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- David Lynch has set the record straight on rumors he's retiring from Hollywood, explaining his health and future plans on Twitter.
- Lynch reveals that he suffers from emphysema from smoking but is otherwise healthy, despite the restrictions imposed on him. He expresses his gratitude for the support he receives from fans.
- Lynch has no plans to retire, and is considering directing remotely if necessary. His latest project is a music album with Christabel, not a film.
Legendary Filmmaker David Lynch Lynch has responded to recent reports that he is ready to retire from Hollywood due to health issues. In a post on his X/Twitter account, Lynch cleared the air on his health, and what appeared to be premature reports that he needed to step away from the camera. He wrote:
“Yes, I have emphysema from years of smoking. I must admit that I used to enjoy smoking very much, and I love tobacco—the smell of it, lighting up a cigarette, smoking it—but there is a price to pay for that pleasure, and for me that price is emphysema. I quit smoking over two years ago. I have recently had several checkups, and the good news is that I am doing very well except for the emphysema. I am happy now and will never retire. I want you all to know that I really appreciate your concern.”
While he is known for directing classic films such as head eraser And Mulholland DriveThe eccentric Lynch is best known for creating the television series Twin Peaks In 1990, which was recently re-aired on Showtime in 2017 to critical acclaim.
Stories of the unique director's forced retirement came against the backdrop of an interview with Sight and sound In an interview with The Hill, Lynch revealed that he recently had emphysema, saying it prevented him from leaving his house for fear of contracting the disease. The director says in the interview that his mobility is limited, noting that he can only walk “a short distance” before he gets tired and has to sit down.
“I have emphysema from smoking for so long, so I stay home whether I like it or not. It would be too bad to get sick, even if I had a cold.”
During the article, Lynch, now 78, said that due to his lung disease, he is unlikely to direct a film or TV project again. When offered the possibility of directing remotely via a program like Zoom, he said he would consider it if “it was up to me,” but he also doesn’t really relish the idea of doing something like that. “I don't like it very much” He said.
Lynch recently announced a new project that many thought could be the long-awaited animated fantasy story, SnowworldBut instead, it turned out to be a new album in collaboration with Christabel, titled Cellophane MemoriesLynch has not directed a full-length scripted project since Twin Peaks: The Return In 2017, he directed a number of short films and music videos.
David Lynch has always been ahead of his time.
Twin Peaks
5/5
- release date
- April 8, 1990
- Seasons
- 3
After starting out in the 1960s with a number of experimental short films, Lynch directed the independent surrealist horror film head eraser In 1977. While the film received mixed reviews at the time, it is considered a true classic today, and paved the way for Lynch to enter the Hollywood system in 1980 with his next film, elephant manThe film received eight Academy Award nominations—including Best Director—but failed to win any awards, cementing Lynch's status as one of the most creative and innovative filmmakers of his generation.
His next movie Sand dunesThe Space Opera was an adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic novel, but unfortunately, the epic space opera failed to resonate with fans and critics alike in 1984. While he had high hopes for the project, Lynch recently stated that the final product was not the film he wanted to make.
“My movie Dune. I already knew that you had to get the final cut before you signed on to work on a movie. But for some reason, I thought everything was fine, and I didn’t put the final cut in my contract. And as it turned out, Dune wasn’t the movie I wanted to make, because I didn’t have the final say. So, that’s a lesson I knew even before. But now, there’s no way. Why would anyone work for three years on something that wasn’t theirs? Why? Why would you do that? Why? I’m dead dead, and it’s all my fault for not knowing to put that in the contract.”
Lynch continued to write and direct classics. lost highway And Mulholland Driveand created Twin Peaks In 1990, he began producing a television series. Although he was not a fan of the medium at the time, it presented him with a unique challenge, allowing him to create a multi-hour film. The series has since become one of the most provocative television shows of all time, and is credited with changing the face of television.
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While it seems that Lynch is not quite ready to retire just yet, whether we will see him deliver another stunning masterpiece is something only time will tell. Either way, one thing that cannot be denied throughout his career is that he has inspired a generation of filmmakers who will carry the industry far into the future.
