“Mulholland Drive” is the second film in a series honoring the work of legendary director David Lynch, who earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Director for this film.
Opening in the city of dreams, Los Angeles, this dream-like tale opens with a femme fatale (Laura Harring) who finds herself concussed following a car accident on Mulholland Drive, unable to remember who she is. She finds refuge at Betty’s (Naomi Watts) house, an aspiring actress eager to become a star. Unable to remember her identity, she tells Betty her name is Rita.
The two women discover her handbag is crammed with wads of dollar bills and a mysterious blue key. Together, they set out to discover Rita’s real identity, quickly finding themselves in a web of intrigue that takes them to the dark heart of Hollywood.