The WHF Film Club

[richardw42]

Don't know if you guys have finished discussing Mulholland Drive, but in my copy was a leaflet entitled "David Lynch's 10 clues to unlocking this thriller.

Number 1 is, Pay particular attention to the beginning of the film : at least two clues are revealedbefore the credits.

I'll post the rest if you're interested.

 

[Hi-FiOutlaw]

I think we'll be discussing MD until the end of next year

about the clues, SFC has left behind a 10 question inquiry that we haven't finish answering, if it helps go ahead.

 

[BenLaw]

That wasn't in mine, I'd be interested to hear them.

I think I still have more to ask (probably rather than say) about the film but it's finding the time to think about it.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Don't know if you guys have finished discussing Mulholland Drive, but in my copy was a leaflet entitled "David Lynch's 10 clues to unlocking this thriller.

My copy has that too, though I failed to notice it before watching the film.

 

[hg_mike]

I thought that I had understood only a small part of the film after 1 viewing, and then I read these "clues" and realised that my interpretations of sections of the film were completely different - so roughly zilch understood after 1 viewing.

http://www.mulholland-drive.net/studies/10clues.htm

Lynch's "10 clues" are really not that helpful.

Lynch is notorious for dodging questions on how to best interpret his films.

Reading Chris Rodley's Lynch on Lynch will give you a good sense of how evasive the director gets.

I think it will be helpful to point out that I mentioned the 10 clues (on a website) on page 80, but SFC was pretty dismissive of them, as an aid to understanding the film. :wave:

Based on that, it is up to you whether you spend a lot of time using them to "understand" the film.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

I think it will be helpful to point out that I mentioned the 10 clues (on a website) on page 80, but SFC was pretty dismissive of them, as an aid to understanding the film. :wave:

Based on that, it is up to you whether you spend a lot of time using them to "understand" the film.

Oh yeah.

My new centre speaker arrives tomorrow, so I'm going to watch Pan's Labyrinth, and forget all about Mulholland Drive, because my head's starting to hurt. 🙂

 

[strapped for cash]

Right, my point was that Lynch becomes very abstract when asked to explain his films.

I thought we were done discussing Mulholland Drive, since others had gone quiet on the subject.

Here's a link to the fansite Ben referenced, which includes an extended essay on the film (I'm sure Lynch's "10 clues" are on this website, too):

http://www.mulholland-drive.net/

As noted above, I disagree with some of the author's interpretations and feel he makes some speculative claims. However, as a guide to unlocking the narrative it's the most comprehensive resource online. I tried to write a more basic summary that departs from this reading at times. Those who enjoyed the film can perhaps revisit it at a later date, with the highlighted interpretations in mind.

Out of interest, Ben, what further questions were you considering?

 

[strapped for cash]

I'm going to watch Pan's Labyrinth, and forget all about Mulholland Drive, because my head's starting to hurt.

My above post won't be welcomed, then!

For the record, I'm not storming back into film club discussion; though I'm taking a break this evening and thought I'd look in on the thread. I think Richard should rightly claim spot #6.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

I'm going to watch Pan's Labyrinth, and forget all about Mulholland Drive, because my head's starting to hurt.

My above post won't be welcomed, then!

For the record, I'm not storming back into film club discussion; though I'm taking a break this evening and thought I'd look in on the thread. I think Richard should rightly claim spot #6.

INTRUDER ALERT !!! INTRUDER ALERT !!!

 

[strapped for cash]

Yeah, but I'm trespassing rather than setting up residence.

 

[Hi-FiOutlaw]

I'm going to watch Pan's Labyrinth, and forget all about Mulholland Drive, because my head's starting to hurt.

My above post won't be welcomed, then!

For the record, I'm not storming back into film club discussion; though I'm taking a break this evening and thought I'd look in on the thread. I think Richard should rightly claim spot #6.

INTRUDER ALERT !!! INTRUDER ALERT !!!

:rofl:

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Yeah, but I'm trespassing rather than setting up residence.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Dare I ask if anyone has watched Pan's Labyrinth yet?

 

[Hi-FiOutlaw]

Dare I ask if anyone has watched Pan's Labyrinth yet?

As we speak... :wave:

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Dare I ask if anyone has watched Pan's Labyrinth yet?

As we speak... :wave:

Well done. :clap:

 

[richardw42]

I just checked the thread to see if JD had OK'ed me joining. Don't worry, I'll still watch the films.

Ive just cancelled my Lovefilm by Post as I was inundated with discs to watch (switched to Amazon Instant Prime

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

You'll be fine, I think JD has lost interest.

 

[richardw42]

Cheers

Pan's Labyrinth by the weekend.

 

[Hi-FiOutlaw]

Cheers

Pan's Labyrinth by the weekend.

Welcome to the Club! :cheers:

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Cheers

Pan's Labyrinth by the weekend.

I've seen it 3 or 4 times, but I will try to find time to watch it again this week.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

HFO

Without discussing any details of the film, did you like it?

 

[John Duncan]

You'll be fine, I think JD has lost interest.

No, just really busy. And I watched Pan's Labyrinth (again) already, so nya.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

You'll be fine, I think JD has lost interest.

No, just really busy. And I watched Pan's Labyrinth (again) already, so nya.

 

[BenLaw]

I own PL so will watch it shortly, it seems most have watched.

Strapped, I will get back to you with questions on MD, think I will have to re-read the thread to remember what they were!

I watched the Mark Gatiss horror thing in a few chunks over the last week, nothing terribly groundbreaking but he's a compelling presenter and has plenty of enthusiasm for the subject. Added a few films to watch as a result and have ordered (due to limited lovefilm availability and because it has a region free blu ray release) The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue, looks like it has a few places I know well on it!

 

[BenLaw]

Spanking the Monkey is on film4 on sat night / early Sunday, 1.20am iirc.