David Lynch

WickedLiquid

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A buddy of mine knows how much I love movies that are ambiguous/complex so he recommended I check out movies from David Lynch.

I saw Mulholland Dr and loved it, thought Blue Velvet was just "ok" and can't figure out what the fuck Lost Highway was all about. Honestly, was there a point to that one??? It was creepy as hell, but any theory I can come up with is contradicted by something else that happens in the movie...bah!

I was going to watch Island Empire but noticed it was 3hrs and I don't have time to watch all of it in one sitting. I'd rather not take a break from a movie that's complex so I don't forget anything.

I like ambiguous films, but I still need some sort of pay-off even if it's based on a theory. Lost Highway doesn't seem to have any pay off. But Mulholland Dr did after I thought about it and talked it over with my friend who recommended Lynch's work.

Anyone else a fan of his work? I imagine he's a pretty creepy guy.
 
The only Lynch movie I've seen was Mulholland Drive and it was pretty cool. The lesbian erotica feels a bit over the top for me. It takes away the mystery/drama and starts to feel like some softcore porn. But besides that it's definitely thought-provoking and clever.

I heard all of Lynch's movies are a big WTF. They either disturb you, confuse you, or usually do both. I dunno if that's a good thing or a bad thing.
 
What's that one with the crying baby and the song that the Pixies cover in concert? Someone tell me what it is so I can put it on my netflix queue!
 
^ LMAO, that was awesome. I'd watch it :lol:

GiftedMonkey said:
What's that one with the crying baby and the song that the Pixies cover in concert? Someone tell me what it is so I can put it on my netflix queue!

I think it might be Eraserhead. Haven't seen it so I can't tell you if it is or not. I just know that movie is about a mutant baby, so if you're looking for a Lynch movie about a baby that's probably it.

Edit, oh wait, that movie came out in the 70's... before the Pixies... so I guess it's not Eraserhead..
 
Trippysmurf said:
Sir Patrick Stewart carrying a Pug into battle.
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F*** yeah!
 
WickedLiquid said:
^ LMAO, that was awesome. I'd watch it :lol:

GiftedMonkey said:
What's that one with the crying baby and the song that the Pixies cover in concert? Someone tell me what it is so I can put it on my netflix queue!

I think it might be Eraserhead. Haven't seen it so I can't tell you if it is or not. I just know that movie is about a mutant baby, so if you're looking for a Lynch movie about a baby that's probably it.

Edit, oh wait, that movie came out in the 70's... before the Pixies... so I guess it's not Eraserhead..

Yes, it was Eraserhead. The Pixies were covering that song.

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Never been a fan of the whole bizarro surrealism David Lynch films had to offer, but I did thoroughly enjoy Mulholland Dr. and Inland Empire.

I do think Lynch is an important director though, bringing moments in film that made me scratch my head, and wonder exactly wtf just happened. His films really make you think.
 
Being made to think is different than just being purposefully confused, though. It's like being punished for paying attention.
 

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