David Lynch

PrettyPumpkin · 22nd March 2005, 12:09 AM

Today, as part of my course, we watched 'Lost Highway' by David Lynch. It was absolutely amazing! Has anyone else seen it? Didn't quite follow it but I loved the use of music in the film (Which is why I was watching it- my lecture was on 'Music in film')

Has anyone got any other Lynch recommendations? (Mullholland Drive and Blue Velvet pretty much obvious choices...) Would be interested to hear.

I think I might write my final essay of this year on 'Lost Highway' so if anyone knows any good websites or books to read about it, please tell me.

^_mincher_^ · 22nd March 2005, 12:14 AM

Watch the film Dune - it was directed by Lynch. The music in the film is along the lines of classical rock whilst the special effects used in the film are awe inspiring. It was made in 1984 and ive seen modern films with worse effect work.

There is a good chance though that you wont have much of an idea whats going on the first time round (much like Lost Highway

)

anyways thats my 2 bob.

^_mincher_^ · 22nd March 2005, 12:17 AM

Oh yeah, its also got a very young Kyle McLachlan (of Sex in the City fame) in the leading role.

Honestly, i can't watch him on screen now without being reminded of the scene where he was jacking off to porn in the bathroom.

PrettyPumpkin · 22nd March 2005, 12:45 AM

I love Dune! I didn't realise it was Lynch though...

Will definately have to watch Lost Highway again with someone who perhaps understands what's going on!

^_mincher_^ · 22nd March 2005, 12:57 AM

Yeah it can be a pickler at the end, not gonna say much about it. just watch it again and you'll catch on to things you never noticed first time round

MisterMarc · 22nd March 2005, 01:05 AM

mulholland drive is a bit godawful though

TheSombreroKid · 22nd March 2005, 07:40 AM

steer clear of erazorhead! but any other lynch movies a + climaxing in dune, the elephant man & twin peaks

PrettyPumpkin · 22nd March 2005, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSombreroKid

steer clear of erazorhead! but any other lynch movies a + climaxing in dune, the elephant man & twin peaks

Thank you thank you.

Anymore?

PrettyPumpkin · 24th March 2005, 05:14 PM

I get to study Film Music next year

Had another lecture on 'Lost Highway' today...It's a film about the subconcious/ fantasy/ dreams/ madness/ insanity I discovered. Even my lecturer (who has edited books on David Lynch's filming techniques etc) doesn't really have a clue what is going on!

PeteRoe · 25th March 2005, 12:48 AM

I have Lost Highway, Mullholland Drive and Eraserhead all on DVD.

Blue Velvet wasnt done by him was it? I have seen that.

.star* · 25th March 2005, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PeteRoe

Blue Velvet wasnt done by him was it? I have seen that.

Aye, it was. I've only seen Mulholland Drive + about half of Blue Velvet but I really liked Mulholland Drive.

Ritchie Ramone · 25th March 2005, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PrettyPumpkin

Anymore?

Wild at Heart is my favourite.

~smack · 25th March 2005, 07:42 PM

I fucking loved Eraserhead, if you're going to be a completist, you must see it. It's probably the most literal film out of Lost Highway and Mullholland Drive. MD can be easily explained too though, LH is the bugger, but I read some explanations on it that made sense.

Check the www.imdb.com for helpful info and search google for other info on those three films.

aletea · 25th March 2005, 09:17 PM

David Lynch is brilliant. I would recommend all of his work (except Dune):

Wild at Heart
The Straight Story
The Elephant Man
Eraserhead
Hotel Room
Twin Peaks (series)

He's directed music videos and other shorts, documentaries, etc.

I am in love with him.

22nd March 2005, 12:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
PrettyPumpkin Mixtaper Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Edinburgh. It's great. Posts: 2,800	David Lynch Today, as part of my course, we watched 'Lost Highway' by David Lynch. It was absolutely amazing! Has anyone else seen it? Didn't quite follow it but I loved the use of music in the film (Which is why I was watching it- my lecture was on 'Music in film') Has anyone got any other Lynch recommendations? (Mullholland Drive and Blue Velvet pretty much obvious choices...) Would be interested to hear. I think I might write my final essay of this year on 'Lost Highway' so if anyone knows any good websites or books to read about it, please tell me.

25th March 2005, 09:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
aletea Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Posts: 8	Brilliant David Lynch is brilliant. I would recommend all of his work (except Dune): Wild at Heart The Straight Story The Elephant Man Eraserhead Hotel Room Twin Peaks (series) He's directed music videos and other shorts, documentaries, etc. I am in love with him.

22nd March 2005, 12:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
^_mincher_^ Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Corstorphine/Dundee Posts: 1,574	Watch the film Dune - it was directed by Lynch. The music in the film is along the lines of classical rock whilst the special effects used in the film are awe inspiring. It was made in 1984 and ive seen modern films with worse effect work. There is a good chance though that you wont have much of an idea whats going on the first time round (much like Lost Highway ) anyways thats my 2 bob.

22nd March 2005, 12:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
^_mincher_^ Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Corstorphine/Dundee Posts: 1,574	Oh yeah, its also got a very young Kyle McLachlan (of Sex in the City fame) in the leading role. Honestly, i can't watch him on screen now without being reminded of the scene where he was jacking off to porn in the bathroom.

22nd March 2005, 12:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
PrettyPumpkin Mixtaper Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Edinburgh. It's great. Posts: 2,800	I love Dune! I didn't realise it was Lynch though... Will definately have to watch Lost Highway again with someone who perhaps understands what's going on!

22nd March 2005, 12:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
^_mincher_^ Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Corstorphine/Dundee Posts: 1,574	Yeah it can be a pickler at the end, not gonna say much about it. just watch it again and you'll catch on to things you never noticed first time round

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MisterMarc Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: UGS Posts: 1,052 Band: Mental Health Act 1983.	mulholland drive is a bit godawful though

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TheSombreroKid Dun Dun Dun Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,086	steer clear of erazorhead! but any other lynch movies a + climaxing in dune, the elephant man & twin peaks

24th March 2005, 05:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
PrettyPumpkin Mixtaper Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Edinburgh. It's great. Posts: 2,800	I get to study Film Music next year Had another lecture on 'Lost Highway' today...It's a film about the subconcious/ fantasy/ dreams/ madness/ insanity I discovered. Even my lecturer (who has edited books on David Lynch's filming techniques etc) doesn't really have a clue what is going on!

25th March 2005, 12:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
PeteRoe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kirriemuir Posts: 1,135	I have Lost Highway, Mullholland Drive and Eraserhead all on DVD. Blue Velvet wasnt done by him was it? I have seen that.

25th March 2005, 07:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
~smack Excuse me, who are you? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 3,139	I fucking loved Eraserhead, if you're going to be a completist, you must see it. It's probably the most literal film out of Lost Highway and Mullholland Drive. MD can be easily explained too though, LH is the bugger, but I read some explanations on it that made sense. Check the www.imdb.com for helpful info and search google for other info on those three films.