Ask serious fans of Cronenberg's original work, many would list this has his masterpiece. In truth he has been making this film over and over again since the release Stereo, with it's most recent incarnation in eXistenZ. It embodies the "middle period" of his psycho-sexual-technology obsession--in this case it is focused on television (in eXistenZ it is video games). In any case, if Cronenberg is must well known as the director of the exploding head guy in Scanners, this is arguably his most famous film amongst horror affectionados and film buffs. And it is one sick kitten!!
Truly Weird Canadian Laws:
Margarine makers cannot use yellow coloring in their product.
Businesses must provide railing for horse tie-up.
35% of all radio programming must be made up of "Canadian content."
It is illegal for wooden logs to be painted.
Up until recently it was illegal anywhere in the country to turn right on a red light. That has since been repealed, but it remains illegal in the city of Montreal.
Despite that in all other places in Canada signs are in dual English and French, in the province of Quebec it is illegal for signs to be in anything other than French. [The ultimate insult to any surviving Algonquin speakers!]
Homeowners are responsible for clearing snow off of municipal sidewalks.
Citizens cannot publicly remove bandages.
And finally.... It is illegal to climb trees
And this is just the tip of the matter....
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