May 20, 2019
Finally: an episode dedicated to gratuitous torture and
punishment. Better Than Speed investigates the truth behind
Cronenberg's Videodrome, and discovers the graphic violence
depicted may not be as fake as they thought. Plus, special guest
Dawn Garcia professes her undying love for Keanu Reeve's Speed.
Head's up: Videodrome is one of the more intense film
selections we've featured so far, so we briefly talk about sexual
violence and self-harm in relation to the film's plot in this
episode. If you need any resources in dealing with these subjects,
please reach out to the friendly folks at crisistextline.org or The National
Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. They're free,
anonymous, and truly helpful. Long live the new
flesh!