Chappie (Ep. 033)

The MacGuffin Guild

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild -- In the near future, crime is patrolled by a mechanized police force. In Chappie.
This 2015 Sci-Fi Action Drama stars Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, Ninja, Yo-Landi Visser, Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver and Jose Pablo Cantillo. Directed by Neill Blomkamp.
We're gonna talk about the works of Blomkamp, character personas, Chappie's Fears, Auto corrections, Short Circuit and He-Man.
We'll dig into why this film is divisive, the works of Sharlto Copley and Simon Kinberg, whether or not you would ever be transferred into a robot body, Die Antwoord and how Mike experiences reviews.
We'll also get into mullets, family inspired tag lines, Jose Pablo Cantillo, and this film's action sequences and Visual FX.
I'm Pat Dougherty and as always I'll be joined by my fellow MacGuffin's Justin Jones and Mike Antonio. Our theme song was written and performed by Jordan Vincent. I am discovery. I am wonder. We are podcast. He is Chappie.