Let's Watch It Again: Film Reviews & Retrospectives

Rob Lee welcomes Dominic Griffin on to the podcast to discuss the 1987's classic Robocop. In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs, the company leads street cop Alex Murphy (Peter Weller) into an armed confrontation with crime lord Boddicker (Kurtwood Smith) so they can use his body to support their untested RoboCop prototype. But when RoboCop learns of the company's nefarious plans, he turns on his masters.

Show Notes

Rob Lee welcomes Dominic Griffin on to the podcast to discuss the 1987's classic Robocop.

Let’s Watch It Again here:
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Robocop Trailer

7.6/10 IMDb

90% Rotten Tomatoes

67% Metacritic

92% Google Users

Summary

In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs, the company leads street cop Alex Murphy (Peter Weller) into an armed confrontation with crime lord Boddicker (Kurtwood Smith) so they can use his body to support their untested RoboCop prototype. But when RoboCop learns of the company's nefarious plans, he turns on his masters.

Release date:  July 17, 1987

Director:

Paul Verhoeven

Starring
Peter Weller
Nancy Allen
Daniel O'Herlihy
Ronny Cox
Kurtwood Smith
Miguel Ferrer

Writers
Edward Neumeier
Michael Miner

Creators and Guests

Host
Rob Lee
Rob Lee is a cultural curator & podcaster from Baltimore, Maryland.
Guest
Dom Griffin
Dominic Griffin is a pop culture polymath who lives on the internet. He is the host and producer of The Armchair Auteur, a YouTube series of film criticism

What is Let's Watch It Again: Film Reviews & Retrospectives?

"Let’s Watch It Again" is your go-to podcast for celebrating the movies that shaped our lives. Hosted by Rob Lee and a lineup of talented writers, artists, and media personalities, this show dives deep into movie anniversaries, blockbusters, and cult classics.

Each episode blends humor and sharp analysis, offering thoughtful reviews and retrospective takes on the cultural impact, historical context, and legacy of films from every era. Whether it’s revisiting cinematic masterpieces or uncovering hidden gems, "Let’s Watch It Again" enriches your movie-watching experience with fresh insights and lively discussions.

Perfect for cinephiles and casual movie fans alike, this podcast is your ticket to reliving the stories behind the screen while exploring how they continue to influence pop culture today.

Rob Lee welcomes Dominic Griffin on to the podcast to discuss the 1987's classic Robocop.

Let’s Watch It Again here:
Instagram
Website

Robocop Trailer

7.6/10 IMDb

90% Rotten Tomatoes

67% Metacritic

92% Google Users

Summary

In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs, the company leads street cop Alex Murphy (Peter Weller) into an armed confrontation with crime lord Boddicker (Kurtwood Smith) so they can use his body to support their untested RoboCop prototype. But when RoboCop learns of the company's nefarious plans, he turns on his masters.

Release date: July 17, 1987

Director:

Paul Verhoeven

Starring
Peter Weller
Nancy Allen
Daniel O'Herlihy
Ronny Cox
Kurtwood Smith
Miguel Ferrer

Writers
Edward Neumeier
Michael Miner