About this episode
Strap on your data gloves and jack in. It's JOHNNY MNEMONIC. A film where Jesus is evil, Dolphins can code, and heaven's in Newark, New Jersey. Joining us is ERIC ANDRE SHOW editor and returning guest, Jonathan Kramer! Listen to see if we can decrypt the tortured production and ‘90s maximalism of Robert Longo's chaotic entry to the cyberpunk genre. Next week, we cover Kathryn Bigelow's Strange Days (1995). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx Also, listeners who join the Discord can enter our very first Blu-Ray Corner Giveaway for a chance to win a rare, out-of-print GHOST IN THE SHELL 4K Steelbook! References: Conversations With William Gibson by Patrick A. Smith LA Times Robert Longo Interview WIRED William Gibson Interview NY Times William Gibson Interview Smithsonian Richard Longo Interview Hollywood Reporter Robert Longo Interview Entertainment Weekly Dolph Lundgren Interview LA Times Johnny Mnemonic Opening Day Vice William Gibson Interview LA Times Johnny Mnemonic Production History ScreenSlate Robert Longo Interview Brad Fiedel on Johnny Mnemonic Sony Johnny Mnemonic VFX Breakdown Keanu Reeves, William Gibson, and Robert Longo on Johnny Mnemonic The Lost Johnny Mnemonic Soundtrack Credits: Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich . This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson . This episode was researched by Parth Marathe . Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich . You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.