Lynch’s death inspired tributes from fellow filmmakers, celebrities and past collaborators, who praised his visionary work and singular voice.

It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch,” the director's family said in a statement. “We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us.

Ranking the best David Lynch films is a decidedly un-Lynchian thing to do. I can hear Lynch’s distinctive voice in my head saying, “You can’t rank art!” My brain’s fictional Lynch is right, of course.