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In Reply to: Well...it may not be your cuppa... posted by Harmonia on July 15, 2002 at 11:53:17:

Yes, "weak" is probably a poor choice. Actually, I like his works, and I think they, MD and Blue Velvet in particular, are somewhat entertaining. But that's all. For me, a good film should say something such as the dark side of human conscious and subconscious, which is easier to say than do. But it's not just about saying; its about showing and exploring convincingly, and I don't see that in Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive. All I see is a psycho with strange sexual desires in BV, and a vague display of dreams in MD. Give me some time, I'll come up with a crazier psycho and even more twysted sequence of events.
What I don't see is why or what motives?. Done well, it connects and convinces much more effectively than fictional reports. It's not just about the plot, or objectivity, or non-linearity. Its like when Angelina Jolie takes slow-motioned showers in Tomb Raider as an attempt of exploring sensuality. That is just saying, and not showing and exploring which requires more thoughts and efforts.
Another thing is about simplicity. There are things that lend themselves to complex manifestations and fancy techniques; others don't. Although Lynch's fans may characterize him that way, but I don't think he's like Tarantino who beats up the arts by showing the same card tricks to every guest to his house.
Of course, there's no hard rules in making arts; its a walk along the borderline, and it boils down personal tastes. Personally, MD is just a fancy crossword puzzle, which is still better than alot of what is out there.

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Topic - Is Mulholland Drive better than Lost Highway? - TA 00:49:45 07/14/02 (12)

Re: Yes - David Mester 20:13:21 07/19/02 (0)

Re: Is Mulholland Drive better than Lost Highway? - caa 09:32:12 07/15/02 (4)

Well...it may not be your cuppa... - Harmonia 11:53:17 07/15/02 (3)

Re: Well...it may not be your cuppa... - caa 07:19:38 07/16/02 (0)

Re: Well...it may not be your cuppa... - caa 07:17:15 07/16/02 (0)

Re: Well...it may not be your cuppa... - caa 07:16:19 07/16/02 (0)

Mulholland Highway is garbage. Roger Ebert is on the take. - Duilawyer 22:09:06 07/14/02 (2)

Maybe he just likes a lot of movies... - Harmonia 22:32:04 07/14/02 (1)

Eraserhead was GREAT. Great fun. - Duilawyer 23:56:58 07/14/02 (0)

Much better...although... - Harmonia 12:40:02 07/14/02 (2)

Re: Ques: What is "TPV?" Thanks. (nt) - George M 12:55:24 07/14/02 (1)

So sorry - The Perfect Vision... - Harmonia 22:35:17 07/14/02 (0)

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Re: Well...it may not be your cuppa... - caa 07:17:15 07/16/02 (0)

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