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Laura Dern Reflects on Vulnerability in New Film

12/24/2025

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Dern Reflects on Film

Laura Dern, an actor, reflects on filming Is This Thing On? with director Bradley Cooper and notes parallels to David Lynch, who passed away earlier this year.
Dern describes the film as a heartfelt exploration of flawed characters, highlighting vulnerability in a pivotal scene where she silently reacts to her ex-husband's stand-up.
She plans to direct someday, inspired by Cooper's journey.

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Dern Advocates Cinema

Laura Dern, an actress, warns that the future of cinema hinges on preserving shared theater experiences.
She says independent films should not be dismissed as mere home viewing.
Dern hopes for renewed trust in cinema amid industry changes, including Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros.
Dern praises the current landscape for intimate relationships and empathy and recommends Zootopia 2 as a standout.

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Dern Reflects on Film

Laura Dern, an actor, reflects on filming Is This Thing On? with director Bradley Cooper and notes parallels to David Lynch, who passed away earlier this year.
Dern describes the film as a heartfelt exploration of flawed characters, highlighting vulnerability in a pivotal scene where she silently reacts to her ex-husband's stand-up.
She plans to direct someday, inspired by Cooper's journey.

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