Authorship and the Films of David Lynch

Examining the films of David Lynch within the context of debates around authorship in film theory.

Introduction

Chapter 1: Eraserhead

Defining 'auteur'. Lynchian theme and style. David Lynch; the evolving auteur.

Chapter 2: The Elephant Man and Dune

David Lynch; an auteur in Hollywood. The star system and authorship. Structuralism and genre.

Chapter 3: Blue Velvet

Post-modernism and authorship.

Chapter 4: Wild At Heart

The commerce of authorship.

Conclusion

50 Percent Sound

An investigation into the roles of sound and music in the films of David Lynch.

Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Conclusion

The Site

Bibliography

Works consulted and recommended reading.

Resources

Links to help you track down David Lynch's work on DVD and video.

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