“The film must live its own life”: Cult films of the legendary David Lynch

“The film must live its own life”: Cult films of the legendary David Lynch

David Lynch. Photo: Legion-media

Iconic director David Lynch passed away. He was not afraid to love money, he was not afraid to be an artist, and he dreamed that his creations would speak for the director.

“To best immerse yourself in a movie, watch it from start to finish in a nice, quiet place, on a big screen, with good acoustics. This is the only way to visit a new world and gain new experiences,” is how Lynch suggested exploring the art of cinema.

In memory of the cult director, we have compiled a list of films and TV series that will portray him much better than his contemporaries.


Twin Peaks (1990)

A still from the TV series Twin Peaks

If you follow Detective Dale Cooper to the town of Twin Peaks at least once, you will mentally return there more than once. Who really killed Laura Palmer? What is each character in the story really trying to say? What other secrets does the small town hide? Its atmosphere and richness of detail made the Twin Peaks series a cult classic. The project also has a nice final note. The fourth season of the series, which the master himself worked on, will be released this year.


Elephant Man (1980)

A frame from the movie “The Elephant Man”

Dostoevsky would weep at the story of John Merrick. The powerless and silent circus performer, rewarded by nature with a terrible appearance, received the nickname “Elephant Man”. In order to save him from his reputation as a monster, scientist Frederick Treaves (Anthony Hopkins) suddenly discovers the deep and multifaceted inner world of his patient while studying his phenomenon.

The series is based on the true story of Joseph Merrick, who lived in 19th-century Britain. Meanwhile, John Hurt was spending 10 hours every day with make-up artists for a convincing image.


Eraser Head (1977)

Again from the movie

Henry, unsociable and unobtrusive except for his hair, suddenly becomes a father. Not only is his wife clearly not herself, but the child also looks nothing like a human being. All this gradually deprives the main character of his sanity.

The monochrome film was shot when Lynch was just beginning his ascent to the Olympus of cinema. In his early work, he reflected on his childhood and also creatively expressed classic fatherly fears. It is interesting that despite his experiences, Lynch is a father of four children and has developed good relationships. Fun fact: The Shining’s director, Stanley Kubrick, inspired the actors to create the right atmosphere with the drama.


Dune (1984)

A still from the movie “Dune”

The year is 10191, the planet Arrakis, and Timothée Chalamet is gone. But there’s a dangerous Sting in metallic underwear, colorful characters and… That’s the real failure, in the director’s opinion. Lynch managed to deviate so much from the plot of the book’s author, Frank Herbert, that he angered his fans. And he messed up his own so much that he pissed everyone else off.

But years later, we appreciate the atmosphere with a touch of surrealism that creates a fusion with science fiction. Quentin Tarantino also watched this movie. He turned down Denis Villeneuve’s fashion film adaptation before moving on to cinema.


Blue Velvet (1986)

A frame from the movie “Blue Velvet”

The thriller “Blue Velvet” follows student Geoffrey Beaumont as he cares for his seriously ill father. Suddenly he finds a human ear and begins his investigation; This leads the young man to the mysterious singer Dorothy Vallens. He learns that the artist is being held captive by the ruthless mobster Frank Booth. Jeffrey is determined to save the girl.

Let’s leave aside the star cast of this movie and focus on the colors that have become the leitmotif of the work. All color shades have their own meaning. Blue Velvet became Lynch’s signature film, becoming a hallmark of his visual style.

But years later, we appreciate the atmosphere with a touch of surrealism that creates a fusion with science fiction. Quentin Tarantino also watched this movie. He turned down Denis Villeneuve’s fashion film adaptation before moving on to cinema.


Lost Highway (1996)

A still from the movie Lost Highway

Saxophonist Fred Madison plays jazz at night and is convinced his wife is cheating on him. In this background, he has terrible dreams and one day they come true. Videotapes containing footage of his own home appear on his doorstep. Someone is filming Fred and his wife while they sleep.

Besides the stalking and misleading thinking, the true crime story wasn’t born out of nowhere. One day, an anonymous caller called David Lynch’s house and said, “Dick Laurent is dead.” Whatever that means, the director immediately had an idea. By the way, the development of the plot in the film begins with exactly the same call.

Wild at Heart (1990)

A frame from the movie “Wild Heart”

Another film in which Lynch develops an ordinary daily situation from life in his own way and cleverly packages it in his own unique style.

According to him, main character Lula’s oppressive mother does not intend to bless her daughter’s love with a worthless candidate. Marietta Fortune plans to resolve the situation radically. She first tries to seduce Sailor (Nicolas Cage), then tries to kill him by ordering a hitman.

Sailor successfully repelled the attack but went to prison for killing the killer. After two years behind bars, he finds his girlfriend and they make plans to escape. At the same time, Marietta organizes a hunt for Sailor and Lulu. The film received the Palme d’Or award.

Source: People Talk

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