Movies in Review

This week was a week of recommendations from a friend. Two of his favorite things: David Cronenberg and Canadian films, which is clearly evident based on the suggestions he gave. Either he knows that I have a penchant for sexy angst-filled movies, or he has similar taste. I've yet to ask him. Either way, he's yet to fail me as far as recommendations go. He seems to know what I like.

First up was:

Videodrome (1983) - Directed by David Cronenberg

This film had all the elements of a psycho-thriller with a touch of sic-fi. A gorey look at how TV controls our brains. They probably showed this at PTA meetings in the 80s. Excellent watch. (4 of 5)

The Wrong Guy (1997) - Directed by David Steinberg

This one was quite different from his other recommendations. A comedy, reminiscent of David Spade movies. The Wrong Guys is about this quirky fella that happens upon his boss' dead body. Unbeknownst to him, there's a security camera in the room that shows the true killer. This mishap leads him on a journey to Mexico, thinking that he's a wanted man. I'm not usually a comedy fan, but this one has tons of hilarious little quotes that I'll be spewing off for the next few months, at least. (be prepared cam-regulars) (3.5 of 5)

Crash (1996) - Directed by David Cronenberg

Crash is the 3rd Cronenberg film that I have seen (Cosmopolis and Videodrome being the others). This movie follows a group of thrill seekers who take sexual interest in…car crashes? Sounds a bit ridiculous, right? Somehow, the man made it sexy and convincing (which may be dangerous if you're the easily convinced, impulsive type….or an idiot…but who am I to judge other people's kinks). Do NOT watch this movie with your parents. I repeat, no parents. In fact, it may best be used as a type of foreplay warmup. It's what I would call a "porno with a plot." Interested yet? It's one of my new favorite films, for sure. Leaves me vaguely wondering if these movies reflect on Cronenberg's IRL sex life, at all. Hmm… (4 of 5)

-A.C.