Jackie says: I HATED Blue Velvet.

As I said, I think Lynch is one of those directors you either love or hate. I'd be surprised if you didn't see ANY artistic merit in the opening of Blue Velvet alone though. It regularly gets picked to pieces in media classes at uni, and I think for good reason. You don't have to like a film to concede it represents a new and original an artistic approach, rather than a predictable narrative.


Hev says: can't say I *completely* fathom it!

Hev, don't worry too much about 'getting it' - I'd say the film is more about conveying a feeeling, or a notion rather than a strict concept. It's one of those ones where you can analyse to death and still not find the answer to all questions - you're not meant to, I don't think.

Aside: When did Alex W. get so cynical? I get the feeling he's trying to raise the bar.