In the wake ofDavid Lynch’s passing, a streaming service is paying respects to the legendary filmmaker by offering free access to two of his finest works. Kanopy, an on-demand streaming platform that primarily hosts classics, indie films, and documentaries, is celebrating Lynch’s legacy by allowing people to watchEraserheadandLost Highwaywithout fees, and with no ad-breaks. By signing up with a public library card or a university login, cinephiles can take in these mind-bending titles at no additional cost.
Both films feature the director’s signature style, with surreal premises and shades of horror, perfect for those eager to dive headfirst in his twisted filmography.Eraserheadwas Lynch’s first feature-length film, and upon its release in 1977, audiences were left speechless. The auteur’s highly-specific style was noted off the gate, proving that his work from then on would be anything but easy to digest. InEraserhead,Henry Spencer (Jack Nance) finds out he is becoming a father and upon the child’s birth, he notices that the baby is deformed. As he tries to raise the newborn in an industrial environment, he is slowly driven to insanity.
Lost Highwayisn’t far off from what you would expect froma true, Lynchian experience. Led byPatricia Arquette, who plays two distinct characters, the film tells the story of two men in parallel realities. One is on death row after being charged with his wife’s murder, and the other is sent free from prison and finds himself enamored with a crime lord’s girlfriend.
What Is ‘Lynch/Oz’ About?
In addition to both of these films, Kanopy has also madeLynch/Ozavailable to stream for free, under the aforementioned guidelines. The 2022 documentary isn’t directed by Lynch, but it puts the filmmaker in front of the camera, inspectinghis long-time obsession withThe Wizard of Oz. Divided into six chapters narrated by different filmmakers and critics, the doc connects the journey down the yellow brick road with the director’s work, pinpointing the origin of his surrealist creative choices.
