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I Don't Know Jack Reviews:
HE IS ERASERHEAD!
2009-10-01 - If your a David Lynch fan, you know Jack Nance as a "Lynchpin" (I couldn't resist) in his artistic legacy. My first impressions on this tribute to Nance, is that it's conceptually well put together, and sincere while technically leaning to the "lo-fi" side of things. For 91 minutes Friends, family members and collaborators try to shed light on this complex, troubled, mysterious artist's life and death. Any serious appreciators of Eraserhead would cherish this dvd in their collection. It delves into his artistic legacy, struggle with alcohol, relationships and life in general. Lynch presents this documentary with full commitment, adding some amusing comments and stories and not JUST lending his name. He talks quite fondly and in depth about the fate that brought them together. Dennis Hopper's contribution is well worth seeing here to. The second disc is a CD of the soundtrack which is sort of a mixture of raw Bluegrass and blues from musician singer Brantley Kearns which while it may have had some connection to Nance (Was known to him or appreciated by him) or was just the plain choice of the film-maker, It wasn't my cup of tea. While it's hard to discern which stories about Nance were true or embellished the overall commentary is compelling and preserves his legend as a true artistic enigma. Well worth the money!

Important documentary on an unknown legend
2007-10-02 - Who knows Jack Nance? This documentary is an in-depth account of the little known, well loved character-actor's life and career. With an array of interviewees including David Lynch, Dennis Hopper, and other primary sources, you will get the full story of Nance's life. If you don't own Eraserhead, buy it because the documentary assumes you are already aware of Jack's magnificance in Lynch's first feature. Heavily relying on current and ex-Hollywood actors and directors, the documentary can get bogged down at times, but the makers of the film are clearly trying to give you the whole story. I would compare Jack Nance to Townes Van Zandt in many ways, and the documentary has a "Be Here to Love Me" feel. More people should know Jack Nance, and this is an important part of that.