Lynch/Oz
Lynch/Oz | |
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Directed by | Alexandre O. Philippe |
Written by | Alexandre O. Philippe |
Produced by | Kerry Deignan Roy[1] |
Cinematography | Robert Muratore[1] |
Edited by | David Lawrence[1] |
Music by | Aaron Lawrence[2] |
Production company | Exhibit A Pictures[1] |
Distributed by | Dogwoof |
Release date |
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Running time | 108 minutes[3] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $68,987[4][5] |
Lynch/Oz is a 2022 American
Synopsis
Lynch/Oz examines the influence of the 1939
The film is divided into six chapters, each narrated by a different filmmaker or critic who provides their own perspectives on the subject.[6] Among the narrators are filmmakers Karyn Kusama (Jennifer's Body), Rodney Ascher (Room 237), and John Waters (Multiple Maniacs, Pink Flamingos, Female Trouble).[8] The film incorporates hundreds of film clips to illustrate the connection between David Lynch and The Wizard of Oz.[9][3]
Cast
- Amy Nicholson
- Rodney Ascher
- John Waters
- Karyn Kusama
- Justin Benson
- Aaron Moorhead
- David Lowery
Release
Lynch/Oz was selected to be screened in the Spotlight Documentary section of the
Reception
Critical response
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 83% based on 69 reviews, with an average rating of 7.3/10. The website's consensus reads, "Thoughtful and absorbing, Lynch/Oz offers an appropriately unique analysis of one of cinema's most idiosyncratic artists."[14] According to Metacritic, which assigned a weighted average score of 62 out of 100 based on 18 critics, the film received "generally favorable reviews".[15]
Accolades
Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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BFI London Film Festival | October 16, 2022 | Grierson Award for Best Documentary | Alexandre O. Philippe | Nominated | [17] |
Denver Film Festival | November 13, 2022 | Maysles Brothers Award for Best Documentary | Nominated | [18] |
References
- ^ a b c d e f Ramachandran, Naman (April 30, 2022). "Dogwoof Boards David Lynch, 'The Wizard of Oz' Tribeca Doc 'Lynch/Oz' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ a b DeFore, John (June 9, 2022). "'Lynch/Oz': Film Review | Tribeca 2022". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ a b c Gleiberman, Owen (July 17, 2022). "'Lynch/Oz' Review: Alexandre O. Philippe's Latest Dive Down the Rabbit Hole of Film Obsession". Variety. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ "Lynch/Oz (2022)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- ^ "Lynch/Oz (2022)". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- ^ a b c Bergeson, Samantha (October 4, 2022). "'Lynch/Oz' Trailer: David Lynch's Fascination with 'The Wizard of Oz' Is Unmasked". IndieWire. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ Murray, Andrew (November 28, 2022). "Lynch/Oz". The Upcoming. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- Far Out. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ Screen Daily. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (April 19, 2022). "Tribeca Festival Lineup Includes 'Corner Office' With Jon Hamm, Ray Romano's 'Somewhere In Queens', More". Deadline. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- Realscreen. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ Rogers, Jamie (June 9, 2022). "'Lynch/Oz' Poster Debut: Alexandre O. Philipp Examines David Lynch's Obsession With 'Wizard Of Oz' [Tribeca Exclusive]". The Playlist. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ Eisenman, Andrew J. (June 2, 2023). ""Lynch/Oz" pulls back the curtain on America through film". Elements of Madness. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
- ^ "Lynch/Oz". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- Fandom, Inc.Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ Ehrlich, David (June 9, 2022). "'Lynch/Oz' Review: A Fun Essay Film Explores David Lynch's Single Greatest Obsession". IndieWire. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ Ravindran, Manori (October 4, 2022). "BFI London Film Festival Unveils Competition Juries". Variety. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ "DFF45 Program Sections". Denver Film Festival. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
External links
- Exhibit A Pictures site
- Lynch/Oz at IMDb
- Lynch/Oz at AllMovie