Have you watched any David Lynch film? Well, I hadn't. But, people who made the films I enjoyed, really liked "Eraserhead", and his films in general. So, I decided to watch it. I got "Eraserhead", "Blue Velvet", & "Mulholland DR." & decided to start with "Eraserhead". Its B/W, moving slowly, weird hair, future with waist high mechanical levers, no whizzing electrons - Stopped it and watched something else - Some days later, I notice it, and give it another go. Now continue with weird head sizes, mutilated babies - I resolve to sit through it - Bursting mutilated babies, creepy-crawlies. I love a dystopian, decadent future setting, but that wasn't what I would imagine. I didn't like it. Far from it.
I was confused if I was allowed to hate it. I haven't tried to see it again so far. So, I forgot about the other two. Some time later I try "Blue Velvet". Its not as uncomfortable. I like it, in-spite of its few weird parts. I believe you need to be stoned to get into the mood of these movies though. And I think his movies are more about moods. Few days ago I watched "Muloholland DR." and really sat through the whole film enjoying it. Trying to figure out the bizarre things going on. Well it was those 2 hours of excitement. And every now and then I find myself trying to decipher the film. I'm asking myself if I enjoyed it & do i still enjoy it. Its like the "girl in blue".
Now, to the point of all this. Sometimes, logic isn't the answer. And it alright to not have a coherent ending. Sometimes a face gives you a fleeting glimpse of fulfillment, moments of frantic searching, a few hours of paralysed hope & makes your day. And it continues to brighten my days every now and then with nothing but a tingling feeling and a blue hue. Butterflies brighten the day. I mean we have all chased butterflies. Well mine was wearing blue. And so thanQ girl in BLUE.
I was confused if I was allowed to hate it. I haven't tried to see it again so far. So, I forgot about the other two. Some time later I try "Blue Velvet". Its not as uncomfortable. I like it, in-spite of its few weird parts. I believe you need to be stoned to get into the mood of these movies though. And I think his movies are more about moods. Few days ago I watched "Muloholland DR." and really sat through the whole film enjoying it. Trying to figure out the bizarre things going on. Well it was those 2 hours of excitement. And every now and then I find myself trying to decipher the film. I'm asking myself if I enjoyed it & do i still enjoy it. Its like the "girl in blue".
Now, to the point of all this. Sometimes, logic isn't the answer. And it alright to not have a coherent ending. Sometimes a face gives you a fleeting glimpse of fulfillment, moments of frantic searching, a few hours of paralysed hope & makes your day. And it continues to brighten my days every now and then with nothing but a tingling feeling and a blue hue. Butterflies brighten the day. I mean we have all chased butterflies. Well mine was wearing blue. And so thanQ girl in BLUE.
