David Lynch’s Iconic Films ‘Dune’ and ‘Mulholland Drive’ Stream on Paramount+ This March!

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2025 began with the sad demise of David Lynch, an extraordinary filmmaker whose distinctive style and pioneering body of work has left a lasting impact on moviegoers and cinema enthusiasts alike. Following his passing, fans new and old have been revisiting Lynch’s extensive collection of shorts, TV projects, and feature films. In March, streaming service Paramount+ will host two more of the director’s works for viewers to appreciate, as his 1984 adaptation of Elephant Man and his groundbreaking work Blue Velvet arrive on the platform on March 1st. Both films showcase different peaks (and valleys) in Lynch’s illustrious career, reflecting his enduring impact on genre cinema that persists to this day.

David Lynch’s movie version of Dune, being his first major studio project, presented a significant challenge for the director in bringing Frank Herbert’s complex and vast novel to the big screen. This was not an easy task even after Alejandro Jodorowsky’s earlier unsuccessful attempt at adapting the story. Years later, Lynch took up the project but expressed his dislike for the resulting film. Eventually, Denis Villeneuve successfully adapted the book into two films many years down the line, but before that, Lynch’s version was initially met with critical disapproval, only to eventually gain favor among fans for its ambitious attempts.

In later years, Lynch himself admitted that relinquishing final cut rights wasn’t only something he regretted then, but it was also a topic he discussed afterward. However, this decision marked the beginning of numerous creative collaborations between Lynch and Kyle MacLachlan, who would star in films like “Blue Velvet” and all Twin Peaks projects directed by Lynch. Over time, these partnerships evolved into a deep friendship, as evident from MacLachlan’s heartfelt tributes to Lynch.

‘Dune’ & ‘Mulholland Drive‘ Represent Two Very Different Periods in David Lynch’s Career

Flipping to the other extreme, the movie “Mulholland Drive” firmly established David Lynch as an unconventional storyteller and a cinematic genius. It features Naomi Watts and Laura Elena Harring in a tangled commentary on Hollywood and the entertainment world. This enigmatic film deserves multiple viewings to fully grasp its narrative, making it an excellent choice for streaming on Paramount+ when it becomes available on March 1st. The psychological thriller paved the way for Lynch’s subsequent works, with his later film “Lost Highway” sharing similar themes and construction.

If you’re excited about the upcoming David Lynch films on Paramount+, don’t forget that there’s more where that came from! Fans of his unique style can also delve into his work by streaming the television series “Twin Peaks,” which he co-created with Mark Frost. The sequel, “Twin Peaks: The Return,” is also accessible on Paramount+ with a Showtime add-on. For those interested in exploring Lynch’s filmography further, many of his films such as his debut “Eraserhead,” “Inland Empire,” and “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me” can be found streaming on the Criterion Channel. Additionally, several documentaries and shorts about the filmmaker are also available on this platform.

If you’re just a Paramount+ subscriber, watching “Dune” and “Mulholland Drive” together would be an excellent double feature, as they showcase two distinct periods in David Lynch’s extraordinary career. His talent for diversity and innovation was truly unparalleled, and his absence leaves the world a bit less vibrant.

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2025-02-24 17:02