Never seen the film. Reviews were spotty and I was immediately suspicious
of a film that advertised winning a "most daring" award.
The book is eerily sexy and at the same time emotionally detached of
itself. I feel like screaming by at 80 mph on a packed sidewalk after
reading a couple of paragraphs, running over as many beautiful people as
possible... <g> (I wonder if that qualifies as an orgy in Ballard's eyes?)
Seeing as how we're discussing (or not discussing, oddly enough) electronic
music on this list, this book is somewhat relevant -- dealing with
behaviors such as: communication with others using technological devices as
a medium (e.g., idm-list, irc); masochism as a means of dealing with others
(e.g., the entire 'industrial' electronica genre: prodigy, nin, skinny
puppy, et al.), etc. Interesting ground to cover, here.
Alex
ps. 'Passion' is an excellent, atmospheric work. I remember walking through
the Aegytisches Museum in Berlin while listening to the third track off
that cd. Breathtaking.
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Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 16:56:08 +0200
From: "Irene McC" <substar@iafrica.com>
Subject: Re: (idm) reading list
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quoted 1 line I am currently reading Ballard's "Crash"
> I am currently reading Ballard's "Crash"