1. eXistenZ (1999). “I have this phobia about having my… | by Bad Critic
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“I have this phobia about having my body penetrated surgically”
2. eXistenZ (1999) - And You Thought It Was…Safe(?)
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…yes, but, after M. Butterfly, and especially after Crash, writer/director David Cronenberg suffered the slings and arrows of outrageous critical fortune and the inevitable backlash from snobs. Either horror snobs scoffed at his Chinese Opera movie, or the art house snobs called his sex-and-car-crashes movie “pretentious.” And when the San Francisco Chronicle calls you “pretentious” you’ve either made it to the Absolute Height of North American cinema…or you’re in serious trouble.
3. eXistenZ (1999) Review - Cinema Parrot Disco - WordPress.com
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eXistenZ (1999) Directed & Written by David Cronenberg Starring: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jude Law, Ian Holm, Don McKellar, Callum Keith Rennie, Sarah Polley, Christopher Eccleston, Willem Dafoe R…
4. eXistenZ - Rotten Tomatoes
It's quite a strange sci-fi film, and certainly pushes the boundaries of our imaginations. The main theme however, of asking what is real and what is not is a ...
Video game designer Allegra Geller (Jennifer Jason Leigh) has created a virtual reality game called eXistenZ. After a crazed fan attempts to kill her, Allegra goes on the run with Ted (Jude Law), a young businessman who falls into the role of bodyguard. In an attempt to save her game, Allegra implants into Ted's body the video game pod that carries a damaged copy of eXistenZ. Allegra and Ted engage in a series of experiences that blur the lines between fantasy and reality.
5. The Question in Bodies #5: eXistenZ (1999) - Room 207 Press
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In Summer 1999, The Matrix came out, and that's pretty uncontroversially one of the most culturally significant films of the last two dec...
6. eXistenZ (1999) - Alex on Film
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*. Many years ago, I had a conversation with an award-winning porn actress whose name I will not reveal. At some point our talk, as it so often will do, turned to the subject of gangbangs and multi…
7. eXistenZ (1999): A Game Everybody's Already Playing
Apr 8, 2024 · What matters in eXistenZ, it seems, is still the pursuit of human connection, whether out of true love or revolutionary fervor (or both).
What matters in eXistenZ, it seems, is still the pursuit of human connection, whether out of true love or revolutionary fervor (or both).
8. Film Friday: eXistenZ (1999) - CommentaramaFilms
May 15, 2011 · I think ultimately, Cronenberg lost control of his material very early on and never bothered to make sure he pinned that down before he went ...
Written and directed by David Cronenberg, eXistenZ is one of those films. It’s got a great science fiction concept, a quality cast (Jude ...
9. eXistenZ (1999) - Swampflix
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As I proudly count Videodrome as one of my all-time favorite films, I have no excuse for how long I’ve put off watching its kissing cousin, eXistenZ. Like how all Cronenberg horrors are drive…
10. eXistenZ (1999) — Virtual reality and greasy grimy gopher guts
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“You have to play the game to find out why you’re playing the game.” Justin’s rating: This Steam game isn’t worth $0.99 Justin’s review: We all know that disquie…
11. David Cronenberg: eXistenZ (1999) - 3 Brothers Film
Nov 23, 2018 · Lacking the astounding special effects and metatextual pop-culture references that made The Matrix the surprise success it was, eXistenZ was ...
In the summer of The Matrix David Cronenberg made another virtual reality film that continued his explorations of bodies and technology, challenging our notions of the flesh and machine.
12. Movie Review: David Cronenberg's eXistenZ (1999) — #monthofjoy
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The movie opens with the Ninth Doctor (Christopher Eccleston) writing a title on a chalkboard: “eXistenZ. Written like this. One word. Small e. capital X, capital Z.” A virtual reality game, led b…
13. Throwback Thursday: 'eXistenZ' (1999) - ScienceFiction.com
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David Cronenberg’s 1999 reality-bending science fiction adventure eXistenZ examines virtual reality in much the same way The Matrix did the same year, but smaller. Without the massive budget for eye-popping CGI effects or a huge marketing blitz, it’s easy to forget eXistenZ in the shadows. Now that nearly 20 years and two fairly bad Matrix sequels have passed, the shine has come off that apple a bit and it’s time for eXistenZ to get some recognition. Renowned video game developer Allegra Geller (Jennifer Jason Leigh) is debuting her newest, most immersive game yet, called eXistenZ. During a focus group session, an assassin tries to murder Allegra, and she and her assistant Ted (Jude Law) go on the run to keep the game’s bio-mechanical host “pod” alive before it can be destroyed or stolen by a rival game developer. After the game pod becomes infected with a virus, Allegra and Ted have to go inside the game itself to keep it from being destroyed from the inside out, but the game Before we get too far in on this piece, it’s important to note that just about everything in this movie is open to interpretation, even more so than the average […]
14. eXistenZ | VERN'S REVIEWS on the FILMS of CINEMA
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You guys'll have to forgive me. I'm not a "gamer" or "gamey" or whatever, so I don't know how much of Dave Cronenberg's video game exposee eXistenZ is 100%
15. Ep. 63: David Cronenberg's eXistenZ + Essay: What Is Reality? - Carl King
Jun 13, 2023 · Granted, this is a surreal Cronenberg film. But the surrealism isn't consistent. There's no base reality for the “surreality” to push against.
This Week’s Conceptual Thought Idea Of The Week Is: “Does reality actually exist? And if so, how should we be talking about it?” Once we’ve figured out that whole reality thing, we’ll examine David Cronenberg’s EXISTENZ from 1999, in This Week’s Analytical Filmmaking Analysis of the Week. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Subscribe on […]
16. Forget The Matrix. David Cronenberg's Existenz is the movie ...
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Game systems made out of mutated frogs. Guns crafted from bone and flesh. Now more than ever, I can't forget Cronenberg's immersive vision.
17. eXistenZ movie review - Feo Amante
Even writing this review made me sad. I can't tell you just how much I miss the David Cronenberg of the 70s and 80s. At that time he was one of the best Horror ...
E.C. McMullen Jr. reviews Director David Cronenberg's eXistenZ
18. eXistenZ (1999) - True Myth Media
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Allegra Geller, a world famous game designer and Ted Pikul, a marketing trainee, go on the run after reality-enthusiast assassins try to kill Allegra.
19. eXistenZ (1999). Where Does Reality Stop, and the Game… - Medium
Oct 10, 2015 · Another option the film presents is to not play the game at all but to wallow in existential despair. We are asked, so to speak, to give up hope ...
Where Does Reality Stop, and the Game Begin?
20. eXistenZ (1999) - Warped Perspective
May 21, 2018 · It's odd to think that there was a time in which an abstract take on video game culture which features people entering a virtual reality by ...
It’s odd to think that there was a time in which an abstract take on video game culture which features people entering a virtual reality by plugging an umbilical cord into a portal at the bas…
21. Canadian Film Review: eXistenZ (1999) - The Flick Chick
Dec 9, 2010 · With the help of a terrific cast (seriously, there isn't a weak link in the bunch) he explores these ideas in an effective and very engaging way ...
* * * 1/2 Director: David Cronenberg Starring: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jude Law Where does the game end and reality begin? If the game is so...
22. eXistenZ (1999, David Cronenberg) – Brandon's movie memory
May 31, 2007 · Seeing the movie for a second (third?) time, it's nice to see that the movie really doesn't trick you, that the ending makes sense. Whether the ...
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23. Breaking Down David Cronenberg: eXistenZ (1999) - NerdSpan
The ending is so unexpected, it could be disappointing for many. The buildup is so intricate, and the conclusion so thin and vaporous, the contrast can kill the ...
Canadian Filmmaker David Cronenberg will turn 70 on March 15th, and at NerdSpan, we can’t possibly ignore such an important anniversary. Cronenberg is one of the most distinctive authors of ... Read More
24. eXistenZ - Movie Review - The Austin Chronicle
May 14, 1999 · 1999, R, 90 min. Directed by David Cronenberg. Starring Jennifer ... “People are trained to accept so little but the possibilities are so great,” ...
An elaborate cat-and-mouse game between human reality and game reality from David Cronenberg.
