Profiles Of Today's Most Acclaimed Hollywood Directors

Although he began his career making quirky low-budget features, writer-director David Cronenberg quickly grew from cult status to mainstream acclaim in the 1980s. A controversial and unique filmmaker, he has firmly established his reputation as a well-respected auteur. Crononberg's films have won him awards and recognition around the world -- his offbeat masterpieces include Videodrome, The Dead Zone, The Fly, Dead Ringers, Naked Lunch, Crash and eXistenZ. Actors that discuss their experiences working with Cronenberg include Marilyn Chambers, Willem Dafoe, Deborah Harry, Holly Hunter, Michael Ironside and Jennifer Jason Leigh.