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Re: Ferris' Goose Egg Marathon: Ten Great Films from this Decade (2000-2009)
« Reply #120 on: November 26, 2009, 07:50:04 AM »
It's almost arrogant to try to interpret this film but if you look at the dumpster scene in tandem with the box, key, old couple and "Betty" you should arrive at something satisfactory. I love most of the weavings of this film (in particular the diner scene, the poolside party scene and the interactions between the two women) but some leave me cold (Silencio-related stuff and the cowboy-related stuff). I don't think any two people will have the same reaction to this film and I would not hold it against anyone if they unreservedly loved or hated any and every scene.
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Re: Ferris' Goose Egg Marathon: Ten Great Films from this Decade (2000-2009)
« Reply #121 on: November 26, 2009, 11:08:44 AM »
It's almost arrogant to try to interpret this film...

I love this comment.  This should be on the DVD cover!

...but if you look at the dumpster scene in tandem with the box, key, old couple and "Betty" you should arrive at something satisfactory. I love most of the weavings of this film (in particular the diner scene, the poolside party scene and the interactions between the two women) but some leave me cold (Silencio-related stuff and the cowboy-related stuff). I don't think any two people will have the same reaction to this film and I would not hold it against anyone if they unreservedly loved or hated any and every scene.

That cowboy scene was one of my favorites in the film.  It's scenes like these that make Inglourious Basterds one of my favorite films of the decade.


And this dude was just rife with smarmy goodness.  Great character :)


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Re: Ferris' Goose Egg Marathon: Ten Great Films from this Decade (2000-2009)
« Reply #122 on: November 26, 2009, 11:10:49 AM »
Mulholland Drive is Lynch's second best film (after The Straight Story). So glad you liked it.

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Re: Ferris' Goose Egg Marathon: Ten Great Films from this Decade (2000-2009)
« Reply #123 on: November 26, 2009, 11:13:31 AM »
Mulholland Drive is Lynch's second best film (after The Straight Story). So glad you liked it.

UGH!  Straight Story!  How do I keep forgetting to watch this!?
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Re: Ferris' Goose Egg Marathon: Ten Great Films from this Decade (2000-2009)
« Reply #124 on: November 26, 2009, 11:14:42 AM »
Mulholland Drive is Lynch's second best film (after The Straight Story). So glad you liked it.

UGH!  Straight Story!  How do I keep forgetting to watch this!?

It's the least "Lynch" film but his best imo.

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Re: Ferris' Goose Egg Marathon: Ten Great Films from this Decade (2000-2009)
« Reply #125 on: November 26, 2009, 12:49:50 PM »
Mulholland Drive is Lynch's second best film (after The Straight Story). So glad you liked it.
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Re: Ferris' Goose Egg Marathon: Ten Great Films from this Decade (2000-2009)
« Reply #126 on: November 26, 2009, 12:54:13 PM »
Mulholland Drive is Lynch's second best film (after The Straight Story). So glad you liked it.
I believe you're looking for this.

That's not unpopular.  The Straight Story is clearly Lynch's best film.  Mulholland Dr. is... problematic.  I still can't decide if it's good or not.  And I don't know that I want to watch it again to determine its status.  I'm in Lynch limbo.
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Re: Ferris' Goose Egg Marathon: Ten Great Films from this Decade (2000-2009)
« Reply #127 on: November 26, 2009, 12:55:39 PM »
The Straight Story is clearly Lynch's best film. 
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Re: Ferris' Goose Egg Marathon: Ten Great Films from this Decade (2000-2009)
« Reply #128 on: November 26, 2009, 12:56:47 PM »
That's not unpopular.  The Straight Story is clearly Lynch's best film.  Mulholland Dr. is... problematic.  I still can't decide if it's good or not.  And I don't know that I want to watch it again to determine its status.  I'm in Lynch limbo.

I'm pretty sure the popular opinion is that Blue Velvet is Lynch's best.  At least in the critical world at large.
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Re: Ferris' Goose Egg Marathon: Ten Great Films from this Decade (2000-2009)
« Reply #129 on: November 26, 2009, 12:57:56 PM »
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