While undercover at One Eyed Jack’s in Episode 1.007, Special Agent Dale Cooper hires bartender Jacques Renault for a job. He tells Jacques to meet him in two hours at the Water Processing Plant on Black Lake. In reality, the plant is located in Burbank, California.
The majestic White Tail Falls in Twin Peaks is first introduced to viewers during the opening credits of the Pilot episode. In reality, the falls are known as Snoqualmie Falls in Snoqualmie, Washington. This Setting the Stage story takes a look at the falls as seen throughout the three seasons of Twin Peaks.
Marsh Mansion was seen in Season 2 of Twin Peaks from Episodes 2011 to 2015. This Vacant Peaks article takes a look at this location without Evelyn or Jeffrey Marsh, Malcolm Sloan, or James Hurley.
After a lively dinner conversation over spaghetti, Mr. C and Jack (Steve Baker) visit a self storage unit to switch automobiles in Twin Peaks – Part 2 on Showtime. Mr. C then says “goodbye” to Jack after squeezing his mouth for approximately 30-seconds. After searching for this location since March 2018, I finally located it…
I love the James Hurley and Evelyn Marsh story arc. I didn’t at first but after my first 29 1/2 hour Twin Peaks marathon in 1994, the story grew on me. Perhaps it was the nod to 1950s Noir cinema or the dialogue between James, Evelyn and Malcolm Sloan. From episodes 2.011 to 2.015, the…
In episode 2.015, we catch a glimpse of two vinyl albums laying next to Evelyn Marsh before being confronted by James Hurley. I love when the real world collides with the Twin Peaks world. Considering I collect vinyl albums and I’m a fan of mid-century lounge/exotica, I knew I had to identify these records. As…
In Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, Regional Bureau Chief Gordon Cole makes arrangements at a private Portland Airport for Special Agent Chet Desmond. Upon his arrival, he meets Special Agent Sam Stanley and receives a coded message from Cole via a dancer in a red dress named Lil. I became fascinated with the airplane Chet…
For this article, I’ve made arrangements for you to meet me at the private Portland Airport in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. This scene takes place early in David Lynch’s 1992 masterpiece and introduces both Special Agents Chet Desmond and Sam Stanley and the mysterious Blue Rose. In reality, this location was shot at…
In honor of the 26th Anniversary of the theatrical release of Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me on August 28, 2018, I share this love letter to Ray Wise’s performance as Leland Palmer during the famous Intersection and Mo’s Motor scene. The range of emotions he displays is nothing short of spectacular.
