>>>>>Because the studios feel the old stories are better than the new and the name recognition will bring people in.
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>>>>And they have the axiom that the audience always wants more of the same. There's also their mantra that there are just a few stories available, like "boy meets girl", "boy saves the world" and maybe one more. After believing in that for 70+ years, no wonder they don't recognize a new story even if it drives a truck over them. Or maybe they do, but reshape it into one they know.
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>>>OK, what category does "Eraser Head" come under?
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>>"Weird art house movie by young director who later becomes famous".
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>What I mean is it doesn't fall under any of the supposed short list of story idea.
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>>I have liked a number of David Lynch's movies, not to mention "Twin Peaks". Have hated others. He is the quintessential director who is all over the place with wild and ups and downs. One thing you can never call him is boring. (See Almodovar). Oddly enough, probably my favorite Lynch movie is his most conventional, "A Straight Story".
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>Not seen too many of his other films.

Most of his movies fall into the 'What the hell was that about?' category.