The Films of David Lynch
Authorship and the
Films of David Lynch
Introduction
Chapter 1: Eraserhead
Chapter 2: Elephant Man/Dune
Chapter 3: Blue Velvet
Chapter 4: Wild At Heart
Conclusion
50 Percent Sound
Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Conclusion
Authorship and the Films of David Lynch
Examining the films of David Lynch within the context of debates around authorship in film theory.
Chapter 1: Eraserhead
Defining ‘auteur’. Lynchian theme and style. David Lynch; the evolving auteur.
Chapter 2: The Elephant Man and Dune
David Lynch; an auteur in Hollywood. The star system and authorship. Structuralism and genre.
Chapter 3: Blue Velvet
Post-modernism and authorship.
Chapter 4: Wild At Heart
The commerce of authorship.
50 Percent Sound
An investigation into the roles of sound and music in the films of David Lynch.
The Site
Bibliography
Works consulted and recommended reading.
Resources
Links to help you track down David Lynch’s work on DVD and video.
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