This would be my fourth Cronenberg film (i've seen Videodrome, eXistenZ, and History of Violence). Each has been difficult to consume. Often for their psychedelic content and blurring of identity. Cronenberg's films live in a thin space between very incisive philosophy and blase horror. This makes it difficult for me to understand whether he means to propound certain postmodern theories to me or leave me paralysed with shock.
I could even say i've had my Cronenberg moments as a result - I sometimes experience a certain dissonance when i realise that i lead a yuppie life. I have to remind myself that i am someone who works in an software co., draws a comfortable salary and has a plush predictable life.
More on Cronenberg and Dead Ringers:
Will have to gather courage to see my copies of "Naked Lunch" and "Crash" soon.
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