David Lynch Interview 1986 Brian Linehan's City Lights

[@bohemianbarber]

Remember when interviewers did their research prior to an interview and showed absolute respect to their guests? This is an incredible example of that.

[@vleaky3430]

Nowadays being an interviewer means either making stuff up and quote out of context to create headlines, or play games on a show 💀

[@DBEdwards]

Absolutely true, GONE NW. ALL GONE!

[@estherlidya6533]

Why does this interview feel like a david lynch film

[@Vingul]

the ominous hum sure doesn't detract from that feeling

[@zanngoc]

I think it is due to the fact that the reporter looks like a scary David Lynch character.

[@VomitPinata]

@@zanngoc played by William H. Macy.

[@HeroicHaroon]

@@VomitPinata Or Willem Dafoe

[@tracyraven7444]

Yes, agreed. The pauses between questions.

[@bennyfairfax1]

holy shit, this interviewer is great! He leaves plenty of time for the interviewee to answer his questions, is well researched and eloquently spoken.

[@thespeakerstaffinformation8503]

+owen moore Is that a joke? He's a flattering flirt. Lynch handled it fine, though, for all that he could do with it.

[@iadorenewyork1]

I am also impressed. Even with the dramatic elocution, he is an excellent interviewer. It is alright to flatter in an interview, and even to flirt.

[@AnnaLVajda]

Intelligent interview for sure.

[@Jester_851]

I really can't understand how someone could find Linehan creepy. He's extremely well-spoken, knowledgable and actually shows genuine interest in Lynch's work, offering him unique questions that delve into his artistic process and outlook on filmmaking. You can see the admiration in David's eyes to be part of such a refreshing interview, instead of just being the designated weirdo for people to poke fun at. One of the best interviews I've seen in a while.

[@VomitPinata]

He's intelligent, engaged and well spoken. You can tell he isn't feigning interest in Lynch or his work. He's intellectual without being pretentious. As an American, I can honestly say most network TV viewers here in the early 80s would find that tone from an interviewer somewhat odd. Everything about mainstream film coverage/criticism and entertainment at that time here was shallow and predictably fawning to the Big Names. Interviewers and their questions were boring, predictable & dumbed down for easily digestible soundbites, catering to the Hollywood machine. They were just considered promotional material for the Studios. For some context, we had Rona Barrett, Rex Reed and Gene Shalit. Now those three are CREEPY! Siskel & Ebert (especially Ebert) were pretty good, but in the early-mid '80s they were mainly just on cable TV out of Chicago. Not really National yet. And Elvis Mitchell & Jon Pierson & even James Lipton were still a few years off from the mainstream.

[@shytguy]

You can really tell he appreciates Lynch’s work. He is way more respectful and asks way better questions and gives way deeper insights than most interviewers I’ve watched that interviewed David Lynch. I do appreciate an interviewer who does his homework.

[@AnnaLVajda]

He sort of belittles David reminding him about having to beg to have his movie shown and then is almost annoyed David responds it's a great world instead of being diminished. I find him condescending.

[@andrewptob]

I guess some people mistake enthusiasm and joviality for creepiness. Pretty sad that our culture has devolved to the point where an engaged interviewer is viewed as a weirdo.

[@AnnaLVajda]

People are really hypersensitive now they freak out if anyone asks them a probing question. He has done research to provide an engaging interview but some would consider that too personal of him. It's only creepy by "todays standards" imo the interviewer seems to just be a film lover himself and some fan types do come off as rather intense and over dramatic themselves though I think that is better than a boring disinterested interview too. David let himself be vulnerable and admitted to putting some of himself into his films ie: his own fears in Eraserhead the bleak lifestyle working as a printer etc. and David is a bit shy about sharing like that in other interviews.

[@f-mt5784]

I love how Brian waits every time David finishes. He gives him a moment to continue and think about what to say next. So many interviewers will just skip to the next question after it has been answered, but you can tell that Brian is actually listening and he wants to hear more. I think that is the best way to interview someone.

[@SurvivalHorrorMaster]

They mention Cronenberg and imediately, a fly appears... 13:25

[@dvrds]

WTH, and The Fly was released that year also.

[@AlexColberg]

Amazing.

[@andrewsreed03]

I believe David has cosmic connections.

[@MarvinFalz]

@@andrewsreed03 When he says he's down or up in somewhere else, he reminds me of Dale Cooper, especially in the third season, where he seems to be in constant contact with the lodge. Maybe David Lynch is a shaman underneath his modern American appearance.

[@afbf6522]

@@MarvinFalz yes, he is. Look up "Forrest Gump is secretely genius" on YT, I strongly recommend that video if you want to learn more

[@chibibobo]

Never heard of Brian Linehan before, but he was a class act for sure!

[@fandude7]

Brian Linehan was a master interviewer. He honored his profession. RIP

[@magnusloven2041]

This interview is so intimate I feel like i'm eavesdropping

[@tolive8931]

I'm sure David Lynch was having a field day getting ideas for characters while being interviewed here.

[@TheGenedon]

ROFL

[@waynej2608]

I could see his wheels turning.

[@ghouldishanimal]

He kinda reminds me of Ben from Blue Velvet

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

Leland Palmer for sure. They kinda favor facially.

[@serasassone6446]

Young David Lynch is a stud

[@JohnWesleyDowney]

Great interview and a great interviewer. He knows how to listen to his guests and he's extremely well-prepared. Lynch looks relaxed and can tell the interviewer has prepped and is genuinely interested in his work and his life. Love it.

[@aliensoup2420]

Strange, I disagree. The interviewer is one of those types that enjoy hearing their own voice and thoughts, and David Lynch is just a guest audience.

[@AnnaLVajda]

David is always so candid and honest despite how misunderstood he is in many interviews.

[@don-meyreb.9455]

and he never laughs 😎

[@whatevershebrings]

Kudos to Brian Linehan for the best David Lynch interview I've ever seen, and at Lynch's prime. I look forward to watching more of his interviews. He definitely knows of what he speaks.

[@thunderpeel2001]

I could totally believe that Linehan's odd style, with incredibly specific and intimiate knowledge of Lynch's life, inspired Robert Blake's character in Lost Highway! X-) Very interesting interview. Really enjoyed it!

[@fhmxlx9246]

one of the best interviewer I've ever seen on the web

[@DBEdwards]

I M SO IMPRESSED BY bRIAN lINEHAN. This man knows cinema, The business.I miss him.

[@stephenmcdonald664]

Linehan was an excellent interviewer. The people being interviewed all appear rather uncomfortable in that they aren't going through the usually shallow 'Hollywood' interviews and that they need to think about things and respond intelligently. Linehan was somewhat odd but effective.

[@anastasiabananastasia]

Stephen McDonald I found that to be very refreshing- that the conversation was more personal and less based on just selling the show and the director to audiences..

[@focalgain]

Stephen McDonald well placed phrase at the end of that. “Odd but effective” I too found him to be both

[@AnnaLVajda]

He's smart but started off a bit condescending. David is intelligent but rudeness can be intimidating.

[@Gilliganfrog]

Look how handsome the young David Lynch is! And jesus, this Brian Linehan is a smirking little weirdo right out of one of Lynch's own films...

[@someguy9893]

80s David Lynch is astonishingly attractive

[@passedtense436]

He still looks good. I think its the hair.

[@guen4413]

@@passedtense436 his hair is still amazing

[@aquaticborealis4877]

A unique, charming man

[@Iiwii11]

We all were astonishingly attractive when we were young.

[@shanekurenoff5136]

Hilarious. He mentions Cronenberg's The Fly - and then a fly appears. Good thing he never mentioned Scanners or Texas Chainsaw Massacre...

[@thebarbariansasquatch8108]

Tits would hit the fan if he mentioned Alien and suddenly a Xenomorph tap dances out from stage left.

[@VomitPinata]

@@thebarbariansasquatch8108 explodes from the host's chest.

[@BlueDusk95]

Or King Kong, Jaws, Godzilla...

[@leonardodibigcappinbro2269]

Or The Thing. Jesus

[@curtisunit]

Lineham is almost a throwback to a different era. It’s refreshing to see this kind of interview style. Strange how Dave sounds like an old man who finally grew into his voice over the years.

[@8-Divine-8]

I know that Linehan was just a well trained and eloquent interviewer, but for some reason I feel like he was truly enamored by David lynch. Either he just loved Lynch's work, or he was really attracted to him.

[@Sunset553]

I would be surprised if anyone who enjoys his work weren’t enamored with him. He’s a beautiful man.

[@steveprice2718]

David is a brilliant, complicated, handsome man. Wow, he's the whole package. Mulholland Drive was an exquisite nightmare.

[@tolive8931]

Such a consistently good person.

[@kdbrown777]

Wonderful interview - such an earnest sincerity in the interviewer and his questions.

[@yohei72]

I want David Lynch to direct a tourist bureau ad for Philadelphia.

[@sethcopeland4362]

This interview must surely hold the record for most things offered by an interviewer which Lynch affirms.

[@AndrewHunterMusic]

amazing. the show. the music. the man. takes me back to being a kid.

[@dougssoldiers1929]

Lineman was a great interviewer. He prepared for his interviews because he respected his guests.

[@smashism]

I love this interview and interviewer.

[@kinghailz786]

13:30 A fly lands on his face monents before he mentions the movie 'The Fly'...

[@Hallzach]

I love cheesy 80s talk show music.

[@mzaphod64]

Hallzach Heey, me too.. Wonder what kind of sensation did people back then have had watching/listening this..

[@kbs1212]

Hallzach Dat sax 😍

[@tothandrei]

To me David seems anxious and somewhat guarded in this interview, something you don't see in him at all in later interviews. It's quite the transformation.

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

He met his match here. The guy knows too much and that's a fundamental fault to David I'm sure given his philosophy of obscurity.

[@copperlocks1]

RIP Brian; A true professional ;The good old day of CityTv

[@gregallan2464]

This is one of the best Lynch interviews I've seen. All credit to Brian Linehan because he gets it.

[@ChasingTone666]

At 13:30 it’s crazy how when David Cronenberg (The Fly)is mentioned, a fly lands on Lynch’s face for a moment.

[@jakeg848]

What a good interviewer. Thumbs up.

[@dmk351]

came for david, stayed for the intromusic

[@TheNoMan23]

David is very intelligent and innocent person. He has a strong personality, his creative process of work, well-spoken man. We need people like him!

[@IanMcCausland]

I remember this show growing up, but it played at a weird time like 2pm

[@0megadwarf]

what a nice calm and thorough interview.

[@nomoremaybes]

Excellent interviewer.

[@johngammon963]

What a fantastic interviewer!

[@Beanjolie]

Great interview. Thank you.

[@louisblackforester]

Typical Lynch phrase : You bet !

[@thebarbariansasquatch8108]

*Peachy Keen!*

[@andrewptob]

That’s a great one. I read that phrase in his voice. Haha

[@johnrayker6245]

amazing interviewer

[@heekyungkim8147]

Handsome David Lynch.

[@kevinericsongs]

ahh,i remember the days when lynch didn't talk about TM in every interview

[@JuanM7]

TM = Transcendental Meditation, I think

[@DEMfilmsJWalsh]

I know exactly what you mean!

[@PoliciesOfArt]

heroehat The time he’s spent talking about how good TM is he could’ve taught how it’s done (at least on a basic level).

[@derekgutierrezde-leon6048]

He talks about TM in almost every interview nowadays because he’s advertising it...💵💵💵

[@thebarbariansasquatch8108]

You know something funny? I read Lych's autobiography and he spends a good chunk trying to sell TM, then I start reading Arnold Schwarzenegger's autobiography and he starts talking about TM. I guess I need to practice TM? 😂

[@adaptkng]

13:30 fly bugs Lynch, 13:43 Lynch says fly, then 14:34 fly lands on Lynch face,

[@FarnsworthSoul]

What a great interview hey everybody? Linehan sure did his research. So cool to see Lynch at this time in his career. The theme song slaps too! Sax: "Bah buh deee - deedle do doodoo!"

[@frankmoyer5822]

He's talking about Germantown in Philly. What did I miss, when I was growing up there in the 60s.

[@dalebaker9109]

Just been watching the fantastic 2017 twin peaks. Goodness his so damn youthful here.

[@orbitalsatellite]

Great questions and we even got a fly!

[@laytonlast7876]

It is funny Lynch views of boundaries in filmmaking in light of his work in these past decades.

[@nickilovesdogs8137]

Wonderful interview.

[@getheroutofthetruck]

When did BOB enter Linehan?

[@thinginground5179]

13:28 The fly makes a cameo upon the mention of David Cronenberg also 14:36 boop

[@AlfredSoul]

Young Lynch - oddly makes for quite the interesting rapper name - in interviews is like seeing a flashback in a film, where a different, younger actor mimics what the actual main character's actor has come up with.

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

Lil Lynch, yo! :D

[@NachoLemon]

I wonder if he was making a bit of a pun about Cronenberg's The Fly considering that fly buzzed around him for the entire interview.

[@davideric3032]

Poor David, that damn fly keeps harrasing him. pure fly torture

[@romo2674]

it is Cronenberg chasing him.

[@jacobloving6765]

Death

[@alexandersparf]

Pretty fly for a white guy.

[@sonial1839]

Is it bad that the interviewer reminds me a little of Leeland when he is possessed by BOB?

[@Frisenette]

Damn Brian is a good interviewer! Among the very best there ever was I'd say. Not measured, not gushing, not overbearing, not calculated. Just right! What is name of the tune playing at the start of the program? Is it longer piece one might find?

[@travisgeiger2393]

@16:46 when the fly buzzes Lynch’s face just before they talk about Cronenberg’s the fly...

[@yamatejames5721]

little does Brian know, he is in a David Lynch movie at this moment

[@Antenna_to_Heaven]

Hahahhaa what movie? 😂🙃

[@oliver71]

he is a great interviewer. check out martin short's BROCK LINEHAN from SCTV...

[@Jennifervz5jl]

Brian was a awesome interviewer. An original. Bless him . I used to watch his show on city Tv all the time . Back then Toronto was cool kind of . Now …. It’s not . A dump

[@GrandmasterofWin]

I really wish interviews like this were still mainstream. The quality has dropped along with the attention span of the lowest common denominator.

[@michellerizopatron1521]

if you see in detail into both of their eyes... they seem to be somewhat in trance; maybe even connecting somewhat in a an unconscious level, and communicating by the unconscious. dont think lynch expected this, but the interviewer is somewhat of how a therapist will connect with you and let the unconscious speak...lynch somehow gets connected to this, and then something special happens to their eyes...

[@FATxDAN]

Hannibal Lecture

[@daisyd5760]

Yeah, and 7:21 David Lynch suddenly waking up from this trance)

[@KemptonLam]

13:28 Like J. Cipher noticed and commented before, "They mention Cronenberg and imediately, a fly appears!" Cronenberg mentioned Lynch in "A masterclass with David Cronenberg" at Reykjavik, I wish they talked more about each other! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWiwdXpqoaaLqsUm52s (Note: the timecode might be off/wrong)

[@shaunpearson7905]

Is there a Brian Linehan interview with David Cronenberg? Not simply because I love Cronenberg's films, but because I just saw his early film *Crimes of the Future* and saw Brian Linehan has a cameo! :)

[@metall1983]

Is this the guy Martin short modelled brook linehan after on sctv

[@retorique]

Linehan looks like a creepy character from a Lynch movie. Those glassy eyes and penetrating stare...

[@phillipford2216]

Your everlasting summer and you can see it fading fast So you grab a piece of something that you think is gonna last Well, you wouldn't even know a diamond if you held it in your hand The things you think are precious I can't understand.

[@Rivan98]

His voice remains the same

[@paulcolbourne9112]

I'm not at all surprised that the one person who could allow to me to understand David Lynch was Brian Linehan. That guy knocked everyone off their chair with his incredible research, insight and sensitivity in reading people. Many actors and directors have cited his interviews as being on a completely different level. Lynch has a flat effect which took me and Brian by surprise. He doesn't react like you'd expect the average person to. There's low rapport and reciprocity as if he's low on feelings and has to process everything in his head in an asperger type way. This echoes the way I feel when watching his films, which have a cold vacancy to them. It's most likely organic. I noticed that he's looking forward to see the fly so it lands on his nose and he isn't happy about it.

[@zeevon9907]

The interviewer should have been in David lynch films.

[@bbqnetwork8536]

Are there any more Brian Linehan interviews?

[@uphillracer]

This interviewer is so in love with himself

[@tomwilmot1765]

Not the fly landing on David's face the moment he's asked about Cronenberg

[@violinsinthevoid4579]

Great video! Question; I seem to recall Lynch being on Letterman or somewhere else like that, and he brought some framed bees and buttterflies and was acting particularly odd in a delightful way, some time in the early 90s. It was so long ago that I saw it. Any leads?

[@AnnaLVajda]

David seems so nervous compared to now discussing his work.

[@kernowarty]

Mr Jackpots!!!

[@monolithgeometry3221]

Why is it everyone outside of the US are much more open to talking existential and philosophical debate, are more courteous and respectful...wide eyed and optimistic and ..more intelligent. Lynch is an American ,but he's from a different time, there

[@grudgerun]

Gritty should be contacted for rebuttal to Mr. Lynch's remarks about Philly.

[@devanmauch7843]

This interviewer, is an interviewer I would watch today...

[@ramzizzle]

reelin in they ears

[@ThalassicMeasure]

Linehan speaks 95% of the time in this interview.

[@charleswinokoor6023]

I’m sorry, but I fell asleep during the middle of the question. Could you please repeat?

[@gaiahasadream6499]

Hey everyone! I loved the show so much, that for the third season, I decided to make some tribute videos ;) The first one is up on my channel, is the only one I have so far, but more to come....! I put so much effort in it, hope someone will enjoy it! And if you do, stay tuned for more ;) Thank you!

[@bacchantmedusae]

This interviewer could be a character in a Lynch film

[@TheDiamondSea]

David seemed much more willing to play ball back then.

[@susanwilson6621]

❤️

[@danmcdaid]

Some in the comments are saying that Linehan seems creepy, but I don't think that's the problem here - in his quiet way, he's almost overbearing, not asking questions as such, but establishing a narrative for the person who he's interviewing. "You did this, you did that, this is how i see you." In the case of extroverts like Carrey or Short this works well enough - they're confident enough to play against the narrative or riff with it. But Lynch is quiet, thoughtful, interior, so his low key responses to Linehan's style makes for awkward viewing

[@numba2bvi]

Over 3 min in & havent heard Lynch speak once. Guys interviewing himself

[@goldbrick2563]

Canada is sus but i like david, so i'll watch

[@cintocortese6385]

No offence to the interviewer, because he's actually pretty good at interviewing, but is it just me or is he kinda creepy?

[@WithBACON]

He was VERY creepy.

[@kimmiekoneko]

No, he's just interested, which is rare

[@geokaker9630]

he's flamboyant

[@PeterEvansPeteTakesPictures]

It's just the Lynch effect, spend too long with him you start becoming one of his characters. He IS very good, though.

[@LinaMG77]

its a one of a kind interview. I agree, pretty good!

[@krisscanlon4051]

We're only missing James Lipton lol

[@stephensimington479]

This isn't an interview, it's a seduction

[@thebarbariansasquatch8108]

Czar of Bizarre

[@sidDkid87]

*_Martin Short nailed this guy!!_*