David Lynch at AFI Dallas Film Festival

[skywards16]

his right hands out of control!

[OliverConnew]

His right hand is incredible (and incredibly annoying).

[DAN13L15]

I love listening to David talk, endless wisdom and inspiration.

[thprmr]

This is the first time I see Lynch talking, I would have thought he had a very deep voice instead of this nasal voice.

[Flea817]

Oh wow. Best interview ever.

[iceguy0077]

It would've been funny if the interviewer said "this is David lynch, director of Dune"

[zombieddie73]

18:38 BULLSHIT! TOTAL FUCKING BULLSHIT!! LMMFAO!!!

[z1z2zeitgeber3]

What a marvelous interviewee, I would LOVE to speak to him!

[djentrx]

ok, i love Lynch but im burnt out on the spirit fingers already at 6 minutes

[djentrx]

does he play the piano or trumpet?

[djentrx]

his teeth always look like he just slammed a cup of motor oil. its the strangest thing

[ccsdavis1]

He makes it sound so easy.... *sigh*

[thelatestttplague]

I love this mans voice. I wish he could teach classes or something. I would pay attention the whole entire time.

[islanderboi89]

The ladies must dig his fingers, jus makes em' go crazy!!!! LOL

[TREEMONTification]

I like how he forgot what the interviewer asked him haha. he is like the painter of film; he is one of the few directors i can look at his films and go "this looks like a painting".

[eatallday0714]

Oh, his talking style is so absorving.

Having watched this, I will now have to learn more about him.

He must be an inspiration for young film makers.

I am inspired even though I am neither young nor a film maker.

[eatallday0714]

Oh, he is so absorving.

Having watched this, I will now have to learn more about him.

He must be an inspiration for young film makers.

I am inspired even though I am neither young nor a film maker.

[shutovilya]

FUCKING BOOLSHIT :)

[zombieeddie]

@shutovilya What is Bool?

[seekah1]

What a beautiful soul. Killer note to end on as well. Thanks very muchly for the share.

[pipeaxa]

It looks like a two different people David Lynch and his hand

[grindhouse141]

I love how he remembers the interviewers name.

[DannyWGiles]

David Lynch is a genius.

[0ZNS]

"Your surgeon today will me Mr. David Lynch."

"Noooooo!"

[razorraymarv]

I still remember seeing "Blue Velvet" in the cinemas back in 1986, watching people walk out of the theatre in disgust, but finding myself completely engrossed and overwhelmed by the experience...Only GREAT filmmakers have this effect on people who see their work....and David Lynch is most definitely that.

[deathfromabove77]

I've heard him described as "James Stewart...from Mars"....absolutely spot on

[machiaveliyoohoo]

" I would like to do surgeries..but not brain surgeries"........ok....right.­.......David Lynch is a true genius director and his films ( and interviews) continue to make absolutely no sense to me. Long may he continue to puzzle us all ( especially me)

[no1beanflicker]

@machiaveliyoohoo

Its not surprising he has an IQ or 98

[1noen1]

"Bullshit, total fucking bullshit."

Tell us how you feel David!

[thesandband]

that's the most precious thing about Lynch, listening to him talking about the process itself of imaging what is going to be a movie.

[TroyBagnell]

he is so strange! I fucking love it, lol.

from my experience with meditation as well, I know exactly what he's talking about. very creative/smart guy.

[tschka]

How do you fill about this growing trend? "Totally Ball S@&^#%@$!" AH AH AH! Linch is a genius that havent fall into that...

[mowgli123456789]

he meditates 40 minutes a day! for 33 years!! a quick calculation on my phone makes that almost a years worth of time wasted! ha ha

[becomepostal]

which phone ? iPhone ? ;-)

[clokverkorange]

Time spent doing something you enjoy is never wasted.

[wynnep]

Man, to be honest I've only heard the product placement part of this interview and that by itself (taken a little out of context) makes him seem strange. After watching the interview though I feel quite a bit different about the guy.

[qvaris]

I just spent like 3 hours looking up Lynch interviews. Last time I did that was with Zappa

[mpc3po]

zappa interviews RULE, he's God

[vitaminumB]

the way his fingers move is creepy o.O but the interview itself is great, thanks for posting.

[AnthonyJFrame]

If you watch some of his films you'll notice that some characters do the same finger thing in some scenes! Dennis Hopper in Blue Velvet is obvious at times if you look closely! Weird! haha!

[Jake311nut]

He is a great intelligent man.

[bonskiiTV]

Great man!!!

[beelzebozos]

great interview

[doktorkloride]

I love David XD

[lurdanhelhart]

That coffee advertisement in the middle of the interview is hysterical.

[JHZildjian]

his last words are just so badass

[claytonrhuner]

The extended fishing metaphor is a fine lynchian touch. A "beautiful" fish ,apparently, is caught by creating a scene in which actors wear giant bunny heads and mutter sentence fragments complemented by an incongruous laugh track, all of which is set in a converted ampitheatre up in the Hollywood Hills. I'm not being sarcastic, merely pointing out how different his ideas are. He's a genius, and Inland Empire was his best film yet.

[dteast]

I like how, after a little while, the chandeliers behind him seem more and more like a window through to an illuminated city - the metropolis of hanging lights where Mr Lynch plans to go back to, any day now.

[SJ363]

ahhhh hes doing his fishing sayings again...

'What Was Your Question Again?'

haha i love lynch

[lordslust]

"but Philadelphia, when I was there, was a, uh, hellhole" lol

and it's been said before, but...the hands are what make it so wonderfully Lynchian. I do have to see Inland Empire..eventually.

[daddysevenpointfiver]

if u r a lynch fan 'inland empire' will come across as one of his ultimate statements of the search david is on

[re0incarnate]

I love watching David Lynch talk, it's so funny, the way he talks and that moving hand. He seems a bit confused all the time :P

[screwball82]

And yet you know he's not :-)

[re0incarnate]

exactly :D

[Butek123]

Its funny when he moves his fingers while talking...

[ifferj86]

just imagine david lynch as like...a cosmetic surgeon.

[mycetozoa]

He is defintitely smart and cool. shut up to those insulting idiots! It seems that the interviewer's just out of a business school?

[boomstickplease]

Interviewers never do Lynch justice. They just ask dumb questions, and don't REACT or discuss. They just fire question after question, and some of the questions are INSULTING. He just freaking explain the idea process and the interviewer goes and asks "well what's your vision for a short film in space?" DUUURRR.

[geofree1984]

he's a smart motherfucker, man.

[P33N0]

the hand

[Caffiend]

God, he just loves that fishing analogy. There's about a million interviews and what not where he just randomly throws this fishing thing in there. It's like trying to interview a Talking G.I.Joe from the 90's. You can ask all the questions you want but you're only going to get one of three responses.

[cinesimonj]

If you have one specific idea, or affecting experience that motivates an action you've taken, will you stick to discussing that story when asked, which is the truth, or will you make something up, just so you can provide a bit of variety to the audience? To my mind, the later would be a betrayal of Lynch's intellectual honesty.

[hegstad9]

This is the masterpiece man who directed Dennis Hopper to play Frank Booth in Blue Velvet. Lynch wouldn't wanna us the word 'fuck' in discussing to Hopper, so he referred to the word to Hopper saying: "now, when you say T H A T word ..." Hopper would say: "The word's fuck, man !" "Precicely. Now, when you say T H A T word ..." ~ I was surprised by hearing my great favourite using the words : "total fucking bullshit !" And, oh yes ... I also love his hand !

[jazzermonk]

total.fucking.bullshit. classic

[54spiritedwill54]

i love his hand

[jonnygreeny111]

David come to Chicago, we love ya here!

[spoken142]

lmao, this guy is completely nuts, someone should put a puppet on that hand

[retread01]

Lol, but you wouldn't be able to see the wonderful movements clearly then. :D

[orgay3]

He has a natural equalizer cool :) !

[norec]

the ending was "beautiful"'.

[doctorHOUSE]

'beautiful' as he'd say

[SugarKowalczyk88]

I love how he says "loop".

[habde]

the way he moves his fingers...

[zombieeddie]

@habde Yeah!! Like he is doing magic on you!

[zombieddie73]

@habde It's like he is doing Magic!

[capricious71]

Love the way the interview ended.

[ricardomartinchoi]

Great interview. Thanks for posting...

[appman1138]

I think he's pretty articulate of a speaker.. he just uses unusual words and phrases

[Mystandrain]

Absolutely. He's crystal clear.

[Mystandrain]

He could always direct an episode of 'Pigs in space' from the muppet show for a short fictional film in space...! lol That would be great. :)

[FunDunn]

just watch his hand.

[Flatliner0452]

I love his movies but every time I hear an interview with him I wonder if it's the same person who makes the movies, I get the feeling he is a very visual person and he'd be happier if people communicated in pictures instead of words. He is just awful at expressing himself with words, he uses way more imagery and metaphor than needed to communicate ideas.

[appman1138]

I have tremendous respect for lynch, but I was under the impression that everybody agrees transcendental meditation sessions are insanely expensive and more of a rip-off than anything else. I liked what David had to say about the process of the meditation, and he seemed to give quite a bit of effort to clear up any disclaimers of it being a cult or religion, but isn't a money scam just as bad?

[krisschneider]

you think you have to pay for meditation? that´s crazy, go get yourself a book or read about it on the internet and don´t forget to practice it ,-) meditation will cost you nothing but dedication.

[croyo]

thank you for uploading this

[Meekwagon]

david doin his muppet-thing with media.cool enough.Anyway:He´s the legal heir of kubick

[KingGlutrok]

That interviewer is quite witty: the last question was a bait for Lynch to discredit all the talking about transcendental meditation, because that interview was a product (service) placement on Lynch's part.

[xtuw2]

ending was perfect lol

[theogore]

His hands are magical.

He's one of my bases...

[nationhodge]

lynch is the best director ever . so smart

[urbanfleur]

i love his hand

[KingGlutrok]

he seems to be love fishing too

[redpartyclothes]

i would not let David Lynch anywhere near me with a scalpal.

glad he stuck to film

[airrick16]

yeah i agree. that was kind of creepy when he said that. ever seen that movie Dr. Giggles?

[kumbayasid]

That's in a league of it's own.

[Cagliostro85]

fidgety fingers...

[TeenageWildlife]

his hands are always moving..

[Youngtube1000]

Cuz his imagination never ceases!  happy NEW NEW!!!

[Yensid98]

The master has spoken. I hope people were listening. Thanks for posting this.

[fuguefilm]

TM right on!!

[eojoeoj]

I'm going off to look into meditation, time to starting diving within.

[vikingligrveldi]

Interesting and funny! Thanks.

[gardenofarcane]

LOL! nice ending, he is so intune with himself, although its on surface but still he is one of the best director. I saw Inland Empire, it wasnt what i suppose it would be very exoerimental.

[HerbertGoodman]

I like to watch Lynch's interviews without a sound.. His hands tell me a different story ;)

Yeah, great interview!!!!

[frandra]

David is great as ever! He is a true example what Meditation can do for you! The interview is very well done. The journalist (Joe) must be a smart person, unfortunately in Germany we do not have either David Lynch nor such good guys!

[WhiskeyWulf]

So do you guys know any good surrealistic channels?

[hueyot]

I love the way he said, "I love coffee..."!

Totally cracked me up. Lynch rules.

[hueyot]

I don't think anyone can deny that Lynch's mind is wired much differently than most of us. Almost everything he explains is a little difficult for me to follow, I think he has a unique way of understanding concepts and expressing himself. Very unique and weird guy, and absolutely a film GENIUS.

[christs78]

David Lynch is a true genius !

I like specially the movies :

1) "Wild at Heart" (1990) and its references to "The Wizard of OZ" (1939)

2) "Mulholland Dr" (2001) where he makes references to "Persona" (1966) by Ingmar Bergman.

[ScornedbySara]

I couldn't enjoy Wild At Heart with a fistful of flexerils and a glass of Johnny Walker. And I thought Inland Empire was an example of him getting TOO MUCH control. Mulholland Drive is his magnum opus.

[gardenofarcane]

Mulholland Drive is his magnum opus.

Agreed !

[kumbayasid]

Mulholland Drive is good, but I much prefer Inland Empire.

[boshno]

His hands are fantastic! OH David, what a beautiful man you are.

[LovelyPatricio]

What a racist.

[adreena456]

What are his hands doing?! He's brilliant!

[JeffMiele]

he's definitly one of a kind, i love how he just rambles and then is like "what was the question again?" lol... he's such a genius if i could be half the director he is one day ill be pleased

[escobari]

beatiful. ideas. fish.

Notice how he really doesn't answer the questions, but rambles everytime about fish and such. I think he's becoming senile

[pissysteve]

Yeah, escobari, he's not conforming to the predictable script like he's known for! [/sarcasm]

[AskACholaTV]

Actually, Escobari, you just don't get it.

[escobari]

I beg your pardon? :P seems like you're the one who doesn't get IT

[timmchap35]

no, all of his answers make perfect sense to me. you must be missing something

[escobari]

He doesn't answer the questions asked, period.

[countfudgekula]

any interview with lynch is well worth watching!!!!!

[atree3]

comments on film making are enlightening

thanks

[ZestonN]

I think I'm a member of the "Lynch's Creepy Hands" Club.

Now I need to go diving; so I can find my fish, write on it, and shoot it.

[iopih]

lol

[ajhour]

Love Lynch

[juliepaveglio]

Billiant interview! A must see!

[Dagibit]

Boogedy boogedy boogedy...

[daleroes]

ask'em any question and you will be bulldozed with an earnest answer -- is it the tm?

[rojer]

his hand gestures are freakin me out

[Aleque]

wow he is great! I am buying his book now

[PontusAh]

Lynch doing surgery, now thats a scary thought

[FartheadOgre]

TOTAL FUCKING BULLSHIT!

[Adventurestud]

Well what else should we expect from FartheadOgre. That's a good boy.

[bjmensz]

watch his hand, it's like he's typing on an invisible typewriter, or maybe he's just trying to hypnotize us.

[peacejones]

he has a very calming presence

[Zarme]

I like him. I think I am a lot like him.

[bapyou]

I think David's response to the product placement question left Joe (the interviewer) speechless.

[toddrunt]

Porno movies Texas style!!!!

[bapyou]

Hey man, that wasn't in the interview. You're bugging up the post, toddrunt.

[Articles1]

hahhahaah best ending

[josluis1977]

I agree too

[alanski2005]

Great interview with Mr Lynch. Intelligent questions, classic answers.

[siadbarrbar]

ummm philly hasnt changed too much... hahahahahaha

[deebosong]

very insightful. i was actually just listening to it while doing something else, and when i went back to the computer to watch it, i couldn't stop looking at the hand. it's like the eye on sauron. i really appreciate his take on creativity, and being true to an idea. it is also similar to john cassavete's take on censoring oneself. you can read the quote on mark romanek's website.

[pdecarlo]

I'd like to be a, um, ah, surgeon...ah, um, but, well, not, a, um, a brain surgeon.

[Mystandrain]

This is a great interview. Personally, I like the question about the short fictional film in outer space. David Lynch is a great guy. Can't wait to see INLAND EMPIRE.

[toured87]

"And I thought, Ooh! a painting", as cool as he is, he is weird. But still cool, but weird, but cool but weird ... oh u get it!

[Kaamosteoria]

Lynch is doing this kind of "Talk to the hand 'cause the face ain't listening"-maneuver. :P

[iopih]

roflmao

[francogargamella]

he is becaming older

[balletman]

David Lynch is probably the most frustrating director I know of. I don't particularly enjoy his work- however, I can't seem to ignore it for some reason.

In any case, it's interesting to see the man behind the madness.

[OceanSwimmer]

Great interview, thanks Sam. Just finished viewing Twin Peaks Season 2...the guy is amazing. The more I look the more there is to his movies. Awesome.

[dagoavila]

total fucking bullshit!,,,

i cannot agree more with Mr. Lynch ahhahhahaa...fuck the studio system!!!

bleeding thoughts through sorrow narrow down the place where you belong with your creativity.

[aGoodTempo]

David Lynch is a genius director. This is a great clip.

[monkeypuzl]

Thank you for this. Lovely interview.

[beezoid27]

He's my hero *kisses* love you David! :)

[josef2012]

the trippy hand jive is a reflection of his hyperactive, superpowered brain activity.just as mudras represent states of mind and consciousness in vedic philosophy,this jellyfish bodhisattva's staggering mental output is just a couple of levels above and beyond us average bears.for real though.

[fluffo75]

NICE! I had some of his coffee and it is ROCKETFUEL!

final quote in this interview...the best ever

[welshuser]

He's got something about his hands, hasn't he? Its like he has parkinsons.

[yevocdivad]

David Lynch Premium Espresso

[king0fna1ls]

Thanks for posting. One of the best interviews of Lynch on youtube.

[hiroyukisakaifan69]

I love thi interview, but what I don't get is why did they ask the dumb outer space question? DId you think you can get something Dune related out of him? It didn't fit with the rest of an otherwise great interview.

[Ladarzak]

Great! Thanks for posting!

[tenderlysharp]

"you don't ask anyones permission to do a painting, its between you and the paint and its a beautiful beautiful internal process in the world of paint... film is so much like that, you get an idea, you fall in love with the idea, you see what cinema can do with that...