The Naked Lunch (Original title)
Date: 24 April 1992 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, CanadaDirector: David Cronenberg
Synopsis: Pest-exterminator turned fugitive and narcophile William Lee flees 1953 New York for the dubious safety of the Interzone after the accidental shooting of his wife. There, he is harangued and molested by a variety of outsize insects, centipedes and less identifiable creatures.
Genre: Fantasy
Releases
Date: February 1992Country: GermanyRelease type: Pre-ReleaseFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Eastmancolor - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 115 mins 24 secs - Length: 10386 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 24 April 1992Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundRuntime: 115 mins Length: 10386 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: First Independent Films Ltd
Title: DVD reviews: Naked LunchAuthor: BEARD, William Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Filmmaker v14 n2 Winter 2006 Pages: 110-111
Title: Permanant rotationArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker lists what it considers its twenty essential film soundtracks.
In: Film International v4 n1 2006 Pages: 11-12
Title: A fistful of DVDs: Long live the Cronenbergian fleshAuthor: TAPPER, Michael Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD reviews of: VIDEODROME / DEAD RINGERS / NAKED LUNCH (released as part of the Criterion Collection) and The FLY (1986 - 20th Century Fox).
In: Film Score Monthly v10 n2 Mar/Apr 2005 Page: 44
Title: Score: Naked LunchAuthor: THOMAS, Ian D. Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Playback 15 Aug 2005 Pages: 15-27
Title: David Cronenberg: a history of brillianceAuthor: DILLON, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Special tribute to director David Cronenberg, celebrating 30 years in the film business, including articles on CRASH, NAK ED LUNCH, A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, w/ contributions from Vito Mortensen, Atom Egoyan, Ronald Sanders, and Howard Shore. /
In: Cinefantastique v36 n1 Feb/Mar 2004 Pages: 60-61
Title: In review: DVD in briefAuthor: J.B. Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v85 n2 February 2004 Page: 12,14
Title: DVD playbackAuthor: PIZZELLO, Stephen Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n183 September 2004 Page: 161
Title: Remote control: RWDAuthor: WISE, Damon Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n178 April 2004 Page: 134
Title: FFW: region 1 DVD of the monthAuthor: HUGHES, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n647 August 2004 Page: 117
Title: Home entertainment to buy and rentAuthor: [SJG] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v17 n5 February 2004 Page: 96
Title: Home guideArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n502 December 2002 Pages: 93-96
Title: Howard Shore. La lumière passe de l'oeil au cerveauAuthor: LAULIAC, Christian Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Composer Howard Shore talks about his collaboration with D. Cronenberg, particularly on the music of The FLY and experi- mental work on NAKED LUNCH and CRASH; his work on ED WOOD, The GAME and The YARDS.
In: Music from the Movies n31/32 Winter 2001 Pages: 12-13
Title: Naked Lunch: live to projectionAuthor: JOY, Nick Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Howard Shore interviewed at the Barbican as part of the venue's 'Only Connect' series. NAKED LUNCH was performed as an orchestral piece.
In: Shivers n74 February 2000 Pages: 34-37
Title: Filming the unfilmable: David Cronenberg's Naked LunchAuthor: SCOTT, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on Cronenberg's adaptation and how it differs from William Burroughs' novel.
In: El Amante Cine v2 n14 April 1993 Pages: 36-39
Title: ¡Droga en el cine!Author: RICAGNO, Alejandro Article type: ArticleLanguage: Spanish
Description: Discussion of drugs in film, covers a variety of films from THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM to DRUGSTORE COWBOY . Also includes films which cover the drug culture in music such as THE ROSE and SID AND NANCY.
In: Sight and Sound v3 n5 May 1993 Page: 69
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n5 May 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: British Board of Film Classification - Monthly List of Cinema Films January 1992 Page: 2
Title: [British Board of Film Classification - Monthly List of Cinema Films - January 1992: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n850 27 Mar 1992 Page: 5
Title: Lunch off and on Athens menuAuthor: GRIVAS, Alexis Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An Athens film supervision committee reportedly ordered police to seize prints of David Cronenberg's award-winning the NAKED LUNCH, claiming that the film "incites" young people to homosexuality and the use of narcotics.
In: StarBurst n166 June 1992 Pages: 16-19
Title: Lunch with Peter WellerAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Peter Weller.
In: Sight and Sound v2 n1 May 1992 Pages: 56-57
Title: [Sight and Sound - v2 n1 May 1992: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinefantastique v22 n4 February 1992 Pages: 12-13,60
Title: The Naked LunchAuthor: KIMBER, Gary Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: David Cronenberg talks about making The NAKED LUNCH.
In: Screen International n840 17 Jan 1992 Page: 24
Title: [Screen International - n840 17 Jan 1992: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v2 n1 May 1992 Page: 6
Title: The Naked Diners clubAuthor: SINCLAIR, Iain Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the lack of similarity between the Burroughs' book The NAKED LUNCH and the Cronenberg film based on it.
In: Empire n32 February 1992 Pages: 66-77
Title: 1992: the ultimate "Empire" guide to the moviesArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief details as part of a guide to upcoming films.
In: Empire n35 May 1992 Page: 22
Title: New filmsAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v1 n11 March 1992 Pages: 11-13
Title: David CronenbergAuthor: KERMODE, Mark Article type: FilmographyLanguage: English
Description: Interview with David Cronenberg about his career, and his film NAKED LUNCH.
In: Film Quarterly v45 n3 Spring 1992 Pages: 2-6
Title: David Cronenberg on William Burroughs - Dead Ringers do ...Author: JAEHNE, Karen Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with David Cronenberg on his film based on William Burrough's work - NAKED LUNCH and the extent to which it was influenced by the author himself.
In: Cinefantastique v22 n5 April 1992 Pages: 8-19
Title: Cronenberg: Naked LunchAuthor: KIMBER, Gary, PERSONS, Dan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Extensive look at NAKED LUNCH, featuring comments by David Cronenberg, William S. Burroughs and Carol Spier, and a look at the special effects and production design.
In: Empire n35 May 1992 Pages: 78-79
Title: Go global! Naked LunchAuthor: KNELMAN, Martin Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
In: Premiere v5 n6 February 1992 Page: 22, 26, 37
Title: Cronenberg does Burroughs.Author: RICHARDSON, John H. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details about the plot, characters and filming of NAKED LUNCH.
In: Sight and Sound v1 n11 March 1992 Pages: 8-10
Title: The Wrong BodyAuthor: TAUBIN, Amy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the portrayal of hetero and homoerotic sex in NAKED LUNCH, and the importance of woman in driving the narrative.
In: Sight and Sound v2 n5 September 1992 Page: 66
Title: [Sight and Sound - v2 n5 September 1992: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: Interview v22 n1 January 1992 Page: 28
Title: Naked LunchAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review.
In: Positif n373 March 1992 Pages: 4-17
Title: Actualite: David CronenbergAuthor: PECK, Agnes Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Articles discussing NAKED LUNCH and an interview with David Cronenberg about the film.
In: Screen International n792 1 Feb 1991 Page: 18
Title: [Screen International - n792 1 Feb 1991: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Variety 23 Dec 1991 Page: 43
Title: [Variety - 23 Dec 1991: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v315 n48 22 Jan 1991 Page: 3, 118, 89
Title: Fox doing 'Naked Lunch' filmAuthor: RECHTSHAFFEN, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: P.3, 118. Article. p.89. Credits.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v320 n31 20 Dec 1991 Page: 8, 50
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v320 n31 20 Dec 1991: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Television Today n5729 31 Jan 1991 Page: 18
Title: [Stage - n5729 31 Jan 1991: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: In-production details and credits.
In: Screen International n793 8 Feb 1991 Page: 36
Title: [Screen International - n793 8 Feb 1991: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n744 17 Feb 1990 Page: 202
Title: [Screen International - n744 17 Feb 1990: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details
In: Screen International n787 15 Dec 1990 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n787 15 Dec 1990: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n774 15 Sep 1990 Page: 41
Title: [Screen International - n774 15 Sep 1990: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details
Author: Prince, Michael J. Pages: xxix, 139 pages
Title: David Cronenberg: author or film-maker?
Author: BROWNING, Mark Pages: 206 pages
Title: naked lens: beat cinema
Author: SARGEANT, Jack Pages: 255 p.
Title: Film adaptation
Author: NAREMORE, James Pages: vii-x, 258p.
Title: Adaptations: from text to screen, screen to text
Author: CARTMELL, Deborah Pages: vii-xvii, 247p.
Title: naked lens: beat cinema
Author: SARGEANT, Jack Pages: 250p.
Title: Cronenberg on Cronenberg
Author: RODLEY, Chris Pages: vi-xvii. 230p.
Title: Everything is permitted: the making of Naked Lunch
Author: SILVERBERG, Tra Pages: 128p.
Date: 24 April 1992 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, CanadaDirector: David Cronenberg
Synopsis: Pest-exterminator turned fugitive and narcophile William Lee flees 1953 New York for the dubious safety of the Interzone after the accidental shooting of his wife. There, he is harangued and molested by a variety of outsize insects, centipedes and less identifiable creatures.
Genre: Fantasy
Releases
Date: February 1992Country: GermanyRelease type: Pre-ReleaseFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Eastmancolor - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 115 mins 24 secs - Length: 10386 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 24 April 1992Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundRuntime: 115 mins Length: 10386 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: First Independent Films Ltd
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(43)
In: Science Fiction Film and Television v1 n1 Spring 2008 Pages: 151-155Title: DVD reviews: Naked LunchAuthor: BEARD, William Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Filmmaker v14 n2 Winter 2006 Pages: 110-111
Title: Permanant rotationArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker lists what it considers its twenty essential film soundtracks.
In: Film International v4 n1 2006 Pages: 11-12
Title: A fistful of DVDs: Long live the Cronenbergian fleshAuthor: TAPPER, Michael Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD reviews of: VIDEODROME / DEAD RINGERS / NAKED LUNCH (released as part of the Criterion Collection) and The FLY (1986 - 20th Century Fox).
In: Film Score Monthly v10 n2 Mar/Apr 2005 Page: 44
Title: Score: Naked LunchAuthor: THOMAS, Ian D. Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Playback 15 Aug 2005 Pages: 15-27
Title: David Cronenberg: a history of brillianceAuthor: DILLON, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Special tribute to director David Cronenberg, celebrating 30 years in the film business, including articles on CRASH, NAK ED LUNCH, A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, w/ contributions from Vito Mortensen, Atom Egoyan, Ronald Sanders, and Howard Shore. /
In: Cinefantastique v36 n1 Feb/Mar 2004 Pages: 60-61
Title: In review: DVD in briefAuthor: J.B. Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v85 n2 February 2004 Page: 12,14
Title: DVD playbackAuthor: PIZZELLO, Stephen Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n183 September 2004 Page: 161
Title: Remote control: RWDAuthor: WISE, Damon Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n178 April 2004 Page: 134
Title: FFW: region 1 DVD of the monthAuthor: HUGHES, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n647 August 2004 Page: 117
Title: Home entertainment to buy and rentAuthor: [SJG] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v17 n5 February 2004 Page: 96
Title: Home guideArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n502 December 2002 Pages: 93-96
Title: Howard Shore. La lumière passe de l'oeil au cerveauAuthor: LAULIAC, Christian Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Composer Howard Shore talks about his collaboration with D. Cronenberg, particularly on the music of The FLY and experi- mental work on NAKED LUNCH and CRASH; his work on ED WOOD, The GAME and The YARDS.
In: Music from the Movies n31/32 Winter 2001 Pages: 12-13
Title: Naked Lunch: live to projectionAuthor: JOY, Nick Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Howard Shore interviewed at the Barbican as part of the venue's 'Only Connect' series. NAKED LUNCH was performed as an orchestral piece.
In: Shivers n74 February 2000 Pages: 34-37
Title: Filming the unfilmable: David Cronenberg's Naked LunchAuthor: SCOTT, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on Cronenberg's adaptation and how it differs from William Burroughs' novel.
In: El Amante Cine v2 n14 April 1993 Pages: 36-39
Title: ¡Droga en el cine!Author: RICAGNO, Alejandro Article type: ArticleLanguage: Spanish
Description: Discussion of drugs in film, covers a variety of films from THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM to DRUGSTORE COWBOY . Also includes films which cover the drug culture in music such as THE ROSE and SID AND NANCY.
In: Sight and Sound v3 n5 May 1993 Page: 69
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n5 May 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: British Board of Film Classification - Monthly List of Cinema Films January 1992 Page: 2
Title: [British Board of Film Classification - Monthly List of Cinema Films - January 1992: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n850 27 Mar 1992 Page: 5
Title: Lunch off and on Athens menuAuthor: GRIVAS, Alexis Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An Athens film supervision committee reportedly ordered police to seize prints of David Cronenberg's award-winning the NAKED LUNCH, claiming that the film "incites" young people to homosexuality and the use of narcotics.
In: StarBurst n166 June 1992 Pages: 16-19
Title: Lunch with Peter WellerAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Peter Weller.
In: Sight and Sound v2 n1 May 1992 Pages: 56-57
Title: [Sight and Sound - v2 n1 May 1992: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinefantastique v22 n4 February 1992 Pages: 12-13,60
Title: The Naked LunchAuthor: KIMBER, Gary Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: David Cronenberg talks about making The NAKED LUNCH.
In: Screen International n840 17 Jan 1992 Page: 24
Title: [Screen International - n840 17 Jan 1992: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v2 n1 May 1992 Page: 6
Title: The Naked Diners clubAuthor: SINCLAIR, Iain Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the lack of similarity between the Burroughs' book The NAKED LUNCH and the Cronenberg film based on it.
In: Empire n32 February 1992 Pages: 66-77
Title: 1992: the ultimate "Empire" guide to the moviesArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief details as part of a guide to upcoming films.
In: Empire n35 May 1992 Page: 22
Title: New filmsAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v1 n11 March 1992 Pages: 11-13
Title: David CronenbergAuthor: KERMODE, Mark Article type: FilmographyLanguage: English
Description: Interview with David Cronenberg about his career, and his film NAKED LUNCH.
In: Film Quarterly v45 n3 Spring 1992 Pages: 2-6
Title: David Cronenberg on William Burroughs - Dead Ringers do ...Author: JAEHNE, Karen Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with David Cronenberg on his film based on William Burrough's work - NAKED LUNCH and the extent to which it was influenced by the author himself.
In: Cinefantastique v22 n5 April 1992 Pages: 8-19
Title: Cronenberg: Naked LunchAuthor: KIMBER, Gary, PERSONS, Dan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Extensive look at NAKED LUNCH, featuring comments by David Cronenberg, William S. Burroughs and Carol Spier, and a look at the special effects and production design.
In: Empire n35 May 1992 Pages: 78-79
Title: Go global! Naked LunchAuthor: KNELMAN, Martin Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
In: Premiere v5 n6 February 1992 Page: 22, 26, 37
Title: Cronenberg does Burroughs.Author: RICHARDSON, John H. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details about the plot, characters and filming of NAKED LUNCH.
In: Sight and Sound v1 n11 March 1992 Pages: 8-10
Title: The Wrong BodyAuthor: TAUBIN, Amy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the portrayal of hetero and homoerotic sex in NAKED LUNCH, and the importance of woman in driving the narrative.
In: Sight and Sound v2 n5 September 1992 Page: 66
Title: [Sight and Sound - v2 n5 September 1992: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: Interview v22 n1 January 1992 Page: 28
Title: Naked LunchAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review.
In: Positif n373 March 1992 Pages: 4-17
Title: Actualite: David CronenbergAuthor: PECK, Agnes Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Articles discussing NAKED LUNCH and an interview with David Cronenberg about the film.
In: Screen International n792 1 Feb 1991 Page: 18
Title: [Screen International - n792 1 Feb 1991: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Variety 23 Dec 1991 Page: 43
Title: [Variety - 23 Dec 1991: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v315 n48 22 Jan 1991 Page: 3, 118, 89
Title: Fox doing 'Naked Lunch' filmAuthor: RECHTSHAFFEN, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: P.3, 118. Article. p.89. Credits.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v320 n31 20 Dec 1991 Page: 8, 50
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v320 n31 20 Dec 1991: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Television Today n5729 31 Jan 1991 Page: 18
Title: [Stage - n5729 31 Jan 1991: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: In-production details and credits.
In: Screen International n793 8 Feb 1991 Page: 36
Title: [Screen International - n793 8 Feb 1991: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n744 17 Feb 1990 Page: 202
Title: [Screen International - n744 17 Feb 1990: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details
In: Screen International n787 15 Dec 1990 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n787 15 Dec 1990: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n774 15 Sep 1990 Page: 41
Title: [Screen International - n774 15 Sep 1990: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(8)
Title: Adapting the Beat poets: Burroughs, Ginsberg, and Kerouac on screenAuthor: Prince, Michael J. Pages: xxix, 139 pages
Title: David Cronenberg: author or film-maker?
Author: BROWNING, Mark Pages: 206 pages
Title: naked lens: beat cinema
Author: SARGEANT, Jack Pages: 255 p.
Title: Film adaptation
Author: NAREMORE, James Pages: vii-x, 258p.
Title: Adaptations: from text to screen, screen to text
Author: CARTMELL, Deborah Pages: vii-xvii, 247p.
Title: naked lens: beat cinema
Author: SARGEANT, Jack Pages: 250p.
Title: Cronenberg on Cronenberg
Author: RODLEY, Chris Pages: vi-xvii. 230p.
Title: Everything is permitted: the making of Naked Lunch
Author: SILVERBERG, Tra Pages: 128p.