How Did This Get Made? Matinee Monday: Johnny Mnemonic LIVE! (w/ Jessica St. Clair)
Aug 19, 2024
Join Jessica St. Clair, a witty HDTGM all-star, as she guides a humorous deep dive into the chaotic world of the 1995 cyberpunk classic Johnny Mnemonic. The discussion features sentient dolphins, robotic preachers, and peculiar plot twists that ignite a nostalgic yet absurd examination of the film. Amidst laughter, Jessica shares parenting anecdotes while the crew critiques the film’s outdated technology and character motivations. Expect witty commentary and plenty of fun insights in this wild cinematic ride!
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Laserdisc Love
- Paul Scheer owned Johnny Mnemonic on laserdisc.
- He bought it because of his love for Henry Rollins and Ice-T.
Confusing Crawl
- The opening crawl of Johnny Mnemonic is too complex and fast.
- It's difficult to understand even after watching the movie.
College Days
- Jessica St. Clair and Jason Mantzoukas reminisced about their time in college, where they didn't have email.
- They joked about not knowing when the internet was invented.