Wild at Heart is so idiosyncratic, if it weren’t so profoundly Lynchian it probably wouldn’t work. Cage’s line delivery when he says “Did I ever tell you that this jacket here represents a symbol of my individuality, and my belief in personal freedom?” is absolutely incredible, the first of many insanely quotable moments. The audience roars in near-drunken laughter at each southern honey-soaked, hilarious line delivery, as well as the sudden Elvis needle drops and pure absurdity that glazes the entire narrative. The Wild at Heart theater experience amplifies the absurd humor and wit of the film, along with the outrageousness in every scene. Also, the costume and scenic design absolutely glow on print, especially Lula’s iconic hot pink dress – it just doesn’t look the same anywhere else. You truly cannot grasp the incredible humor and iconic dancing/singing scenes without being in a dark, immersive theater. Watching a film with a crowd of people is an unparalleled experience for any David Lynch film – whether it be a dark and harrowing nightmare like that of Inland Empire and Lost Highway, or a more crowdpleasing (but not much lighter) film like Wild at Heart. Nicolas Cage as Sailor and Laura Dern as Lula are perfect in their sex-crazed, southern-talking lead roles, followed by a Lynchian star-studded cast, including beloved Twin Peaks stars Sherilyn Fenn and Sheryl Lee. David Lynchĭavid Lynch’s Palme d’Or winner Wild at Heart is one of the most narratively coherent of his films – but it also has some of the wonkiest, most fantastical characters, truly awesome dialogue, and outrageously good needle drops. Submissions for “Priority Made” at Dorchester Art Projectįilm, Go To GO-TO: Wild at Heart (1990) dir.BRAIN Arts non-profit is opening it’s own space.
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