two_chalfonts
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- Mar 22, 2023
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I notice a distinct lack of threads tagged with Eraserhead, so thought I'd start one!
I'd be interested in whether there are people here who flat out don't like it? It wasn't the first Lynch film I saw, and when I first saw it, I really found it a very hard watch, and didn't get through it. I found the whole thing very disturbing!
However, my view of the film has now totally changed. I actually find the film quite amusing now - it's obviously a hideous post apocalyptic nightmare, but I also see it as a kind of absurdist nightmare. I think the trick is to not take it literally nor seriously. I do think it's his funniest film. It's certainly an incredible debut feature.
What I love the most about the film is the way Lynch build an alternative universe that is uniquely his own, is not tied to any particular time or place, and contains no cultural reference at all. It's interesting how a director can sometimes find real life locations and transform them into something utterly different / otherwordly.
From the extensive interview, you can tell that Lynch and his tiny crew just had the best time making the movie. Him getting into the AFI clearly got him everything he needed to make the movie - it's not really clear whether he even really graduated (?) but his determination to raise funds and complete the movie demonstrates the huge dedication to his art. The baby effects are also pretty impressive considering his experience and the budget. I think Lynch is totally right to not talk about how it was done - I don't think I want to know!
I'd be interested in whether there are people here who flat out don't like it? It wasn't the first Lynch film I saw, and when I first saw it, I really found it a very hard watch, and didn't get through it. I found the whole thing very disturbing!
However, my view of the film has now totally changed. I actually find the film quite amusing now - it's obviously a hideous post apocalyptic nightmare, but I also see it as a kind of absurdist nightmare. I think the trick is to not take it literally nor seriously. I do think it's his funniest film. It's certainly an incredible debut feature.
What I love the most about the film is the way Lynch build an alternative universe that is uniquely his own, is not tied to any particular time or place, and contains no cultural reference at all. It's interesting how a director can sometimes find real life locations and transform them into something utterly different / otherwordly.
From the extensive interview, you can tell that Lynch and his tiny crew just had the best time making the movie. Him getting into the AFI clearly got him everything he needed to make the movie - it's not really clear whether he even really graduated (?) but his determination to raise funds and complete the movie demonstrates the huge dedication to his art. The baby effects are also pretty impressive considering his experience and the budget. I think Lynch is totally right to not talk about how it was done - I don't think I want to know!