In this fiery installment of our David Lynch series, Real Reel Talk dives headfirst into the chaotic romance and surreal Americana of Wild at Heart (1990). Join Josh as we unravel Lynch’s Palme d'Or-winning tale of star-crossed lovers, Sailor and Lula, played by Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern, on a road trip soaked in sex, violence, Elvis, and Wizard of Oz references.

We explore Lynch’s blend of pulp fiction and dream logic, his use of color and sound, and how this film fits into his larger body of work. Is Wild at Heart a subversive love story or a violent fairy tale gone rogue? Tune in as we decode the snakeskin, the surrealism, and the fire that burns through every frame.

🔍 Keywords: David Lynch, Wild at Heart, Nicolas Cage, Laura Dern, surreal cinema, road movies, film analysis, cult classics, Lynchian themes, Real Reel Talk podcast.

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