The Misunderstood Politics of David Lynch
Party Girls · Jamie Peck and Sam Beard
February 4, 20251h 34m
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Show Notes
<p>Our heroes are dead and our enemies are in power. This week Executive Producer Andrew Callaway makes a rare appearance in front of the camera and speaks to the profound impact of David Lynch’s work - and explains why he disagrees with the master filmmaker that he is not a political filmmaker. Jamie Peck and Sam Beard both watch Lost Highway for the first time and have a lot to unpack.</p>
<p>00:00:00 David Lynch is dead</p>
<p>00:08:15 He was born is Missoula, Montana</p>
<p>00:11:29 “I’m not a political person”</p>
<p>00:17:00 Eraserhead explained</p>
<p>00:19:17 David Lynch’s unique form of class consciousness</p>
<p>00:21:33 Blue Velvet and the middle class</p>
<p>00:25:40 Intuitive understanding of psychology and trauma</p>
<p>00:30:08 Ronald Reagan and David Lynch</p>
<p>00:36:58 Transcendental meditation and politics</p>
<p>00:46:12 Libertarianism & Mitt Romney</p>
<p>00:50:47 YAY! BERNIE SANDERS FOR PRESIDENT!!!</p>
<p>01:00:56 Twin Peaks Season 3 (no spoilers)</p>
<p>01:04:21 Fire Walk With Me & CPTSD</p>
<p>01:08:41 Minor Lost Highway SPOILERS start here</p>
<p>01:21:44 Spoilers END here as we speak on Zizek and Lacan</p>
<p>01:27:20 Explaining a film? No no no no no</p>
<p>01:30:56 Some personal stuff and also closing wisdom from Special Agent Dale Cooper</p>
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