David Cronenberg's lack of commentary

[Chopper]

What's up with a lot of Cronenberg's great, old films being released on DVD with no commentary by him!? is he against doing DVD commentaries or something? the Brood & Shivers would be even more great with some comments by him.

[Scott]

SHIVERS is a very good film. If you haven't seen it then check it out. Hard to find I suppose. I only seen it once anywhere and that was a small local video store. Also an older Barbara Steele is in this one if your a fan, but that is not what makes the film good.

[Will]

I agree with you Chopper. Cronenberg did a great commentary for Spider, and I know the Canadian release of eXistenZ had a commentary. Shivers has an interview with him, but everything else is barren, I think, unless the Criterion release of Dead Ringers has commentary. I'd like to hear more from him.

[Chopper]

yes i've seen it. & despite the criticisms i love Shivers. i see as cronenberg's own little b-film, it has a lot of the characteristics of exploitation horror of other films from that era, however it sitll has Dave's own personal stamp on it, one of philospy, sex, science, and gore!

[Chopper]

I believe the criterion version of Dead Ringers does have commentary by him : )!!! it was very interesting too from what i remember. although his voice got a little monotone at times.