That Story Inside Our Head!!!

Rating: 10/10 (14 March 2011)

THIS IS THEFILM!!! On the outside, we perceive a "physical" mystery puzzle, which is never quite made whole by what is provided. Viewers create their own "illusions" based on something which is not really there, in an unending desire to fit the pieces together. But on the inside, there awaits a complete and extraordinary non-physical conceptual allegory of remarkable depth and complexity. Like a prismatic jewel wrapped deep inside decreasingly cloudy layers of understanding. To reach these deeper levels, viewers must decipher the films own "language" which Lynch has placed "right before our eyes"! Every frame is used, from the beginning darkness to the ending darkness and character credits. Insignificant characters names, colors, film techniques, editing, sequencing, dialogue and really everything, is used to provide an "understanding". While most who view the film will attempt to solve the physical story by inventing various rationalizations to explain a perceived murder/suicide mystery, as in life, few will ever become conscious of the remarkably fulfilling experience which another path can provide. By concentrating on every aspect of the film's experience, the determined viewer may eventually penetrate beyond the physical Hollywood dream "illusion" and enter into a non-physical philosophical realm of reality (perhaps inspired in part by Lynch's interest in transcendental meditation). Once there, it ultimately becomes possible to awaken to the reality of the unintended damage we repeatedly seem doomed to inflict upon our own inner being(s) through ignorance and self centered desire. Perhaps some might become inspired to reflect upon the way they live and make positive changes. But it is possible to continue to explore the deeper levels and I feel the journey may be unending. This film will likely involve many viewings to appreciate the seemingly endless subtle details Lynch has cohesively woven into what is a most ingenious use of the film medium. More importantly, it will require the viewer to maintain an open mind and let go of any preconceptions and familiar associations. Hopefully it will lead to a most unique and intriguing film journey of self discovery. I will continue to explore this amazing world. There are not enough "little stars"!
Edit...I have continued to explore this film and have begun to perceive it also as an artistic representation of "The Unified Field of Consciousness". The outer physical layers (various viewer solutions of Diane's Hollywood experience) wrapping increasingly non-physical levels of inner consciousness. A beautiful experience that actually led me to discover and practice meditation!