Laura Dern and Kyle MacLachlan honor David Lynch at the 2019 Governors Awards

[@Reducer191]

EVERYONE remembers the first time they saw a David Lynch film.

[@emartin86]

Absolutely. I'm a fairly recent David Lynch fan. I discovered him in 2015. I was lucky enough to watch Twin Peaks for my very 1st David Lynch film/series. After I finished Twin Peaks: Seasons 1, 2 & Fire Walk With Me, I immediatly looked up the rest of Lynch's filmography, and watched all of his movies over the course of the week. I'm actually kind of glad I didn't discover him until 2015, because at least it was only a 2 year wait until Twin Peaks: The Return came out.

[@michalslatina8004]

Yes! I was 13,when in my country was for the 1st. time (september 1993) presented Twin Peaks. Since then,I´m trapped in Lynch´s art and psychedelic WEB! 4 years later I was in art cinema and watching ERASERHEAD on big screen. Undescribable!

[@kopoleba]

So true!

[@xBaphometHx]

I was like 4 years old when I watched Twin Peaks for the first time (in the 80s) and I remember how mesmerizing Badalamenti's soundtrack was, but the episodes were really dark for a kid of that age. I rediscovered Lynch with 20 something years old and watched his best movies. Since then, I am in love with his style.

[@john7217]

@@xBaphometHx Twin peaks came out in 1990

[@dhaneshb5440]

That was unlike the most pretentious speech tributes you find these days. It was so real and perfectly imperfect.

[@xBaphometHx]

They were like children telling his father how much they love him. So pure and cute.

[@ruly8153]

@@xBaphometHx It was really cringey but in like the best possible way

[@jessica5497]

@@ruly8153 i hate the word cringe..like, it was real and sweet, fiction made us believe that there are moments perfectly executed and how they are made ... That's how in real life moments are perfectly executed, being imperfect

[@MIOLAZARUS]

It radiates from Kyle and Laura how much they love him. David is such a sweet genious.

[@samwoodson9603]

I think every person that has met David and isn't named Anthony Hopkins or Michael J. Anderson love him. I was reading his book and was surprised to see how kindly even his ex-wives speak of him. Three ex-wives and you're still on good terms with all them? A guy like that has to not just be a class act, but some sort of beacon of positive vibes.

[@SiddharthSinghFiery69]

*genius.

[@bebaguette766]

This was very Lynchian; weird, slightly uncomfortable, sweet, funny.

[@999titu]

And remarkable

[@DasGuteMan]

Henry G slightly? I wouldn’t say that.

[@rockugotcha]

it's her.

[@divelostmind]

Maybe after knowing him for so long, you just naturally become like that. Lynchian becomes the norm.

[@claytob]

and lots of weird slight sexual tension

[@angelsosa1397]

I already miss you, David. But it's you who taught me: "keep your look on the donut, not the hole". I dont shed tears everyday, but im not ashamed today was the day. I love you. See you back in the lodge.

[@bagofhammers7479]

David Lynch has great hair

[@gloverelaxis]

really, truly fantastic hair. i wish i had that ghostly white-grey colour and wiriness

[@JJJameson.]

Amazing

[@aprilrawls5162]

Yes he does

[@BCS1105]

bag ofhammers Not just great...THE greatest!

[@armandoarrojo9841]

literally the best hair i've ever seen. hasn't lost a single piece of hair ever

[@JJJameson.]

Who doesn't remember when he polled votes for Laura Dern's best actress consideration with a cow and a sign, sat on the sidewalk

[@RhinocerosProductions]

yes and in the end Laura Dern finally won an Oscar the year a cow was the focus of Joaquin Phoenix's best actor speech at the Oscars...coincidence? I think not!!

[@nathanm.6147]

@@RhinocerosProductions that's really what you took from that speech?

[@crazyharry9136]

LMFAOOO ~ so true!

[@109coldplay1999]

The Oscar Academy: Elaborate on that Lynch: No.

[@vojtasjedyny]

Hehe. :D

[@EnigmaVocals]

😂

[@ForeverInDreams237]

Lynch's films were everything I was always looking for. His work changed me as a person forever.

[@HotStrange]

Same man. Seeing Mulholland Dr for the first time literally changed my life.

[@wailer27]

shut up you two

[@alisdairmckenzie22]

I was 17 the night I saw Blue Velvet - it had been on the news, as it was controversial. People I knew had watched it - and hated it or clearly unnerved by it. I watched it on a big drive-in theatre screen in our town. I stared up at the giant screen, I must of only understood a part of it, but it affected me, and it was all I could think about for days and days after. I decided to become a film maker. It changed my life. I didn't become a film maker after all - but now I am 54. I have seen Blue Velvet probably close to a 100 times - no lies. I will happily watch it another 100 times. It's not about the plot any more or anything surface - that's gone now. But the mystery and the magic never grows old. Thank you David

[@alisdairmckenzie22]

Yes indeed - how lucky we are

[@joancarlestomas]

You see theese two togheter and automaticaly think: David Lynch

[@serpico1616]

To be fair, I see them separately and I think David Lynch

[@BCS1105]

Evan Devries I agree. I’ll never see Laura as anyone else but Diane from Twin Peaks or Sandy from Blue Velvet. Same with Kyle, he’ll always be Agent Dale Cooper to me.

[@sergiovelasquez5138]

Jeffrey and Sandy Dale Cooper and Diane Evans

[@scifinerd17]

He should’ve won for Mulholland Drive

[@CATDHD]

That thing literally gave me nightmares last night so I woke up and had to stay awake till morning

[@EnigmaVocals]

Absolutely!

[@ahmettoktarbek7893]

Blue Velvet

[@Mr.Marketing]

Excuse me? Ron Howard is amazing, sure David Lynch is a one in a million creative mind who can’t ever be replaced or compared to. And Lynch’s ability to evoke emotion through every method of cinema is unheard of. BUT Ron Howard’s last name Is Howard so he’s obviously a genius and better in every way.

[@scifinerd17]

@@Mr.Marketing Ron Howard should’ve won an Oscar for Apollo 13 instead, that was a much better movie, too bad he wasn’t nominated.

[@weirdverma]

Ok I'm crying. I love David so much. Please bless us with a film

[@kevcatnip7589]

NEW TWIN PEAKS ,,,,NEXT

[@tonybeluga2796]

Twin Peaks The Return is one of the greatest things ever made.

[@weirdverma]

That should be there but I need a true blue feature as well

[@dante6985]

I think he's done with the hollywood entertainment system after The Return. I don't blame him. Basically unless a studio wants to give him a blank check for $20 million and final cut, he'd probably say no. Now there are health concerns.

[@urbanexcursion]

Such a rough way to start the year. The world definitely lost one of the greatest artists of our time.

[@eduardo_corrochio]

Honestly, Laura and Kyle could have broken down sobbing during this tribute and I would have completely understood. This must've been so very emotional and sentimental and stirring for them to do. They really maintained composure, and focused on the deep abiding love they have for this great man. Nobody paints cinematic imagery and sounds like David Lynch has done during his career in film and TV. He revels in creating a place where there's such intense beauty, such stark evil and danger, such whimsical comedy, and such tantalizing mystery. I am proud and grateful to live in a world that is lucky enough to have the gift of his films and television programs.

[@devsingh-gb1xd]

David Lynch is still handsome.

[@talkswithvigy7860]

Damn! his hairs are goals.

[@GreedAndSelfishness]

Genetically blessed.

[@bobbybriggs7126]

he looks very striking for sure

[@KS-qr1ry]

Handsome proud finn

[@kbs1212]

dev singh I’m in my twenties and find him so attractive.

[@Casanovakingfrankenstein]

RIP Mr Lynch and thank you for the memories ❤️

[@maxtotten7337]

My heart was in tears when I saw DL's eyes watered!, a very wonderful creative individual and finally honored!

[@minacapella8319]

Kyle has aged so well here. And I love how unabashedly honest and spontaneous this speech is. Just speaking from the heart. David is an amazing man and it's great how positive everyone's experiences with him are.

[@larrymorrison171]

David will be always in our minds and in our hearts! He's not only two or three things, like Kyle and Laura made clear, he is a visionary. He's that kind of light that shines immensely bright to everyone that gets to know him and his work. Congrats, our hero!!

[@HotStrange]

Lynch deserves this award 100 times over. Seeing Mulholland Dr for the first time at 16 years old literally changed my life forever. Shame Jack Nance couldn’t be there to present as well. RIP.

[@AmanSingh-qc7pl]

Really mullholland Dr😲

[@shaomongoloid]

These lifetime achievement awards need to make it back into the televised ceremony. The artists who receive them are the true undeniable greats, and shouldn’t have to talk over silverware clanking when being honored.

[@aresef]

When that was the case, they would only give out one honorary Oscar per year. The Governors Awards allow them to hand out several, and give each honoree multiple tributes.

[@robertoholiveira]

Lynch is the only director you can never forget the first time you've watched his movies.

[@chaosmos24]

I love Lynch, but I'm not sure he's the only one in that category, for me at least. Kubrick, Tarkovsky, Hitchcock, Kurosawa.....

[@AnnaLVajda]

Yes he is unforgettable most are forgettable. No one else has his charm and intensity.

[@SithisKnows]

@@chaosmos24 Fellini

[@anamikaroy5758]

So true. He is my favourite now.

[@exittiming2789]

Congratulations, David, on an honor well earned. I met David several times through the years and was always astonished by his gentle and calming personality even when recalling a story of when he got lost in a morgue in Philadelphia and discovering the smiling bags of death. I was at his art opening at the Castelli Gallery in NYC and I was, once again, amazed at his creativity. David is America’s gift to the world and he is truly a gift to the arts. Bravo, David, on receiving an award that was a long time coming and so well deserved.

[@mistymangham4410]

One thing I love about Lynch is he seems to keep a small circle and the ones he works with seems like they are family. Its so beautiful.

[@luuketaylor]

David Lynch, Park Chan Wook, Miike Takashi. These three directors have changed my life. Lynch's work is absolutely transcendental.

[@luthfeeghazale6206]

Three of them has one thing in common They made a film that REALLY makes you UNCOMFORTABLE but AMAZING at the same time

[@김상우-v2p]

How Park Chan Wook change your life?

[@peterunwin4408]

No better person to hand the oscar to david than kyle maclachlan and also Jack nance and harry dean stanton would have been so proud of him,rest in peace

[@natalies1624]

love how she styled herself like her character in wild at heart

[@angelcastaneda529]

John Hurt, Richard Farnsworth, Dennis Hopper and many more who are no longer with us would be smiling at David Lynch.

[@Jamal3.87]

Harry Dean Stanton

[@MacIntoshMann]

Jack Nance also

[@hallofmirrorsnetwork]

Catherine Coulsan. 🌲 ⛰

[@999titu]

Dennis Hopper was the shit

[@maxking2414]

Freddie Jones also

[@Tobey93]

This is so heartwarming.

[@Sokekajal]

Thank you for sharing your art David, R.I.P.

[@spensimus]

This is so genuine and from the heart, I love this

[@TheElectrizantee]

One of the truest contemporary artist

[@JessicaChastainFan]

Laura Dern is stunning! Love her.

[@StringSun]

Luu Sapphire Rian Johnson fucked her over

[@angelcastaneda529]

I want her to win next year. She needs one.

[@theniteowl7777]

i hope she hasnt had surgery

[@emartin86]

@@StringSun Agreed. Couldn't stand her bitchy, feminist character on The Last Jedi. But that wasn't her fault. That was all Rian Johnson & Kathleen Kennedy. I love her as an actress. She did an amazing job on Twin Peaks, Inland Empire, Blue Velvet & Wild At Heart.

[@StringSun]

Evan Martin It almost seemed intentional. What a sad puppy 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@garciansmith1460]

David Lynch is simply the best director of our time. I hope he continues to direct films for us to enjoy because no one has as much original style as him. Absolute genius, even if he'd hate being called that.

[@kevcatnip7589]

JACK NANCE ,,,LEGEND NEVER FORGOTTEN

[@anezzzz]

i mean he isn't lying, but he is lynch, and im sure that if he wants to make another film nobody will say no. still, if he does another one and wants full creative control I'll say a24 is the way to go. i just hope he doesn't expect to have big budget

[@janakicavalcante]

When I was around 11, watching "Eraserhead", it was the beginning of an amazing journey! A couple of years later I've watched the first episode of Twin Peaks with my mom. When it finished the second season, I could say since then the way I see any series or movies has never been the same. I always want more, deeper, not so obvious, that allows me to travel anywhere, with no right or wrong, ..., Thank God "Twin Peaks - The return' happened, 25 years later. Oh, my! No one else could make me happier than David's productions. It was so special each episode on the first day of its release. After a long shift, I'd come back home, turn on the TV, grab a good mug of coffee, watch Badalamenti's tune for the opening while I was seeing that waterfall, the water running, that peaceful and unique place, and tears of happiness. "Am I dreaming? 25 years later. Is it really Twin Peaks back?" It's unexplainable. Sorry for the mistakes in the sentences. I wrote with my heart. Thanks, David.

[@sapanacharya1365]

Cooper and Diane in parerall universe...

[@danielnikolov3406]

Richard and Linda

[@casperchristiansen2458]

That would be a really good twist for the hypothetical 4th season.

[@zackgb]

once we cross over, it could all be different...

[@sapanacharya1365]

@Without Chemicals that's awesome. Man I love him so much

[@alicenestpasmonprenom5784]

Jeffrey and Sandy

[@rhook88]

Kyle just comes across as one of the nicest guys ever. What a passion these two have for David’s films 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@annousk2694]

Just tearing up from the genuine respect and love they have and show so freely to David. Authenticity rules! And yes everyone remembers the first time they saw a David Lynch film!

[@lenakars3693]

Every time I see David Lynch in a screen I feel this enormous need to hug him and tell him all the beautiful words I know. I just love you very much! Thank you, dear David for everything you did in this world!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@fredblair8230]

This was a great tribute. MacLachlan is one slick man I want to age like him.

[@rusty1923]

Richard & Linda are looking well.

[@tunasandwich395]

RIP, David. I never thought this day would come.

[@joannarebellart6676]

David Lynch is just the best

[@thriversoffset]

hard not to cry while watching this after your passing Mr. David Lynch. You will be painfully missed

[@mjp96]

A man who is incredibly appreciated! Amazing tribute.

[@joeysnumberonefan3397]

Rest in peace mr lynch, a true genius.

[@jayzemmour8431]

Need a fourth season of Twin Peaks!!

[@jessy2161]

Yes please!!!

[@TheBestCommenterEVER]

no.

[@nicholasmasi9699]

I mean yes im for it but everything in season 3 screams leave me alone this world is too broken for the sweet old town of twin peaks we once loved

[@julianmx13]

Noyes

[@synergy5631]

no

[@almaguapa-sailboatliveaboa440]

How this must really feel for Dern and MacLachlan to honour Lynch some +25yrs later... wow!

[@Muhd_Akmal]

Kale and Tidbit. Two of David Lynch's favorite people

[@wingitprod]

Very delightful. It seemed fully improved and sincere. God bless🙏

[@revdckmz]

True friendship

[@StefkoMinkov]

R.I.P creative genius ! THANK YOU !

[@lenakars3693]

Goosebumps, laugh and tears all at the same time... just like in David Lynch’s films❤️❤️

[@nicknicknick5305]

Naomi Watts and Laura Harring should have also been there.

[@sureetsingh3637]

and grace zabriskie

[@mikekling5880]

Yeah Naked

[@valentinovigovv]

@@sureetsingh3637 grace had to be in there so much

[@vojtasjedyny]

@@mikekling5880 Lawl.

[@theogoldberg8919]

Watts doesn't actually live in L. A. or not so much anymore and Harring, not at all...

[@tettazwo9865]

Laura Dern, Kyle MacLachlan, David Lynch; what a combination!

[@EnigmaVocals]

I love the fact that all main actors in his movies do really act.

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

My hands down, all down favorite writer/director of all time. Kubrick, Tarantino, Anderson, Aronofsky, Polanski, Bergman, Bertolucci, Scorsese, Leone, Hitchcock and Park Chan-wook: All brilliant. All masters. But they’re art is not my favorite. That hat is worn by Mr. Lynch and only Mr. Lynch. For all time, he’s my favorite. When I share this with someone for the first time, I immediately know if we’re compatible or not. If they say “OMG I hate his films. They make no sense”, or “He’s amazing, I love his work” or “Who’s that?”, I automatically know if we’re to be close friends or not 🤣 it’s the “Lynchian Test” 😂 Because no one else makes the kind of art that David Lynch makes. It’s so distinct, so original, so mind warping, so authentically Lynch, not only does it tell me a lot about a person finding out if they like his films or not, I can compare his singularity to The Beatles even. When you hear The Beatles, there’s no doubt that it’s THE BEATLES. There are imitators, but their distinct sound and signature cannot be duplicated. They are the one and only one that’s THE ONE. Much like The Beatles, DAVID LYNCH IS IN ANOTHER LEAGUE ALL HIS OWN. The fact that he did not win any Emmy’s for Twin Peaks or Twin Peaks:The Return, well that’s just utter blasphemy. The fact that he’s never won a competitive Oscar is also complete and utter blasphemy, and goes to show that it’s very hard for anyone making truly original art to win over “The Academies”. They’ve ignored brilliance and originality many times over and are not the real authority on deciding what’s “worthy”. History and the test of time are. And as time goes on, I believe David’s works will come to be regarded more and more as genius, as genre bending impossible to classify masterpieces, as art that changed the rules of what was possible, and as the work of a very brilliant mind light years ahead of most people’s. They will be hailing him long after we’re all dead and gone, including him. History has showed us time and again, that most genius is not recognized in it’s own time. David Lynch is no exception. But when I ponder the fact that his films and projects are so cerebral and existential, so inventive and imaginative, so brilliant and intelligent in how they require the viewer to actually think, so boundary pushing and unique, it’s no wonder his mastery is sometimes not recognized, understood, or appreciated. His brilliance is not often understood by the mainstream. Not to sound elitist, but I truly believe he’s a high level thinker with a brilliant mind...who in turn makes art most often understood by high level thinkers and brilliant minds. And for those that love him, those who are blown away when watching a Lynch project, those of us who “get it”, well aren’t we the lucky ones? 👍 LONG LIVE THE MASTER.

[@palz011]

Wow very brilliantly written

[@johnclifton2820]

What do you think of Terrence Malick?

[@melvinfz0301]

The way Laura imitates David's voice was so funny 😂

[@liyandernoyalraj9488]

David Lynch 👍

[@jrlakin370]

His films are amazing, his artwork is even better.

[@wesleyjansen6019]

That fish line from Laura sounds straight out of a Hemingway piece. Beautiful

[@DianaChik]

all my life I was waiting for this moment

[@Furiospinosi]

I'm justing picturing David saying Kyle and Laura beforehand something like "You go there and make a long speech for me, I stay on my little chair, taste a nice glass of fine Bordeaux and finally get up there to get my Oscar and go home thinking about polyester resin"

[@Howard-g9l]

David Lynch has the best hair cuts in show biz

[@mitzmom3013]

Well, well it's not something you see everyday, the tears of David Lynch. The great man, the man who likes daydreaming and thinks that's the most important thing to daydream. The man who thinks the music is like breathing the air, one thing is sure he will be missed by many.

[@victorhugoguinho5913]

i love these 3 people so much

[@alibargh]

EVERYONE remembers the first time they saw a David Lynch film. ❤❤

[@MikhailTank]

Much Deserved!

[@MichaelaSchneider-j7o]

I like Laura Dern very much,❤ she is in David Lynch movies a mistery person and she play the role very good❤❤

[@arturorivera829]

Es tan impresionante como se emocionan ambos al acabar el discurso, increíble ♥

[@blackcoffeeblacker]

This entire video of David Lynch's favourite's actors congratulating him, is from a David Lynch film. We are all in a David Lynch film. Run, someone said: fire? Yeah, you are feeling ticklish too, aren't you? No worry, it's a lost highway to somewhere. Are you? You are still in a David Lynch film.

[@jsheekey1]

❤️ Laura's hair

[@VoodooChile69]

This is so cringe in a good way. It feels like David asked them to make their own speech that way.

[@shanepostell1311]

RIP you will be seriously missed

[@atoms-to-atoms]

I WANNA CRY!

[@kevinfitzpatrick5425]

I need at least 2 more films

[@sianiswack633]

Enjoying their natural slowed-down delivery on stage

[@yasminbraz2879]

I CANT DEAL WITH THIS LOSS OKAY😭

[@rouxunqi]

David Lynch = Art

[@voxxclamantis9668]

Life has become a David Lynch film.

[@999titu]

With all my consciousness, I rate him above Scorsese That shows his height

[@emartin86]

Absolutely. David Lynch is hands down my #1 favorite filmmaker of all time. With Stanley Kubrick coming in at a close #2.

[@ggthewhale]

#1 tarkovsky, #2 lynch

[@hisyam9271]

Bresson, Tarkovsky, Bergman, Renoir, Godard, Lynch, Antonioni & many others are first rate auteurs.

[@HotStrange]

Evan Martin don’t forget the Coen Bros and PT Anderson.

[@IILMNBD]

Scorsese is a completely different zenre ..my boy...but yes Lynch is in league of his own.

[@stipetv1548]

This is everything to me.

[@harlemblackson]

I love this.

[@DavidFernandez-ps1xk]

Love you Mr Lynch

[@kailee87]

The Mastermind and The best living Director

[@Lucas-up9wq]

Definitely one of the most unique ones. His mind is truly insane, in a good creative kinda way.

[@craigberg1942]

Heartfelt.

[@junesgames]

Rest in peace The Legend!

[@gunungmerapiapi1933]

Anyone here after *Twin Perfect's Twin Peaks 30 years old Mystery Solved?*

[@biancachristie]

absolutely not! Twin Perfect’s analysis was okay but not the last word. Go watch some Lynch and make up your own mind

[@gunungmerapiapi1933]

@@biancachristie couldn't agree more don't take the ring

[@napoleonsolo5929]

@@biancachristie I refuse to watch it. I don't care what Twin Peaks means to someone else. I care about what it means to me.

[@kingkillah101]

He never cranked out cream corn man

[@jrlakin370]

I love David Lynch. This is weird.

[@raletti75]

My favourite. The greatest in my opinion.

[@nigtwafare]

What a great family!!

[@lucktanapah4146]

Kyle, Laura and lynch are looking great. I love lynch's films.

[@mlondon1157]

That was sweet 🥰

[@Deepbluecat]

Absolutely was next level seeing Eraserhead on the big screen

[@simoneleminskigogo9692]

DAVID i love you !

[@bartholomewesperanza3442]

Damn Kyle looks so much older than what I think of him as

[@aprilrawls5162]

Well he looks his age he is 60 here

[@jeffreyhall4404]

Good for you David Lynch! You're Enlightened!

[@BlueSorcerer]

I cant tell if David is cringing or about to cry.

[@OrangePony75]

Thanks to mr Lynch for discovering Laura Dern. No small deed.