David Lynch’s work defied categorization.
We look back at the movies and TV shows that made up his illustrious career.
Indeed, even this writer finds himself changing his own personal ranking from time to time.
Of course, the list will change again and again, like a dream within a dream.
The Elephant Man (1980)
The Elephant Manis truly the outlier in Lynchs filmography.
However, Lynch works several of his characteristic elements into the movie.
However, the modern blockbusters have had the opposite effect.
Whatever its shortcomings, the David LynchDunefeels otherworldly.
Its an off-putting film, one poorly suited to launching a sci-fi franchise.
But it is unique and unexpected, and that deserves praise.
That said, every single person inWild at Heartgoes just as far.
Eraserhead (1977)
Eraserheadput Lynch on the map, thanks to the midnight screenings of the late 1970s.
This film set the tone for all of Lynchs work to follow, at once shocking and moving.
The Straight Storymight lack sinister owls or horrific doubles, but it is Lynch through and through.
Twin Peaks (1990-1991)
In a better world,Twin Peakswould be number one on any Lynch ranking.
The series could have been the perfect avenue for Lynch and Frost to explore their unique interests.
When Lynch and Frost were at the helm,Twin Peakscombined these elements into something amazing.
Mulholland Drive (2001)
First of all, we have to acknowledge thatMulholland Drivecan be explained pretty easily.
