At the Aero Theatre for four days, the chance for the Westside to dive into the latest surrealistic-experimental David Lynch feature film Independently produced and distributed, David Lynch had full control over his artistic choices and took two-and-a-half years to complete his vision. The film was shot entirely in digital video and transferred to film.
“Inland Empire” is the story of Hollywood star Nikki Grace (Laura Dern) who, after taking the lead in a film directed by Kingsley (Jeremy Irons), learns the script is based on an old Polish film in which the two leading performers were murdered. Falling for her co-star Devon (Justin Theroux), she realizes that her life is beginning to mimic the fictional film, and Nikki’s imagination runs riot. But this aforementioned plot description is only one interpretation of many of this cinematic Rubik’s Cube Thursday, July 19 — Sunday, July 22. Showtimes 7:30 p.m. daily with a discussion following the screening — guest TBA.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 19, 2007. Read the original PDF.