Tuesday, January 28, 2025

David Lynch died (1946-2025)

Last week, David Lynch passed away. Aged 78.

I don’t know much about this chap other than he directed one of my all-time favourite films: The Elephant Man.

Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick who suffered the most severe deformities. His doctors found it impossible to treat and cure, especially his curved spine enlarged skull.

What is unfathomable was his sweet, gentle and kind soul in the face of such nastiness, cruelty and such backwardness.

A raw and moving film with a stellar cast, it’s a special film which I have reviewed on this blog.

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11 comments:

  1. Debra She Who SeeksJanuary 28, 2025 at 1:13 AM

    I'm a huge fan of "The Elephant Man" too. I saw it at some point during the 1980s and was stunned by it, especially John Hurt's performance. Actually, it was the first time I'd ever seen John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins or John Gielgud on the screen and it was a revelation! I would love to see it again now.

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  2. Margaret DJanuary 28, 2025 at 6:17 AM

    Sad time. From memory The Elephant Man was on the TV a few weeks back to view. An amazing movie.

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  3. helsJanuary 28, 2025 at 9:20 AM

    He wanted to spend 3 years in Europe studying art with Oskar Kokoschka. It didn't work out, but it was important to dream big.

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  4. jabblogJanuary 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM

    The book is even more interesting than the film.

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    1. Liam RyanJanuary 29, 2025 at 5:26 PM

      Thanks jabblog. Will see if I can have a look soon.

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  5. BillJanuary 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM

    The movie was incredible, I want to read the book.

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  6. roentareJanuary 28, 2025 at 11:22 PM

    That movie left me with an unpleasant feeling afterwards. Still repugnant and memorable

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  7. nickJanuary 29, 2025 at 9:05 AM

    The Elephant Man was good. But his greatest achievement was surely Twin Peaks. It was so different, so original.

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  8. Mary KirklandFebruary 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM

    I did hear that. Sad. I did like that movie.

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