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American History Icks
David Cronenberg takes the "graphic" part of this graphic novel adaptation deadly serious, creating an incredible challenge of our acceptance of violence and sex as entertaining spectacle.
Columbus Alive |
Melissa Starker |
09-29-2005 |
Reviews
Viggo Mortensen is Compromised Hero in Cronenberg Thrillernew
A History of Violence, as its title implies, is a profound examination of a world divided into "good" and "bad," where we reflexively cheer on the "right" kind of violence and recoil at the "wrong" kind.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Felicia Feaster |
09-29-2005 |
Reviews
In Cold Bloodnew
David Cronenberg defines the history of violence, though with such cold-blooded efficiency and cryptic detachment, his film may evoke more admiration than pleasure.
Boston Phoenix |
Peter Keough |
09-22-2005 |
Reviews
Moving Beyond Bug Powder, Car Wrecks and Porking Robotsnew
David Wildman sits down with David Cronenberg to get to the root of the director's extreme debauchery and weirdness.
Dig Boston |
David Wildman |
09-21-2005 |
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