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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the name of this particular movie?
2. What gathers together in order to create something large?
3. What did Lynch create almost by accident?
4. Physicists believe that everything comes from which of the following:
5. Los Angeles is filled with neighborhoods that each exhibit their own:
Short Essay Questions
1. What type of answers should one seek when practicing TM? What is most likely not going to happen?
2. Why does Lynch see "Eraserhead" as a spiritual movie? What inspired Lynch to pull it all together and finish the film?
3. Explain Lynch's opinion on choosing the right music for a score.
4. What creates an initial idea? How do bigger ideas come into reality? How does Lynch feel about idea fragments?
5. What is Lynch's opinion on the increasing pace of society?
6. What scientific theory supported the effects of TM? What part of science developed and supported the theory? What other type of science supported the theory?
7. Who showed the scientific community proof that transcending is a real and measurable thing? How was it proven?
8. How does Lynch choose actors? List at least one of the criteria for being chosen by Lynch.
9. What is the purpose of TM? What is the pay off for committing to the practice?
10. Lynch discusses dream logic. How many times has the author experienced it? What project was he working on at the time? Who was involved?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write a comprehensive biography on David Lynch. What information does Lynch share about his history in "Catching the Big Fish, Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity?" Include Lynch's childhood and personal experiences and how they relate to his art as well as his professional accomplishments and awards. Include an opinion on what you think Lynch may decide to do next.
Essay Topic 2
David Lynch has a longstanding working relationship with the actress Laura Dern. Examine Lynch's work with Dern. Why was it important for Lynch to work with Dern? What is the level of Dern's acting experience? What does Dern bring to the films that other actresses may not? In which films did Dern appear? Write a 500 word essay on Dern's work with Lynch. Include biographical information on Dern.
Essay Topic 3
Lynch has strong opinions about digital video versus traditional film. Discuss Lynch's opinions. Include the explanation of high def and low def as well as the unmatched benefits of each. Compare and contrast the two methods of filmmaking. Which do you think is best?
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