The Misunderstood Politics of David Lynch

The Misunderstood Politics of David Lynch

Author: Jamie Peck and Sam Beard February 4, 2025 Duration: 1:34:14

Our heroes are dead and our enemies are in power. This week Executive Producer Andrew Callaway makes a rare appearance in front of the camera and speaks to the profound impact of David Lynch’s work - and explains why he disagrees with the master filmmaker that he is not a political filmmaker. Jamie Peck and Sam Beard both watch Lost Highway for the first time and have a lot to unpack.

00:00:00 David Lynch is dead

00:08:15 He was born is Missoula, Montana

00:11:29 “I’m not a political person”

00:17:00 Eraserhead explained

00:19:17 David Lynch’s unique form of class consciousness

00:21:33 Blue Velvet and the middle class

00:25:40 Intuitive understanding of psychology and trauma

00:30:08 Ronald Reagan and David Lynch

00:36:58 Transcendental meditation and politics

00:46:12 Libertarianism & Mitt Romney

00:50:47 YAY! BERNIE SANDERS FOR PRESIDENT!!!

01:00:56 Twin Peaks Season 3 (no spoilers)

01:04:21 Fire Walk With Me & CPTSD

01:08:41 Minor Lost Highway SPOILERS start here

01:21:44 Spoilers END here as we speak on Zizek and Lacan

01:27:20 Explaining a film? No no no no no

01:30:56 Some personal stuff and also closing wisdom from Special Agent Dale Cooper

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