The sudden death of David Lynch on January 15 sent a shockwave through the world of movies and those that love them. An American artist of unparalleled originality and genius, Lynch was one of the most influential and beloved filmmakers to ever live, having created indelible images and unforgettable moments across seven decades of work. This February, the Roxy is proud to present five of his most powerful visions, along with a superb portrait of the artist at work: Remembering David Lynch. 


Blue Velvet: Home from college, Jeffrey Beaumont (Kyle MacLachlan) makes an unsettling discovery: a severed human ear, lying in a field. In the mystery that follows, by turns terrifying and darkly funny, writer-director David Lynch burrows deep beneath the picturesque surfaces of small-town life. Driven to investigate, Jeffrey finds himself drawing closer to his fellow amateur sleuth, Sandy Williams (Laura Dern), as well as their person of interest, lounge singer Dorothy Vallens (Isabella Rossellini)—and facing the fury of Frank Booth (Dennis Hopper), a psychopath who will stop at nothing to keep Dorothy in his grasp. With intense performances and hauntingly powerful scenes and images, Blue Velvet is an unforgettable vision of innocence lost, and one of the most influential American films of the past few decades.

Cast: Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rossellini, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern
Director: David Lynch
Written by: David Lynch
Rated: R
Duration: 120 min
Released: 1986
Music: Angelo Badalamenti
Blue Velvet

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Wednesday, February 12th