The Cinema Critic Corner

David Cronenberg. One of the best directors and writers of the body horror genre. He often explores a twisted version of reality through themes of identity, desire and the fragile human body. He poses these questions in his films: Does the Self survive physical change? How does the unusual blend of science, art, and taboo continue to push boundaries and inspire controversy? Why does understanding...

How does David Cronenberg, the father of body horror, use grotesque practical effects to challenge viewers and protagonists alike? How does he push the boundaries of what’s possible on screen and what it means to be human? As the lines between physical and digital are dissolving rapidly, Videodrome (1983) has become eerily relevant in our 21st-century world, predicting the descent into a media-fue...

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Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to the Podcast  00:37 Why Obsession Blew Up  03:32 Plot Recap and Spoilers  05:54 Was It Actually Scary?  08:28 Indie Horror Revival  11:32 Backrooms and Creator Hype  12:23 Cinema Taste and Era  14:44 Hidden Layers and Discourse  15:48 Bear as a Relatable Antihero  18:38 Themes Choice and Natural Order  20:11 Wrap Up and Next Episode Thanks for listening to Between Light...