Rated or Dated: Short Circuit (1986)

About this episode

Hannah and Jen discuss the family-friendly sci-fi comedy 'Short Circuit' and its various elements.

Number 5 is alive! Or is he? This week, Hannah and Jen talk about the family-friendly sci-fi comedy, its inappropriate casting and why the love interests have the same haircut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Hannah, Jen

Topics covered

• sci-fi
• comedy
• film analysis
• casting
• love interests
• 1980s cinema

Keywords

• Short Circuit
• sci-fi comedy
• 1986 film
• casting issues
• love interests
• Number 5

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Books & works: Short Circuit

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