Tag: Shivers

  • Streaming: the best David Cronenberg films

    Streaming: the best David Cronenberg films

    As the Canadian master of the perverse returns to Cannes with his first film in eight years, what better time to look back at his career, from Shivers to CrashAs you read this, I will be packing my tuxedo, linen shirts and several packets of ibuprofen for the Cannes film festival, which kicks off on…

  • Ivan Reitman, ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Stripes’ Director, Dead at 75

    Ivan Reitman, ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Stripes’ Director, Dead at 75

    Ivan Reitman, the legendary comedy director behind “Ghostbusters,” “Stripes,” “Meatballs,” and “Twins,” has died at the age of 75, his family told the Associated Press.Reitman was born in Czechoslovakia on October 27, 1946. His family moved to Canada when he was four years old. He took an interest in film when he attended McMaster University…

  • David Cronenberg to preside over Neuchâtel Fantastic Festival Jury

    David Cronenberg to preside over Neuchâtel Fantastic Festival Jury

    The Fly director will grant the Hr Giger ‘Narcisse’ award for best feature.Writer-director David Cronenberg will be jury president at the 18th edition of Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival (Nifff), which takes place in Switzerland from July 6-14.Cronenberg, who started his career in the fantasy genre with titles such as Shivers, Scanners and Videodrome, will…