Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch

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Summary: A fascinating look at the works of a great artist
Review: This is an excellant look at the artistic works of director/painter & photographer David Lynch. Most of the footage was taken during the making of the film Lost Highway. There are looks at most of Lynch's films, photographs & paintings; plus plenty of interviews with Lynch's associates like Jack Nance, Jack Fisk, Mel Brooks & Barry Gifford. An excellant look at the works of this brilliant director. The DVD is well put together, with the menus nicely presented with running segments of Lynch's films. The picture and sound are both very good; the sound is particularly good during Lynch's trip to Prague, where the Angelo Badalamenti music is great. The extras are some extra interviews that were not on the video version, and also some photos of Lynch during various stages in his life. A must own DVD for fans of this magnificent director.

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Summary: Good, but not good enough for such a genius.
Review: This is so-so. I liked it because I am a David Lynch fanatic. My boyfriend found it boring (his favorite movie was Dune!). I was glad to see his children speak well of him and it is always a thrill to listen to David speak. However, this seemed to focus too much on Lost Highway and the producer complaining about how difficult David is! I think David should have had a final edit approval on this peice, that would have made all the difference. If you really want a glimpse into David Lynch's soul: 1. Watch Eraserhead and Blue Velvet 2. Read Lynch on Lynch by Chris Rodley-the finest book out there!

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Summary: AmazingPieceOfArt,VenturesIntoTheInnerMindOfTheGeniusLynch
Review: Um yeah, so the movie was a credible search of phantasmagoric production. Lynch's mind will tweak the horror gland in all. He tends to show the things that only genius can comprehend. So don't watch it....cause your not a genius. your a dumbass....unless your actually cool and like Lynch, or are Lynch. Thanks bye, <DAVE>

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Summary: Look at that HAIR!
Review: yes, David has 'genius' hair...spikey, going in at least 5 different directions, when untamed...what joy to behold!
anyhow, I found this to be an enjoyable glimpse into Lynch's work (as much of a glimpse as I think we're going to get from the strange and media shy guy).
Most striking to me was the portrait of his artwork and his creation of it...I think this speaks most directly to his film work, since as his ex-wife put it, he wanted to make 'art that moves', and I'd purchase any of it (if I could afford it) in a second!
The discussion of his filmwork is rather shallow, but it's the interviews by people such as Peggy Lynch, Jack Fisk (longtime childhood friend), and his kids that light up this piece (Austin Lynch sounds *exactly* like David, with the midwestern twang and the long, slow deliberation with which he speaks). The Jay Leno interview is priceless ('they were sugar ants, but I think they were coming in for water...'), but, overall, if you're looking for what makes Lynch 'tick', you won't really find it here, but it's worth watching if you're a fan.