Awesome Max Headroom

(PG-13: Language) “Prompt is like another word for idea. But it makes you sound cool.” Memeing metalhead Kmac2021 goes Max Headroom. He sarcastically promotes generative AI music creation tools, which take centuries of works and theory then decontextualizes them into presets and clicks. Soon, DJs will actually be doing nothing but dancing along with you.

What started out as a satirical “AI” music video host became one of the most recognizable characters of the 1980s, appearing in Coke ads, a music video, and even a TV series. Space Feather’s comprehensive analysis of the character is well worth a watch for anyone familiar with Matt Frewer’s iconic glitchbot.

Back in 1986, the iconic “digital” character Max Headroom (actor Matt Frewer) would interview various celebs on his short-lived talk show. In this classic gem, he spoke with actor Rutger Hauer, who was at the peak of his career after memorable roles in Blade Runner and Ladyhawke.

Go back to the 80s with 14 episodes of Matt Frewer’s sometimes funny, always campy, and occasionally science-fiction-ey M-m-m-m-ax Headroom, finally coming to DVD this August.