: Often a shorthand tag used by specific release groups or individuals to identify their encode or a specific internal version. upd (Updated)

| Pros | Cons | |------|------| | Excellent compression-to-quality ratio | Minor banding in darkest shadows | | Accurate colors & contrast (Criterion master) | No menus/special features | | Plays smoothly on all modern devices | "Upd" is vague regarding what changed | | Retains original cinematic grain for 90% of runtime | Not a full 4K release |

1.85:1 (The director-approved widescreen theatrical ratio).

The film's title, "Mulholland Drive", refers to a famous street in Los Angeles known for its stunning views of the city and its historical significance in the film industry. This road, much like the film itself, serves as a metaphor for the journey into the heart of Hollywood's glamour and its darker side.

At its core, Mulholland Drive is a film about the fragility of human identity. The film's protagonist, Betty Elms (played by Naomi Watts), is a young actress who becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships and identities. As the film progresses, Betty's identity becomes increasingly fragmented, reflecting the instability and fluidity of human identity. Lynch's portrayal of identity as a fragile and malleable construct is both thought-provoking and unsettling, raising questions about the nature of self and reality.