Why was David Lynch so intrigued by the idea of “a woman in trouble”? His daughter, Jennifer Lynch, has a theory… She also discusses her bestselling novel, The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer (1990), and her part in bringing the mysterious, murdered protagonist at the heart of Twin Peaks (1990–91) to life.
“Ladies of Lynch” explores the subversive female characters created by the late David Lynch, and the singular women who helped shape them. Season 9’s guests include celebrated actor and filmmaker Isabella Rossellini; Lynch’s daughter, Jennifer Lynch; his producer of more than 30 years, Sabrina Sutherland; Twin Peaks cocreator Mark Frost; and the award-winning novelist Deborah Levy.
Written and guest-hosted by culture writer Simran Hans, this season features conversations with actors, writers, producers and craftspeople who worked directly with Lynch, with revealing insights about the enigmatic and much-missed filmmaker, as well as the provocative women he put on screen.
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