My 150 Favorite Films - #9

Mulholland Drive (2001)

As fascinating as it is frustrating, Mulholland Drive ostensibly tells the story of  the illusion and disillusion of  Hollywood, and how corrupting an influence it can be. The film is enigmatic, to say the least, and open to wildly different interpretations. It can best be categorized as a psychological thriller, with the central mystery never being entirely explained. Naomi Watts hit the big leagues in her role as a young Hollywood hopeful and cult film director David Lynch was nominated for an Academy Award. The film itself has been named to many "Best" lists, including "Best Picture of the Decade" by Cahiers du Cinema and Best Picture of the 21st Century by  a BBC poll.