The Cinema Critic Corner

The Cinema Critic Corner

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The Cinema Critic Corner episodes

  • The Body as a Portal to Existential Crisis: Cronenberg’s Philosophical Horror

    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 this vision matter?

    Cronenberg exposes the anxiety of bodily and psychological fragility in an increasingly media-saturated world.

    Chapters:

    00:00 Exploring David Cronenberg’s Unique Vision

    06:36 The Philosophy Behind Cronenberg’s Body Horror

    12:50 The Interconnection of Body and Mind in Cronenberg’s Work(

    I know the mic is not great. I bought a new one so I can move my hands around, but it seems it wasn’t close enough to me… hopefully next time it will be better, again apologies!)



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    17 min
  • The Terrifying Reality of Videodrome (1983)

    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-fueled dystopia.

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    Resources:

    The Deranged Brilliance of VIDEODROME - In/Frame/Out

    VIDEODROME (1983) - Movie Review - deepfocuslens

    This Film Was Ahead of its Time… - Truest Picture

    David Cronenberg's Closet Picks - CRITERION

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    27 min
  • This is England Film Discussion

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    21 min
  • The Real Reason Obsession Blew Up

    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

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    21 min

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