tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post6521748251844160187..comments2024-02-18T08:45:16.295-08:00Comments on The Film Connoisseur: Signs That Let You Know You’re In a David Lynch FilmFranco Macabrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-39519063114968913432013-12-23T16:47:42.023-08:002013-12-23T16:47:42.023-08:00Merry Christmas Francisco.Merry Christmas Francisco.Jennifer Croissantnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-5575317339089938052013-12-11T14:38:40.796-08:002013-12-11T14:38:40.796-08:00Yup, Nance was a chameleon, he was always in a cam...Yup, Nance was a chameleon, he was always in a cameo somewhere in most of Lynch's films. In Lost HIghway he was a car mechanic who liked listening to Jazz! His appearances are always really weird, like in Wild at Heart, he has this whole weird conversation about Toto and his dog, funny stuff. Of course, his biggest thing was Eraserhead, that's the one he'll be remembered by the most. Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-56456756767786209832013-12-11T11:16:50.212-08:002013-12-11T11:16:50.212-08:00I didn't even recognize Lance in "Dune&qu...I didn't even recognize Lance in "Dune"!Maurice Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338165486757095191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-11948679417383203212013-12-11T03:46:08.149-08:002013-12-11T03:46:08.149-08:00Roman J. Martel: Agree about the black hair on his...Roman J. Martel: Agree about the black hair on his male protagonists, also, sometimes they have a striking resemblence to Lynch himself.<br /><br />He definitely loves the 50s!<br /><br />Yeah, I recently saw an interview to Lynch in which he mentions that sometimes sound and music overpowers the visuals. In that documentary Pretty as a Picture: The art of David Lynch he mentions this, and also, he is shown working side by side with Angelo Badalamenti, who does the music for most of his films. Lynch is very hands on when it comes to the music and sound effects on his films, highly recommend that documentary. You'll see Lynch in action behind the camera! <br /><br />I personally don't like how movies nowadays don't use music as much...it's such an important part of what makes a movie effective. I think they do this to lower costs in making films. Paying a whole orchestra to compose music must not come cheap! Paying one guy with a synthesizer and a computer must be cheaper. So sad though...to me music is one of the most important things about film, it becomes part of the memory, part of what you relate to the film when you remember it and how it made you feel. <br /><br />I know I couldn't see a film like Blade Runner without Vangelis's score you know what I mean? Some films wouldnt be the same without the music that is attached to the images. <br /><br /> Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-76004958360521727732013-12-10T20:28:27.441-08:002013-12-10T20:28:27.441-08:00Great job breaking down all the key elements that ...Great job breaking down all the key elements that make a David Lynch film... a David Lynch film. <br /><br />I've noticed that most of his male protagonists have black hair, sometimes obviously died black. <br /><br />He also loves the era of the 1950s. Many of characters are costumed like they are still living in the 50s or there is a 50s song playing in the background. "Twin Peaks" is filled with that look. So much so, that you might think it was period piece. I think it ties to that innocence concept you mentioned. The 1950s have this image of blissful innocence before things went crazy in the 60s. But Lynch is showing that that blissful "perfection" often has something dark underneath.<br /><br />You also touch on sound design, specifically his droning sounds. His work with sound is one of the main reasons his films feel dreamlike to me. He uses sound to create atmosphere and mood. His films never feel "real" because there is this otherworldly sound, or a wind sound appears, or a crackle of electricity. I love that he boldly uses sound to create moments of tension or horror. And working with the music he really creates his own world - even in something as straight as "The Straight Story". But in films like "Lost Highway" or "Inland Empire" his sound design is essential. It is rare to see a director use sound with such confidence these days. Most of them stick to realism at all costs. But Lynch understands how powerful a simple drone in the background really is.Roman J. Martelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545497713474664555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-13458389516639274102013-12-10T16:02:14.481-08:002013-12-10T16:02:14.481-08:00Mette: Wow Mette, do you have some good films left...Mette: Wow Mette, do you have some good films left to watch! I recommend Mulholland Dr, which I consider his best! <br /><br />Lucius: That's the one I watched most recently, I discovered just how much I love it, in fact, I think I want to rewatch it again soon. If you want to know more about Lynch and Lost Highway, I recommend you check out a documentary called Pretty In Pictures: The Art of David Lynch, it follows Lynch during his production of Lost Highway, it's a real eye opener as to how Lynch works while making a film. Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-69785829736003000332013-12-10T15:31:03.508-08:002013-12-10T15:31:03.508-08:00Blue Velvet and Mullholland Drive get the most att...Blue Velvet and Mullholland Drive get the most attention and acclaim but Lost Highway is my overall favorite.An Underrated Film in my opinion.Luciushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03194491333260462780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-13440671654487978502013-12-10T13:12:29.188-08:002013-12-10T13:12:29.188-08:00Nice. The only DL film I've seen so far is Inl...Nice. The only DL film I've seen so far is Inland Empire which was one hell of an experience.Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.com