tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12674755.post5859191270137206842..comments2023-11-22T04:10:49.266-05:00Comments on Dispatches from Zembla: David Lynch & PostmodernismAlokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12947383354732747209noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12674755.post-35820124964654308192007-12-09T20:17:00.000-05:002007-12-09T20:17:00.000-05:00Radiator Lady: I can't express in words my surpris...Radiator Lady: I can't express in words my surprise and pleasure to see you here. I agree with everything you say, and share your disapproval of Rosenbaum's criticism.<BR/><BR/>Thannks again for visiting and for the comments.Alokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12947383354732747209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12674755.post-35609608743090511752007-12-09T06:56:00.000-05:002007-12-09T06:56:00.000-05:00It's really pleased me that you've pointed out so ...It's really pleased me that you've pointed out so well what I feel is a typical mistake that Rosenbaum is making on the subject of Lynch's movies. <BR/><BR/>He's definately taken an opinion on 'Wild at Heart' that I could never have arrived at. I personally felt it was genius to use Elvis and The Wizard of Oz as mutual obsessions for Lula and Sailor, as not only are they both ludicrous and arguably universally embraced American institutions which places them perfectly with the Americana and drama of the movie, but they are also open to child-like fixation and dream-like hero worship, which invites the viewer to think on Lula and Sailor as adoring and curious children on a wild exploration whilst clinging to beauty and hope, thus endearing them to us so completely. To cite Elvis and TWOZ as replacements for imagination is harsh indeed. They are incredible examples of imagination and creativity that sprang from American culture itself, making them truly relevant, as 'Wild at Heart' is of that same motif.<BR/><BR/>I don't believe Lynch began using the 'kitsch' element with calculation upon realising that it was found to be humorous and enjoyable. I genuinely believe he is sincere with all the strange and surreal imagery on display in his movies. As he said himself, 'just beneath the surface there's another world, and still more worlds as you dig deeper. I knew it as a kid'. Dismissing the imagery on offer from Lynch as 'camp' is cynical.<BR/><BR/>haha, I don't even have a blog here! I just wanted to let you know that I read this and it gave me a smile.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com