Justin Theroux on the Magical Mysteries of David Lynch

Inside Criterion / Sneak Peeks — Oct 29, 2015


One of the great delights of watching a David Lynch movie comes from the thrill of exploring the film's mysterious depths. Here, in an online-exclusive excerpt from a new interview with actor Justin Theroux, conducted for Criterion's release of Lynch’s heartbreaking Hollywood love story Mulholland Dr., the film's costar discusses the confounding nature of Lynch's work and the importance of creating your own interpretation of its meaning.

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