Blue Velvet in 4K with Kyle MacLachlan

When jazz saxophonist Fred Madison (Bill Pullman) and his wife, Renee (Patricia Arquette), begin receiving unsettling VHS tapes delivered to their doorstep, the mystery of the tapes’ origins and contents distort the foundation of their relationship. While developing the script with cowriter Barry Gifford, Lynch wanted to tell a story of psychogenic fugue, an experience so traumatic that victims forget parts of their identity. Lynch once said that “it takes a lot longer to appreciate LA than a lot of cities because it’s so spread out and every area has its own mood.” This first film in the director’s unofficial Los Angeles trilogy brilliantly illustrates the city’s intrinsic enigmas.

Spirited ingénue Betty Elms (Naomi Watts) sets off to Hollywood with dreams of stardom. When she arrives, she comes upon a mysterious woman, Rita (Laura Elena Harring), overcome with amnesia following a car accident. As they investigate Rita’s identity, they discover the dark underbelly of the film industry. Lynch was inspired to pay tribute to the titular drive, saying that one can feel the city’s history driving through the winding road that stretches from the Hollywood Hills to the Santa Monica Mountains. For his skillful orchestration of the film’s complex plot and distinct tone, Lynch was nominated for Directing at the 74th Oscars.

In person: actor Laura Dern

In person: actor Laura Dern