He is a filmmaker famous for continually redefining his own unique and quirky style before drastically changing it.
No stone was left unturned, delving into everything from sci-fi and neo-noir to period biopics, and our culture is all the more fascinating because of it.
Director David Lynch’s critically acclaimed TV series “Twin Peaks” spread like a wildfire among audiences and critics alike.
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Here are Lynch’s five essential works, a tribute to his unique and brilliant filmmaking vision.
‘The Elephant Man’ (1980)
Even though this is probably Lynch’s most straightforward film, it still explores what it means to be human and how society views people who are different in a satisfying and emotional way.
‘Dune’ (1984)
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‘Blue Velvet’ (1986)
Lynch’s unique surrealist style became apparent, creating an unsettling atmosphere for his audiences (in a good way!) by blending elements of noir, horror, mystery, and psychological drama. The film follows a college student who returns to his North Carolina hometown and stumbles upon a severed ear, taking the story further into the absurd. Isabella Rossellini plays a seductive lounge singer with a mysterious aura, while Dennis Hopper makes a memorable comeback as a menacing, chain-smoking gangster.
‘Twin Peaks’ (1990)
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‘Mulholland Drive’ (2001)
This dark and mysterious film, which was originally intended to be a TV series, eventually ended up as a feature film with a unique and visually striking tone. It stars Naomi Watts as a young actress in LA who takes in a mysterious woman (Laura Elena Harring) who is trying to recover from a car accident and is suffering from amnesia. However, their lives become complicated when they attract the attention of a slick and unscrupulous film director (Justin Theroux), who is being pressured by gangsters. Although the plot may not make a lot of logical sense, the film, much like the work of its director David Lynch, offers many puzzles and curiosities to engage and reflect upon.
David Lynch’s most acclaimed projects: His 5 standout works, from ‘Twin Peaks’ to ‘Mulholland Drive’
