David Cronenberg Says Cinematic Experience Not “All That Great” & Doesn’t “Feel That Communal Thing”

While many filmmakers are championing the use of film when shooting movies and defending the cinematic experience, Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg (“The Shrouds”) won’t be in either’s corner. The king of body horror recently spoke with fellow director Jim Jarmusch for Interview Magazine (via IndieWire), where he pointed out that seeing movies in theaters isn’t all that it is cracked up to be, and pointed out his age and not having that “communal” feeling contributing to the lack of importance to him when viewing movies. Continue reading David Cronenberg Says Cinematic Experience Not “All That Great” & Doesn’t “Feel That Communal Thing” at The Playlist.

Apr 21, 2025 - 17:48
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David Cronenberg Says Cinematic Experience Not “All That Great” & Doesn’t “Feel That Communal Thing”
david cronenbergDavid Cronenberg Says Cinematic Experience Not “All That Great” & Doesn’t “Feel That Communal Thing”

While many filmmakers are championing the use of film when shooting movies and defending the cinematic experience, Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg (“The Shrouds”) won’t be in either’s corner.

The king of body horror recently spoke with fellow director Jim Jarmusch for Interview Magazine (via IndieWire), where he pointed out that seeing movies in theaters isn’t all that it is cracked up to be, and pointed out his age and not having that “communal” feeling contributing to the lack of importance to him when viewing movies.

Continue reading David Cronenberg Says Cinematic Experience Not “All That Great” & Doesn’t “Feel That Communal Thing” at The Playlist.