David Lynch

ChildofOldLeech said:
- my uncle walked by and after watching along for a few minutes, turned to me and said "I think the guy that made this was the biggest bullsh*tter who ever lived", and left the room.
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I doubt he would disagree with your uncle, except in the humble consent to maybe not being the BIGGEST.

His movies never fail to inspire. I can't finish one of his films and not feel the need to get up and create something myself, with the knowledge it won't compare but still inspirational.

Bobby Perue and Frank are both powerful and frightening.

He is a master of so much, even comic strips. His Angriest Dog in the World is excellent.

I hope he gets motivated by his time returning to Twin Peaks and starts putting out full length features again.

"My dog...barks...some."
 
I have to wonder if this Twin Peaks continuation will live up to its predecessor. Lightning seldom strikes twice in the same place. My fingers are crossed!
 
Revenant said:
I have to wonder if this Twin Peaks continuation will live up to its predecessor. Lightning seldom strikes twice in the same place. My fingers are crossed!
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I'm approaching it with tempered expectations. I'm such a fan of Lynch that I can't imagine not really enjoying it. The original has the advantage of nostalgia for me, so season three is already at a disadvantage. Still, I expect some degree of excellence.
 
I am deeply saddened by the news of Mr. David Lynch's passing today. For all the darkness of his work, it exuded a rare warmth and love for mankind that was shared by the man, himself. Even when he put his characters through the most nightmarish and degrading plights, even when depicting the world as a labyrinthine theatre of corruption and evil, he never lost his innate compassion, treating taboo topics with the gravity that they deserved. A wild imagination combined with a resilient kindness that is rather rare. Eraserhead and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me are the films of his that I often find myself returning to. I hope he finds peace within the White Lodge.
 
Doctor Dugald Eldritch said:
I am deeply saddened by the news of Mr. David Lynch's passing today. For all the darkness of his work, it exuded a rare warmth and love for mankind that was shared by the man, himself. Even when he put his characters through the most nightmarish and degrading plights, even when depicting the world as a labyrinthine theatre of corruption and evil, he never lost his innate compassion, treating taboo topics with the gravity that they deserved. A wild imagination combined with a resilient kindness that is rather rare. Eraserhead and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me are the films of his that I often find myself returning to. I hope he finds peace within the White Lodge.
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I share your sadness, my friend. Today, the winds of time extinguished a very rare and beautiful candle. David's brilliance will be missed.
 
A unique voice. In my 20s, I used to drink and watch Blue Velvet and Wild at Heart more than a few times.
 
This hurts. The fact that Netflix confirmed he was working on a limited series with them makes it even worse. Now he has joined Angelo Badalamenti and Julee Cruise.
 
I had hoped to the last he would do a fourth season of Twin Peaks, but that is now past: no one can replace him. I think he wanted, but his failing health prevented it.

I understand he had to flee his burning house, and died from breathing complications. ........ fire walk with me, ... sounds like a horrible irony.

I rewatched Dune last night, after years, one of my absolute favorite films. It was extremely powerful and overwhelming. I don't agree with those who say it is too compressed to be intelligible. It is a complicated and profound story, on different levels, and the film can be seen several times with increasing satisfaction. I think people find it difficult because it is spiritual in focus, and so unheard of and weird in its perspectives. But all necessary parts are included to understand it: the central conflict with its opposing elements are clearly presented; and the essential part of the story - Paul Atreides' spiritual journey - has all the defining details included for it to beautifully evolve. I think the film is perfectly complete, even if compact. It is great film poetry. If I want to flesh out with more scenes and dialogue, I can revisit the book.
 
It should also be remembered that David Lynch was an important spokesperson for Transcendental Meditation, a meditation technique for achieving deep rest and relaxation, greater focus, and connection with deeper levels of consciousness. Lynch meditated every day since the 1970s. On his big film projects he always set aside some time for meditation. In his book Catching the Big Fish he provides insights into the way meditation benefits the creative process.
 
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