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I used to like him a lot but I've gone off him over the past few years. I read a book called Lynch on Lynch a few years back and he seems just as confused by the meaning of his films as the general public. It seems he just gets random ideas weaves them together with a bit of dream logic and there you have it. In fact several times throughout the book he said "who knows where these ideas come from" Technically speaking he's a great director and the cinematography and soundtracks in his films are always very beautiful even when he’s tackling gruesome subject matter.
My favourite Lynch movies would be Wild at Heart, The Elephant Man and Blue Velvet. There were also a lot of elements in the Lost Highway that I loved too. Like the situation with the main couple being video taped as they slept in their bed by persons unknown and then having the tape sent to them. That was really creepy and was a great set up for what should’ve been a good film but unfortunately it just went off on an unfocused tangent. I'm also a little confused about why still needs to chain smoke when he says he gets so much out of transcendental meditation.
All good points Chris and as per usual with your good self. I do like Lynch and I take your point. But you'd agree he's the only guy making film I need to see?
Eraserhead wasn't bad. Some cool parts and lotsa creepy parts. Not much replay value though. Dune also had some cool/creepy parts but had lots of bad acting too. Blue Velvet was my favorite out of the three Lynch films I've seen. Best story and had the most stylistic range. Dennis Hopper was pretty wacky too. Still gotta check out Mulholland Drive. I've heard good things about that one even from Lynch detractors.
Not much of a fan of his philosophy or approach to filmmaking though. Too over-analytical. Case in point: I'd agree that films should be watched in their entirety on not in segments but not putting chapters on your DVDs is asinine. I rented Eraserhead on DVD once and there was a scratch on the disc about 15 minutes in. Of course, you can't skip to the next chapter because it's David Lynch so basically one tiny scratch makes the entire DVD unplayable. Didn't think that one through, did you, Mr. Lynch. You can't make this up.
Oh I love David Lynch. My second all time favourite director behind Miyazaki.
David Lynch is the only director I know who can take a plot or narrative and make it go round in a full circle. Any typical movie is a straight line point A to point B. But in a Lynch film you can feel the story just curve in on itself. It's weird and hard to explain. Inland Empire and Muholland Drive is a good example of this. It is just mind blowing everytime I see it.
Recently Lynch has been getting a lot of criticism from fans in regards to a director who has gotten to the point where he is stealing ideas from himself. I can sort of see it but there is only one Lynch and will ever be one Lynch.
My only complaint is that he doesn't pump out enough movies and no studio will throw bundles of cash his way for his projects. Lynch has fully embraced digital filmmaking (which is appernetly cheap and fast to produce-just go ask Rodregiez) and so you'd think he would be playing around in that sandbox with all the enthusiasm of a kid with ADD and releasing more movies.
I just wish a studio would throw him 10 million dollars so he can go out with a bang and finally shoot his Johnny Rocket script and play around with todays CGI effects.
I like his warped sense of thinking. Once, someone told me I was like a female version of him, but I can't remember what script it was in reference to at the moment, but I went like "WOW"!
Here's some things for you. The Log Lady. Bob. Leo. Diane. Those very words make hairs on the back of my neck stand straight up. Is there another film maker out there who can do that? Long live DL. And all hail TP!
As for Mulholland Drive I challenge anyone to come up with a bigger mind fuck of a film. This guy does not get the credit he richly deserves in my very humble opinion.
Too easy. Inland Empire is way more twisted up then Mulholland. As one critic described the movie: the plot goes down so many rabbit holes, the film simply dissapears.
I've yet to see to see this. A phrase I believe he culled from Laura Dern. Once I do I'll report back. I hasten to add I've yet to be disappointed by his work.
You start a Lynch thread and you have not seen Inland Empire. Shame on you Rendevous. shame!
As for Lynch at his kick ass best, you have to see the ad below he has done for Playstation where Lynch is given a big budget and free reign to do whatever he pleases. Result: GOLD!
Oh I love David Lynch. My second all time favourite director behind Miyazaki.
Blue Velvet is my all time fav Lynch movie
Really? This is a big surprise - from comments I have seen you post regarding disliking the darker aspects of some scripts, I would never have thought he would be a favourite of yours!
While I liked "Twin Peaks" and the earlier films, such as "Velvet" and "Wild at Heart", I must say that I felt that, like much surrealism, Lynch's films ended up disappearing up their own exhaust pipes - there is little emotional connection to be found in his films - image often seems (to me) to be all. Surface but no shadow, if you see what I mean.
well Niles, you got me there and I honestly don't know how to respond.
I love a movie that takes me on a walk on the dark side if the violence and brutality is structured tightly into the story or make-up of the character. What I don't like is graphic violence used in Torture Porn to excite/revolt the viewer.
Interesting tidbit. I write short scripts too and it has often been commented on reviews here as my short scripts being a little on the dark side.
Also laughed my head off at your opinion of "Lynch's films ended up disappearing up their own exhaust pipes" So funny cause- yes even I am willing to admit -that there is a bit of truth in it. But the style and flare of Lynch's work is so mesmorizing and beautiful, who cares if it is only an inch thick and has no depth, I could stand there all day and just gaze into it.
I think the most salient point is one that is mentioned in the article, there's always something to think about in his films.
When you try to experiment with different things you are always going to run the risk of failing to create a cohesive whole and you have to accept that you are going to lose some audience members, but I've got to a stage where i like seeing Direcots take risks and risk failing with something a little bit different, rather than keeping it safe and predictable.
It's rare to watch a film and think I've not seen that before and Lynch is one of the very few writers and directors who has any surprises left.