It's odd to think back now how I had a distinct sense of the 'Lynch style' (if you will forgive my use of the term) before really connecting it with the filmmaker. The world of arts and cinema has lost a major creative with the passing of David Lynch. Lynch had stepped back from public appearances last year after revealing a diagnosis of emphysema. I think there are probably a few folks here who were connected or inspired by any number of his signature films [or television shows] and he rightfully earned his place and the respect of his Hollywood peers. From the [originally] very underground Eraserhead (seeded on his own early days with a young wife and child living in crime-ridden, low income neighbourhoods of Philadelphia), to recognised award winners like Wild at Heart; his work maintained a quality unmatched by other things. And, while he himself was 'less than proud' of it, I will forever be appreciative for his efforts to bring Dune to the screen. A modern renaissance man in many ways, he continued to be active outside of film with writing, art, and music. I think far beyond his filmography, his legacy will live on for a long time through all the actors, filmmakers, writers, and other creative works he helped to inspire.
A real one. Leaves us with so much good work to enjoy. And some of the best words to live by from him… “fix your heart or die”
As a salute to his life and work, Criterion is offering up (until the end of January) the documentary film David Lynch: The Art Life free to stream for anyone that is interested. No account necessary *or so it says at any rate.
Every episode of Twin Peaks was a major event, in quite a challenging part of my life. I loved that show so much, it was only later I discovered his films, which blew me away just as much. A staggering body of work he leaves us ...
I watched that last night on your recommendation @ultrakaiju his story telling was amazing, very great film to watch. I loved that his impact on twin peaks was so great that you could tell when he went on hiatus.
