Letterboxd — Your life in film

A beautiful, sensual film that discusses the inevitable change to come with each new generation and the adversary reactions of those who came before. Cronenberg (as always) manages to construct his allegories with sexuality and gore in ways that improve the intensity of the subject matter, and his view on the current state of the world is reflected by his subversive implementation of horror. The film starts by subtly piquing your interest, and then it drags you into its dark,…

“I’m a man who loved a woman created by a man.”

Oh, David. You’ve done it again without even meaning to do it. The motifs both the film and play cover range so broadly across a spectrum of toxicity that it manages to all blend together into one incredible social commentary. Repressed homosexuality due to societal expectations, masculine figures selfishly dominating feminine figures, fetishization of “foreign” cultures, imperialism, persecuting those who break binary gender barriers, etc.; M. Butterfly is perfect for…

It’s safe to say this movie might be a little predictable at times (not in terms of the actual twists, those were gaggy, just the character’s actions & certain moments), but this is nothing short of an absolute blast. It’s constantly moving, never missing a beat, and it keeps you on your toes with its heavy action and hardcore violence. Its snowy, isolated setting makes it even more the worthwhile, adding a sense of hopelessness to its beautiful atmosphere. Havana Rose…