Robocop Archives - Desperate Living

A deep dive into the sequels, reboots and rip-offs that followed Paul Verhoeven’s cult classic.

The most unlikely crossovers, novelty characters and misconceived ideas in an entertainment world that is already several steps removed from reality.

As part of our new occasional series in which we defend the indefensible, David Flint explains why Paul Verhoeven’s Showgirls is a masterpiece.