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Shadows and Light in the Female Form: On ‘David Lynch Nudes’

Shadows and Light in the Female Form: On ‘David Lynch Nudes’

As with David Lynch's films, so too in his photography, plots are illogical and non-linear as they take a back seat to mood, atmosphere, and objectification.

David Lynch and Kristine McKenna’s ‘Room to Dream’ Never Awakens

David Lynch and Kristine McKenna’s ‘Room to Dream’ Never Awakens

The legendary director behind Twin Peaks, Eraserhead, and Mulholland Drive joins co-author Kristine McKenna for a unique blend of autobiography and biography that does little to solve the mysteries of his life and work.

‘Becoming AFI’ Might Have Benefited from a Good Scriptwriter’s Input

‘Becoming AFI’ Might Have Benefited from a Good Scriptwriter’s Input

The history of this important American cultural institution is vital and appreciated, of course. If only the text had more "life" and "color" in it, as a good film does.

Criterion’s ‘Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me’ Is a Semiotic Feast

Criterion’s ‘Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me’ Is a Semiotic Feast

Sheryl Lee's iconic performance as Laura Palmer evokes epic sorrow and haunting tragedy.

You’ll Have Yourself a Very Scary Christmas with These Eight Films

You’ll Have Yourself a Very Scary Christmas with These Eight Films

Beware the seemingly merry shades of green and red that spread so slowly and thickly across the holiday season, for something dark and uncertain, something that takes many forms, stirs beneath the joyful facade.
Will David Lynch Ever Make Ronnie Rocket?

Will David Lynch Ever Make Ronnie Rocket?

With the Twin Peaks revival underway, perhaps the surrealist filmmaker will revisit his famously un-produced project.
Dean Hurley: Anthology Resource Vol. 1: △△

Dean Hurley: Anthology Resource Vol. 1: △△

The Twin Peaks soundtrack collection exposes a key architect for one of the most daring shows of all time.
‘David Lynch: The Art Life’ Pulls the Garmonbozia Directly Out of the Auteur Himself

‘David Lynch: The Art Life’ Pulls the Garmonbozia Directly Out of the Auteur Himself

This insightful documentary brings advanced closure to lingering questions we may have when Twin Peaks: The Return ends its triumphant televisual revival in September.
‘Twin Peaks’ and Its Twisted Reflection

‘Twin Peaks’ and Its Twisted Reflection

The return of Twin Peaks fundamentally reshapes the theme of the entire text, refashioning it into a meditation upon reflection, and the inability to know oneself.
Mourning in America: Remembering ‘Twin Peaks’

Mourning in America: Remembering ‘Twin Peaks’

Frustrating expectations was part of Twin Peaks modus operandi.
Moving Beyond the Dream Theory: A New Approach to ‘Mulholland Drive’

Moving Beyond the Dream Theory: A New Approach to ‘Mulholland Drive’

With doubles, strange coincidences and nightmarish elements, David Lynch shows us the reality of Hollywood living.
David Lynch and Marek Zebrowski: Polish Night Music

David Lynch and Marek Zebrowski: Polish Night Music

An American film director and a Polish composer joins forces to make cold, austere music worthy of, say, a David Lynch film.