{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63486eef60e2d50012d84c80/66873b1bfc882c395be4b0c9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sexy & Surreal: Episode 24 - eXistenZ (1999)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63486eef60e2d50012d84c80/1720138146725-4d3d06cf06804da9358a0b5cfcddda20.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Terry and Joe wrap up series three of <em>Sexy &amp; Surreal</em> with David Cronenberg's final 90s film, <em>eXistenZ</em> (1999). </p><p>Gamer Terry gets into this first-time watch in its confusing back half, but finds plenty to love in the production design and Howard Shore's score.</p><p>Plus: comparisons to <em>The Matrix</em>, \"commit to the bit\" actors like Law and Dafoe, and discussions aplenty about the world as simulation. </p><p>Wanna connect with your co-hosts?</p><p>&gt; Terry: @gaylydreadful</p><p>&gt; Joe: @bstolemyremote</p><p>If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe!</p><p>Theme Music: Roniit - \"Purify\"</p>","author_name":"Valeska Griffiths & Joe Lipsett"}