We pick up our deep dive into MULHOLLAND DRIVE with the film’s surreal final stretch. In this episode, we explore its production, reception, and legacy — and trace how Lynch turned a dead pilot into a dreamlike masterpiece.
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MULHOLLAND DRIVE Pt 1: Dreams, Detours & David Lynch’s Hollywood
In the first part of our two-part deep dive into MULHOLLAND DRIVE, we explore how a failed ABC pilot became David Lynch’s most celebrated film. From network rejection to Cannes redemption, we unpack the winding road that led to one of the greatest movies of the 21st century.
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THE STRAIGHT STORY Pt 2: How David Lynch Made a G-Rated Masterpiece
We continue our story with the making of THE STRAIGHT STORY — from its minimalist, rural production to the film’s warm reception and lasting emotional power.
In this episode, we explore the unique challenges of filming a story with no frills, no flashbacks, and no spectacle — just the quiet weight of a man, a lawnmower, and the open road. We’ll talk about Richard Farnsworth’s final performance, the Oscar-nominated score by Angelo Badalamenti, and how this unlikely project became one of the most poignant, personal entries in Lynch’s career.
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Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.
This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop & Todd A. Davis.
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THE STRAIGHT STORY Pt 1: David Lynch, Disney, and a Very True Story
We begin our deep dive into THE STRAIGHT STORY, David Lynch’s most surprising film — a quiet, heartfelt road movie based on the true story of Alvin Straight.
In this episode, we look at the real-life journey that inspired the film, the creative vision of editor-turned-screenwriter Mary Sweeney, and how Lynch, of all people, became the unlikely director of a G-rated Disney film. We’ll also explore how the project developed from a character sketch into a meditative script — and how Richard Farnsworth, a retired stuntman battling cancer, was cast in the role of a lifetime.
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Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.
This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop & Todd A. Davis.
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LOST HIGHWAY Pt 2: The Split and the Spiral
Our journey through the making of LOST HIGHWAY continues.
With cameras finally rolling, David Lynch and his collaborators pushed deeper into the surreal and the subconscious — crafting a film defined by haunting sound design, elliptical editing, and an atmosphere of pure dread. But the road ahead wasn’t easy.
In this episode, we follow the production through its rocky release and trace how LOST HIGHWAY, once a commercial disappointment, found new life as a cult classic that would reshape the next phase of Lynch’s career.
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Benjamin Yates | curtcake5k | Andy Lancaster | MagicBloat | Jvance325 | Nate Izod | Elton Novara | Robert Stinson | Nathan Kelley | asotirov | Jackson_Baker | Interzone78 | Lucy Lawson | courtland ashley | LillymckY | Spacemonkey73 | KDurden | Robert
Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.
This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop & Todd A. Davis.
For episode archives, merch, show notes, and more, visit cinemashock.net
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