robocop is a 1987 american cyberpunk science fiction action film directed by paul verhoeven and written by edward neumeier and michael miner .

the film stars peter weller , nancy allen , dan o'herlihy , kurtwood smith , miguel ferrer , and ronny cox .

set in a crime-ridden detroit , michigan , in the near future , robocop centers on police officer alex murphy ( weller ) who is murdered by a gang of criminals and subsequently revived by the megacorporation omni consumer products ( ocp ) as a superhuman cyborg law enforcer known as robocop .

themes that make up the basis of robocop include media influence , gentrification , corruption , authoritarianism , greed , privatization , capitalism , identity , dystopia , and human nature .

it received positive reviews and was cited as one of the best films of 1987 , spawning a franchise that included merchandise , two sequels , a television series , a remake , two animated tv series , a television mini-series , video games , and a number of comic book adaptations/crossovers .

the film was produced for a relatively modest $ 13 million .

honors for the film include five saturn awards , two bafta award nominations and the academy award for best sound editing , along with nominations for best film editing and best sound mixing .

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still , robocop without the over - the - top violence isn ' t gonna feel like robocop .
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title theme tune :
robocop ! robocop ! ro . . . bo . . . cop !
robocop bends the nose of hophead ' s gun . hophead tries to run away but robocop tosses him into a freezer
the hot seat
: dr . mcnamara frees the vandals from prison and hires them to steal robocop’s charging chair , without it , robocop is a piece of junk . the vandals gets robocop’s chair and tries to sell it to dr . mcnamara . will robocop & anne lewis get robocop’s charging chair back , before robocop runs out of power ? written by marv wolfman
but everyone also loves satire and social commentary done in a snarky way . and that was something that made robocop , robocop .
robocop ' s primary weapon , the auto - 9 remained stored in a mechanical holster which deployed from robocop ' s right leg . it was also modified so it would not fire unless robocop was the one using it .
terminator vs robocop . ep1 extended cut . official . narrative movie mashup . amdsfilms
[ 13 ] robocop , directed by paul verhoeven , orion pictures , 1987 .
bobbie wygant interviews peter weller on location for robocop . behind the scenes rare .
perception have just released a case study of their recent ui work on robocop .
box office : ' robocop ' tops wednesday with soft $ 2 . 8 million
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robocop : the animated series is an animated series produced in the 1980s by marvel productions , and is based on the character and events of the movie robocop .
now look at robocop 2 , where nearly every crime is drug - related , where cain is king and robocop is superhuman : everything feels forced and cartoonlike .
cyborg law enforcer robocop returns to protect the citizens of old detroit but faces a deadly challenge when a rogue ocp member secretly creates a new , evil robocop 2 .
as a huge robocop fan myself since being a kid it was a great honor and a really fun challenge to work on the designs for the robocop remake film .
robocop 3 should have been this idea but let ' s just call my idea robocop ultra for the sake of arguement . ok so here ' s how it went :
wait just a god damn minute . holder from the killing is robocop ? ? ?
the point - of - view shots from robocop include references to ms - dos .
it’s my pleasure . i love giving great films like robocop the treatment they deserve .
if you know of a good link for robocop locations , please let us know .
the theme song also made its way into the arcade and nes robocop video games .
corporate monopoly themes in robocop . . . - collative learning - rob ager | facebook
classically generic cover for the robocop novelization . love that funky font on the title .
the lancer : anne lewis , alex / robocop ' s trusted partner and friend .
eh , a slight misinterpretation . verhoeven made robocop to be american jesus in the film and not the other way round . it is how he perceived robocop to be .
however , robocop does not yet have a designated final resting place in the city .
hanyoyo : if robocop can be improved i ' d love to see it . that would mean a movie better than robocop which is in the top 10 movies of all time
robocop is a great movie but it ` s not sacrosanct . it can take it .
funniest line in robocop :
i ' m not arresting you anymore . . .
the robocop remake is a pitch - perfect update of a movie that is practically legendary .
boddicker ' s gang tracks robocop to the same abandoned steel mill where the gang killed murphy . in a final showdown , robocop and lewis kill boddicker ' s group . the battle leaves robocop with further damage and lewis seriously wounded . boddicker tries to shoot lewis dead but robocop comes to her rescue . he stabs the villain in the neck , killing him .
the computer that robocop looks up criminal records on is actually a northern telecom telephone switch .
though robocop was an original screenplay , it derived its darkly humorous tone from two sources .
david versus goliath : robocop vs . ed - 209 , a taller and robotic walker .
sourmilk : eh , a slight misinterpretation . verhoeven made robocop to be american jesus in the film and not the other way round . it is how he perceived robocop to be .
this one ' s also a cool clip . robocop musical ? take my money now !
the scrambler
: a former ocp member , now criminal , hacks into robocop ' s controls system . after that he escapes prison with the help from a brainwashed robocop . criminals can now control robocop and give him the mission to assassinate ocp’s leader the old man .
don’t miss yesterday’s keynote on how robocop ’s hero reflects its detroit setting . tomorrow , scott tobias talks to the film’s writer , ed neumeier , about robocop ’s origins and prescient themes .
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still the best evil head of an evil giant corporate monster even counting robocop ' s ocp .
robocop official trailer # 1 ( 2014 ) - samuel l . jackson , gary oldman movie hd
excellent , excellent post . enjoyed the reed , will enjoy robocop even more from now on !
pingback : what makes the robocop vs . ed - 209 fight so memorable ? | deja reviewer
east - end traffic will be rerouted in parts of the city sunday as robocop filming continues .
box office : ' robocop ' tops wednesday with soft $ 2 . 8 million | hollywood reporter
matt huckle on twitter :
i found robocop dabbing in @ forbiddenplanet . # deadoraliveyouredabbingwithme urltoken
the director of the original robocop and total recall on where the remakes went wrong . . .
when the law - enforcing robocop cleans up corrupt motown , his victory is satisfying because he ' s got machinery and morals on his side . robocop is where high - tech meets high noon .
robocop was converted into 3d specifically for china , and it is the only country in the world that is releasing robocop in 3d , said li chow , general manager of sony pictures entertainment china .
god robocop 2 is fantastic . everything about it is awesome except the music sucks compared to the original
not to over - analyze it , but there is something sad about detroit getting a robocop statue .
released in 1987 , robocop is set in a futuristic detroit plagued by financial ruin and economic decay .
this robocop manages to resurrect the franchise and establish a strong build - up for sequels to follow .
not funny enough and video - game violent , robocop is more like a fanfic than a movie .
the pointless remake trend continues as robocop comes to town , and toronto takes a turn as detroit .
protagonists of the animated series . robocop ( left ) and anne lewis , officers of detroit ocp police
we’d love your help . let us know what’s wrong with this preview of robocop by ed naha .
written by ed naha who also wrote the robocop 2 novelization as well as the ghostbusters ii novelization .
: nobody in these movies ever seems to reload their guns , even robocop and his machine pistol .
mighty glacier : robocop is slow , but can take most of the things thrown at his way .
robocop 2 is the 1990 sequel to the 1987 film robocop . directed by irvin kershner of the empire strikes back fame , robocop 2 sends the cyborg into an even more violent world , as ocp begins its hostile takeover for the birth of delta city , and there is a new narcotic designer drug called
nuke
, distributed by a man called cain . a sequel to this film robocop 3 released in 1993 .
the only replaceable part in o . g . robocop was nancy allen . everybody else was perfectly cast .
frank miller ' s electra is basically robocop 2 . that ' s how he must have got the job
robocop official trailer # 1 ( 2014 ) - samuel l . jackson , gary oldman movie hd - youtube
many nerds are irate that robocop is even being redone , but we’re not made at who they’re casting .
jennifer ehle is in talks to join the cast of jose padilha’s robocop , says a story at deadline .
robocop ' s right arm contained a display that alerted personnel to his health status . robocop ' s hands also contained actuators strong enough to crush every bone in a human hand ( about 400 foot pounds ) .
the movie is on track for $ 200 million worldwide , with china’s input giving robocop a welcome boost .
into the wilderness
: robocop tries to stop an ocp factory that pollutes the water and environment .
in robocop 2 , robo ' s auto - 9 relative to the standard - issue dpd service pistols .
few genre movies are as perfect as robocop . so of course they tried to milk it to death .
a sunday email from the robocop statue team revealed a completed bronze head and other exciting bits and pieces .
verhoeven himself said that the original robocop was anti - christian and anti - american . meant to criticize both .
remaking robocop is as retarded as remaking total recall . verhoeven is a fucking iconoclast , and cannot be topped .
i haven ' t read anything about jose padilha ' s robocop being in 3d , but . . . .
jeebsus , first total recall and now a robocop remake ? they are just pissing on verhooven ' s legacy .
robocop ( 1987 ) is the first film i reviewed on this website , so it’s fitting that it should be the first that i talk about here . get ready to see how robocop is an almost perfectly symmetrical film .
above : mike seymour looks into the suit creation vfx in robocop , thanks to our media partners at wired .
' having a reliable and creative vfx vendor is key for movies like robocop . i was very lucky this way , as mgm introduced me to framestore . one of the best things that happened to me on robocop . '
and the top competitor for the financial backing of ocp . he continually develops other mechanical menaces that threaten robocop .
the man in the iron suit
: dr . mcnamara creates an iron suit that is designed to be far superior to robocop and gets lieutenant hedgecock—who despises robocop—into the suit to challenege robocop and prove to the old man that his product is far superior . the old man is only concerned about which product would profit the most so he has hedgecock and robocop challenge one another in a competition to determine which product is superior and more profitable .
robocop ' s program intervenes to prevent him from killing clarence in cold blood . he releases clarence from his grasp
of his identity - - that outrageous final moment when robocop reclaims his former name / self . in a hegelian
cool gun : robocop ' s heavily modified beretta 93r , referred to as the
auto - 9
.
all i ' ll say here is i didn ' t find anything particularly campy about the original robocop movies .
i remember when i saw robocop two years ago , even , i couldn ' t shut up about it .
the first scene in detroit pd has alex murphy whistling the robocop theme song as he enters the front office .
the newly - released merkur xr4ti makes a cameo appearance as an executive vehicle when robocop is delivered to the precinct .
as of june 2010 , robocop ' s taurus is on display at the branson auto museum in branson , missouri .
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the designers also tried to make robocop ' s target look like sort of like the omnicorp logo , making it vaguely octagon shape . since robocop is still a product of omnicorp , they wanted to make sure it looked properly branded .
watch a featurette about robocop ' s suit , including a look at legacy effects ' work on the practical build .
the effects : mr . x created digital em - 208s , plus a digital and augmented robocop for the skirmish .
flesh and steel : the making of robocop . dir . jeffrey schwarz . blu - ray . mgm , 2013 .
salad is murder : data east . . . easter . . . holy crap i think robocop really is jesus .
bing replied to the tweet saying there were currently no plans to build a robocop statue in the city of detroit .
casually straightening his tie , the old man looked up .
nice shooting , son ,
he asked robocop ,
what ' s your name ?
robocop turned to look at the old man , answering ,
murphy .
for example , the museum will also have batman and catwoman costumes , and both the car and costume from “robocop . ”
im a huge robocop fan . this movie is full of action and intense peril that everyone has a guilty pleasure for .
robocop is a remake of the 1987 film about a badly injured policeman who is transformed into a powerful crime fighting cyborg .
perhaps the most egregious waste of potential in this movie is the way it fails to deal with robocop becoming alex murphy .
robocop stars joel kinnaman , samuel l . jackson , gary oldman and michael keaton . it is currently in theaters now .
robocop : alpha commando : animated , 1998 . which was less than well received . filled the world with smartass ais .
big bad : clarence boddicker and dick jones in robocop , cain in robo cop 2 , mcdagget in robo cop 3 .
deadpan snarker : robocop to some extent , notably when he is usually damaged in some way or has done some damage .
unusual user interface : robocop ' s computer input jack that ' s built into his glove . also see robo cam .
thirteen years after the original robocop , delta city , considered to be
the safest place on earth !
, has become a futuristic city owned and operated by ocp , and robocop , alex murphy has . . . see full summary »
in 2014 , brandon walley , development director for imagination station , checks out the progress of building the robocop statue at venus bronze works . on its website , the robocop statue team just released new photos that update the progress of the project .
this is pretty straightforward . the movie is bookended by its title . “robocop” is the first thing we see . no “a film by paul verhoeven” or “orion presents” preceding it . and “robocop” is the last thing we see before the end credits roll .
the new robocop is a generic shoot - em - up for much of the film , one no different than any other .
robocop goes to a night club to find a member of boddicker’s gang who can lead him to the crime lord’s hideout so he can kill boddicker . later , jones gives boddicker a tracking device to lead him to robocop’s hideout so boddicker can kill him .
the robocop reboot has been gathering momentum since elite squad director jose padilha joined , but the big question has been who ' s playing robocop ? we ' ve heard rumors of michael fassbender and russell crowe , but the truth is someone far more unexpected .
maybe starship troopers had a harder time of it than robocop . we’ll examine three reasons why this might have been the case .
robocop wins , but only because of a bizarre , but logical , time travel plot involving no less than three timeline alterations .
pg - 13 robocop . that ' s all i needed to know that it ' s going to be dull as dogshit .
reality ensues : in scene 59 , the ocp building is undergoing repairs from the fight between robocop and ed - 209 earlier .
robocop ' s terminal strip was a sharp spike - like device that protruded from robocop ' s right fist . this device could be used by robocop to interface with a corresponding data port in order to download information from the police database and compare information he gathered from his missions with the police database . this device was also used to kill clarence boddicker ; having pinned robocop under a pile of scrap metal , the cyborg waited for boddicker to approach and then stabbed boddicker in the throat , killing the crime lord .
as a huge robocop fan myself since being a kid it was a great honor and a really fun challenge to work on the designs for the robocop remake film . working with the production designer martin whist and the art - director dave scott was a fun creative collaboration where we were able to try a lot of different ideas for various designs , including the robocop suit , ed209 robot , the robocop ' s bike , weapons and various props . below are some of the designs that i had a chance to work on .
before he could get to his feet , the droid was upon him . it raised its cannon , the muzzle hovering mere inches from robocop ' s face , and prepared to execute him , but robocop grabbed the droid ' s arm and deflected its aim , then directed the blazing cannon into the other arm , which exploded , stunning the machine and allowing robocop to escape to a staircase . ed - 209 tripped and fell behind him , unable to get up , thrashing wildly on the landing , allowing robocop to escape .
my initial reactions to the 1987 ' ' robocop ' ' and ' ' dirty dancing ' ' theatrical trailers were pretty much identical .
and the designers really did try to create a whole consistent operating system , that would make sense as something that could actually exist . there are more than 100 shots in the film that show robocop dealing with different situations , from robocop ' s point of view .
the action : in order to test robocop’s abilities in the field , he takes on several em - 208s in a training area .
“we are very excited by the success of robocop in china . the end of february is traditionally a very slow period for film openings , but chinese audiences embraced robocop due to its great visual effects and the fantastic 3d version shown in china , ” li said .
this new robocop film might enter the bitter hatred and clash of fandom man of steel & iron man 3 went through in 2013 .
read more : review : ‘robocop’ starring joel kinnaman , gary oldman , abbie cornish , samuel l . jackson , michael keaton & more
there is a powerfully ironic moment toward the end of the film . as robocop and lewis lay wounded , having successfully battled the boddicker gang , robocop says :
they ' ll fix you . they fix everything .
but it is clear at this point that
they
— the technocrats — cannot fix everything , and robocop sarcastically is referring to how brutally they had
fixed
him .
to top the original will actually be harder than trying to re - make star wars . i believe you could top star wars since we ' ve seen empire do that already . but robocop is a 1st person visceral experience where you basically become robocop for the first part
and joining us ? part man , part machine , all badass , the first and the greatest robocop : peter weller ! the icon will be there live and in person for a conversation and q & a that’ll get beamed into robocop movie party screenings across the country .
the scene where robocop leaves the precinct was the first scene shot using the suit . the shot of robocop catching the cruiser keys was very difficult as they kept bouncing off the rubber hand of the suit . it took at least fifty tries before they got it right .
also , the designers tried to
show one thing at a time ,
so they could see what robocop was doing , in order , instead of a jumble of events . so you can see what robocop is achieving at any moment , based on the situation .
just as clarence and leon celebrated , lewis managed to fire off a shot from clarence ' s discarded assault cannon , which annihilated leon and the control room , sending clarence into a rage . he grabbed a length of scrap and splashed over to robocop , proceeding to batter him mercilessly . robocop managed to deflect a few of the blows , but an upended plunging strike got through his parry , penetrated a fissure in his breastplate . robocop screamed in pain , and clarence brought his face in close as he spat a final goodbye to the cyborg . robocop unsheathed his dataspike and stabbed clarence through the neck , opening a sufficiently lethal wound that killed clarence in moments . desperately , robocop called to lewis , who was in bad shape . robocop reassured her not to worry , as ocp could put anything back together .
so when it comes to technology , it’s not surprising that movie logic takes precedence . the development of technology in robocop 2 ignores the one blindingly obvious trait that made both ocp ' s robocop project and the first movie so successful , and that ' s alex murphy .
the robocop will patrol the halls of gisec until tuesday evening before in high - density areas of the city . the robocop’s wide - ranging skills include the capability to map the insides of a building and navigate its path automatically via its self - control and drive feature .
we can all read the satire of consumer capitalism . but robocop also exaggerates action movies as well . robocop interrupts a rapist from assaulting a woman . he uses his cyborg accuracy to shoot through the woman’s dress , piercing the rapist between the legs . robocop’s massive weapon not only symbolically gets the girl by tearing open her dress , but it literally vanquishes the phallus of the other man . later , in a climactic fight with gang leader clarence boddickker , robocop gets impaled on a massive metal shaft . but robocop triumphs by using his computer interface spike , ejected from his right arm , to pierce boddickker’s throat . in the new information age , digital phalli triumph over industrial ones .
the turning point of the movie is when robocop arrests boddicker . up ‘til then , he’s been indestructible and able to handle anything that comes his way . but after throwing boddicker through several glass windows , robocop is about to crush his throat when he’s reminded that he’s a cop . his programming takes over and denies him the ability to kill boddicker . he arrests the criminal instead . then , when robocop confronts jones , he’s prevented from arresting him by his programming . and robocop gets knocked through several glass doors / windows by ed - 209 .
the new robocop isn ' t very interesting . he ' s a bunch of drones you never see because you ' ve already been shot
the action : robocop’s trademark suit - seen in both silver and black form - was of course a key design element in the film .
widely regarded as an inferior sequel , robocop 2 has flashes of brilliance and lapses of logic . andrew takes a look back . . .
the article shows that everyone gets robocop , and not starship troopers , but does not offer an explanation of why this is the case .
super toughness : robocop is made of titanium / kevlar and so he can shrug off small arms fire , great falls , and explosions .
you could make not ocp the good guys or have them as grey as you want to or you could make is as black and white as you please if only this wasn ' t a
robocop
movie where certain things have to be taken from
robocop
.
our robocop remake is a parody / fan remake of the original robo cop 1987 , produced by david seger and released in february 2014 .
robocop had an internal zoom capability for better aim as well as tracking . robocop also had different vision modes . his systems used a grid which was crucial to robocop ' s targeting as well as bullet trajectory , allowing him to make ricochet shots . his programming prevented him from targeting children , which allowed hob to shoot robocop and escape the nuke drug lab . he also had a recorder which could detect voice fluctuations and stress as well as play back audio / visual . this recording capability enabled robocop to document any situation he encountered with perfect recall and unbiased neutrality , with his memory being deemed through legal agreement as admissible evidence in a court of law . robocop also possessed a directional microphone with which he could track conversations from a distance . it was very sensitive , as he could hear vehicles approaching from afar despite being indoors .
tested recently visited tippett , the academy award - winning special effects animator behind the empire strikes back , robocop , and jurassic park , in his studio . there , tippett showed off the full - sized cain puppet from robocop 2 , as well as the insanely detailed models used for stop - motion scenes in the film . according to tippett , designer craig hayes was so upset by the ed - 209 model kits that hit the market after robocop that he deliberately created a design that “no one in their right mind would try to reproduce” for robocop 2 .
thank you for your kind comment . it’s amazing how some things hide in plain sight for so many years . i totally agree that robocop’s fight with ed - 209 is really cool . i even deleted some other similarities , such as boddicker falling through the ceiling when he tries to jump from the bridge and ed - 209 falling down the stairs . plus , robocop preparing to crush boddicker’s throat only to be stopped by his programming , and then ed - 209 preparing to blow robocop’s head off with his massive gun , but being prevented by robocop’s human ingenuity .
robo cam : numerous scenes are shown from robocop ' s pov , complete with scanlines , subtle pixelation , hud messages and when robo is hurt , interference . the hud is justified , since robocop is technically still human and would need some information displayed to help him make decisions .
toss in robocop & toxic waste guy & somebody saying
bitches leave
and that ' s the only elements you need to toss in .
we take a look at just some of the major visual effects shots and sequences in the new robocop with the film ' s lead vendors .
“i will see everyone in a few days ! let’s see… toby care instructions… ‘toby also likes it if you read him the novelization of robocop and speak murphy’s dialogue like a robot after he becomes robocop’ . dad ! next time mom is writing my care instructions ! ! ! ” ~ toby
nerd glasses : many of ocp ' s staff , as well as the gas station attendant robocop saves from a criminal in the first film .
awhile back , with much fanfare and commotion on the internet , a crowdfunded kickstarter campaign raised thousands of dollars to construct a giant robocop statue .
creators of a 10 - foot bronze replica of the original robocop are putting finishing touches on the statue that may soon call detroit its home .
so , taking all of this into account , it’s easy to see how a studio might be willing to take a different road with the robocop concept . jose padilha’s robocop remake elicited strong feelings from fans ( before any had even seen a single frame of film ) , simply because the original is such a revered piece of genre filmmaking . and while the robocop reboot was a conflicted and not entirely effective film , there is one thing it inarguably did much better than the original : this robocop had all of its franchise ducks in a row , right out of the gate .
peter weller , a method actor known for playing everyman characters , was cast as murphy / robocop in robocop . his light build made it easier to work in the bulky robocop costume . peter spent seven months training with a mime coach to fine tune his robotic movements only to find that the suit was far too bulky for what he had practiced . he used the practiced movements and let the restrictions of the suit slow him down .
weller does a good job of humanizing robocop , and allen is tough and loyal as his partner . the scenes of robocop ' s engineering are intriguing , and it ' s fun to watch him make the bad guys squirm . still , some of the movie feels dated and over the top . in spite of that , robocop still remains a thought - provoking action movie that examines the use of technology and the abuse of power .
“somehow they seem to think that the lightness of say total recall and robocop is a hindrance . so they take these somewhat absurd stories and make them much too serious . i think that is a mistake . especially in robocop when he awakens they gave him the same brain” , verhoeven said .
robocop is truly a great violent movie . packed with plenty of blood and violence , this is one entertaining movie . set in detroit , one of the most violent city ' s , robocop is the story of a police killed by a ruthless gang . he is later used in a experiment , and becomes the half man half machine , robocop . peter sellers gives us the best movie of his entire career . paul verhoevan has made some great film like basic instict , hollow man , starship troopers and total recall . i think robocop , is still is best work out of the lot . it is the best out of the robocop trilogy by a margin . the second part was entertaining in some scenes and is worth watching . the third was a absolute disaster , with nothing great about it , apart from robot ninjas . watch robocop 1 , it is a fabulous movie .
good cop , bad cop . . . will hugh laurie play the villain in josé padilha’s upcoming remake of robocop ? photograph : broadimage / rex features
in the original version on the dvd box set , any unauthorized duplication , distribution or exhibition of robocop will result in criminal prosecution by enforcement droids .
studio canal will release robocop theatrically in the uk , france and germany in 2013 . studio canal acquired the rights to the film for 20 years .
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no - holds - barred beatdown : robocop is always on the receiving end of these , putting him out of commission for awhile in every movie .
unorthodox holstering : murphy ' s cool spinning trick , which he later refines as robocop ( he can store his pistol in his leg armor ) .
it ' s been a long , laborious journey toward the robocop statue that was sparked by a 2011 tweet to then - detroit mayor dave bing .
“somehow they seem to think that the lightness of say total recall and robocop is a hindrance . so they take these somewhat absurd stories and make them much too serious . i think that is a mistake . especially in robocop when he awakens they gave him the same brain , ” verhoeven said .
while we ' re waiting to see if josé padilha ' s robocop remake is a worthy successor to the original , the folks behind our robocop remake have beaten padilha to the punch by releasing their entire feature - length , crowdsourced remake that lovingly spoofs each scene in paul verhoeven ' s film .
in a recent interview , the screenwriter for the original robocop reflected on how the film ' s script is starting to play into reality :
we are now living in the world that i was proposing in robocop…how big corporations will take care of us and…how they won ' t .
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robocop is a product of its time . fully loaded with reagan - era cynicism and endless hallmarks from that golden age of action movie excess , there’s a razor’s edge that robocop manages to walk . neither a total nod - wink satire nor an endorsement of the film’s “future of law enforcement” tagline , robocop effortlessly blends over - the - top violence with disturbingly gory practical effects and a cutting sense of humor about consumerism , corporate culture , and the media .
much like robocop : the animated series was the harbinger of robo’s many weaknesses as an action character , robocop 2 exposed how poorly the franchise could fare when the razor sharp wit of the first film was replaced by more on - the - nose situations and an ultimately tedious “drugs are bad” message . robocop 2 ’s best sequence remains the roll - out of potential
robocop 2
models , each one more terrifying and prone to malfunction than the last . the scene is played for laughs , but watching it today , the evil scientists’ quest to improve on the intangible formula that made robocop the character so effective can almost be seen as a metaphor for how the suits’ desperate desire to turn robocop the concept into a viable franchise misfired at every turn . kurtwood smith and miguel ferrer are sorely missed , as is anything resembling the title character’s growth after his breakthrough final word of the first film : “murphy . ”
the star of the previous films , peter weller , did not reprise the role for robocop 3 , as he was starring in naked lunch . robert john burke was signed to play the cyborg character instead . the robocop suit burke wore in the movie was originally built for robocop 2 . since burke was taller than weller , he complained that wearing it was painful after a short time . burke worked very hard to recreate the movements that weller had perfected in the previous movies . other than a very noticeable change in the voice effects burke ' s robocop was well received even if the movie wasn ' t .
to entice oldman the character must have more scope in his ethical dilemma , hence a riff on shelly ' s scientist , rather than robocop ' s .
when robocop punches the city councilman , who had taken the mayor and others hostage , through the window , the glass breaks before he falls through it .
robocop relies for most of its impact - - and , more disturbingly , for much of its comedy - - on an absurd exaggeration of physical force .
overall , the suits were still the ones used on robocop 2 , which meant that burke had to endure not only the already restrictive and uncomfortable nature of the suits , but also all the additional weight of the auto body filler used to repair the suits over the course of robocop 2 ' s production .
through a lot of effects work and compositing , our team was able to slowly refine and come up with a beautiful and surreal transition for robocop’s reveal .
the score for robocop was composed by basil poledouris , who used both synthesized and orchestral music as a mirror to the man - versus - machine theme of the movie . the score alternates brass heavy material , including the memorable robocop theme and ed - 209 ' s theme , with more introverted pieces for strings , such as during robocop ' s home - coming scene . the music was performed by the sinfonia of london conducted by howard blake and tony britton .
richard m . nixon is escorted by robocop at a national board meeting of the boys club of america . the robocop character was on hand to call attention to orion home video’s robocop rubout promotion . sweepstakes tickets , packaged with each “robocop” cassette , offer a number of instant prizes for retailers as well as $ 25 , 000 in donations to the boys club . the sweepstakes is part of a $ 3 million promotional effort launched by orion in conjunction with the action - adventure film’s video release . the cassette will be available in video stores beginning jan . 28 for a suggested list price of $ 89 . 98 .
for now , here ' s our look back at the first of the films you can choose from : paul verhoeven ' s 1987 classic , robocop .
robocop , a classic rumination on capitalism is evil , has its title character featured in a korean advert for a chicken - frying machine . also , the general idea behind robocop and the sheer amount of merchandise behind the character , to the point it becomes bizarre , as mentioned in the misaimed fandom section .
superhero : robocop is a superhero in all but name . he can get up moments after a fifteen - story fall when his organics should be shmooshed .
the pda / gps that jones and boddicker use to track robocop ' s movements through the city . it even looks like a palm v - series .
i was absolutely horrified when i saw the butchering of whatshisname before he was robocop in the first one . would this happen in a pg13 ? noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo .
skye wingfield ( urltoken ) returns to discuss paul verhoeven’s science fiction classic ‘robocop’ ( 1987 ) and what went wrong with the subsequent films in the franchise .
a portion of the robocop statue from a february 2017 online update on the project ' s progress ( posted originally by the imagination station on kickstarter ) .
during the unveiling of delta city and robocop 2 at a press conference , the ocp president unwittingly presents a canister filled with nuke . cain escapes control , destroying the control device that arms his weapons , and opens fire on the crowd . robocop arrives , and the two cyborgs battle throughout the building , eventually falling off the roof and into an underground facility . as the rest of the police force arrives and engages cain ( who , having gone berserk , fires at armed personnel and innocent civilians alike ) , robocop heads back to the ocp building to get the canister of nuke . upon seeing the canister , robocop 2 immediately ceases fire and takes it . while distracted , robocop jumps onto his back , punches his way through to cain ' s brain , and crushes it .
robocop proceeds to ocp headquarters and plays a recording of jones ' confession to the murder of morton at an ocp executives meeting . he also reveals that he cannot act against an officer of ocp . jones panics and takes the ceo hostage , demanding a helicopter to make his escape . the old man fires jones , invalidating his directive four protection . robocop thanks the old man and shoots jones , sending his body flying through a boardroom window and plunging down to the ground . the old man compliments robocop on his shooting and asks his name . robocop , having regained his former memories , smiles and replies :
murphy .
the robocop remake doesn ' t just reinvent his outer shell with a sleek new shape — it also changes how the cyborg police officer sees the rest of the world . we spoke to lead designer mert kizilay from the l . a . design studio yu + co about creating a new user interface for robocop .
by the time he faced the urban rehabilitators , robocop was outfitted with a gunarm . to use it , robocop removed his left hand and replaced it with the weapon assembly . it contained a 9mm machine gun , a flamethrower , and a small missile launcher with a projectile potent enough to destroy an armored vehicle .
point 2 : dialogue in the robocop movies was highly campy . the quips made by murphy were classic camp . also see robocop 2 ' s reveal scenes for the version 2 . 0 robocop failures . it was hilarious . also in the first movie the ed - 209 stairs scene was also pretty campy . the original was good overall but denying the campy nature in it is an exercise in willful ignorance . i ' ll amend that there was a serious tone mixed with campy elements but i ' ll never say it wasn ' t in the realm of camp at any time . also the little league team robbing the store in robocop 2 , the fact that robocop was reading a dead guy miranda also in that scene , the cheesy gun flipping , those are all camp elements .
whilst robocop was wrestling with his malfunctioning software , dick jones unveiled his own security concepts crime - fighting machine : an ed - 209 . as it approached the crippled robocop , dick jones gloated ,
i had to kill bob morton because he made a mistake . now it ' s time to erase that mistake !
ed - 209 opened fire , throwing robocop through the heavy set of double doors in a shower of glass and splinters . as he pulled himself upright , ed - 209 delivered an uppercut powerful enough to bust open robocop ' s visor and threw him across the office to land heavily on the marble floor .
while over - the - top and gory , robocop is also a surprisingly smart sci - fi flick that uses ultraviolence to disguise its satire of american culture .
basil poledouris ' score to robocop is one of the almighty scores of the 80s and a true testament to the power and awe of real movie music composition .
the first , robocop : the series , ran for 22 episodes , toned down the violence , and amped up the satire . . . to mixed results . robocop : the series came from the minds of ed neumier and michael miner , writers of the first film , and the show borrowed elements from their unproduced sequel , robocop : the corporate wars . while the show had some reasonable production values for a syndicated show , ratings were poor , recognizable characters beyond robo were noticeably absent , and the series often took bizarre turns . . . like the time robocop took on a superhero named commander cash , played by “rowdy” roddy piper .
with the sculpture’s assembly from the ground up already in progress , the final major molds of the robocop statue were completed and poured in mid october of 2016 .
at her first opportunity , lewis stops robocop and says , “murphy , it’s you . ” this reveals his real name , which he had forgotten . later , robocop removes his helmet , revealing his face , which he hadn’t seen since his death . lewis says , “it’s really good to see you again , murphy . ”
one flaw : in “j , ” robocop doesn’t cause any of the property damage , even though he’s pictured in front of the burning gas station . emil shot through the fuel line , causing a gas spill , and threw his lit cigarette in front of the widening spill . that’s what caused the explosion - not robocop .
friends , it’s been while since we’ve posted an update on the robocop statue . the campaign to bring a 10 - foot bronze robocop statue to detroit posted two short updates last year , none in 2015 , and a few in 2014 . don’t fear ! it’s still in the works . still coming . . . soon !
recognizing her late partner , lewis confronts robocop and asks his name , but when he cannot respond she says , “murphy , it’s you . ” an outpouring of memories flow into robocop’s head , and all at once he seeks out boddicker and arrests him , inciting boddicker’s confession that he’s on jones’ payroll . though murphy wants to strangle his killer , robocop’s programming doesn’t allow it . instead , he hauls boddicker downtown for booking , and then he confronts jones and plans to arrest him only to discover directive 4 , a measure which prevents robocop from arresting any ocp executive . jones retaliates with ed - 209 , arranges the release of boddicker to have morton killed , and orders the police to destroy robocop . badly damaged and barely escaping with the help of lewis , our hero repairs himself and reveals to lewis that a part of him is still murphy . he wonders where his family is , and she explains that murphy’s wife and son have left town , believing him dead . together , robocop and lewis take down boddicker’s crew . afterward , robocop confronts jones in a board meeting attended by the old man , exposing jones’ association with boddicker and his attempt at a hostile takeover of ocp . the old man responds directly by firing his company’s traitor and therein quashes directive 4 , which permits robocop to kill jones . his life and company just saved , the old man asks our hero , “nice shootin’ son , what’s your name ? ” robocop replies , “murphy . ”
scumbags see the judge on monday morning !
why remake robocop . everything in this movie is gold .
and now give me my fucking phone call !
robocop saves the day once more . this time the half man / half robot takes on ruthless developers who want to evict some people on
their
land .
i think it was absolutely deliberate on the writers / producers parts , and it is quite possibly why robocop and other films like it stand the test of time .


hard core logo is a 1996 canadian mockumentary adapted by noel baker from the novel of the same name by author michael turner .

the film was directed by bruce mcdonald and illustrates the self-destruction of punk rock .

released in 1996 , the film documents a once-popular punk band , hard core logo , comprising lead singer joe dick ( hugh dillon ) , fame-tempted guitarist billy tallent ( callum keith rennie ) , schizophrenic bass player john oxenberger ( john pyper-ferguson ) , and drummer pipefitter ( bernie coulson ) .

julian richings plays bucky haight , dick 's idol .

several notable punk musicians , including art bergmann , joey shithead and joey ramone , play themselves in cameos .

canadian television personality terry david mulligan also has a cameo , playing a fictionalized version of himself .

in a 2001 poll of 200 industry voters , performed by playback , hard core logo was named the second best canadian film of the last 15 years .

in 2002 , readers of playback voted it the 4th greatest canadian film ever made .

a sequel , hard core logo 2 , premiered at the whistler film festival on december 4 , 2010 with the members of die mannequin and mcdonald walking the red carpet .

it had its second screening at the victoria film festival on february 6 , 2011 .

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he had both his 1996 hoser rock ’n’ road classic hard core logo and its belated sequel hard core logo ii screening at the fest .
ending movie soundtrack week # 2 with a bang — here’s hard core logo .
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turner , michael . hard core logo . vancouver : arsenal pulp press , 1996 .
anderlini , ken . “hard core logo” take one ( 1996 ) : 42 - 44 .
more than a decade and a half after bruce mcdonald ' s hard core logo , we now have the release of hard core logo 2 , offered not so much as a sequel as an afterthought .
vish khanna remembers watching hard core logo when it came out , likely seeing it at the bookshelf .
wyndham wise . 2009 . hard core logo . the canadian encyclopedia urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .
looking for movie tickets ? enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing hard core logo near you .
we’d love your help . let us know what’s wrong with this preview of hard core logo by michael turner .
the lj community group session contains fic and fanart for hard core logo . the crack van overview is here .
wise , wyndham . 2009 . hard core logo . the canadian encyclopedia urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .
looking for movie tickets ? enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing hard core logo ii near you .
celebrate 20 years of hard core logo on wednesday may 17 at the bookshelf ( 41 quebec st ) , including a book launch and screenings of the films hard core logo and weirdos , plus a q & a with director bruce mcdonald .
golfman , noreen . “hard core logo : a love story . ” canadian forum december . 1996 : 30 - 31 .
which brings us to hard core logo : live , michael scholar ' s stage adaptation of michael turner ' s poetic , well - respected book hard core logo from 1993 and bruce mcdonald ' s equally well - respected 1996 mockumentary of the same name .
h ard core logo ii : still hard picks up 10 years after the original left off and sticks to a mockumentary style .
wyndham wise , r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2009 ) . hard core logo . retrieved july 9 , 2018 , from urltoken
hard core logo : live is a stage adaption of michael turner’s book from 1993 and bruce mcdonald’s 996 mockumentary of the same name .
wise , w . . r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2009 ) . hard core logo . retrieved july 9 , 2018 from urltoken
wise , w . . r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2009 ) . hard core logo . retrieved july 9 , 2018 from urltoken
wise , wyndham .
hard core logo .
in the canadian encyclopedia . historica canada , 1985— . article published june 12 , 2009
wyndham wise .
hard core logo
in the canadian encyclopedia . historica canada , 1985– . article published june 11 , 2009 . urltoken
reviewing a film like hard core logo ( 1996 ) , particularly in conjunction with its belated sequel , hard core logo 2 ( 2010 ) , poses a special challenge , one brought into sharp relief by the new blu - ray edition of the former which includes the latter .
hard core logo is a great film , one of the best fictional treatments of rock ever made . hard core logo 2 falls well short of that greatness , but does so in such a sideways kind of way that its failings , or imperfections , hardly tarnish the original .
hard core logo 2 , the sequel to bruce mcdonald’s beloved punk rock mockumentary , will have its world premiere at the whistler film festival .
wise , wyndham .
hard core logo
. the canadian encyclopedia . toronto : historica canada , 2009 . web . 12 jun 2009 .
wise , wyndham .
hard core logo
. the canadian encyclopedia . toronto : historica canada , 2009 . web . 12 jun 2009 .
bruce mcdonald was afraid that by making a sequel to hard core logo , he would
disfigure
the original , well - loved movie .
wyndham wise
hard core logo
the canadian encyclopedia . eds . . toronto : historica canada , 2009 . web . 9 jul . 2018 .
hard core logo ( 1996 ) is a film about a wild , intense road trip that atones for an unsettled past and its impact on the future .
1996 : mcdonald directs the mockumentary hard core logo . starring headstones lead - singer hugh dillon as joe dick , and actor callum keith rennie as billy tallent
a sequel to the cult classic hard core logo will begin shooting early next year with a third instalment to follow shortly thereafter , says director bruce mcdonald .
bruce mcdonald ' s classic 1996 canadian rockumentary hard core logo told the story of a self - destructing punk band hitting the road for one l . . .
( people . i just pushed one of aaron’s buttons . hard core logo 2 and 3 don’t exist in his world . ( nor mine either actually . )
hard core logo : live - a punk - ass play is currently taking place in toronto running from march 9 - 26 , at the cave above lee’s palace .
the quality of this film is so high on every level . . . what more can i say . . . see hard core logo again and again and again .
when director bruce mcdonald finished production on his 1996 film hard core logo , he could not have conceived of the various platforms these characters and this plot would crossover into .
he says he wants shooting to take place in january and february for hard core logo ii : still hard . the story picks up about 10 years after the original left off , with the film sticking to a mockumentary style .
hard core logo . dir . bruce mcdonald . per . hugh allen , callum keith rennie , john piper , and bernie coulson . terminal city pictures and shadow shows , 1998 .
a heart wrenching interpretation of truthful struggles with laughter and anguish of broken dreams . this well performed stage adaptation of hard core logo is a truly astounding masterpiece that cannot be missed !
hard core logo are one of the greatest fictional bands of all time . right up there with spinal tap , strange fruit and wyld stallions , hard core logo are legendary . fronted by joe dick ( hugh dillon of the headstones ) , hard core logo are so fucking good that you only wish they were real . this soundtrack cd is the one to get . there is a much more common “tribute” to hard core logo cd out there , and it’s even included with the dvd of the film . for some reason , the actual songs from the movie as performed by dillon ( and swamp baby ) were much harder to find . it was aaron at the kma who pointed me in the direction of this cd on the discogs .
bfl theatre presents hard core logo live in toronto , on @ the cave above lee ' s palace march 09 - 27 2017 . check out the details and the opening night review .
hard core logo is a fake - documentary about the fake punk band hard core logo . the cast of hard core logo includes fan favorite callum keith rennie as billy tallent and hugh dillon as joe dick . the film was written by noel baker ( who also wrote a
making of
book called hard core roadshow , which fans have mined for behind the scenes gossip ) and directed by bruce macdonald . the film was based on a novel by michael turner ; there is also a graphic novel of the film and a
soundtrack
of covers of the film ' s songs by real canadian bands that pretends to be a tribute album to the
fake
band .
baker , noel s . “hard core roadshow” university of toronto quarterly v . 68 ( 1998 ) : 593 - 594 .
the first hard core logo , based on michael turner ' s epistolary book , starred callum keith rennie and hugh dillon as a pair of feuding punk rockers on a western canadian reunion tour .
bfl theatre presents hard core logo live in toronto , on @ the cave above lee ' s palace march 09 - 27 2017 . check out the details and the opening nig . . .
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nolan , as joe dick , spits a lot – a punk thing . the audience clapped heartily at the end of the show , but that ' s not punk . the respectful thing to do would have been to spit back . maybe hard core logo : live hadn ' t worked up their hard - core juices .
plans are afoot for a fourth — maybe even a fifth — film inspired by a fake canadian punk band called hard core logo that implodes while on an ill - fated reunion tour in 1996 .
hard core logo is set to become a movie franchise . a sequel to the cult classic will begin shooting early next year with a third instalment to follow shortly thereafter , says director bruce mcdonald .
bruce mcdonald’s hard core logo , an adaptation of michael turner’s novel of the same name , was released in 1996 and is generally regarded as one of the greatest movies to have come out of canada .
hard core logo live by michael scholar jr . ( bfl theatre ) . the cave at lee’s palace ( 529 bloor west ) . runs to march 26 . $ 36 . see listing . rating : nnnn
bfl theatre presents hard core logo live in toronto , on @ the cave above lee ' s palace march 09 - 27 2017 . check out the details and the opening night review . | within punk zine
part 3 – tentatively titled hard core logo : 45s – will be shot in a more straight - up feature style and picks up roughly six months later . it was written by canadian playwright daniel macivor .
spinal tap are in the metal / arena rock / get rich / get famous mode of aspiring rock stardom , while hard core logo are in the punk / clubs and auditoriums / get angry / be alienated mode , a state of being necessarily at odds with the very idea of stardom . hard core logo ' s relationship to spinal tap , whether intentional or no , reprises punk ' s historic response to prog rock .
1993 : michael turner publishes hard core logo . he tells the story through set lists , phone interviews , lyrics , poems , conversations , etc . turner tours with the book , which is studied throughout north america
hard core logo , first published in 1992 , is an epistolary novel acclaimed for its realistic depiction of the life of a punk rock band . consisting of monologues , conversations , letters , interviews , photographs , and related paraphernalia , hard core logo tells the story of joe dick , an unrepentant , true - blue punk rocker whose scarred ideals are renewed when his band reunites for one last shot at rock ' n ' roll glory . hard core logo was made into a feature film in 1996 ; a sequel went into production in february 2010 . michael turner ' s other novels include the pornographer ' s poem ( soft skull press ) .
hard core logo : live will run from march 9 through 26 in toronto at lee ' s palace , upstairs in the cave . further information on tickets and performances are available through the production ' s official website .
however , while it is easy to list the ways in which hard core logo is similar to spinal tap , such a comparison also masks critical differences . these differences are foregrounded by the opposing identities of the two bands .
for those hoping to see more of dick and tallent , and bandmates , john oxenberger ( john pyper - ferguson ) and pipefitter ( bernie coulson ) , hard core logo 2 will fall somewhere between interesting puzzle and disappointment .
it’s rare to find a soundtrack so perfectly composed of original music and classic tunage . it’s one of the things that made hard core logo , the movie , such a triumph . see it , and get this cd .
earlier this month at toronto ' s revue cinema , fans held a hard core logo tribute night in which participants could sing along to the soundtrack . mcdonald was astounded by how many knew the words to songs like
son of a bitch to the core
and
edmonton block heater .
i ' m quite fond of the film version of hard core logo . it made an admirable indie out of literal scraps . i ' m also quite fond of michael turner , but this is far from his best work .
in celebration of the 20th anniversary of craine’s take on hard core logo , house of anansi press is reissuing the book in an expanded edition , which includes a new introduction by lynn crosbie and additional insights and images by craine .
lead singer joe dick ( hugh dillon ) decides to reunite his cult punk band , hard core logo , for a canadian tour . but guitarist billy tallent ( callum keith rennie ) is waiting to hear back from jenifur , a popular los angeles - - based group considering bringing him on - - which causes tension with joe , for whom hard core logo is everything . along with erratic bassist john oxenberger ( john pyper - ferguson ) and hard - partying drummer pipefitter ( bernie coulson ) , the contentious duo take to the road .
ostensibly the story of a reunited canadian punk band , out on the road for a series of charity gigs to aid a colleague going through a hard time , hard core logo also explores loyalty , success , failure , friendship , poverty , and the highs and lows of maintaining a rebellious , independent spirit .
filmmaker bruce mcdonald returns to the mockumentary format of his 1996 cult favorite hard core logo in this sequel of sorts . in this film ' s alternate universe , mcdonald left his native canada after the box - office success of hard core logo for the united states and a successful career directing cable television projects . now his career has gone into a tailspin and he ' s working on a cheesy reality show on wiccans to pay the rent . in the course of his research , he encounters care failure , the manic , drug - fueled lead singer with the punk band die mannequin , and learns she ' s convinced she ' s been possessed by the spirit of the late hard core logo frontman joe dick .
recently released on sterling blu - ray ( mvd ) , the package also includes the sequel hard core logo 2 , an entertaining but less impactful follow - up with faint connections to the original , but is nice to have , nevertheless .
michael turner : michael turner’s novel hard core logo was made into an indie feature film in 1996 by canadian director bruce mcdonald ; since then , this epistolary novel about a punk rock band’s ill - fated reunion tour has attracted a cult following .
hard core logo , much like every other canadian movie , is a purely original movie . it takes a look at vancouver ' s favourite bad boys of punk , hard core logo . bruce mcdonald ' s direction is simply amazing and callum rennie and hugh dillon are brilliant as billy tallent and joe dick . the frenzied music drives the picture and noel s . baker ' s writing shows just what a first - time script writer can do with a little persistence and many script rewrites . hard core logo has been compared to this is spinal tap . although there are similarities , hcl ' s furious , biting , raunchy humor , wit and believability crushes spinal tap and leaves it flapping in the wind like yesterday ' s news .
mcdonald , along with co - writer dave griffith , honor the passage of time by setting the second film fifteen years after the first rather than picking up with the characters closer to the mid - 1990s , or excavating hard core logo ' s pre - history . this decision necessarily entails a re - orientation of the narrative , but hard core logo 2 goes so far as to introduce an almost entirely new cast of characters , albeit for the purpose of looking back on the old .
hard core logo was a look at fading musicians trying for one last shot before settling in as cab drivers . a 1996 release , it came at least 10 years after the fading of the hardcore scene , and almost 20 after punk’s heyday .
the commentary track is freewheeling and entertaining , while the music video intercuts shots from the film with
concert footage
, and a riff on the beatles in a hard day ' s night ( 1964 ) . the original trailer , like hard core logo itself , stays in
character
as a preview for a documentary .
hard core logo is an epistolary novel that portrays a punk rock band reunited for one last shot at glory . adapting a scrapbook approach , consisting of monologues , conversations , letters , interviews , photographs , and related paraphernalia ( including posters , invoices and contracts ) , hard core logo tells the story of joe dick , an unrepentant , true - blue punk rocker , whose no - holds - barred approach to music was severely undermined by the breakup of his band , hard core logo , done in by changing times and fortunes . however , when he and the band are asked by a longtime fan to reunited for an environmental benefit , his passions are once again stirred , and he convinces his bandmates to turn the one - time reunion into an actual tour . the book provides a fascinating , warts - and - all glimpse into the life and times of a rock band , and the dichotomy between the grim realities of life on the road , and the rock ' n ' roll spirit that inspired them in the first place . hard core logo was made into a feature film by director bruce mcdonald , debuting at the cannes film festival in 1996 to rave reviews . hard core logo has also been adapted for radio ; a stage version will debut in vancouver in 2010 .
the other group consists of a series of filmmaker interviews , and steps outside of the joke to speak to the director , producer rob merilees , and actors failure and richings as the actual makers of hard core logo 2 and not as characters from the film .
mayes , alison . “hard core logo : mock documentary mistaken for the real thing . ” the calgary herald 16 october . 1996 , final ed . : c6 + “movie reviews . ” maclean’s ( toronto edition ) 14 october . 1996 : 89 - 90 .
michael turner’s novel - in - verse about the legendary punk band hard core logo’s reunion tour transforms the rock ’n’ roll road experience into a tale of broken dreams and shattered friendships . the feature film was released in the u . s . by quentin tarantino .
in the sequel , bruce the filmmaker ( mcdonald ) receives a call asking if he wants to interview canadian punk band die mannequin lead singer care failure , who claims to have channeled the spirit of joe dick , the departed lead singer of hard core logo .
the new film picks up 15 years after hard core logo . this time the focus is on bruce ( mcdonald ) , the filmmaker from the previous film , as he attempts to exorcise his residual guilt about joe ' s suicide and deal with his midlife career crisis . having profited largely from hard core logo , bruce is now living well in los angeles . he has sold out , making a good living directing a television show called the pilgrim , a sort of christian - themed version of the old series kung fu .
the book and the film will be celebrated on wednesday may 17 at the bookshelf , where hard core logo will be screened at 6 : 45 pm , followed by a q & a with mcdonald , and then a special screening of his new film , weirdos .
it’s hard to believe , we know . we’ve timed it and can prove it .
sets itself in the boring bit — the recording — but lead care failure , supposedly channelling hard core logo ' s joe dick , never manages to do anything more interesting than pout in slow motion at the camera in staged shots , which she does about 300 times .
a guelph resident , craine is a musician who toured canada with his band black cabbage . he’s also a noted visual artist who , to date , has adapted two of mcdonald’s films , dance me outside and hard core logo , into stand alone , critically acclaimed graphic novels .
i ' m supposed to like this film aren ' t i ? everyone loves hard core logo as canada ' s great spinal tap . there ' s only one problem . spinal tap is far superior and my readers know how much i have a thing against band films .
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the story as presented in this rambunctious but skimpy production involves the fictitious four - piece punk crew hard core logo on a short reunion tour through western canada after an ugly breakup six years prior . stops include
deadmonton
and the saskatchewan city that
rhymes with fun .
mcdonald also uses the cinema verite style as a way of creating realism in the process of filming the band . golfman describes mcdonald’s use of this film genre : the device permits mcdonald not only to shoot himself , but also to experiment with the conventions of naturalistic filmmaking : hand - held camera work , moments of apparent off - the - record candor , overlapping sound , chaotic composition and a general sense of episodic unpredictability ( golfman 30 ) . although the chaotic nature relates to postmodernism’s penchant for the unreal , this same element of chaos also makes hard core logo actually seem more realistic . mcdonald once called hard core logo , “spinal tap’s mean little brother” ( anderlini 43 ) . however , hard core logo goes beyond the grass roots of spinal tap . whereas spinal tap gives the viewer a comical look at heavy metal band parody , hard core logo dances between the logic of documentary and narrative . by keeping the movie stars out of the film and using canadian ensemble - style casting , macdonald creates a sense of edgy reality . maclean’s magazine notes that “although hard core logo is an affectionate parody , this parody is undercut by the raw nerve of realism” ( 89 ) . while bruce mcdonald views hard core logo as a story about growing up and growing apart , hugh dillon , who plays joe dick , sees the film as “a hard core destruction of masculinity” ( anderlini 44 ) . the book by michael turner shows the band’s road trip as a process of a punk band’s demise , as well as a unique reading process for the audience . throughout these processes , one thing is clear . although both forms of storytelling play with many elements of postmodernism , neither can be labelled as precise examples of postmodernism . in fact , both the book and the film are hybrids , a combination of genres , pulled together to create there very own style , unique entities . while turner’s book playfully explores different genres to tell a story , mcdonald’s film uses the parody of the documentary structure to create a conventional realist feel to his film . so , how can one describe the book and film hard core logo ? only four words need come to mind ; it’s an experience , man !
bruce macdonald follows punk bank hard core logo on a harrowing last - gasp reunion tour throughout western canada . as magnetic lead - singer joe dick holds the whole magilla together through sheer force of will , all the tensions and pitfalls of life on the road come bubbling to the surface .
teaching the film , i have observed that students either love hard core logo or they hate it . the surprise is arguably more meaningful to those who love the movie , but even the haters have different reactions . if the reveal were simply about the machinery of the story , i ' d be less concerned with how to approach the film . the fact that the unexpected in hard core logo is about affect and emotion , rather than a particular , traceable consequence to the reading of plot , is what leaves me feeling circumspect about openly discussing the film and its successor .
hard core logo , the novel by michael turner , first appeared in 1993 . following a legendary fictional punk band from vancouver as they reunite and go on tour in western canada , the story is told through a collection of notebook scraps , overheard conversations , set lists and song lyrics .
part three — tentatively titled hard core logo : 45s ( as in the gun , someone ' s age and those vinyl records ) — will be shot more in a straight - up feature style and picks up roughly six months later . it was written by canadian playwright daniel macivor .
hard core logo is a strong cinematic work by mcdonald . it takes place in a world were the 4 band members are interviewed , tell each other stories and lies , make candid confessions on camera , stab each other in the back , and communicate best when performing onstage . it was named best canadian feature of the year by the fledgling toronto film critics association in 1996 , and it won a genie award for best song . mcdonald was also nominated for best director . at the vancouver international film festival , hard core logo was named best canadian feature and best canadian screenplay .
this film just goes to show what the much - ignored canadian film industry is capable of . a small - budget but still very impressive film like hard core logo makes one wonder what could be coming out of canada if canadians would actually support their own film industry , instead of running out to spend their hard - earned cash on mass - market pulp like
armageddon .
appropriately , the members of spinal tap are depicted as bombastic and buffoonish , deluded about their place in the world , but also charming , and a little sad , in their dysfunction . where spinal tap are , ultimately , harmless despite cultivating an image as hard rock bad boys , the members of hard core logo are , largely , marginal misfits , edgy to the point of violence .
director bruce mcdonald , a frequent mckellar collaborator , chimes in at # 4 with hard core logo and with highway 61 . while mcdonald has tried for years to mount a film version of chester brown’s underground comic book yummy fur , he has found it easier to raise funds for the kind of road movie which established him . but the elements all gelled in hard core logo , a mock - rockumentary about a punk band’s last gasp reunion tour through western canada . while neither it nor highway 61 set the box office ablaze , their strong showings in the poll speak to mcdonald’s cult popularity .
mcdonald , or
bruce the filmmaker
as he is credited in the present work , is one of two returning characters , the other being music producer and joe dick mentor / rival , bucky haight ( julian richings ) . however , filmmaker bruce has a new band to focus on , die mannequin , but while hard core logo 2 teases with the idea that die mannequin is the new hard core logo and frontwoman care failure , credited as herself , is the new joe dick , this time , the filmmaker , and not his subjects , is placed at the center of the story .
hard core logo can be summed up in three words , metafiction goes punk . it ' s the prose medium at its most hybrid . to take it out of shorthand and give it an elaborated review , however , you can read hard core logo a few different ways : firstly , as its metaphor , secondly , as metafiction and finally , as mockumentary posing as prose . let ' s look at how the book is formed first . it ' s a mix of john ' s ( bassist ) near - scrutinising journal entries , our protagonists side of phone calls in transcribed form , r
bruce macdonald follows punk bank hard core logo on a harrowing last - gasp reunion tour throughout western canada . as magnetic lead - singer joe dick holds the whole magilla together through sheer force of will , all the tensions and pitfalls of life on the road come bubbling to the surface . written by
plans are afoot for a fourth – and maybe even a fifth – film inspired by a fake canadian punk band called hard core logo that implodes during an ill - fated reunion tour in 1996 . despite the dire ending of the original film , the possibilities for sequels are endless , mcdonald insists .
mcdonald says the real - life billy talent were hard core fans of the film , and sent him backstage passes to an arena show last year as thanks for inspiring the group ' s name .
as a director , mcdonald gained fame for a trio of road movies ( preceding hard core logo were roadkill and highway 61 ) , in which the forward momentum was built into the plot . that kind of push is simply not available in a drama based around the repetitious business of making a record .
the new blu - ray
all access edition
of hard core logo includes the sequel and two sets of extra features . related to the original film are : a commentary track with mcdonald , hugh dillon , and writer , noel baker , a video for hard core logo ' s biggest
hit
,
who the hell do you think you are ?
, the original trailer , and an excerpt from paul mcewan ' s book - length critical treatment of the film published by university of toronto press ( 2011 ; the disc also includes a discount code for purchase of the book ) .
earlier this month at a revue theatre , fans held a hard core logo tribute night featuring a screening , a q & a with mcdonald and others involved in the film , and a live cover band . fans were invited to sing along to the soundtrack and mcdonald says he was astounded by how many actually knew the words to songs like son of a bitch to the core and edmonton block heater .
while postmodernism is reflected in turner’s book , hard core logo , what makes this story postmodern is ironically also what makes this story not postmodern . the idea of making the book like a collage , or fragments of a story , is postmodern , yet this approach also challenges postmodern ideology . turner’s story is about memories . these memories reflect the history of the band and the different perspectives of all involved , much like a diary or an interview would . memories are fragmented , non - linear versions of reality . this makes turner’s book more realistic then one may think . yet , one aspect of postmodernism is to deconstruct reality . turner takes fragmented genres , and turns them into memories , a collaboration of thoughts and ideas that a creative collective genius has gathered . hard core logo becomes a road story scrapbook of pictures and writings by the band . the compilation of entries in this book make the story of the band , hard core logo , seem less fictional and more realistic . postmodernism strives on breaking down realism , becoming fictional , almost dreamlike , unreal and deliberately hazy . hard core logo lacks the linear structure a traditional novel is based on . this non - linear aspect is found in life as well . the style in which hard core logo is written creates a realistic snapshot of daily life by taking journal entries and other writings and turning them into a story that has anything but a narrative structure . lyrics , invoices , and photos make the book non - fictional , which in fact , challenges the postmodern penchant for non - reality .
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hard core logo is one of the better canadian independent films made . i liked hard core logo and i do not like indie style films which says a lot . another fake documentary which gets across as so real ! hugh dillon , who is the lead singer of the headstones , added many real life experiences in the movie . one experiences what a van ride / tour for five days would be like ! the winnipeg meltdown , and the stage performance memorable . when hard core logo plays , there is an real life performance . ( authentic ) the movie ' s foreground is about a friendship between john dic and billy talent . john is a real friend and is a in your face does not care guy . john hates phonies , and is self - destructive . billy is angry at john for wrecking his career , and wants to grow as a musician . one experiences a real friendship in the movie between the two protagonists , but as the movie progresses the past strains the relationship . hard core logo show everyone uses everyone , and getting back stabbed . john the guy who does not actually care , does care and the unbreakable breaks . john gets broken and one experiences real pain / tears and a horrible ending . seven out of ten stars .
hard core logo : live is entertaining ( if occasionally silly ; the acid - trip scene was pure spoof ) , and scene - stealer jennifer walls is fun in a variety of the roles she plays . ultimately , however , beyond its rugged charm , the production is under - nourishing and puzzlingly lacking in intensity .
this movie totally rocks . i was in vancouver in the early 80s at the time that hard core logo would have been breaking out it they had been a real band - - spent lots of time at the smilin ' buddha watching pointed sticks and doa and whoever - the - hell was on stage . re this movie , watch it and enjoy it , but do not miss the book
hard core logo
if you can help it . it is a sort of
mnaking of
book by screenwriter noel baker , whom i knew both as a child when we were at school when we were , oh twelve or so , and then met briefly in vancouver during the punk heyday . the book is his narration of being on set as the movie filmed and is hilarious , insightful , and very well written . even if hard core logo had never existed , or if you have not seen it ,
hard core roadshow
would be worth reading . the book is hard to find now , but * damn * it is worth it . it lives up to the spirit of the movie and the 80s vancouver punk scene , but it is also touching and very funny . bravo noel if you ' re out there dude . i wish you all the best .
carlson , tim . “ rebel to the hard core : novelist , poet , and songwriter michael turner has little time for anything conventional . ” vancouver sun 13 nov . 1996 , final ed . : c5 .
despite the conventional - sounding title , hard core logo 2 is not a straight - forward sequel . the newer film does not so much continue the story of the first , but reflect back on the events and aftermath of the original , concerned more on dealing with the past than addressing the present , or what happens next .
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hard core logo’s material is a mixture of originals and covers . the monster riff of “who the hell do you think you are ? ” commences the soundtrack with hard core logo’s signature tune . dillon’s snotty vocals perfectly nail the vibe of the movie . it’s dangerous sounding punk rock , pissed off but simultaneously fun . equally dangerous is “rock and roll is fat and ugly” , and let’s not forget the canadiana of “edmonton block heater” . for some serious pain and heart , check out “china white” . headstones fans are automatically going to want this whole soundtrack , because dillon’s voice and the sound of headstones are so closely associated . dillon is 100 % genuinely the real deal . always has been .
the version of hard core logo on the blu - ray is a new transfer , supervised by mcdonald , and the side - by - side comparison of the two films on the disc allows for an appreciation of the different media used for each , analog in the case of the original , and ( mostly ) digital in the case of the sequel .
where the original hard core logo looked outwards , to the bygone landscape of canadian punk rock , ii turns in , bringing mcdonald ( in his fictional and real incarnations , though the film is keen to blur the distinction ) to the centre . hard core logo ii is a punk rock barney’s version , an unflinching analysis of its maker’s move from sneering rock ‘n’ roll filmmaker to chubby old dude in a trademark straw cowboy hat . it’s this introspection that impresses , proving that mcdonald has not only aged , but matured , while also channeling the flair and polish of his earlier features . and more than all this , it’s genuinely , strangely affecting : something a bruce mcdonald film hasn’t been since , well , ever .
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hard core logo is frequently compared to this is spinal tap ( 1984 ) , and , as a matter of form , the comparison is apt . both films are faux documentaries about fictional rock bands , each of which lend their names to their film ' s title . neither group is shown at the height of their reputed powers . not surprisingly , given the nature of the mockumentary , both films work as absurdist comedies . both rely on the tour as a narrative device . the two also share the conceit of having the director of the actual movie also play the role of the director of the film within the film ( rob reiner as marti dibergi in spinal tap and bruce mcdonald as
documentary filmmaker
in hard core logo ) .
both satire and bittersweet life quest , his new hard core logo ii — opening this weekend at tiff bell lightbox — picks up from the radical flameout of hugh dillon’s rock lifer joe dick at the end of the first film . it then heads into something resembling a rock ’n’ roll ghost story , starring mcdonald and care failure , the singer for punk band die mannequin .
most people are going to buy this cd just for the hard core logo tracks , but there is some excellent additional music after that . swamp baby without hugh dillon provide a cover of “hawaii” by the young canadians . short n’ sweet , and then on to some actual punk classics : teenage head ( “bonerack” ) , the ramones ( “touring” ) , and chris spedding ( “wild wild women” ) . i can always go for some teenage head , and you can hear a lot of teenage head in hard core logo’s tunes . as for the ramones , joey had a brief cameo in the film , lending it some extra authenticity sauce . although i find many ramones tunes to have a sound - alike quality , “touring” just makes me smile .
often characterized as a more elegiac and dark version of this is spinal tap , the film was a cult hit both in canada and the united states , where it was released under the auspices of quentin tarantino . hard core logo ended with dillon ' s character , joe dick , committing suicide on camera by shooting himself in the head , which made an orthodox sequel impossible .
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henderson is one of many members of guelph’s arts community whom craine wrote into his book . in the mockumentary film , mcdonald has various actors and luminaries , including joey ramone , art bergmann , and terry david mulligan , reminiscing about hard core logo but , in his book , craine swaps them out for local musicians like dave withers , lewis melville , and suzi chick , among others .
frontman hugh dillon playing the role of punk singer joe dick , who fronted the fictional hard core logo , using him again would have been difficult considering , well , the character killed himself in the flick ' s final moments ( sorry for the spoiler ) . that didn ' t dissuade director bruce mcdonald from bringing the character back for a second feature , albeit in a slightly different form .
the film hard core logo , directed by bruce mcdonald , was inspired by turner’s unique book . although the basis for both the book and film genres is similar , mcdonald uses the characteristics of film to change turner’s story , making it original and successful as a feature length film . in an interview with the vancouver sun , turner described himself as being “aligned closer with the worlds of music , visual arts and media art than with the orbit of any writing supports establishment” ( carlson , c5 ) . the success of the movie hard core logo shows turner’s insight . mcdonald employ cinema verite , a film technique that uses aleatory methods and does not interfere with the way events take place in reality . although hard core logo is a fictional film , “it unreels in a surprising form of cinema verite documentary covering a reunion tour of a four man punk band” ( golfman 30 ) . this style of film - making is uncommon , but well chosen to represent turner’s uncommon book . mcdonald layers the film hard core logo with postmodernist elements . the idea of filming a mockumentary is postmodern in itself . the style in which mcdonald films this movie , much like the way turner wrote the story , interrogates truth claims . by making this movie a fake documentary , mcdonald takes the truest form of truthful filmmaking , the documentary , hence interrogating the truth origins and history of the film . the mockumentary , much like punk music , is a revolt on the genre from which it originated . this genre uses the power of capturing reality , and deconstructs it by using fiction as the basis of the film .
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let ' s get it over with right from the beginning : the only thing that
this is spinal tap !
and
hard core logo
have in common is the documentary set up . while spinal tap was a comedy that - as the name of the genre
mockumentary
suggests - mocked the heavy metal scene ,
hard core logo
is a character study that takes an honest look at a band and life on the road . actually , the whole framework is rather unnecessary in this movie as it serves no real purpose and characters didn ' t act like they were in front of a camera ( unlike say
the office
, where people behaved as if they were aware of being filmed ) . besides , the pictures are shot too beautifully anyway for this to feel like a real documentary . that ' s not to say
hard core logo
isn ' t realistic , though . the movie gives us a quite real impression of being in a punk band , caught between different agendas , personalities , power struggles and the sheer need to survive . this is why , apart from a few moments that will make you chuckle ,
hard core logo
isn ' t really trying to be funny , either . just like real life the tragic moments outweigh the comedic ones by far . the acting is great and the soundtrack is accurate , two very important things to make a movie about punk rock work . apart from maybe the drummer the band members aren ' t over - subscribed and you can really see guys like joe dick or billy talent playing in actual bands ( guess what , hugh dillon actually was the singer of his own band , the headstones ) .
hard core logo
works on every level and is very entertaining to watch , too . there are quite a few details in the story hinted at rather subtly , which you ' re probably not going to get the first time around , so a second or third viewing is recommended .
the book’s growing audience set it on a course that mirrored a typical band’s career . the original release , a glorious , rough debut , was followed by a more mainstream version , in this case bruce mcdonald’s 1996 faux - documentary , which was successful even as it conceded some of what made the original book great to the realities of filmmaking . both were followed in 1997 by the graphic novel hard core logo : portrait of a thousand punks , a sort of return to what made the book good , like a band trying to shake off the compromises of mainstream success without alienating their new , wider audience . hard core logo spinoffs have continued since , with a play , an opera and a second film moving us firmly into the “oh , they’re still putting out albums ? ” phase of the franchise .
hard core logo helped to establish director bruce mcdonald as one of the leading filmmakers in canada , and he has continued to have a close relationship with the canadian music scene in the years since . he’s been behind several recent films about canadian music , including the broken social scene concert film this movie is broken and a series about toronto’s 1960s rock and soul scene titled yonge street : toronto rock & roll stories .
leggere solo questo libro non basta . dentro ci sono tanti spunti , tante atmosfere , ma non è sufficiente . dopo aver letto il libro è essenziale guardare anche il film , il mocumentary hard core logo del 1996 ( diretto da bruce mcdonald , con callum keith rennie e hugh dillon ) , per capire personaggi e situazioni , per
respirare
gli anni ' 90 e la musica del tempo . comunque ottima idea .