CRASH (1996): Pushing The Boundaries Of Titillation

Afternoon Delights
Written By Rob Dean

CRASH is a truly unique experience. Though it’s an adaptation (of the J.G. Ballard book of the same name) and a natural extension of many themes of filmmaker David Cronenberg’s work (specifically the traitorous nature of our biology and the intersection of machinery and the organic), it still is unlike anything else out there. You Have Been Watching Films examines the 1996 movie, its provocative themes, and why it remains unsettling 30 years later.

As the video summary states:

Kicking off our month discussing transgressive cinema, we dive into the controversial classic from David Cronenberg, CRASH! A film that questions our understanding of consensual barriers, and examines the connection between intimacy and technology, Cronenberg's CRASH extends his filmmaking prowess within the literary dimension, crafting one of his most disturbing films ever.

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