David Lynch, director of "Twin Peaks" and "Blue Velvet," dies at 78

Claire van Kampen, theatre director and composer, dies aged 71

Wife of actor Mark Rylance worked in various roles at Shakespeare’s Globe and had been diagnosed with cancer. The director and composer Claire van Kampen, the wife of the actor Mark Rylance, has ...

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David Lynch’s Style: Lavish Hair, Basic Clothes, Cigarettes

Lavish hair, nondescript clothes and a smoking habit were hallmarks of the filmmaker David Lynch’s visual persona.

The New York Times - 1d

Appreciation: Long live the wizard, David Lynch

The filmmaker invited us to open our minds to the impossible, with movies such as "Blue Velvet" and "Mulholland Drive" that defined an American surrealism.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

David Lynch, Director of 'Blue Velvet' and 'Twin Peaks,' Dies at 78

The American filmmaker drawn to the dark and surreal created movies and TV shows that became cult classics.

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Tributes to David Lynch pour in from Kyle MacLachlan, Naomi Watts, Nicolas Cage, more

David Lynch, who died Thursday at age 78, was remembered by his many collaborators, as well as those he inspired, such as "Donnie Darko" director Richard Kelly.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

So unlike his movies, David Lynch's aw-shucks charm was its own work of art

Our columnist remembers his time with the late filmmaker, who famously loathed dissecting his work — but hung on to a Boy Scout ethos one couldn't help but love.

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Steven Soderbergh, Questlove, Ron Howard and more pay tribute to David Lynch

Questlove, Ron Howard and Steven Soderbergh are among those mourning the death of movie director David Lynch

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David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind 'Blue Velvet,' 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive,' dies at 78

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David Lynch, surrealist filmmaker known for 'Twin Peaks' and 'Blue Velvet,' dead at 78

David Lynch, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker who brought surrealist storytelling to the mainstream via 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive,' has died. He was 78.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

5 Scenes That Define David Lynch’s ‘Lynchian’ Vision

The director developed such a distinct style that “Lynchian” became a go-to term for any sort of surrealism onscreen. These scenes from his work get to the heart of what that term embodied.

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‘David Lynch altered our brains’: fellow directors, friends and fans remember a titan of cinema

His unique, twisted visions shocked and seduced generations of filmgoers. Paul Schrader, Abel Ferrara, Coralie Fargeat and more pay tribute • Ranked: David Lynch’s films and TV shows • ...

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The Video Game Industry Pays Tribute To Late Hollywood Legend David Lynch

Movie fans worldwide were shocked to hear of influential filmmaker David Lynch's death this week. Just 78 years old at the time of his passing--he would have turned 79 on January 20--Lynch rose to ...

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David Lynch Showed Us Who We Are in Dark Masterpieces Like ‘Eraserhead’

The director himself came off as almost performatively normal. Masterpieces like “Eraserhead” and “Mulholland Drive” said otherwise.

The New York Times - 1d

From Mulholland Drive to Twin Peaks via Lost Highway: all David Lynch’s films and TV shows – ranked

The great American film-maker died this week, leaving behind a body of work unmatched in its seductive strangeness and transcendent mystery. We put it in order. It is one of life’s eternal ...

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‘A one-way trip to heaven’: cigarettes were David Lynch’s magic wand – and his undoing

He quit in 2022, but smoking was previously an integral part of the film-maker’s life and art. David Lynch: the great American surrealist who made experimentalism mainstream David Lynch – a ...

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‘The high point of TV as a medium’: David Lynch’s Twin Peaks may never be bettered

The surreal murder mystery’s impact is so profound that its fingerprints are on every show made during TV’s golden age. What a legacy . In the coming days and weeks, much will be made about David ...

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David Lynch: Mind-bending Twin Peaks director who embraced the weird

The visionary director's belief in American beauty and horror being two sides of the same coin was perfected in the iconic 1990 TV series.

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David Lynch Dead: ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive’ Director Was 78

A visionary, his films included “Eraserhead,” “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive.” He also brought his skewed view to the small screen with “Twin Peaks.”

The New York Times - 1d

Acclaimed filmmaker David Lynch dies at 78

The filmmaker, artist and composer was known for his signature surrealist aesthetic.

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David Lynch Movies and TV Shows: Where to Stream ‘Blue Velvet,’ ‘Twin Peaks’ and More

Films like “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” aren’t always easy to explain, but they live on in your mind and burrow under your skin.

The New York Times - 2d

"Twin Peaks" creator and director David Lynch dies at 78

David Lynch, the director who brought us a string of surreal, offbeat films and the beloved "Twin Peaks" TV series, has died. Nikki Battiste reports.

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Famed director David Lynch dies at 78

David Lynch, one of the most influential directors of our time who gained fame for such films as "Mulholland Drive" and "Eraserhead" and the television series "Twin Peaks," has died at age 78. NBC ...

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David Lynch, ‘Twin Peaks’ and the American Art of Television

“Twin Peaks” was his ultimate portrait of a land of terror and beauty.

The New York Times - 2d

David Lynch: A Life in Pictures

The filmmaker possessed a singular vision — and a knack for finding collaborators who could convey it.

The New York Times - 2d

David Lynch’s Death Prompts Tributes From Steven Spielberg, Kyle MacLachlan and More

Lynch’s death inspired tributes from fellow filmmakers, celebrities and past collaborators, who praised his visionary work and singular voice.

The New York Times - 2d

Remembering visionary filmmaker David Lynch

David Lynch, the popular filmmaker behind "Twin Peaks" and "Blue Velvet," has died at the age of 78. CBS News' Jamie Waxx looks back at Lynch's legacy in Hollywood.

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Iconic Filmmaker David Lynch Dies at 78

David Lynch was an inspiring artist in the medium of film.

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Twin Peaks film director David Lynch dies at 78

The Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker is also famous for the surrealist cult classic, Mulholland Drive.

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Hollywood pays tribute to David Lynch: ‘A singular, visionary dreamer’

Steven Spielberg, Naomi Watts, Nicolas Cage, Kyle MacLachlan and others share their respects for film-maker who died this week at 78. David Lynch, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director, dies ...

The Guardian - 2d

David Lynch: the great American surrealist who made experimentalism mainstream

From disturbing debut Eraserhead to his masterpiece Mulholland Drive, Lynch’s dark tales combined radical experiment with everyday Americana. David Lynch, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive ...

The Guardian - 2d

David Lynch, visionary filmmaker who specialized in the surreal, dies at 78

David Lynch, the surrealist artist who plumbed the darkness lurking underneath American normalcy in the landmark television series "Twin Peaks" and the dreamlike films "Blue Velvet" and "Mulholland ...

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David Lynch, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director, dies aged 78

Film-maker who specialised in surreal, noir style mysteries made a string of influential, critically acclaimed works including Wild at Heart and Eraserhead. David Lynch: the great American ...

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Twin Peaks: From Z To A Collection Reprint Preorder Is 20% Off At Amazon

Twin Peaks: From Z to A Blu-ray (Repackage) $55 (was $70) | Releases February ...

GameSpot - Jan. 9

Otto Schenk, director known for traditional opera productions, dies at 94

Otto Schenk, an actor who became a noted director praised for traditional opera productions and criticized by advocates of contemporary approaches, died Thursday

ABC News - Jan. 9

Mel Shapiro, Director Whose Specialty Was John Guare, Dies at 89

He directed the playwright’s “The House of Blue Leaves,” and they helped turn “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” into a hit musical.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Jeff Baena, Film Director and Husband of Aubrey Plaza, Dies at 47

Mr. Baena, who was married to the actress Aubrey Plaza, co-wrote the existential comedy “I Heart Huckabees,” and wrote and directed films including “Life After Beth” and “The Little Hours.”

The New York Times - Jan. 5

'Masterful' novelist David Lodge dies aged 89

Lodge was twice nominated for the Booker Prize in the 1980s for comic novels Small World and Nice Work.

BBC News - Jan. 3

David Lynch, director of "Twin Peaks" and "Blue Velvet," dies at 78

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