Criterion of the Month | RoboCop — More Than an Action Movie?

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This month on The Popcorn Hour, Matt and James spotlight RoboCop as their Criterion of the Month, diving into why this 1987 sci-fi action classic continues to resonate decades later. They explore the film’s sharp satire of corporate culture, media manipulation, and the blurred lines between humanity and technology, while also discussing how its brutal action and bold visual style support those themes. The conversation touches on RoboCop’s place in 80s cinema, its impact on the sci-fi genre, and how the film’s darker social commentary remains relevant today. Along the way, Matt and James reflect on why RoboCop deserves a Criterion release and what the film reveals when you look beyond the explosions and into its deeper message.