Mullholland Dr.

[Dr. Why]

I just finished watching this film by David Lynch, and I must say I can't seem to get it out of my system. I might have to watch it again while taking notes to try to piece together a fuller picture of it.

I was curious about how others viewed the film and what their interpertation of it was. I am of an opinion that it seemed almost to be a comment on reality itself and what passes for it. That, and how people give symbols to various things as well as how they envision their own hopes, dreams and despairs.

 

[Thaklaar]

Mulholland Dr. was great. But it was also kinda Lost Highway with lesbians. Act 1 - Crumbling Fantasy World. Act 2 - Trauma that led to escape into fantasy world. Killed wife - jilted by lesbian lover. Both stunning films but Mulholland's a bit of a thematic retread.

 

[Dr. Why]

Ah, haven't seen Lost Highway yet, so I can't compare them yet. But I have heard that before about the film.

 

[Thaklaar]

Ah, haven't seen Lost Highway yet, so I can't compare them yet. But I have heard that before about the film.

Ah, then you've missed out on Robert Blake as The Creepiest Motherfucker Ever Put On Celluloid.

I have trouble analyzing Lynch's films. He paints in archetypes and urges. Literal interpretations do his stuff little justice. I find his work better experienced than taken apart.

 

[Dr. Why]

Indeed, I did get the chance to watch Blue Velvet last night, and that was quite an experience as well.

 

[Thaklaar]

Indeed, I did get the chance to watch Blue Velvet last night, and that was quite an experience as well.

Ah, Frank Booth. Dennis Hopper does him some good crazy.

 

[Beat Mango]

Yes, great movie. How good was the lesbian scene!?! But in all seriousness, great movie, really engaged me, got me thinking, and I spent a lot of time trying to figure it out (I eventually cheated by going on the net, although even when you get the "answer" there's still a lot to be discussed). I've watched Blue Velvet since then because I wanted more Lynch, but didn't like it near as much.

Naomi Watts, I just find to be an incredible actress. Just seems to be in good movies too: 21 Grams and I Heart Huckabees also among my favourites.

 

[Dr. Why]

Ah, Frank Booth. Dennis Hopper does him some good crazy.

Indeed, though everytime I think of his character I can't help but think PABST BLUE RIBBON!!! and laugh.

 

[brain enclosed in flesh]

I have trouble analyzing Lynch's films. He paints in archetypes and urges. Literal interpretations do his stuff little justice. I find his work better experienced than taken apart.

I completely agree. Just let it work into your brain and your senses and do its thing. Don't try to explain it.

I haven't seen Mulholland Drive in years and every once in awhile that elderly couple will creep out of a paper cup and laugh as they scamper across my floor. It's always a bit disarming.

I haven't seen Lost Highway. That might have to happen, although I'm not sure whether I want more David Lynch in my thoughts at the moment.