Red-Barracuda This documentary is one aimed pretty firmly at fans of David Lynch. It isn't probably going to do too much for those who are ambivalent about the director. It was made during the making of Lost Highway and features a fair bit of behind the scenes material from that film. This is a little unusual for Lynch seeing as he is usually loath to elaborate on his movies or describe the making-of process. He once said that he would never tell what it was that was used to create the baby from Eraserhead as that would render it an effect and strip it of some of its potency, which sounds reasonable enough to me. But whatever the case, it is quite interesting to see the great man in action behind the cameras here and to see some of his working practices. We also witness an on-location reunion of the Eraserhead crew, where they reminisce about the shoot.As the title of the doc indicates, we also look at Lynch's other artistic endeavours, such as his paintings, photographs, models and furniture. It's very interesting to see this kind of stuff, and it really shows the wide range of Lynch's interests and skills. You really get to understand why his movies have a consistent look and feel, as his attention to detail is huge. The furniture he made for Lost Highway being a case in point. Similarly, his work with Angelo Badalamenti on the music is key. He has always had a specific ear for the scores in his movies and also the sound design generally. He really seems to immerse himself in this side of things it seems. Among all of this are interesting interviews with family members as well as people he has worked with on his movies. These provide an interesting view on the man.In fairness, this is not a faultless documentary in many ways. It often feels more like a DVD extra that a true standalone piece. There isn't really a narrative to it as such and we don't even cover all of Lynch's movies up to that point. It would have been better if it had more focus on this. It's also a bit messily constructed and similar points are covered more than once. For example we have two extended parts at the beginning and near the end where we see Lynch work on the soundtrack to Lost Highway. It would probably have been better to have had just the one, as they cover very similar ground. So don't expect a definitive documentary on the great man, as this isn't it. But it is a very worthwhile one for fans and it does have some interesting bits and pieces that will stick in the mind.

tedg Spoilers herein.I'm always amazed at TeeVee productions about art and artists. It is, I contend, impossible for anything cinematic to exist on TeeVee; the technology is such that you have to focus on faces and work with simpler visual situations. The finances demand (for broadcast) that all be episodic and for all TeeVee that celebrity be the focus. There are more limitations -- I address them in other comments. But the point is that intelligent filmmakers, as artists, live through their art. The films themselves are what speaks, and often they are far more articulate than anything the filmmaker could say. But bolstered by the economics of TeeVee and the blockbuster mentality, many of us live in a celebrity society. So it seems to someone to make sense to have a TeeVee film about David Lynch.I've recently seen similar projects about Scorsese, Kurosawa, Welles, Eisenstein. They all move from ideas to gossip: here we have Mel Brooks tell us why he liked Lynch. Who cares? Here we have friends talk about dessicating birds and moving about. Does this illuminate?I admit that one such documentary about Julian Schnabel did shed some light on his vacuous approach to film by showing his paintings and what he said about them. And here we have a few of Lynch's painting's and a very few words about them, mostly fondly remembered anecdotes. A final insult is that the photographic and production values were horrendous.But, there is one thing on the DVD that saves the day. It seems that Lynch and Jack Fisk were buddies in their french fry days. Here we have Fisk reminiscing, and that was welcomed by this viewer. Fisk is an art director/production designer and is one of the most intelligent and effective in the business. Check out the very few films he has done. Some of those are the most visually arresting in history. Artists like this tend to get lost in the crowd, so it was nice at least seeing how he carries and expresses himself, even if the subject was Lynch.Ted's Evaluation -- 2 of 4: Has some interesting elements.

Cowman An in-depth look at artist/filmmaker David Lynch's movies, paintings, drawings, photographs, and various other works of art. Features interview footage and commentary by family members, friends, fans, and people he's worked with, as well as behind-the-scenes antics of some of his most critically praised efforts. Also includes a compelling reunion with the cast of "Eraserhead" as they wander around the filming locations and recap funny stories about the movie's production. Filmed and compiled around the release of Lynch's "The Lost Highway", this was no doubt used as a promotional film. "Eraserhead" star Jack Nance died shortly after filming.

Afracious If you are a fan of Mr Lynch like me this is essential viewing. It includes interviews with Lynch's friends, family and associates like Jack Fisk, Barry Gifford, Mel Brooks among others, and examines his life as an artist in films, paintings and photography. It was mainly filmed during the making of Lost Highway and most of the features are set around that film, but there is also some other scenes like the reunion of Eraserhead, where Lynch along with some of the cast and crew return to the Stables location where it was filmed and reminisce over the trials of the making of the film. Also featured is Lynch's trip to Prague along with the composer on most of his films, Angelo Badalamenti, and his love of the sound and music which is so important in his films. His paintings and photography are shown, too, and his fascination with ants and animals in his art. There is a rare look at his early short films, Six Men Getting Sick, The Alphabet and The Grandmother, and his former wife Peggy's views on them. This is a fascinating and interesting behind the scenes look at this distinctive filmmaker, artist and photographer's work.