From October 2020-December 2020 I went on a David Lynch binge, watching all of his film projects, tv shows, commercials and most of his music videos. I had already seen 'Wild at Heart' and 'The Straight Story' as a teenager; both movies I enjoyed.
I have a background in experimental storytelling so his work intrigues me.
Now that I'm older and I can see many of his short movies because they're on the internet, it was a thrill going into this man's world and see various subjects he touches on throughout his dynamic career.
I had known about 'Room to Dream' for awhile and I at first wasn't that fascinated to read it but when I began to go on that binge that all changed and I've read many articles and seen documentaries about Lynch. He is a funny, inspiring, engaging man. And when I went on the Twin Peaks trip - watched all three seasons back-to-back- I saw what an incredible television storyteller he was (along with Mark Frost).
'Room to Dream' is unique because it's a told through the eyes of David and through the eyes of those that know him and worked with him. His part in the book is a reaction to what is said previously by cast, crew, and friends alike. I had already known some things about him before reading because of interviews I watched of him, documentaries ('lynch', 'the art life') , and articles. This didn't diminish the experience reading the book. His relationship is Dino, Mark Frost, Kyle and Laura Dern is explored. To hear from these people and a lot more is fascinating because it gives the reader a sense of how Lynch is as a creative being which is telling about him as a man- because from what I've seen- both are the same. I found some similarities in Lynch and myself (besides him having my first name as his middle name), which isn't worth going into right now. But him as a creative being, I can obviously relate to and the amount of concentration, determination he has is something I know about.
If you're not into his artwork the book might be boring to you, plus it's a thick book (over 400 pages) so if you're not really into his work, his process, then find a different book. And what I love about the book it doesn't give away spoilers about any of his projects which aligns up with the way David Lynch operates. His movies can be challenging and to many confusing, but he'll never tell you what it means because he wants the audience to come up with their own answers.
'Room to Dream'- fun, fascinating, detailed, funny, well written.
