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Summary: The sum of one's FEARS
Review: A fascinating read. In these extensive interviews, David Lynch tells of his journey from painting student to filmaker. He refuses to interpret his films, as he believes this strips them of their power. He reveals a lot of personal stuff like his fascination with piles of dirt and his obsession with building sheds out of found wood. Through his revelations you become acquainted with the motifs that drive him on. I especially enjoyed his explanations of his urban fears and how they transform themselves from city to city.
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Summary: most personal book about the world of Lynch
Review: As a beginning filmmaker I am totally not interested in academic analysis about the films of David Lynch. Most books I read about Lynch before this one, were like that. This book with interviews gave me an insight in the personal drive (to which I can relate very much) behind his ideas for his films and the concrete circumstances under which they were made. I found it very inspiring to read, anecdotal warm and funny and I'm thankful to Lynch and the editor.
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Summary: Intuitive discussions with the Sultan of Strange
Review: Faber & Faber's someone on someone series continues to jump to the peak of its market. Here Chris Rodley interviews David Lynch, writer/director of such cult classics as Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks and Eraserhead to find out exactly what makes the Lynch lad tick. Truth be told, this can't top Cronenberg on Cronenberg but still benefits because Lynch himself is a true genius and a man who is genuinely interesting. Rodley's questions prove to be entertaining and although Lynch is from time to time somewhat evasive, we can see why. "The mystery lies in the unknown" is one of Lynch's favourite comments and perhaps explains why he does not reveal everything. All over though it is a highly informative book that provides great insight into Lynch's background, works and inner motivation.
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Summary: Chris Rodley?
Review: I gave this book 4 stars, although it deserves 5. Thing is, David Lynch is fascinating. The way he talks about the processes he goes through are amazing. He's funny, he's weird but over all his inarticulate manor is pretty charming. I only wish Chris Rodley could just leave it at that! He seems to be trying to push in the wrong directions and I think sometimes it's like he stopped Lynch from saying anything interesting. How many times does he have to state "I HAD A NORMAL CHILDHOOD!" without having to go into some essay about constructed pasts blah blah blah. I'm glad Lynch has such a distinctive reaction to being interviewed. I don't want to learn all the mysteries, I like them the way they are. I wanted to hear about those five years he spent making Eraserhead, his early short films, what he has to say about Twin peaks Fire Walk With Me (The film I love the most, that lots of people hated. Don't know why) Thankfully I got all this, and it's easy to skim the bits where Rodley tries to over psychologise something that is unexplanable. Anyone who loves this book should check out Cronenberg on Cronenberg. It's obviously very different but a great read. Be warned Rodley over does it here too.
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Summary: Great insight without being too heady:
Review: This book provides a great insight into the mind of David Lynch, without getting too heady or intellectual about it (like other books can). It's an easy read, and presented in an interview question and answer style. If you are a Lynch fan, you will enjoy this book which covers Lynch's history and some if his thought processes. Lynch realizes that his art should (and does) speak for itself so he keeps his ground and never talks about exactly what he meant in a particular shot in a film. Instead, he talks about the evoking of feelings and ideas as the genesis for his art. I would certainly recommend this book as a more entertaining read than the competing texts, some of which are nearly ridiculus in their over-intellectualiztion.
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