Ep. 05-33: Rollerball (1975)

It is the year 2018, and we live in a dystopia where corporations have replaced countries. A violent futuristic game known as Rollerball is a popular recreational sport, with teams representing various areas around the world. One player, Jonathan E., fights for his personal freedom and threatens corporate control.

We return to the land of dystopia with acclaimed director Norman Jewison’s take on corporate greed and violence in contact sports. Rollerball (1975) addresses many lofty concepts and, even when not successful, it sure is fun to watch. Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of the film, including its cast, director, and screenplay. Listen as Johnny Has the Keys goes back to the future, 2018, an all too familiar world where individuals are insignificant in the corporate scheme of things. 

SHOW NOTES:

• Rollerball (1975)
• Original trailer
• Norman Jewison
• The Hunger Games (2012)
• The Running Man (1987)
• Brave New World (1980)
• 1984 (1984)
• Brian’s Song (1971)
• Dawn of the Dead (1978)
• The Long Walk by Richard Bachman (Stephen King)
• Star Trek Mirror, Mirror
• The Avengers (2012)
• The Longest Yard (1974)
• Papillion (1973)
• The Most Dangerous Games (1932)
• Deathrace 2000 (1975)
• Fahrenheit 451 (1966)
• The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (1981)
• A Clockwork Orange (1971)
• 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
• Kansas City Bomber (1972)
• Devo Corporate Anthem
• RollerJam (1999)
• Rollerball (2002)
• The Prisoner (1967)

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