On the podcast, Angelo Muredda joins Alex to discuss David Cronenberg’s The Shrouds, how it fits into his filmography, and why there’s probably something in this film and Cronenberg’s filmography for you even if you weren’t drawn in by the legend around Cronenberg.
Today on the podcast, Dr. Angelo Muredda joins Alex Heeney to discuss one of the year’s best films: David Cronenberg’s The Shrouds. We talk about why The Shrouds is a good entry point if you’re new to Cronenberg, but will also please diehard fans. And we discuss how what we love about Cronenberg’s films isn’t necessarily the selling point you’ll often hear. Yes, he sometimes directs body horror, and he often makes movies about sex and the body. But we also love his films because they’re talky chamber dramas with a wry sense of humour and great performances. Plus, Cronenberg has a unique angle on changing bodies, illness, and disability.
Watch Angelo’s talk on Cronenberg’s The Fly: ‘Does this look like a sick man?’
Early in the episode, Alex discussed how Angelo’s talk on Cronenberg’s The Fly through the lens of disability studies changed her perspective on that film and Cronenberg’s filmography.
For the first time since 2011, you can now purchase access to watch that talk!
Watch Angelo’s talk on David Cronenberg’s The Fly: “Does this look like a sick man?”
Show Notes on David Cronenberg’s The Shrouds with Angelo Muredda
Read Angelo’s review of The Shrouds at Film Freak Central
Get your copy of our ebooks featuring essays by Angelo: Portraits of Resistance: The Cinema of Céline Sciamma and Roads to nowhere: Kelly Reichardt’s broken American Dreams.
Podcast Credits for this episode on David Cronenberg’s The Shrouds
This episode was edited, produced, and recorded by Alex Heeney.
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