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In this episode, we'll be looking at the movie Johnny Mnemonic from 1995. Johnny Mnemonic is a 1995 cyberpunk action film directed by Robert Longo in his feature directorial debut. William Gibson, who wrote the 1981 short story, penned the screenplay. Set in a dystopian 2021, the film explores a world dominated by mega corporations and organized crime, wracked by a tech-induced plague. Keanu Reeves stars as Johnny, a data courier with an overloaded brain implant designed to securely store confidential information. We delve into the film's production challenges, the themes of information overload, human enhancement, corporate control, and the dystopian future it portrays. We'll also discuss character analysis, design elements, and the critical reception of the film. Join us as we dissect the elements that make Johnny Mnemonic a fascinating yet flawed gem in the cyberpunk genre. Subscribe and follow the podcast for more deep dives into the world of science fiction. Let's journey together to explore the unknown!