1987’s classic flick RoboCop, which I rewatched recently, is a rare example of a great action movie from the 1980s that makes a very overt political statement. I’m not here to discuss whether that political stance is right or wrong. I leave that to each viewer, but it’s impossible to ignore that it's clear where director Paul Verhoeven stands. What makes it interesting is that you could totally see someone today making the exact same argument: corporations are out of control and taking over society. Let’s tread carefully here…
