David Lynch's Inland Empire

[MASONIC PLOT]

That really does make sense now that I re-process what I was seeing, Jeff. Certainly there is a lot more to it, as you say, but I think what you have presented is a good rough outline. Thanks for sharing.

[slow_dazzle]

Holes as metaphor for voyeurism (silk and cigarette) The eroticism that we don't admit to (the hypocrisy of the husband that is looked in upon by the wife) Us as voyeurs of our own lives and the common threads of love, occasional violence and play acting that run through many lives. Acting out roles but the acts mirror real life.

The clue seems to be the start where the girl is, as Jeff points out, looking at her own life. Or maybe her own desires that were never realised.

Needs more than one viewing.

I still prefer Mulholland Drive...so far.

[judasdisney]

I watched "Inland Empire" on a double-feature night with "Mysterious Skin."

Avoid doing that.

"Inland Empire" (on first viewing) gave me the impression: Feels like a series of screen memories.

Perhaps one could say, "All dreams do this." Or perhaps one could say I was probably projecting, and crossing neuropathways with "Mysterious Skin," which I watched first.

Perhaps, however, screen memories share a syntax with the editing of scenes in "Inland Empire."

Note to Lynch fans: If you're already familiar with the "Rabbit" short films, their inclusion here seems artificially inserted, and the tone of the "Rabbit" films clashes with the tone of the rest of the film. Also for Lynch fans, note the use of music. It's both the best and worst use of music in any Lynch film -- at times, sublime ... and other times, shameless.

Col Quisp's comments about mind-control programming techniques referenced in the film are definitely there and I'll have to watch it again with those ideas in mind. One scene in particular stands out as referencing mind-control-induced assassination.

Overall rating on first viewing: 8.0, still slightly behind "Mulholland Drive."

[orz]

If you're already familiar with the "Rabbit" short films, their inclusion here seems artificially inserted, and the tone of the "Rabbit" films clashes with the tone of the rest of the film.

But haivng seen them years back, it seemed so strange and wrong to see the rabbits outside the room, and to see other views of their set.

[Jeff]

But haivng seen them years back, it seemed so strange and wrong to see the rabbits outside the room, and to see other views of their set.

Thought so too. And Dern calling them on the phone!