With January in the books, it is hard to believe how fast
that month went by. Of course, it does help when you are focused on a goal or
an agenda. For me, it has been spreading the word about the Constitution and
how no one has the right to walk on our greatest document. Unlike some people,
I plan to stand against the tyranny and work to keep our liberties in tact.
Tonight, I decided to venture back into a simpler part of my life, 1980s, with
the David Cronenberg classic Videodrome.
Plot/ A sleazy cable-TV programmer begins to see his life
and the future of media spin out of control in a very unusual fashion when he
acquires a new kind of programming for his station.
It had been a while since I had enjoyed this Cronenberg
classic. This was one of the first surrealistic flicks that I watched as
growing up in the 1980s, and I believe it is still one of the best of the
genre. By all accounts, this is a great film, and one that has stood up to the
test of time quite well. In fact, it may be quite relevant today. I understand
that this is not truly about mind control, but, some of the horrors outlined in
this flick are almost commonplace today. For some, the layered storyline may be
confusing and turn them off, but as a fan of surrealism, this one is right on
the money. The cinematography was awesome, the visual effects work, and the
performances are solid, especially James Woods and Debbie Harry. More
importantly, the storyline is amazing, featuring multi-layered journey into
another realm. In the end, this one is definitely not for everyone, especially
the close-minded. However, it is a true piece of cinematic history that must be
seen.
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