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Eraserhead

David Lynch’s movie, Eraserhead has been one of the most mysterious and confusing movies of all times. It is a surreal horror production that gained both a lot of hate and respect for Lynch since those who found the movie good actually loved Lynch art, but those who did not understand it claimed it was a waste of time both for the producers and the viewers. Released in March 1977, the movie was a whole Lynch creation -he produced in, More

The All Important Ending…

Has there ever been anything so contentious as the ending of all-time TV great Twin Peaks?

David Lynch has really got it in the neck over the years for his handling of film endings; not only that, of course—fans have united, split into separate factions and protested about the meaning of his films to the point where finding the meaning is virtually impossible. Would we have been truly happy if everything was cut and dry in Twin Peaks? More

Dune 1984

In 1984 David Lynch took up the mantle of re-creating the classic science fiction story; Dune for the big screen. It was met by largely negative critical reviews for its clumsy plot. Confusing and unexplainable digressions from the novel and the omission of several key characters who are important to the plot.

While these comments are all true, not much was said about what Lynch did right, and this is where I come in with this article. Yes, some of More

The Money Shot

I love Mulholland Dr. That should really go without saying; I don’t really know anyone who claims to be a David Lynch fan who would not agree that Mulholland Dr. is the best movie to ever come out of Hollywood. This is ironic considering the subtle kick that Lynch gives Hollywood by literally making Los Angeles Purgatory in the beginning. There are lots of different ways to view this movie, and it seems there are just as many arguments between people trying to convince each other that one way is correct.

I think that is what makes this film so good. To be able to create something that so many people can take in such drastically different ways is incredible, and the true meaning of creating art. I personally believe that it is quite a simple movie, and should be looked at as a whole rather than chronologically. It is a chopped up version of a real story combined with a fantasy sequence that is introduced because of the destruction of love and the main character going a little bit psycho. I know it is not as simple as that, but it is really not that much more complicated either. Anyways, I am sure that with a future post I will go into the meanings of Mulholland Dr…

Right now I am re-watching the series Twin Peaks, which never really ceases to amaze me. Having been introduced to David Lynch one day in art school by my teacher randomly turning on Eraserhead, the scope of what he does has never failed to impress me since. I look forward to many more updates!