I think it also has to do with the philosophy of transcendental meditation, that he practices since the seventies. (When it comes to giving yourself a treat, once a day).

He reportedly is still a very big proponent of transcendental meditation and often lectures at and visits retreats. In fact, his new book is due very soon all about the subject. It's called "Catching the Big Fish."

To me, and I write from my own experience here, it's a bit of a joke that a western man who is a smoker and a big coffee drinker is able to quiet their mind to much of a degree.

or the coffee scene in mulholland drive

Tell me about it. I too, have had my doubts.
It might work for him though.

whatever works for ya, man
if it works for him, then sweet

this thread sucks

i wonder if lynchs coffee will make any sense

it should be fine as long as no one puts a fish in the percolater...


lynch and donavan are going on tour promoting transcendental meditation. DL has been meditating for 30 years and says all his ideas are from spiritual journies.

Now that I have a minute to check, I see that the book is available for pre-order.

http://www.amazon.com/Catching-Big-F.../dp/1585425400








Availability: This title will be released on December 28, 2006.

1/11/2007

David Lynch will be reading from his new book
7pm
new york city
barnes and noble e. 17th street

I'm really surprised that David Lynch is starting a coffee brand. I mean the man who's movies have gone against commercialism, and American ideals is making a coffee company! I actually think more power to him, he must just really like coffee.

"C'mon Bobby, have another glass of Jack."
"Don't mind if I fuckin' do... Speakin' of Jack... a one eyed Jack yearns to go a peepin' in a seafood store..."

Innovative filmmaker David Lynch is to celebrate the publication of his new book by collaborating with folk guitar star Donovan with a handful of special events later this month.

Lynch, famous for the originality of films such as 'Blue Velvet' and 'Mulholland Drive' will be discussing his new book "Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity" as well as his forthcoming new movie 'Inland Empire.'

The events taking place in three cities in the US will also see performances from Donovan, who will be play a set of his greatest songs from the 60s and 70s.

Donovan, known for hits such as ‘Mellow Yellow’ and ‘Sunshine Superman’ has just taken up the post of heading up the musical wing of the David Lynch Foundation for Consciousness-Based Education and World Peace.

Taking on the new role fulfils Donovans 40-year interest in Transcendental Meditation.

The two unique cultural icons and can be seen at the following venues:

Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, New York City (January 12)
Kennedy Center, Washington D.C. (14)
Kodak Theatre, Los Angeles (21)

Damn, I wish he was going to be in D.C on Saturday. Thanks for the news.


According to recent interviews, he wants to take the profits from the coffee venture and parlay them into working capital for his new film company that will operate as independently as possible from the film studios and traditional motion picture distribution networks.

Lynch dreams of Absurda Films becoming a collective for a new generation of experimental filmmakers.

A friend of mine got a sneak taste of the coffee...he reckons at first it tastes and smells and looks like coffee, but then 3/4 of the way in it just turns into lemonaid.