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Career-Defining Mainstream Break
- The Elephant Man marked a major career turning point that made David Lynch a mainstream-directable filmmaker.
- It proved his sensibility could carry an emotionally direct, studio-backed film without losing his voice.
Guest's Personal Top Film Claim
- Alex Ross Perry named The Elephant Man among his Sight & Sound top films and calls it a personal favorite.
- The hosts debate whether it's Lynch's best, with opinions split across the group.
Lynch's Most Conventional Yet Distinctive Film
- Elephant Man sits oddly in Lynch's oeuvre as both overtly conventional and unmistakably Lynchian.
- Its emotional directness and craft make it feel like a perfect match of material and director.