David Lynch’s Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me was released in theaters on August 28, 1992. In honor of the film’s 26th Anniversary this year, I thought it would be fun to present ten favorite moments done in the style of the recently released Rittenhouse Twin Peaks trading cards. How I wish these cards were real!
Last year, I shared “love letters” for the film’s 25th Anniversary with a series of tweets each day from August 1-28. The outstanding Showtime team compiled those tweets into a special link, which was still one of the coolest things to happen on Twitter last year.
How could I top last year? The new Rittenhouse trading cards provided the answer. Here are 10 fantasy trading cards with moments I love from my all-time favorite David Lynch film.
Searching for The Blue Rose
My favorite two-minute scene in all of Twin Peaks is Chet Desmond’s return to the Fat Trout Trailer Park. I wrote about the many things I love from this scene in this article. In short, I love the purple-hued sky at dusk; Chet Desmond’s relentless spirit (Chris Isaak is perfect for this role!); and the unanswered mystery that still hangs over this now demolished trailer park.
OR-E-GON!
I was happy to see David Lynch reprise his role as Regional Bureau Chief Gordon Cole. After this scene, I’ve never been able to say the word “Oregon” without yelling.
My Name Is Annie…
Without this scene, Season 3 on Showtime may not have happened. At the Emmy 2018 For Your Consideration event hosted by Showtime on May 2, 2018, David Lynch discussed revisiting Twin Peaks:
“For a long time, no itch. But, at the same time, there’s a thing in Fire Walk With Me where Laura is in her bed and she’s visited by Annie. Annie says, ‘I’m in the Black Lodge with the good Dale. Write that in your diary’. That little bit right there held a string of dreams.”
I vividly recall this scene when I first watched the movie in October 1993. It’s one of the more surreal images ever captured. I still sometimes wake up in the middle of the night worried I took the ring. Ha!
The Many Faces of Leland Palmer
Ray Wise gives a powerhouse performance in this film. So many emotions! His expression in this scene is incredibly haunting, especially how he instantly changes from a concerned father to someone who is not himself.
No Specials
You wanna hear about our specials? We don’t have any. Sandra Kinder, who played Irene at Hap’s Diner, is the quintessential anti-Norma Jennings.
Remembering Pamela Gidley
Pamela Gidley, the actress who played Teresa Banks in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, passed on April 16, 2018. I never met her yet I’ve been captivated by her eyes and her onscreen presence since my first viewing of this film. In honor of her memory, here is my love letter to Teresa Banks.
Two Chalfonts
Who could have guessed in 1992 that this scene would eventually connect to Season 3 on Showtime?! The late Harry Dean Stanton was outstanding as Carl Rodd both in the film and reprising the role in 2017. And Kyle MacLachlan still deserves an Emmy. Visiting this spot in the former Park Street Trailer Park in Washington state was a real treat.
Log Lady Wisdom
I adore Catherine Coulson’s performance (albeit brief) in the film. She provides such wisdom to a lost Laura Palmer.
“When this kind of fire starts, it is very hard to put out. The tender boughs of innocence burn first, and the wind rises, and then all goodness is in jeopardy.”
And thanks to 1,751 wonderful fans, a feature length documentary about Catherine E. Coulson is being made! Follow @LogLadyFilm on Twitter for updates.
Good Morning America
“We sure do need a good ‘wake–me–up,‘ don’t we Agent Desmond. We sure do need a good ‘wake-me-up,’ don’t we Agent Desmond.”
I would love to try a cup of Carl Rodd’s “Good Morning America.” And bow-tie wearing Agent Sam Stanley is spot on during the first 30-minutes of the movie! I definitely channel him when writing stories for this Blog.
Laura Is The One
I LOVE this image of Laura Palmer (played by Sheryl Lee). For the longest time, this was the final image from Twin Peaks – Laura crying tears of joy at seeing her angel while Special Agent Dale Cooper stands nearby. It was nice to see her smile after so much pain and sorrow.
There is one bonus card I created that’s inspired The Missing Pieces, the collection of deleted or extended scenes that were released on Blu-ray in 2014.
Titled “Smash Up,” a distant saxophone plays “The Theme to Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me” as Norma Jennings and Big Ed Hurley share a tender moment together in a truck by the woods. It’s beautiful!
Here’s to another 26 years of David Lynch’s masterpiece!
