By now, you’ve heard how the original 1990s broadcast of Twin Peaks took the United States of America by storm. The excitement dissipated shortly after the beginning of season two, and subsequently, the series ended with a two-part finale aired in June 1991. About a year later, the phenomenon was “happening again” in Japan. For this Art…
I finally uploaded a nearly 16-minute video from my first visit to Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo, Washington. This place was my first visit to a film location and, needless to say, I was beside myself. So set the way back machine to August 9, 1996. My best friend Joe Neff and (at the time) newly…
As the celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Twin Peaks continues, I return to one of the first film locations I visited in August 1996 – Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo, Washington. This location served as The Great Northern Hotel interior for the Pilot episode. I’m focusing on the Concierge Desk, which first appears in the…
It’s no surprise that I adore David Lynch and Mark Frost’s Twin Peaks. The Pilot episode aired as an ABC Sunday Night Movie on April 8, 1990. For this year’s milestone 30th Anniversary, I’m sharing 30 things I love about this perfect Pilot episode. It’s by far one of the best television pilots ever to…
David Lynch and Mark Frost’s Twin Peaks celebrates 30 years on April 8, 2020. Two years ago, I published an article examining the iconic “Welcome to Twin Peaks” sign. Since that time, my research for TwinPeaksBlog.com has become even more in depth, especially for the many film location in Washington State and southern California. Today,…
As we approach the 30th Anniversary of Twin Peaks on April 8, I’m examining various aspects of David Lynch and Mark Frost’s incredible Pilot Episode. While studying the original script when the show was titled “Northwest Passage,” I discovered one of the most iconic lines spoken by Pete Martell is missing. Here’s a closer look…
“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.” – The Log Lady, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me Fire plays a critical role in Twin Peaks. Originally, I planned on writing about…
While researching a different article tonight, I discovered that Arnie Stenseth passed away on Feb. 7, 2020 following a short illness. He was 82. You may recall Mr. Stenseth played Sven Jorgensen, the lead Norwegian businessman, in the Twin Peaks Pilot Episode. This Love Letter pays tribute to his brief but memorable scene from David…
I recently did a deep dive about the film location of the Red Diamond City Motel in Twin Peaks – Fire Walk With Me. While researching and writing this article, I discovered a detail that may help identify where Teresa Banks was killed by Leland Palmer. Unlike other film location articles, this one is a…
One film location I couldn’t wait to visit upon my return to Snoqualmie Valley last fall was the Mt. Si Motel. This location served as the spot of the Red Diamond City Motel in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. It also served as The Dutchman’s in Twin Peaks Part 15 from Season 3 on Showtime….