David Lynch: American Surrealist by https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t en-us 2023-02-05 18:37:00 UTC 2026-01-23 01:14:18 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. 1946-1967 vivienpachecano2 https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469129856 The early life: David Lynch was born in Missoula, Montana on January 20, 1946. Raised in a happy family, they relocated to several states during his childhood. He was a Boy Scout and earned the ranking of  Eagle Scout. He decided to pursue a career in Fine Art because of his love for drawing, painting, and sculpture. He studied at the  Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia. There he began to experiment with short films.  

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1. “David Lynch: The Art Life.” Janus Films, 2016, https://www.janusfilms.com/films/1841.
2. Barnes, Rick, et al., directors. David Lynch: The Art Life. David Lynch: The Art Life, 2017, https://www.criterion.com/films/29285-david-lynch-the-art-life. Accessed 5 Feb. 2023. 
]]> 2023-02-05 18:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469129856 2. 1967-1971 vivienpachecano2 https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469166705 During this time, Lynch began to experiment with a variety of different materials and animations. His first short films while in art school were "Six Men Getting sick" (1967), "The Alphabet" (1968), and  "The Grandmother" (1970). This was also a very difficult time in his life due to his financial struggles and balancing that with finding his artistic identity.

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1. Barnes, Rick, et al., directors. David Lynch: The Art Life. David Lynch: The Art Life, 2017, https://www.criterion.com/films/29285-david-lynch-the-art-life. Accessed 5 Feb. 2023.
2. Lynch, David, director. The Alphabet, Independent, 1968.
3. Lynch, David, director. The Grandmother. The Grandmother, David Lynch, 1970.
4.  Lynch, David, director. Six Men Getting Sick, Independent, 1967. 

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Lynch, David, director. Eraserhead, Janus Films, 1977.
Barnes, Rick, et al., directors. David Lynch: The Art Life. David Lynch: The Art Life, 2017, https://www.criterion.com/films/29285-david-lynch-the-art-life. Accessed 5 Feb. 2023. ]]> 2023-02-05 20:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469189352 vivienpachecano2 https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469190297 2023-02-05 20:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469190297 4. 1980-1982 vivienpachecano2 https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469199232 The Elephant Man: Due to the success of Eraserhead in the underground film circuit, Lynch connected with an investor that put him in contact with Mel Brooks, who produced the film. Though Lynch did not write the script, he chose to direct it. The film was a huge financial and commercial success and was nominated for 8 academy awards, including Best Director and Best Actor.

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Lynch, David, director. The Elephant Man. Paramount Pictures, 1980.
Pearson, Matt. “ Chapter 2: The Elephant Man and Dune The Auteur in Hollywood.” David Lynch - the Elephant Man and Dune - an Auteur in Hollywood, 1997, http://www.britishfilm.org.uk/lynch/elephant_man_dune.html. ]]> 2023-02-05 20:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469199232 vivienpachecano2 https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469201718 2023-02-05 20:45:37 UTC https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469201718 vivienpachecano2 https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469205309 2023-02-05 20:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469205309 vivienpachecano2 https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469212320 2023-02-05 21:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469212320 5. 1982-1985 vivienpachecano2 https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469226896 The Failure of Dune: David Lynch had many difficulties during preproduction with Dune. First with the script which he wrote 5 drafts of. Then on set, filming accumulated to approximately 4 hours of footage that had to get cut down. By the end of the project, Lynch felt he was "selling out", and felt alienated from the project. For many years, he declined to even discuss the film and it's critical and financial failure. 

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Qureshi, Faisal A. “Dune Resurrection - Re-Visiting Arrakis.” Dune Resurrection - Re-Visiting Arrakis - Dune, https://web.archive.org/web/20090502142658/http://www.duneinfo.com/kaitain/articles/dune-resurrection.asp. 
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Sources: Ebert, Roger. “Blue Velvet Movie Review & Film Summary (1986): Roger Ebert.” Movie Review & Film Summary (1986) | Roger Ebert, Richard Roth, 19 Sept. 1986, https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/blue-velvet-1986. ]]> 2023-02-05 21:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469232686 vivienpachecano2 https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469233208 2023-02-05 21:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469233208 7. Twin Peaks 1990-1992 vivienpachecano2 https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469234411 Twin Peaks ran on ABC for 2 season from 1990- 1991. The show was unique in that it drew inspiration from soap operas but also was distinctly Lynchian. Due to it's surreal and supernatural elements, and quirky characters it became in instant success. The story centers around prom queen Laura Palmer and her mysterious murder which connects her to the dark underbelly of the town. ]]> 2023-02-05 21:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469234411 vivienpachecano2 https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469237579 2023-02-05 22:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469237579 8. Film projects post Twin Peaks: 1992-2000 vivienpachecano2 https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469238470 Lost Highway: After Twin Peaks, Lynch took a brief hiatus. Then directed the non-linear surreal nightmare masterpiece starring Bill Pullman and Patricia Arquette. The film was a commercial and financial failure but has achieved cult status in recent years.

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Savlov, Marc. “Movie Review: Lost Highway.” Movie Review - The Austin Chronicle, 1997, https://www.austinchronicle.com/events/film/1997-02-28/lost-highway/. ]]> 2023-02-05 22:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469238470 vivienpachecano2 https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469239906 2023-02-05 22:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469239906 9. Mullholland Drive: 2001 vivienpachecano2 https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469243108 Released in 2001 Mullholland drive is generally considered to be one of Lynch's magnum opus. The story of a woman coming to Hollywood to find her dreams and eventually being enveloped into a nightmare. ]]> 2023-02-05 22:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469243108 vivienpachecano2 https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469258524 2023-02-05 22:52:06 UTC https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469258524 vivienpachecano2 https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469258964 2023-02-05 22:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469258964 10. 2017-continuing Twin Peaks: The Return and Beyond vivienpachecano2 https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469263569 A continuation of the original Twin Peaks into a third final season, David Lynch was given complete creative control to see the project to the end. Equally as cryptic, and mysterious as everything else has ever made. Twin Peaks the Return also provides interesting insight into his creative process, and glimpses into his past work. After the completion of Twin Peaks, Lynch has continued to release music, photographs, paintings, and other short films and shows no sign of stopping. ]]> 2023-02-05 23:03:29 UTC https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469263569 vivienpachecano2 https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469296963 2023-02-06 00:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469296963 vivienpachecano2 https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469318082 2023-02-06 00:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/vivienpachecano2/zdbqc66cn698fd3t/wish/2469318082