Today would have been artist and filmmaker David Lynch’s 79th birthday.
Although it was sad to hear of his passing, it was such a joy to spend the weekend looking through his artwork, reading the tributes from those who knew him, and rewatching his films and the documentary about him, The Art Life.
He also wrote Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity, a short book filled with his thoughts on transcendental meditation, his films, digital video, creativity and more- worth checking out. Below is a short clip from one of his interviews with The Atlantic.
He also acted occasionally, both in his Twin Peaks series and in other projects. Below he plays another famous director, John Ford, in a clip from Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical film The Fabelmans.
And here he is on Louis C.K.’s show Louie.
David Lynch’s creative legacy will continue to influence and inspire people for many years to come. He was one of the greats.
Things to do in Los Angeles this weekend (12/4-12/7/14)-
Thursday
MOCA Grand Ave is screening Alternate Endings, new short videos by Rhys Ernst, Glen Fogel, Lyle Ashton Harris, Derek Jackson, Tom Kalin, My Barbarian, and Julie Tolentino, commissioned by Visual AIDS to honor the 25th anniversary of Day With(out) Art (free with RSVP)
M.Ward ( the him of She & Him) is playing at Amoeba Records (free)
Dance, visual art and the music of Stephin Merritt combine for Performance at the Redcat Theater
Friday
J.Cole and T.I. headline Power 106’s Cali Christmas along with several other performers at the Forum
Celebrate Repeal Day (the end of Prohibition) by getting sauced on cheap booze! Los Angeles Magazine put together a great list of bars with drink specials and parties
John Waters gets into the holiday spirit and performing his one man show- A John Waters Christmas for one night at the Comedy Store
Saturday
Photo critic Philip Gefter will discuss the work of Larry Sultan at LACMA (free)
Chrissie Hynde is at the Pantages singing songs from her new album Stockholm as well as songs from the Pretenders era
Artisanal LA is having a holiday market in Old Pasadena
Saturday and Sunday
Unique LA is having their holiday market at the California Market center- $10 (for entrance on both days) includes snacks, drinks and “DIY craft projects”
Sunday
MOCA Grand Ave is screening Andy Warhol’s 8 hour film Empire which is footage of the Empire State Building. RSVP for the reception to follow at 7:30. Mention Empire at the box office to receive complimentary admission
The Ace Hotel Theatre is hosting one of Cinefamily’s fundraising events Truth & Soul, Inc: Day Three Downey: Clown Prince of the Underground (hosted by Louis CK, feat. Robert Downey Sr.’s Putney Swope)
LA Conservancy is showing Home Alone in the afternoon at the Orpheum Theatre with holiday music beforehand-
