These animals evolved to be ‘ultrablack’—here’s why
An ant that disappears into the forest floor, a bird that demands attention from mates—for these animals, an inky black ...
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‘The Straight Story’ showcases David Lynch’s affection for America—and its oddballs
Lynch’s “The Straight Story” (1999), however—written by Mary Sweeney and John E. Roach— is more like a lazy daydream. It’s a ...
The ‘Blue Velvet’ motif: David Lynch’s perfect metaphor for the seedy underbelly of small towns
David Lynch was a master in many ways. One of his most overlooked achievements is the effective motif for the seedy ...
Column: A movie’s story exposition is a tricky thing. Consider how we learn what’s what in ‘Presence.’
Steven Soderbergh’s “Presence” requires some initial audience disorientation. Mistake? If so, why do we miss David Lynch so ...
Cherry Pies, Severed Ears and the Making of a David Lynch Memorial
Fans of the late American filmmaker built a distinctly Lynchian shrine outside the Burbank restaurant Bob’s Big Boy.
What lay beneath David Lynch’s unique approach to cinema?
David Lynch's avant-garde legacy, from surreal imagery to empathetic storytelling, reshaped Hollywood and defined the ...
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Editor’s Note: Rest in Peace, Wrapped in Plastic
It feels like I’m staring into the abyss, but the abyss is being aloof. Not rude exactly, but not friendly either. A little eye contact would be nice. But no, David Lynch movies always refused to ...
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Velvet ants have the Swiss Army knife of venoms
A velvet ant bite like “hot oil from the deep fryer” delivers an array of peptides that inflicts pain on insects and mammals alike.