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MoogDroog
Michael Bolton's mullet
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 Posted February 14th, 2012 05:16 PM IP    
A director I've always been really affected by. Planning on rewatching as much of his stuff as I can find and looking for a few tips. I haven't seen much and want to rectify that
Already seen (but will watch again in the next month or so):
Videodrome
The Fly
Dead Ringers
A History Of Violence
Eastern Promises
I watched Rabid for the first time today. I was struck on one level by how efficient it was as a thriller showing the spread of a virus outbreak - something a load of Hollywood films can't get right. But there was obviously more to it than just that. The protagonist is female, she has a vagina-like wound that kills people including a potential rapist and a guy in a porn theatre - I'd never really considered Cronenberg's feminist credentials, but he showed a lot here.
I want to go back and watch Shivers - I've got The Brood ready to watch soon
What should i see that I haven't already? Loved Ballard's book, so very eager to see Crash
Also, list your top 5 Cronenbergs!
"The other thing is that the quality of the mp3's I listen to varies especially as some of the music from the likes of Led Zeppelin is old, even with re-mastering still isnt up to the quality of the likes of Def Leppard."
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Jeff Mason
The Nitrate Bandit
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Posted February 14th, 2012 07:42 PM IP
Speaking of, any word on A Dangerous Method? Interested in catching that one....
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Beckner
One Motherfucker
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Posted February 14th, 2012 08:14 PM IP
"The Brood" is great.
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Jeff Mason
The Nitrate Bandit
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Posted February 14th, 2012 08:57 PM IP
A History of Violence is a very timely film that makes all kinds of sense in today's climate. And The Fly is one of the best allegories on terminal illness I have seen.
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IanWagner
The Rustic Bumfiddler
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Posted February 14th, 2012 10:07 PM IP
My top 5:
The Brood
Dead Ringers
Shivers
Fast Company
Crash
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Matinee Idyll (129)
Camp Counsellor
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Posted February 14th, 2012 11:49 PM IP
Existenz was great too.
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cubist
in the sky with diamonds
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Posted February 15th, 2012 09:24 AM IP
My personal Cronenberg favourite is the astonishing "Naked Lunch"...his attempt to make a film of Burrough's "unfilmable" book. Its a queasy ride as he snorts bug powder and "manipulates" his typewriter....
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MoogDroog
Michael Bolton's mullet
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Posted February 15th, 2012 07:31 PM IP
Yeah, I definitely want to get to Naked Lunch. I haven't read the book - would you recommend reading it first, or does it not matter?
Just watched The Brood. I won't be sleeping tonight.
"The other thing is that the quality of the mp3's I listen to varies especially as some of the music from the likes of Led Zeppelin is old, even with re-mastering still isnt up to the quality of the likes of Def Leppard."
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cubist
in the sky with diamonds
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Posted February 16th, 2012 04:36 AM IP
I haven't read Naked Lunch although I know some aspects of its "plot". I tried to read Naked Lunch after I saw the movie but couldn't get very far, couldn't emotionally engage with it, similar to my attempts to get through Ballard's "Atrocity Exhibition" even though I'm familiar with his writing.
The movie includes autobiographical snippets of Burrough's life, such as the shooting of his wife in a hotel room, don't know if that is part of the book.
But to answer your question, no, you certainly don't need to have read the book to enjoy the film.
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Wi-Fi does something horrible to your brain, like eating your fondest memories and replacing them with drawings of cross-eyed bats and a strong smell of puke. - Charlie Brooker
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cubist
in the sky with diamonds
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Posted February 16th, 2012 04:37 AM IP
By the way the Criterion release of Videodrome is superb, including cool packaging that makes it look like an old videocassette!
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Wi-Fi does something horrible to your brain, like eating your fondest memories and replacing them with drawings of cross-eyed bats and a strong smell of puke. - Charlie Brooker
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MoogDroog
Michael Bolton's mullet
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Posted February 16th, 2012 06:57 AM IP
Cool cheers for the info.
Videodrome is one I barely remember - I think I watched it as a teenager in the middle of the night with the sound down so my parents couldn't hear it. Excited to see that one again.
Got Fast Company lined up for today
"The other thing is that the quality of the mp3's I listen to varies especially as some of the music from the likes of Led Zeppelin is old, even with re-mastering still isnt up to the quality of the likes of Def Leppard."
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MoogDroog
Michael Bolton's mullet
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Posted February 16th, 2012 07:05 PM IP
Saw Fast Company today and thought it was a blast, Fascinating that he made it in between Rabid and The Brood. I'm trying not to read too much into it that isn't there, but there's definitely something unsettling about it. The way the cars are almost extensions of the drivers themselves.. I don;t know, there was something going on. Enjoyable!
"The other thing is that the quality of the mp3's I listen to varies especially as some of the music from the likes of Led Zeppelin is old, even with re-mastering still isnt up to the quality of the likes of Def Leppard."
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cubist
in the sky with diamonds
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Posted February 17th, 2012 04:41 AM IP
Quote:
MoogDroog wrote:
Cool cheers for the info.
Videodrome is one I barely remember - I think I watched it as a teenager in the middle of the night with the sound down so my parents couldn't hear it. Excited to see that one again.
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Long live the new flesh!
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Wi-Fi does something horrible to your brain, like eating your fondest memories and replacing them with drawings of cross-eyed bats and a strong smell of puke. - Charlie Brooker
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zelilgirlI1ncenu
Hasselhoff's Speedo
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Posted February 17th, 2012 06:55 PM IP
Gotta go for Videodrome because of Debby Harry's too rare appearance in movies.
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MoogDroog
Michael Bolton's mullet
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Posted February 18th, 2012 08:36 PM IP
Got Scanners up next - what are everyone's thoughts on that one?
"The other thing is that the quality of the mp3's I listen to varies especially as some of the music from the likes of Led Zeppelin is old, even with re-mastering still isnt up to the quality of the likes of Def Leppard."
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MoogDroog
Michael Bolton's mullet
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Posted February 23rd, 2012 12:22 PM IP
I've bookmarked that article to read when I have time - thanks. I watched Scanners this afternoon - it's maybe a hard film to love, but it was impressive. Interesting how in Scanners, Rabid and The Brood it's been experimental medical / psychiatric treatments that have caused the horrific mutations, rather than something natural.
"The other thing is that the quality of the mp3's I listen to varies especially as some of the music from the likes of Led Zeppelin is old, even with re-mastering still isnt up to the quality of the likes of Def Leppard."
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