David Lynch: The Art Life

March. 31,2017      NR
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An intimate journey through the formative years of David Lynch's life. From his idyllic upbringing in small town America to the dark streets of Philadelphia, we follow Lynch as he traces the events that have helped to shape one of cinema's most enigmatic directors.

David Lynch as  Self
Jack Fisk as  Self (archive footage)

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Console
2017/03/31

best movie i've ever seen.

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Freaktana
2017/04/01

A Major Disappointment

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Humaira Grant
2017/04/02

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

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Kirandeep Yoder
2017/04/03

The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

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