Lynch/Oz explores one of the most fascinating puzzles in the history of motion pictures: the enduring symbiosis between America’s primordial fairytale, The Wizard of Oz, and David Lynch’s singular brand of popular surrealism.
Contributors include from Karyn Kusama, John Waters, David Lowery, Rodney Ascher, Amy Nicholson, and Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead.
The themes, images, and cultural vernacular of Victor Fleming’s The Wizard of Oz continue to haunt David Lynch’s art and filmography—from his very first short, The Alphabet, to his latest series, Twin Peaks: The Return. Arguably, no filmmaker has so consistently drawn inspiration—consciously or unconsciously—from a single work. Is David Lynch trapped in the land of Oz? If so, can we derive a new appreciation for Lynch’s body of work from taking a closer look at how it intersects and communicates withThe Wizard of Oz? In turn, Mulholland Drive, Lost Highway, or the Elephant Man have something to say about the enduring resonance of America’s most beloved holiday movie? Through seven distinct perspectives, and narrated by some of contemporary cinema’s most exciting voices, Lynch/Oz will take us down the proverbial rabbit hole, help us re-experience and re-interpret the Wizard of Oz by way of David Lynch, to deliver a whole new appreciation for Lynch’s symbolism through the lens of his greatest influence.
Here’s a list of all the legendary David Lynch films & honourable mentions in the documentary. Perfect time for a binge watch!
Blue Velvet (1986)
Twin Peaks (1990)
Eraserhead (1977)
Lost Highway (1997)
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992)
Wild at Heart (1990)
Mulholland Drive (2001)
BACK TO THE FUTURE (1985)
THE MATRIX (1999)
THE SHINING (1980)
EYES WIDE SHUT (1999)
THE BIG LEBOWSKI (1998)
PINK FLAMINGOS (1972)
HAIRSPRAY (1988)
PAN’S LABYRINTH (2006)
APOCALYPSE NOW (1979)