tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post7177556647026350146..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: the Directors: David LynchAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-87413791241761542222019-01-31T11:50:21.158-05:002019-01-31T11:50:21.158-05:00Ahhh yes, that makes far more sense, given where y...Ahhh yes, that makes far more sense, given where you posted this comment. I LOVED that show, so very much. I'm due to sit down and rewatch the whole thing actually. Part 8 is one of the premiere hours of the medium. That redefined what television can do.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-78104294526197777552019-01-28T03:22:17.519-05:002019-01-28T03:22:17.519-05:00Thankyou so much but I may have misunderstood haha...Thankyou so much but I may have misunderstood haha! I'm not referring to the (superb) film by Zygvanitzev, but Twin Peaks: The Return. I wanted to hear your thoughts on the series.Mark Woollonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05072777957640381767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-67289312264598426112019-01-24T15:01:23.402-05:002019-01-24T15:01:23.402-05:00I need to track that one down. You have the best r...I need to track that one down. You have the best recommendations!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-45422824722388317462019-01-23T00:36:24.066-05:002019-01-23T00:36:24.066-05:00Christ its been half a decade since this saw a com...Christ its been half a decade since this saw a comment. So Alex: The Return? Re-watching at the moment and I'm fascinated to hear what you thought of it.Mark Woollonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05072777957640381767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-61386366132844036452014-09-08T13:00:38.093-04:002014-09-08T13:00:38.093-04:00Totally one of a kind. Interesting to hear your th...Totally one of a kind. Interesting to hear your thoughts on Inland Empire. I actually hated that movie the first time I saw it. Just too... much. But after forcing myself through a repeat viewing, I grew to appreciate it. Still, I can't argue with anyone who takes faults in any of his films. He simply doesn't make "easy" movies, you know? Really appreciate your comment though!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-50254709300405583212014-09-07T09:42:01.589-04:002014-09-07T09:42:01.589-04:00One of the most intriguing directors/artists aroun...One of the most intriguing directors/artists around. I've never had such varying opinions about a director's work than David Lynch's. One of his films I love - Mulholland Dr, others I admire - The Elephant Man, Twin Peaks series (and movie to some extent), The Straight Story, others I find intriguing but not great as a whole - Eraserhead, Lost Highway, others that had their moments but just weren't all that good - Blue Velvet, Wild At Heart, Inland Empire and one that as you said had no positive qualities at all - Dune (and I'm a sci-fi fan!).<br />But overall I love his dreamlike aesthetic - the look and tone of his films (apart from Inland Empire, I didn't like the look of that one), how weirdly unsettling it is at times but still hugely intriguing and interesting. Certainly one of a kind.Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-47341921177548506892013-05-03T09:49:10.346-04:002013-05-03T09:49:10.346-04:00Yeah that's the one. Actually don't know i...Yeah that's the one. Actually don't know if I've seen On the Air. Gotta track it down.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-90991226300236616742013-04-30T18:40:02.634-04:002013-04-30T18:40:02.634-04:00I meant On the Air, up in the air is a Jason Reitm...I meant On the Air, up in the air is a Jason Reitman flick if I'm not mistaken.Tokarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02807042060473464015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-6619768162516207312013-04-30T13:08:58.604-04:002013-04-30T13:08:58.604-04:00Thanks man, glad you dig it. You know, I used to t...Thanks man, glad you dig it. You know, I used to track down EVERYTHING a director had ever done for these posts - shorts, television episodes - everything. And that frankly made researching these posts into a chore. So now I just stick with features. I may occasionally throw in a short for good measure, but features is more or less where it plays.<br /><br />With that said, I have seen most all of Lynch's short films. Some are great, others are meh. They would make for a great post by themselves.<br /><br />Lynch doing a comedy show is just awesome.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-73715915141410232412013-04-30T12:54:51.405-04:002013-04-30T12:54:51.405-04:00Really great stuff here, Lynch is one of my chief ...Really great stuff here, Lynch is one of my chief inspirations but I'm sure all indie filmmakers say that at one point or another. It's a shame you didn't include some of Lynch's short works like The Alphabet or The Cowboy and The Frenchman or his superb Hotel Rooms or hell, his hardly watchable Up in the Air. <br /><br />It makes me smile that once upon a time someone was willing to let David Lynch and Mark Frost handle a comedy show. Where a art house director like Lynch was shooting commercials for Giorgio Armani, Gucci and YvesSaintLaurent. Those were the days!Tokarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02807042060473464015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-50933557649254016062013-03-27T20:01:26.257-04:002013-03-27T20:01:26.257-04:00In my opinion, you've covered Lynch at his mos...In my opinion, you've covered Lynch at his most masterful. And that is a very good balance of what he has to offer as well. Still, I think you'll enjoy some of the others!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-69837706030321357642013-03-27T18:46:30.901-04:002013-03-27T18:46:30.901-04:00Man, I should finish off Lynch's filmography. ...Man, I should finish off Lynch's filmography. I've only seen Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, Blue Velvet and Mulholland Dr., all of which I loved. Though, it does look like I've seen most of high points.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-26609804414392476732013-03-20T09:52:33.269-04:002013-03-20T09:52:33.269-04:00I'm right there with you on Lost Highway. It w...I'm right there with you on Lost Highway. It was too out there for me when I first watched it. But in my subsequent viewings, I think it fits perfectly well into overall tone of Lynch's work.<br /><br />Thanks so much for reading/commenting, Eric!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-31612515788352404102013-03-19T23:54:16.113-04:002013-03-19T23:54:16.113-04:00Damn, I still have so much to see from Lynch. Love...Damn, I still have so much to see from Lynch. Loved Eraserhead, Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive. I still don't know what to make of Lost Highway though. Didn't really enjoy it much on my first viewing, but I did have a lot of fun reading about it afterward. I'll have to give it another shot someday.Erichttp://twscritic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-78811587259612126552013-03-16T17:42:22.892-04:002013-03-16T17:42:22.892-04:00Tough crowd, tough crowd.Tough crowd, tough crowd.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-85279924142135621172013-03-16T17:08:40.018-04:002013-03-16T17:08:40.018-04:00Let's all hound Alex about typos!
Yeah, "...Let's all hound Alex about typos!<br /><br />Yeah, "wild shit" basically encapsulates Crazy Clown Time. I can't say I listen to it much either, but there's some nice grooves on there. Freaky grooves.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10963537284814153368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-55596085078669873722013-03-16T10:35:54.886-04:002013-03-16T10:35:54.886-04:00I forgive you. While you're at it, another typ...I forgive you. While you're at it, another typo to fix. Jack Fist=Jack FiskChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-69759093134733200622013-03-16T09:40:52.710-04:002013-03-16T09:40:52.710-04:00Nice to hear you're such a Lynch fan. One of t...Nice to hear you're such a Lynch fan. One of the things I love about him is that he indeed does not have any rules. <br /><br />Crazy Clown Time is wild shit. I can't say I listen to it on the regular, but it's definitely what I would imagine David Lynch music to sound like.<br /><br />In regards to the Cage typo: How. Fucking. Dare. I. <br /><br />Will you forgive me?Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-90650172107970611932013-03-16T09:38:52.981-04:002013-03-16T09:38:52.981-04:00Thanks dude! I fell into a Lynch spell last week. ...Thanks dude! I fell into a Lynch spell last week. Once I started, I couldn't stop. Made for a damn fun weekend. Enjoy!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-22550146931221652752013-03-16T09:38:13.985-04:002013-03-16T09:38:13.985-04:00Thanks man! My initial opinion of Fire Walk with M...Thanks man! My initial opinion of Fire Walk with Me was not a good one, so I gave it a second watch for this post and liked it better. I know your man Mark Kermode considers it Lynch's masterpiece. By no means bad... I do love the final act, for sure.<br /><br />Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-14686299021596115512013-03-16T09:35:42.690-04:002013-03-16T09:35:42.690-04:00He's your favorite?! That's awesome. Yeah,...He's your favorite?! That's awesome. Yeah, I do know he likes the Twin Peaks film, and fair enough. He felt there was more that needed to be said, so he said it. Can't argue with that.<br /><br />I love that Lost Highway is your favorite. Whatta mind bender that one is.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-42638666533468618522013-03-16T09:34:08.020-04:002013-03-16T09:34:08.020-04:00Thanks Dan! Blue Velvet is a movie that gets bette...Thanks Dan! Blue Velvet is a movie that gets better everytime I watch it, which, for me, is true of Lynch's best films. Definitely recommend checking out The Elephant Man and The Straight Story when you can.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-73167239365095440552013-03-16T09:32:33.856-04:002013-03-16T09:32:33.856-04:00Oh that's awesome, I had no idea you loved Mul...Oh that's awesome, I had no idea you loved Mulholland Dr. that much. What a perfect and unique film. Hope you like the rest of his films that you check out.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-29055587235843640882013-03-16T09:31:31.322-04:002013-03-16T09:31:31.322-04:00Inland Empire is NUTS. It really does not make con...Inland Empire is NUTS. It really does not make conventional sense... at all, but that's kind of Lynch's intention. I think.<br /><br />Hope you enjoy his films!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-32507685297219629852013-03-16T09:30:34.326-04:002013-03-16T09:30:34.326-04:00We more or less agree in full here. Love that Mulh...We more or less agree in full here. Love that Mulholland Dr. tops your list. Can't wait for your Lynch piece.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.com