affiliated with a megacorporation attempting to suppress the data; he hires a psychopathic assassin played by Dolph Lundgren to do so. Ice-T and Dina Meyer co-star as Johnny's allies, a freedom fighter and a bodyguard, respectively.STREAMING: PlutoRumor MillConfirmations/RefutationsREFUTATION: The Batman The Game - James Gunn has killed rumors around a game based on the Robert Pattinson Batman character.CONFIRM: Sigourney Weaver in Mando - The actress has confirmed that she in fact HAS been cast in the Mandalorian and Grogu movie. https://cosmicbook.news/star-wars-sigourney-weaver-confirms-mandalorian-grogu New RumorsPredator: Badlands - The next Predator movie is apparently borrowing, at least a little bit, from Disney's the Acolyte. According to a recently obtained casting call. 2 sisters (Thia and Tessa) begin their lives apart and are serving opposing missions, in which they will eventually cross paths on opposite sides.Fantastic Four - Julia Garner actually playing Frankie Raye nova and NOT Silver Surfer? This would be ever so slightly closer to comic accurate.Yellowstone - Kelly Reilly and Cole Houser are said to be in talks for a 6th season of the supposedly ending series. Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler. Would NOT be part of the Madison, the new sequel series starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Mathew Fox.Green Lantern - Josh Brolin rumored to be playing Hal Jordan for James Gunn.Booster Gold - Kumail Nanjiani said to be playing the time traveling superhero in the DCU.MK1 - New “leak” suggests Kabal, Jade, Skarlet, and Blaze as the MK characters for Kombat pack 3. Plus, again, we see Doom Guy, Ash Williams, Michael Meyers, and Fulgore as the guests. With Nightwolf, Kotal, Aaron Black, and Chucky as kameos. New Finisher called “Musicality” that has your opponent dance themselves to death. You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

Jala is joined by Case (Men of Steel, Another Pass) and Dave (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss William Gibson's short story and its movie adaptation by the same name, Johnny Mnemonic. Referenced During the Show * Spring by Dora Budor (https://www.swissinstitute.net/exhibition/one-for-all-dora-budor-spring/) * Men in the City by Robert Longo (https://www.robertlongo.com/series/meninthecity/) * Cyborg directed by Albert Pyun (https://youtu.be/NsyjFihG5k8?si=UV3-CD1c8nnAI5TI/) * Nemesis directed by Albert Pyun (https://youtu.be/J5GEt4KP37c?si=36SzelX3vovusWY3/) If you enjoy this episode, here are some additional JCP eps you may enjoy: * Episode 37: Portal (IP) (http://www.jalachan.place/37) * Episode 40: Internet & Identity (http://www.jalachan.place/40) * Episode 45: The Nightly News (Comic) (http://www.jalachan.place/45) SPOILER WALL AT 00:55:07 Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jalachan) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Case Aiken Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/caseaiken.bsky.social) Men of Steel (https://www.certainpov.com/men-of-steel) Another Pass (https://www.certainpov.com/another-pass-podcast) Ko-Fi (https://ko-fi.com/caseaiken) Twitter (https://twitter.com/CaseAiken) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/quetzalcoatl5) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@certainpovmedia9500) Dave Cox Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/senplus.bsky.social) Twitter @Sentionaut_Plus (https://twitter.com/Sentionaut_Plus), Twitter @mon_dmonster (https://twitter.com/mon_dmonster) Monster Dear Monster (https://monsterdear.monster) Special Guests: Case Aiken and Dave Cox.

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HDTGM all-star Jessica St. Clair joins Paul and Jason to break down the ultimate trash can fire movie—the 1995 cyberpunk Keanu Reeves thriller Johnny Mnemonic. LIVE from Boston, they get into the sentient dolphin, ghosts in the machine, robotic street preachers, and much more. Plus, June pops in to guess what this movie's about without watching it. (Originally Released 03/15/2018) Troll 2 VIRTUAL live show on Sept 6th (pay what you can tickets) + we'll be in NYC on Nov 15th! Go to hdtgm.com for ticket info, merch, and for more on bad movies.Order Paul's book about his childhood: Joyful Recollections of TraumaFor extra content on Matinee Monday movies, visit Paul's YouTube page: youtube.com/paulscheerTalk bad movies on the HDTGM Discord: discord.gg/hdtgmPaul's Discord: discord.gg/paulscheerFollow Paul's movie recs on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/paulscheer/Check out new HDTGM movie merch over at teepublic.com/stores/hdtgmPaul and Rob Huebel stream live on Twitch every Thursday 8-10pm EST: www.twitch.tv/friendzoneLike good movies too? Subscribe to Unspooled with Paul and Amy Nicholson: listen.earwolf.com/unspooledSubscribe to The Deep Dive with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael: www.thedeepdiveacademy.com/podcastCheck out The Jane Club over at www.janeclub.comWant a free 3-month trial of the SiriusXM app? Go to: siriusxm.com/hdtgmWhere to find Paul, June, & Jason:@PaulScheer on Instagram & Twitter@Junediane on IG and @MsJuneDiane on TwitterJason is not on social media

Welcome back to Film Haven Reviews!!! This week we are starting off our Cyberpunk 1995 theme with the cult classic Johnny Mnemonic (1995). This film was a mixed bag for me. While providing some really fun and entertaining world building, it also delivered some terrible acting and generic plot elements that kept the film from reaching its full potential. I gave this film a 7/10 for still being highly unique and entertaining, depsite its obvious shortcomings. For my full written review feel free to follow my instagram: https://www.instagram.com/film_haven_reviews/ 

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Shivers, also known as The Parasite Murders, They Came from Within, and, for Canadian distribution in French, Frissons. Editor of this film, Patrick Dodd, also worked on 913: Johnny Mnemonic. Mr. Monopoly has a book of hoaky Canadian radio plays that Cronenberg adapted for television. E-mail hourofthunder@gmail.com if you want us to do a reading of one of those in the future. This concludes Canada Month. Don't forget to change the easy units of measurement back to convoluted things like inches and fahrenheit. Rock Musicals are coming up next month, starting with a live reading of Labyrinth (1986).  

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Christopher finally gets a chance to watch the Gizmoplex, Tom finally finishes The Expanse, and then they discuss the disappointment that is Johnny Mnemonic. Promo: Good Beer, Bad Movie Night Podcast (https://goodbeerbadmovienight.com/) Please click, follow, rate and review! https://linktr.ee/TSPandOE_Podcasts  

recorded July 9, 2024 As the forebearer of Steampunk, what place does Cyberpunk play in out collection of stories, styles, and themes? What do we think of a future without 'retro? Lets Talk about it. Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092402/ Johnny Mnemonic https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113481/ Rita's link: YMYW https://yourmindyourworld.com/

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In this episode of the Filmumentaries podcast, host Jamie Benning interviews Nilo Rodis-Jamero, a designer and production designer known for his work on films like The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and Johnny Mnemonic. They discuss Nilo's experiences working with George Lucas, Phil Tippett, and Joe Johnston, as well as his collaborations with other renowned designers like Eiko Ishioka and Hayao Miyazaki. Nilo shares insights into his design process and the importance of simplicity and iconicity in his work. The conversation also touches on Nilo's involvement in the design of the character Buz Lightyear in Toy Story and his experiences as a production designer on Johnny Mnemonic. In this part of the conversation, Nilo discusses the challenges of working on movies with hard deadlines and limited budgets. He shares his experiences working with George Lucas and John Hughes, and how their approaches to filmmaking differed from the Hollywood norm. Nilo also compares working on Johnny Mnemonic and Explorers, both of which faced production difficulties. He highlights the importance of creative freedom and the impact of budget constraints on the filmmaking process. Nilo also shares insights into the differences between the film and video game industries, particularly in terms of discipline and the lack of a hard deadline in game development.This is only part 1 of a long conversation. Part 2 is coming up soon!TakeawaysNilo Rodis Jamero has had a diverse and influential career as a designer and production designer in the film industry.He has worked on iconic films like The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and Johnny Mnemonic.Nilo has rubbed shoulders with renowned designers and filmmakers, including George Lucas, Phil Tippett, Joe Johnston, Eiko Ishioka, and Hayao Miyazaki.His design process focuses on simplicity and creating designs that are easily recognizable and memorable.Nilo's work on the character Lunar Larry (who became Buzz Lightyear) in Toy Story showcases his ability to bring a character to life through design.His experiences as a production designer on Johnny Mnemonic highlight the challenges and dynamics of the filmmaking process. Movies are often made with hard deadlines and limited budgets, which can pose challenges for filmmakers.Working with directors like George Lucas and John Hughes, who prioritize creative freedom, can provide a different filmmaking experience.Films like Johnny Mnemonic and Explorers faced production difficulties, which affected their final outcomes.The film and video game industries have different approaches to discipline and deadlines, with games often lacking a hard deadline.Budget constraints can impact the creative process and the ability to achieve the desired vision for a film.Sound Bites"I like design that are very simple to digest and then reward the viewer with more details as they zoom in.""I work in an increment of a month. So, if, you know, can we agree on my terms?""The essence of that character is right there. Facially, like his expressions, his costume, his stance, like it's all there.""Movies are literally backed into a hard date, which is the release date.""The way Hollywood movies are made, it's the opposite of that.""I learned how to do movies the way George makes movies."Donate ButtonAll the links

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For this week's episode of Unclear and Present Danger, we watched “Johnny Mnemonic,” a 1995 cyberpunk action film directed by Robert Longo and adapted from a William Gibson short story of the same name, by Gibson himself. “Johnny Mnemonic” stars Keanu Reeves, Dolph Lundgren, Takeshi Kitano, Ice-T and Dina Meyer.In “Johnny Mnemonic,” Keanu Reeves plays Johnny, a “mnemonic courier” who transports sensitive data for corporations via storage implant in his brain. He takes a job that requires him to store too much memory, threatening his life if he can't make the delivery as quickly as possible. While getting the data, his clients are attacked and killed by the yakuza. Johnny goes on the run, where he is betrayed by his handler, befriended by Jane, a cybernetically-enhanced bodyguard, and brought to the attention of the Lo-Teks, an anti-establishment group.They discover that the data Johnny holds is a stolen cure to a technological disease that afflicts much of the planet. The creator, a mega-corporation called Pharmakom, refuses to release the cure because they are profiting off of the treatments. As Johnny is hunted by hired assassins for Pharmakom, he and his allies fight to disseminate the cure and save Johnny's life.The tagline for “Johnny Mnemonic” was “The hottest data on Earth, in the coolest head in town.” You can find “Johnny Mnemonic” to rent or buy on demand at iTunes and Amazon.For our next episode, we are watching “A Time to Kill,” directed by Joel Schumacher. Connor Lynch produced this episode. Artwork by Rachel Eck.Contact us!Follow us on Twitter!John GanzJamelle BouieUnclearPodAnd join the Unclear and Present Patreon! For just $5 a month, patrons get access to a bonus show on the films of the Cold War. Our next episode, on “Virtuosity,” will be a companion to this one.

On this week's episode of Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle, John and special guest Laura Hudson (formerly of Wired and The Verge) watched the 1995 cyber-thriller “Hackers,” directed by Ian Softley and starring Jonny Lee Miller, Angelina Jolie, Fisher Stevens and Lorraine Bracco, with supporting roles for Matthew Lillard, Penn Jillette, Wendell Pierce, Marc Anthony and Felicity Huffman.“Hackers” centers on Dade Murphy, alias “Zero Cool,” who made hacking history 7 years before the events of the film when he crashed 1,507 computer systems and was banned from owning or operating computers and touch-tone telephones until his 18th birthday.On his 18th birthday, he finds himself living in New York with his mother and attending a new high school, where he falls into a crowd of teen hacker. There's Ramon, the Phantom Phreak. Emmanuel “Cereal Killer” Goldstein, Paul “Lord Nikon” Cook and Kate “Acid Burn” Libby, Dade's hacking rival and romantic interest.One night, one of the youngest hackers in the group, Joey, breaks into a supercomputer owned by a large energy company. He is noticed and arrested by the US Secret Service, which is working with the company's security officer. Unbeknownst to the Secret Service or anyone else for that matter, the security officer — Eugene “The Plague” Belford — has essentially orchestrated a scheme in which Joey and other hackers are to be blamed for a virus he created, whose purpose is to extort millions from the company into a private account. Thus begins a race: Belford is desperate to get the only evidence of the virus, downloaded by Joey before he was arrested, and our teen hacker heroes are trying to clear their names and get to the bottom of this conspiracy. The tagline for “Hackers” was, of course, “Hack the planet!”You can find “Hackers” to rent or buy on iTunes and Amazon. Our next film is the 1995 cyberpunk thriller, “Johnny Mnemonic.”Connor Lynch produced this episode. Artwork by Rachel Eck.Contact us!Follow us on Twitter!John GanzJamelle BouieUnclearPodAnd join the Unclear and Present Patreon! For just $5 a month, patrons get access to a bonus show on the films of the Cold War, and much, much more. Our latest episode of the patreon is on the 1964 nuclear war farce, “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.”