Even if you have never seen a film or television show by David Lynch, you probably have an idea about his work. He's one of the most distinctive and iconoclastic of contemporary filmmakers and, as far as I know, the only living director whose name has become an adjective: Lynchian. For all the surrealism, violence, darkness, and strangeness in his work, he's always had a somewhat nice guy (if eccentric), buttoned down persona. This documentary consists of him in his house/studio talking about his life and work. For those looking for insights into his films, well, he really only talks about his debut "Eraserhead." Even if you're a casual fan, this is a rare look into a fascinating mind and creative process. Consider pairing it with the new season of "Twin Peaks."

A rare insight into one of the countries most important artist. I must have see Eraserhead about 20 times when it first came out.

Documentary about the life of David Lynch from his upbringing to his development as an artist and how he got involved in filmmaking. The film culminates to the work he did on his first feature film, Eraserhead. The film is narrated entirely by Lynch and the visuals are comprised of contemporary footage of him working in his studio as well as home videos and film footage, stock photography and clips from his work. This is an excellent piece for the artist who is on their journey of self-discovery and might want some perspective and of course a must-see for the average David Lynch fan. Never give up and be yourself! There's no room for imitation!

If you are a super-fan of David Lynch, then this is your cup of tea. For the rest of us, it's a bit like watching paint dry on his strange finger-painted paintings. We watch him paint as he tells us the rather mundane story of his life. There are a lot of photos and home movies from his childhood which is nice. The only real dramatic moment is when he starts to tell us something horrible that happened in the house next door (at the Smith's house), but then he stops himself and says he can't tell the story. It reminded me of 'Twin Peaks' during the first go-around when things went off the rails after following a detectable if odd narrative. Don't get me wrong, I do appreciate the genre he has carved out for himself. It's just that sometimes I find it rather self-indulgent.

This is a MUST WATCH film for any David Lynch fan, and/or artist who appreciates the process of creation.

A fascinating if occasionally rambling profile of David Lynch, director and artist, with an emphasis on his artistic process. He tells his own story from childhood up through the production of Eraserhead, and the result explains a lot about his far out there sort of perspective that comes through his works.

You don't have to be a fan of David Lynch to enjoy this film, however, when you watch this, well, you may become one. I've been an avid, longtime admirer of his work and even I didn't know what to expect going into this. Typically reserved, almost to the point of enigma, Lynch appears gladly forthcoming and almost candid in this rare portrayal. The Art Life, filmed over several years, begins with his upbringing in Montana through to his cult hit, Eraserhead. Interspersed with Lynch's own paintings, his creative process, and soundtracked by music he himself created. It's just brilliant!