CCU12: The Brood (1979) and Early Cronenberg

Aaron, Mark and Brian Saur talk about David Croneberg's recent Criterion Collection release of The Brood. We talk about the intense acting, the pseudo-science that goes into the film, and we delve into spoiler territory. Don't worry -- we give plenty of warning. We also talk about the early body horror of Cronenberg and how he integrated science and sexuality into his films, which would continue. Show notes: Special Guest: Brian Saur from Rupert Pupkin Speaks and Criterion Cast's Off the Shelf. You can find him on Twitter. Outline: 0:00 - Intro, Welcome, Housekeeping 10:20 - News 22:00 - The Brood 45:45 - Spoiler section 52:15 - Ratings. Spoilers over. 1:02:40 - Early Cronenberg Intro The O' Canada Blogathon Criterion Blogathon  Weekend - second Criterion Short Cuts episode. News Wenders Looking Back - confirms these titles are coming to the collection. Coen Brothers tease Ron Benson, founder of Eureka passes away. The Brood The incomparable Oliver Reed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPXMHZ4XEs0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_hBnSkQZCQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKdtP_CDpm8 Early Cronenberg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCseP01zg7w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM3CeWkixVc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kThDU7FhUBY Where to Find Us: Mark Hurne: Twitter | Letterboxd Aaron West: Twitter | Blog | Letterboxd Criterion Close-Up: Facebook | Twitter | Email