Naked Lunch (1991)

I think I tried reading William S. Burroughs once borrowing books from the uni library, but it didn’t take; I mainly think of him for his acting role in Drugstore Cowboy and his distinctive voice. So finally sitting to experience Naked Lunch (1991), I was more connecting with it as a David Cronenberg film rather […]

Radio On (1979)

I’ve never had a strong urge to travel. I’m happy to, when we could, but never felt that strong wanderlust. Over the past two years though, I’ve fallen more and more in love with movies that travel. A certain type of arthouse vibe that’s not about sight seeing or having a good time. Usually it’s […]

Strange Days (1995)

Prowling through the dangerous streets of Los Angeles in the dead of night, sidewalks vibrating with people, partying, violence, confetti and smoke, Lenny Nero (Ralph Fiennes) changes the radio station of his BMW, bouncing across music styles and radio chatter – everything is played out and already been done. An ex-cop turned drug dealer, Nero’s […]

Ghost In The Machine (1995)

Ghost In The Machine (1995) was recommended to me (shout out to Eddie) after I had such a fun time with The Lawnmower Man. They both exist as early 1990s mainstream thrillers that are about fear of technology even as they automatically date themselves with their representation of internet culture through special effects. Here, an […]

Issue 13: Sequels

A new issue of VHS Tracking zine is out! The theme is SEQUELS! An A5 fold-out collection of movie recommendations written by different people. Cover art by Tristan Fidler based on Grease 2. Design and layout by Sally Hall. Neighbourhood Press did the gorgeous Riso printing. Contributors include: Sarah Jane Lang, Sigrid Edwards, Bryn Andrews, […]