The Irreplaceable David Lynch |
As Mike Hogan writes today, David Lynch believed passionately in the value and power of the unconscious—and poured that belief into his work with a commitment perhaps only matched by that of the Surrealists a century ago. The boundary-breaking filmmaker behind Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks, and Mulholland Drive has died at age 78. “It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch,” his loved ones shared in a statement. “We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.’ It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.”
As a tribute to Lynch, we offer two of our favorite Vanity Fair writings about the true visionary, who challenged our notions about what was possible, visually and narratively, onscreen. In 1987, Stephen Schiff journeyed straight into Lynch’s dreams. Thirty years later, Lili Anolik dove deep into the masterpiece that is his movie Mulholland Drive. It is a measure of Lynch’s genius that his films and TV episodes continue to yield new treasures on every viewing. Even when they don’t make sense, they point to secret truths and arcane mysteries. Join us in saying farewell to a great artist.
Elsewhere in our Hollywood coverage today, a devoted rescuer of hummingbirds—who is also the subject of an uplifting new doc—talks to us about her mission; our Awards Insider team scours the PGA nominations for clues about the unfolding Oscar race; Renée Zellweger discusses why she pressed pause on acting for several years; and Aaliyah’s brother talks to VF about his sister’s legacy (and her new Barbie). |
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