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The Will to Dream: David Lynch’s Surreal Legacy and Cinematic Vision
The passing of David Lynch on January 16, 2025, leaves a profound silence in the world of cinema and art. As a lifelong admirer, I find it impossible to separate his work from the surreal legacy left by figures like Louise Brooks and her director, G.W. Pabst. Much like Pabst’s collaboration with Brooks, which brought a vivid dreamlike quality to the silent screen, Lynch’s films—infused with strange beauty—redefined the cinematic language of the 20th century. The haunting melodies of Angelo Badalamenti’s scores and Julee Cruise’s ethereal voice were the sonic backbone of Lynch’s most iconic works. Their work, much like that of Pabst and Brooks, created a synergy between artist…
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The Fake Louise Brooks Society: The Charlatan, The Stalker, and the Necrophiliac
Louise Brooks, even in death, retains full agency—her legacy is as untouchable as a fictional character in a soap opera, locked in a storyline written by someone who’s not even part of the cast. The Gladysz group’s attempts to hijack her legacy have all the finesse of a toddler trying to conduct an orchestra with a pool noodle. Every time they try, they just highlight their own irrelevance, like a mime trying to sell air. No one’s buying what they’re not even offering, and Louise Brooks was never on the auction block. Thomas Gladysz, Vincent Lesh, and Scott Howe—three self-proclaimed “gatekeepers” of Louise Brooks, yet as enlightening as a man…
