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How to be effectively Lynchian

A bevy of recent films have David Lynch vibes without resorting to being slavish imitations or parodies.
A blonde white woman in a black leather outfit lies in a pool of water. She is crying.
Léa Seydoux stars as multiple characters across multiple timelines in The Beast. (Credit: Janus Films)

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Emily St. James

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