Darker shade of gloom for Lynch Mar 27, 2008
"I've always loved David Lynch's films, ever since The Elephant Man, she says, "but there was something really special about Lost Highway. " "Special" is one way to describe it - obscure and confusing might be another. Even Lynch's greatest fans have some trouble understanding its labyrinthine complexities. The film's first half is set in the strangely claustrophobic confines of an apartment, home to a jazz musician, Fred Madison, and his wife, Renee. Their passionless life is invaded by a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Doctors cleared in Ritter's death Mar 15, 2008
Lynch, who directed the movies "The Elephant Man," "Blue Velvet," and "Mulholland Dr." and the "Twin Peaks" television series, is a longtime practitioner of Transcendental Meditation. (AP). (Boston Globe)
David Lynch to Fund TM Scholarships Mar 15, 2008
Lynch, who directed "The Elephant Man," "Blue Velvet" and "Mulholland Dr." movies and the "Twin Peaks" TV series, is a longtime practitioner of Transcendental Meditation. Students practice TM as part of their course of study at Maharishi University, which was founded in Fairfield in 1971. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Short man syndrome is more than just a tall story Mar 15, 2008
Posted by The elephant man on March 13, 2008 1:31 PM. why is it that comment can be made about short men (a condition they have no control over) but if the same level of comment were made of a fat man the commentee would be made to feel ashamed of themselves. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Canstage tries to kick misfortune Mar 1, 2008
Last fall's season began with a poorly received and attended production of "The Elephant Man" and a mediocre "Little Shop of Horrors," which underperformed at the box office. By the new year, rumors were circulating of imminent layoffs and major personnel changes. (Variety)
URI mounts lavish production of 'Amadeus' Feb 29, 2008
"The last production by Hawkridge at URI was Sam Shepherd s "Buried Child," and he was also seen recently in the Gamm Theatre s production of "The Elephant Man. " He is the founder of the Newgate Theatre in Providence and lives in Pawtucket with his wife Patricia, chairwoman of the theater department at Salve Regina University in Newport. They have a daughter, Kira. "She is just going off to college, and I m afraid to say she would like to major in theater," says Hawkridge with a laugh. "I... (Westerly Sun, RI)
Elephant Man Set to Release 'Let's Get Physical,' New CD from Bad Boy/VP Records Joint Venture, On April 8 Feb 29, 2008
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Dancehall King, Elephant Man, will release his latest studio CD, "Let's Get Physical," on April 8, 2008 ... Barbados-born Rihanna appears on the steamy dance track "Throw Your Hands Up" and Elephant Man-fan Chris Brown lends his vocals to the bouncy "Feel the Steam." Also check out "Body Talk" featuring Dominican R&B singer Kat Deluna and female rapper Jha Jha, and the hot remix for "The Way We Roll" with Busta and Shaggy ... "A true entertainer is versatile and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kat DeLuna Sinks Her Claws Into Akon For 9 Lives Re-Release, Which Features More Of 'Hip-Hop Kat' Feb 29, 2008
"I saw the video she did for ['Whine Up'] with Elephant Man, and I like the joint she did with him, and I'm also a fan of Elephant. So at the end of the day, once they sent me the song, it really doesn't take too much for me, I just got to like the record genuinely at this stage in my career. It ain't about nothing more than me just genuinely liking what I'm a part of at this point. I liked the record and I liked her energy. She just seemed like she really enjoys what she's doing. I like to get... (VHI.com -- Music News)
More Arts Stories Feb 12, 2008
Jackson, an unstoppable freak-talent at the height of his powers in 1982, is now only a freak, a self-made Elephant Man. "I am not an animal," Jackson will say. (Globe and Mail)
Silver Surfer makes waves at CHS Jan 23, 2008
Jones had to learn all of his lines for "Pan's Labrynth in Spanish before he could work on his performances.When it comes to the memorization, Jones says what has worked best for his 20 plus year career is repetition."One way to help memorize lines is to look at the dialogue as music and to say the words over and over as if one was singing a song," Jones said.As far as his greatest inspirations, Jones said a veteran actor who has inspired him during his career is the legendary British actor John... (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
A good evening to honor Langella Jan 20, 2008
SCIENCE ON SCREEN IN 2008: Since it began coupling movie screenings with commentary by science figures back in 2005 - first-year pairings included "Dial M For Murder" with Harvard psychologist and brain researcher Steven Pinker and "The Elephant Man" with geneticist Virginia Kimonis - the Coolidge Corner Theatre's "Science on Screen" program has become one of the most accessible local forums for exploring the realities of the scientific world and how they're depicted in mainstream pop culture.... (Boston Globe)
Wyclef Jean Launches Nationwide 'Carnival House Tour' - Jan 4, 2008
In New York Newsday's B+ critique of Carnival Vol. II - Memoirs of an Immigrant (December 4, 2007), Glenn Gamboa observed, "Not only does he work with a variety of co-stars, from Paul Simon and Norah Jones to Elephant Man and Shakira, but he draws from all sorts of world beat styles.". "It's nothing for this hugely successful ex-leader of the Fugees to sashay from tejano to salsa to kompa," wrote Jim Farber in the New York Daily News (December 4, 2007), "only to filter them all through... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Shot in the back Dec 27, 2007
So, its more Victorian than anything and thats how they dressed, so the movies I would reference are things like 'Barry Lyndon' or 'The Elephant Man' or David Leans 'Oliver Twist. Q: People might be tempted to expect a shoot em up, but this isnt that kind of film, is it. (iAfrica.com)
It's kind of rowdy, kind of risqué Dec 23, 2007
It's kind of rowdy, kind of risqu; - 12/23/2007 - MiamiHerald (The Miami Herald)
Rapper with a cause Dec 7, 2007
Simon and Norah Jones to Elephant Man and Shakira, but he references a range of world beat styles. There is the Latin influence on Selena and a touch of Eastern flair on Hollywood Meets Bollywood, but the best results are on the island-tinged Slow Down with T.I., and the current single, Sweetest Girl, with Akon. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Elephant Man About To Get 'Physical' Dec 6, 2007
Elephant Man About To Get 'Physical. Elephant Man About To Get 'Physical ... Jonathan Cohen, N.Y. Dancehall veteran Elephant Man has several hip-hop and R&B stars in his corner on "Let's Get Physical," due Jan. 29 via Bad Boy/VP Records. (Billboard.com)
I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA Nov 19, 2007
No, Matthew Galkin's first solo directing effort is not a sequel to "The Elephant Man," but rather does a concise and evenhanded job of presenting the good, bad, ugly and near-delusional about the animal right movement and one of its most visible architects, PETA co-founder Ingrid Newkirk. Invariably, reaction will be filtered through each person's ideological prism, but "I Am an Animal" deftly highlights why the movement is so hard to take seriously, exhibiting a kind of messianic zeal, narrow... (Variety)
Peter Motson: Reaching out Nov 13, 2007
And another critically acclaimed performance as Dr. Treves in "Elephant Man.". There were others, but not a lot for 17 years. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Read on... Nov 9, 2007
Three films that mean a lot to me: Revenge of the Nerds, directed by Jeff KanewThe Elephant Man, directed by David LynchJaws, directed by Steven Spielberg. Last album I bought: Trouble, Ray LaMontagne. (Variety)
Odd is great Nov 3, 2007
Lynch was was soon hired to direct The Elephant Man (1980), the true story of 19th century sideshow freak Joseph Merrick, to which he brought a particular sympathy and a bravura visual style, then the dismal Dune (1984). "The feeling was very low after Dune because I felt I'd been selling out. I didn't have final control and then it didn't do well at the box office," Lynch says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Frankenstein Nov 2, 2007
Variety: Digital Editions. Daily VarietyWithout the smudgy fingers. (Variety)
When bad news is nothing but good Oct 28, 2007
The cult American director of such diverse films as Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, Blue Velvet and The Straight Story told me: 'I'm never going back to 35mm cameras, never, never. Lynch, who was visiting the LFF to promote the benefits of transcendental meditation with his pal Donovan, used digital technology for his last film, Inland Empire - starring Laura Dern, Jeremy Irons and Naomi Watts in a bunny suit - which had trouble finding audiences outside his most loyal fans. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Bring peace to schools by meditation, say Lynch and Donovan Oct 24, 2007
"There is a treasury inside each one of us human beings... it's pure bliss, pure consciousness," said Lynch, the brains behind such flicks as The Elephant Man and Blue Velvet. "It's a simple, easy, effortless technique. A 10-year-old child could do it. Dive within, transcend and... experience this pure bliss, pure creativity, infinite intelligence, love, energy, power... the engine that runs the universe.". (Independent)
France honorsThe Police, David Lynch Oct 3, 2007
Lynch, 61, has received Oscar nominations for "The Elephant Man," "Blue Velvet" and "Mullholland Dr.". Charlotte Rampling and Roman Polanski attended the ceremony for Lynch at the French presidential palace. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Foundation bringing back the smiles of children Oct 3, 2007
Add poverty and little access to health services on top of disabilities such as cleft and lip palates or severe deformities, such as the Elephant Man Syndrome or Goldenhar Syndrome, and the chance for sufferers from remote regions in Bali and Lombok to receive medical treatment was, until a couple of years ago, almost nil. Today these are the people Yayasan Senyum or the Smile Foundation seeks to help across Bali and Lombok. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Canucks Chuck Hate Music Oct 3, 2007
Jamaican reggae and dancehall artists Sizzla (left) and Elephant Man (right) have been given the boot by at least one Toronto venue, after Canadian advocacy groups cited the pair for anti-gay slurs. Shows for Sizzla, who was scheduled to perform at Toronto's Kool Haus last Friday, and Elephant Man, who had an October 6 concert scheduled, were both canceled ... This isn't the first time Elephant Man has run into trouble. (TMZ.com)
France honours US director Lynch Oct 2, 2007
Lynch is famed for productions such as The Elephant Man and Mulholland Drive, plus cult hit TV series Twin Peaks ... He was also nominated for four Oscars - twice for The Elephant Man and once each for Mulholland Drive and Blue Velvet ... Mr Sarkozy told the director that seeing Elephant Man as a teenager had "definitively convinced" him that "cinema was a highly important matter". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Show won't go on for artists accused of anti-gay lyrics Oct 1, 2007
Entertainers Elephant Man and Sizzla were scheduled to perform last Friday night and Oct. 5 respectively, but both Jamaicans have been under fire from human rights organizations who say their lyrics are homophobic and incite violence against gays ... Ticket sales for the O'Neil Bryan (Elephant Man) show had been poor. (Toronto Star)
Mel Brooks goes back to lab for 'Young Frankenstein' Sep 28, 2007
Bart points out that Brooks served as producer for the 1980 screen version of The Elephant Man, which also dealt with a creature "who is basically good on the inside but is feared because he's different. So Mel is certainly capable of things that run deeper than eating beans and farting. He's a more complicated man.". Brooks is "a different guy than he was when we did The Producers," since losing Anne Bancroft, his wife of more than 40 years, to cancer in 2005. (USA Today)
The Ugly One Sep 21, 2007
Lette is a kind of 21st-century Elephant Man, exploited by his employer, his surgeon and by the men and women who are suddenly wildly keen to have sex with him. All von Mayenburg s characters aside from Lette are called Fanny, Scheffler or Karlmann, emphasising the blurring of identities. (Times Online)
Paranoia rules in Athens Sep 19, 2007
I just hope the mystery men are cooking up a surprise or two for Saban the elephant man Chip -no doody, I thought I picked up on a DOB vibe in your blogs about a week back,is that about right ... By Nick(elephant man) Saban ... By Nick(elephant man) Saban. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A smiles that says Tarrant's lady has got her millionaire Sep 1, 2007
The singer Rod Stewart seems to have taken inspiration from Elephant Man John Merrick for his new look. (Daily Mail)
Black Entertainment Television (BET) Premieres SUN AKA GEISHA's New Music Video 'China Wine' Aug 23, 2007
BET premiered "China Wine" on their highest rated music series, "106 & PARK" with prime placement as that day's "New Joint. "106 & PARK" and it's live studio audience is known for welcoming contemporary music superstars including Jamie Foxx, Halle Berry, Jay-Z, Janet Jackson, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Tom Cruise, Queen Latifah, Bruce Willis and Diddy. "106 & PARK" allows fans to vote for their favorite videos on the countdown via the network's website: BET.com. You can now VOTE... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Musical follows an early 60s journey of self-discovery Aug 18, 2007
Saturday 18 August, 2007. He twisted and contorted his body in such an effective way that you just came to believe he was John Merrick. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
School's out Aug 12, 2007
Summer usually means dancing to hip hop, bashment and Elephant Man. My cousin tells me about the latest dances and dance hall queens. (Guardian Unlimited)
Curbing Homophobia in Reggae Aug 8, 2007
Stop Murder Music have their sights on four other big reggae acts who have a big international audience and are still considered to be homophobic: Elephant Man, TOK, Vybz Kartel and Bounty Killa. "The struggle for lesbian and gay human rights," he says, "is a universal one.". (Time.com)
Listen Up: UGK rises from 'Underground' Aug 7, 2007
After a bravado-laden intro, DeLuna segues into the thumping Run the Show and the single Whine Up (featuring Elephant Man), both of which nod unabashedly to Rihannas Pon de Replay. So long as DeLuna keeps the mood light and the beats tight, 9 Lives is a diverting, if not exactly dazzling, debut. (USA Today -- Life)
Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton charged with assaulting former Manchester City teammate Aug 2, 2007
Dabo described himself as looking like the "Elephant Man" after the incident because of the heavy swelling of his eyes and face. Barton will appear at Trafford Magistrates' Court next Thursday. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Caribbean flavor spices up U.S. music scene Jul 31, 2007
Also in the mix is Kat DeLuna's Whine Up, featuring dance-hall star Elephant Man, which has cracked the top 40. "Caribbean music has always been popular, but there are some new twists on the classic sound that have emerged," says Keith Naftaly of Epic Records, which will be releasing albums by newcomers Kingston and DeLuna in the next few weeks. (USA Today -- Life)
Film Weekly goes to America - and cries Jul 29, 2007
Roseanna's Grave made me blub like a baby, as do Edward Scissorhands, Dead Man's Shoes, The Elephant Man, The Green Mile (even watching a clip of either of those last two sets me off, in fact ... When John Hurt asks Anthony Hopkins;"can you cure me" in the Elephant Man, and Mr Hopkins replies;"I'm sorry John I'm afraid i can't!two of the finest that ever left the stage. [Offensive? Unsuitable? ] DavidD Comment No. Vienna/aut Oh, I forgot to mention an "Officer and a Gentleman where the Sergeant... (Guardian Unlimited)
Epic Records Newcomer Kat De Luna Releases Debut Album 9 Lives on August 7th Jul 25, 2007
The bi-lingual songstress has already been heating up the summer with her sizzling hit, "Whine Up" featuring dancehall king Elephant Man. The single fast reacted at radio, quickly climbing the Pop Radio charts in a matter of weeks thanks to the early power rotation support from Z100 in NY and Kiss in LA. The song is not only a smash on radio, it's a dance craze catching the attention of fans everywhere with its infectious video, already featured on MTV's TRL "First Look" and BET's "106th and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Reggae star agrees to ditch homophobic lyrics Jul 23, 2007
As well as monitoring the actions of artists who have signed up to the act, activists have vowed to continue their campaign against four artists who have not: Elephant Man, TOK, Bounty Killa and Vybz Kartel. The news that Banton had signed was welcomed by gay rights groups in Jamaica, where attacks on gay people are common and gay sex is illegal. (Guardian Unlimited)
BreakThru Radio Adds CrystalTop Music Show Jul 9, 2007
"What I dig most about CrystalTop Music is the high-grade caliber of their artists," says BTR's DJ Latola, who will feature acts such as Elizabeth and the Catapult, Elephant Man, and Modern Sleeping on the show. "They don't bother with amateurs. Not one artist on their label is wasted. And they set the bar exceptionally high when it comes to production quality.". (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Highlights from an album pitch party Jun 30, 2007
The act: Elephant Man. The memorable thing: Wow rapper/producer Wyclef Jean (featured in the video presented for the single "Five O") cut off his dreadlocks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
RADIO HIGHLIGHTS Jun 29, 2007
Alan Farley's guest is Aldo Billingslea, starring in TheatreWorks' "The Elephant Man" revival. 2 p.m. KPFA-FM (94. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fabolous Flirts With #1 Debut — But Toby Keith Is Billboard's Big Dog Jun 21, 2007
Reggae Gold 2007, a compilation featuring contributions from Sean Paul, Buju Banton, Elephant Man and others, opens at #152, with 5,700 sold, followed lastly at #163 by Paula Cole's Courage, which scanned 5,400 units. This report is provided by MTV News. (VHI.com -- Music News)
And The Nominees Are... Jun 19, 2007
Riveting our attention on deformity and its acceptance like The Elephant Man by David Lynch, Ode to Kirihito examines the true worth of human beings through and beyond appearances. Alice in Sunderland Written by Bryan Talbot Published by Dark Horse. (WNBC.com, NY)
Shaggy to rock Accra again Jun 15, 2007
But by far, Elephant Man who is due to release a new album in August will be the fans favourite together with the highly promoted Ganja farmer. September to Remember is billed for the 8th nd according to Donna both concerts will have celebrated with Ghanaian artistes Samini, Wutah, Bandana, Shasha Marley and King Ayisoba. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Rihanna Tops Hot 100 And New Canadian Tally Jun 8, 2007
Also new is Timbaland's "The Way I Are" featuring Keri Hilson at No. 78, Kanye West's "Can't Tell Me Nothing" at No. 80 and Kat Deluna's "Whine Up" featuring Elephant Man at No. 91. "Buy U a Drank" remains No. 1 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for a sixth week. (MediaWeek.com)
Chris Brown, Diddy, Swizz Beatz Rock Summer Jam — Kanye Actually Keeps Quiet Jun 6, 2007
Ciara, Young Jeezy and Mims the Bad Boy mogul rocked the stage the longest, complete with pyrotechnics and guest spots from T.I., Young Dro, Keyshia Cole, Elephant Man and Yung Joc. Former Bad Boys the LOX rocked it the hardest: The group did not play a proper set but took turns guesting throughout the day, with Jadakiss hitting the stage three times, Styles P twice and all three uniting during Diddy's performance. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Diddy Shows Off New Stuff From Yung Joc — And Himself, Of Course — At NYC Event Jun 1, 2007
Elephant Man (a new acquisition to Bad Boy via a partnership with VP Records), Winans, Ryan Leslie, Cheri Dennis, Joc, upstart rapper Aasim and Diddy's manager Chris Lighty were all in attendance for Diddy's early evening soiree ... Then he breezed through tracks by Joc, whose new album, Hustlenomics, is set to feature production by the Neptunes and appearances by the Game and Young Dro; Elephant Man; Cassie; and boy band B-5. (VHI.com -- Music News)
This Week in Film: May 4, 2007 May 6, 2007
I believe what has propelled Lynch into the popular consciousness and well above the majority of the avant-garde and experimental filmmakers is that all his films are essentially rooted in genre: The Elephant Man is a bio-pic; Dune is science fiction; Blue Velvet and Lost Highway are noirs; Wild at Heart and The Straight Story are basically road movies. It's in these comfortable structures that allow us access, and permit us to invest in the story -- something experimental films habitually and... (blogTO)
Theatre Passe Muraille turning 40 May 5, 2007
Following their summer production of A Midsummer Night's Dream in High Park, Canadian Stage will launch their 20th season in a newly refurbished Bluma Appel Theatre in October with a production of The Elephant Man. Check out the latest theatre reviews from across Canada. (Jam! Showbiz)
'Confessions of a Mormon Boy' performer stays true to himself May 2, 2007
Fales developed the script over several years, then polished it with the director Jack Hofsiss (best known for "Elephant Man") before making an off-Broadway debut. Their collaboration provides some deft touches, with music ranging from Madonna to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir creating amusing and apt transitions, and with an unearthly beam of light lending authority to the Voice that directs Fales first to marry, then later to get his money-making ideas from the ads in gay newspapers. (Boston Globe)
Signature wins big at Hayes (Robyn-Denise Yourse) Apr 18, 2007
The complete list of winners: - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production: Jeff Dumas, "Monty Python's Spamalot," the National Theatre - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production: David Burnham,"The Light in the Piazza," the Kennedy Center - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production: Danai Gurira, "In the Continuum," Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Play or Musical: Catherine Zuber, "Love's Labor's Lost," Shakespeare Theatre... (Washington Times, DC)
'Assassins' wins big at Hayes Awards Apr 18, 2007
Lighting design, play/musical: Charlie Morrison, "The Elephant Man," Olney Theatre Center. Set design, play/musical: James Kronzer; "The Beaux' Stratagem," Shakespeare Theatre Company. (Variety)
Freak storm: sideshow alley to shake up the Show Apr 4, 2007
Contemporary sideshow, he stresses, has none of the exploitation associated with sideshow freaks in the movie Elephant Man. Mr Rooke said some people took offence at acts like Tiny Rima, but "we treat Rima like royalty. She loves [performing]. Everybody's got something special about them.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Look good on the dance floor Mar 28, 2007
Fans of reggae band Elephant Man will recognize this move from his videos. This exercise works the abs, calves, hamstrings and quads, and should look like you're gliding your foot along a river bank. (Newsday -- New York City)
'Idol' Recap: Jordin Is A Revelation, Sanjaya Channels My Chemical Romance Mar 22, 2007
Like he's the Elephant Man ... From Chris Sligh Superstar to Haley and the Comets to Sanjaya the Elephant Man, there was an awful lot of audience interaction tonight. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Freddie Francis Mar 21, 2007
As a result, aside from The Doctor and the Devils (1985), Francis returned full time to his first love, cinematography, shooting, in stunning black and white, David Lynch's The Elephant Man (1980). He re-established his reputation with Karel Reisz's The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981), Edward Zwick's Glory (1989), for which he won his second Oscar, Martin Scorsese's Cape Fear (1991), and Lynch's The Straight Story (1999). (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
The Stooges Share Formative Tales At SXSW Panel... Mar 17, 2007
Fricke read a Rolling Stone review from the era that branded the band's sound as "moronic metal," but Asheton countered, "I never got upset. Bad reviews are better, because more people will come and see the Elephant Man or the circus freak.". Communal living and non-stop jam sessions honed the Stooges' sound, which could have gone in a much different direction, according to Pop. "I had little love beads and a Hindu mustache," he said. (Billboard.com)
Bobby dazzler Mar 16, 2007
The pushiest of the mothers in Razzle Dazzle, played by Kerry Armstrong, drills her daughter at home after school and is keen to get her nose done, as she gushes to the plastic surgeon, before puberty turns her into Elephant Man. The character could easily become a burlesque but Armstrong plays it straight, giving her a kind of pathos even at her worst moments of excess. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Man of La Mancha' Mar 9, 2007
He has performed roles in "Godspell," "Fiddler on the Roof," "Little Shop of Horrors," "Christmas Tuna," "Elephant Man" and several others. He spends his days as "Kuzin Keith" on KRRM 94. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Adrian Monk ends USA's Season 5.5 with visit to hospital Mar 2, 2007
A disfigured man (John Hurt) transcends his role as a freakish attraction to become an inspirational figure in the 1980 drama "The Elephant Man" (8 p.m., TCM), directed by David Lynch. Unseen motives emerge in the attempted murder of a teen on "Close to Home" (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14, V). (The Standard-Times, MA)
Inside the mind of David Lynch| Feb 3, 2007
The maverick Hollywood director famed for disturbing movies which explore the dark side of human nature such as 'Blue Velvet', 'Eraserhead' and 'The Elephant Man' says he has become part of the digital revolution. "Film is a beautiful medium," the 61-year-old outsider told AFP in an interview. (iAfrica.com)
