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Originally posted by Cal
Mulholland Drive was a TV pilot that failed so he pieced it together into a 'movie' if you could call it that. Was a piece of horse manure. Dune was a great book he totally butchered.
I've seen parts of Blue Velvet, which was lousy. Albino is Albino Alligator. As I said Twin Peaks was good, and I've heard Fire Walk With Me was pretty decent, haven't seen it. But what I have seen of his movies turned me off to any further investigation.
I asked one of my friends who's a big fan what Lynch's strategy was, because I was convinced he made movies so that snobs could say 'you didn't like it because you didn't UNDERSTAND it' but she confirmed for me that noone understands his movies, not even those who like them.
Wim Wenders is one of my favorite directors, though he too has directed pieces of shit. I watch movies for the experience, I enjoy them. I found Lynch's films to be utterly devoid of anything meaningful. My opinion of course, just found it ironic that he didn't like television when it was the only format where he won widespread critical praise.
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Albino Aligator was directed by Kevin Spacey.
Man, the only thing I can suggest and read the interview (link is posted above) and see if that clues you in to where he's coming from. Like all art, you understand it and appreciate it more when you know more about the artist.
I think "The Elephant Man" is an extraordinary film.
I think its a great shame that the art of cinema has been debased by Hollywood studios. Film to me is more than a few flashy special effects and time-worn cliches. I'd much rather see something original and challenging.