Tim Burton versus David Lynch

[Schadenfroh]

Which makes better movies (or TV shows)?

Going with Tim Burton here.

 

[NuclearNed]

Tim Burton has made some great movies, as well as some that were not so good.

David Lynch has made a bunch of weird movies. I have regretted watching every one of them that I have seen. Also, he made that steaming pile of horse pooey otherwise known as "Dune", which I consider to be one of the worst movies ever.

 

[SaltBoy]

Tough choice, but I'll have to go with David Lynch. Muholland Drive and The Straight Story are absolutely fantastic and a lot better than Burton's best work (Big Fish, IMO).

 

[shimsham]

too close to call for me as far as movies go. i dont watch tv, so i cant speak on their material in that regard.

tie.

 

[NuclearNed]

Originally posted by: SaltBoy
Tough choice, but I'll have to go with David Lynch. Muholland Drive and The Straight Story are absolutely fantastic and a lot better than Burton's best work (Big Fish, IMO).

Crap - I forgot about The Straight Story, which I really liked.

 

[kranky]

Originally posted by: NuclearNed
Tim Burton has made some great movies, as well as some that were not so good.

David Lynch has made a bunch of weird movies. I have regretted watching every one of them that I have seen. Also, he made that steaming pile of horse pooey otherwise known as "Dune", which I consider to be one of the worst movies ever.

Have you seen Lynch's Eraserhead? I think it would make you forget all about Dune.

 

[kogase]

Originally posted by: kranky

Originally posted by: NuclearNed
Tim Burton has made some great movies, as well as some that were not so good.

David Lynch has made a bunch of weird movies. I have regretted watching every one of them that I have seen. Also, he made that steaming pile of horse pooey otherwise known as "Dune", which I consider to be one of the worst movies ever.

Have you seen Lynch's Eraserhead? I think it would make you forget all about Dune.

That movie should never be watched. Not because it's disgusting (it is) or because it's bizzare (it is), but because it sucks.

 

[poopaskoopa]

Lynch's best work is better than Burton's.

 

[Schadenfroh]

Originally posted by: kranky

Originally posted by: NuclearNed
Tim Burton has made some great movies, as well as some that were not so good.

David Lynch has made a bunch of weird movies. I have regretted watching every one of them that I have seen. Also, he made that steaming pile of horse pooey otherwise known as "Dune", which I consider to be one of the worst movies ever.

Have you seen Lynch's Eraserhead? I think it would make you forget all about Dune.

Being that it is so far worse or so much better? I have never seen it, but I have seen Dune.

 

[torpid]

I liked the Dune movie.

And Straight Story.

But like Burton noticeably more. I think Lynch's failures are a lot worse than burton's.

 

[anxi80]

burton. simply because of the fact he directed "pee-wee's big adventure".

 

[nakedfrog]

Overall, definitely Tim Burton. Lynch's stuff is decent, but generally a bit more wacked-out.

 

[AFSCrazy]

Tim Burton. The original Batman was awesome.

 

[KillyKillall]

I love both honestly...

As far as Lynch - I think he makes me think a lot more while Burton provides a nice environment for me

 

[zanieladie]

Originally posted by: KillyKillall
I love both honestly...

As far as Lynch - I think he makes me think a lot more while Burton provides a nice environment for me

:thumbsup:

 

[Forsythe]

I'd have sex with both of them, and i'm straight!

 

[torpid]

The thing with lynch is, sometimes he makes you think, but there really isn't anything there after you think about it, it's just one big pointless exercise in obscurity disguised as something interesting.

 

[KillyKillall]

Originally posted by: torpid
The thing with lynch is, sometimes he makes you think, but there really isn't anything there after you think about it, it's just one big pointless exercise in obscurity disguised as something interesting.

sometimes it is about the journey

 

[pclstyle]

Originally posted by: KillyKillall

Originally posted by: torpid
The thing with lynch is, sometimes he makes you think, but there really isn't anything there after you think about it, it's just one big pointless exercise in obscurity disguised as something interesting.

sometimes it is about the journey

:thumbsup:

 

[Phlargo]

I'm always game for an intersting Lynch movie, but it's the Burton who really grabs me every time. His movies have amazing environments, settings.

Lynch's best strengths are his incredibly detailed technical work and artistic directorial decisions.

 

[Super56K]

I like both of them quite a bit. I can't wait for each of their new films to come out.

Tim Burton's next film is called Believe it or Not which is about Robert Ripley. Sounds like it's going to be a very good movie.

Lynch's is called Inland Empire which is a mystery about a woman in trouble. Ok, I don't really know what's going to happen with that one, but from his past movies it should be interesting.

I did vote for Lynch though..I LOVE The Straight Story. Mulholland Drive is an amazing movie, and I didn't think Eraserhead was garbage. I've actually seen it three times. I also really liked The Elephant Man and Wild at Heart. I do own most of Tim Burton's movies though so it was a tough call.

Oh and I can't believe I forgot Blue Velvet. Well, I suppose it makes sense. I've been trying to erase that movie from my memory since I saw it a couple years ago. It is a very creepy movie.