Episode 19: David Lynch ( w/ Bill Ackerman & Courtenay Stallings)

About this episode

This episode features an in-depth conversation about David Lynch with film experts Bill Ackerman and Courtenay Stallings.

It only felt right to dedicate another episode to David Lynch. In February, I put out an episode documenting a Lynch marathon that I co-organized, but that wasn't enough Lynch in my book, and so I approached two bonafide Lynch experts with the goal of having a more in-depth conversation about the filmmaker. Bill Ackerman is a film writer and the host of the fantastic ⁠Supporting Characters⁠ podcast as well as a special podcast dedicated to Blue Velvet called ⁠From the Neighborhood⁠ . He's undoubtedly one of the best film podcasters full stop end of story. Courtenay Stallings is a film historian, the editor of the Twin Peaks themed Blue Rose Magazine and is also the author of Laura's Ghost: Women Speak about Twin Peaks . Her dedication to spotlighting Lynch and her access to Lynch's world is astounding. We discuss Lynch’s persona, his career throughout the years, the importance of Laura Palmer, the life changing powers of Blue Velvet, and a lot more. Show Notes: Bill Ackerman's Podcast Supporting Characters From the Neighboorhood – Blue Velvet Podcast Supporting Characters Instagram Courteney Stallings Instagram Laura’s Ghost: Women Speak About Twin Peaks Blue Rose Magazine David…

People in this episode

Host: Elinor Lewy

Guests: Bill Ackerman, Courtenay Stallings

Topics covered

• David Lynch
• film analysis
• Twin Peaks
• Blue Velvet
• film history

Keywords

• David Lynch
• film podcast
• Blue Velvet
• Twin Peaks
• film history
• Bill Ackerman
• Courtenay Stallings

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Supporting Characters, Blue Rose Magazine

Books & works: Laura's Ghost: Women Speak about Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, Inland Empire, The Shrouds, Hotel Room

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