Margaret Lanterman, better known as the Log Lady, is the embodiment of what makes Twin Peaks special. In a complex story that sometimes defies real world logic, Margaret shows us that openness is key to understanding, and a healthy fear of fire goes a long way. In the show, Margaret loses her husband in a…
In the wake of David Lynch’s passing, events have popped up all over the world to celebrate this singular artist’s life and legacy. Perhaps none have been more thorough than the Music Box Theatre’s “David Lynch: Moving Through Time” series in Chicago, Illinois.
Loss and legacy were on everyone’s mind on Mar. 15, 2025, as Catherine Coulson’s fans, friends, and family attended a screening of “I Know Catherine, The Log Lady” at the recently restored Ojai Playhouse in Ojai, California. Several of the late, great Log Lady’s collaborators participated in a Q&A session after the film, including Ojai…
On Saturday, February 22, fellow Twin Peaks location hunter Vinnie Guidera and I hosted a free panel at the Black Dog Arts Cafe during the Real Twin Peaks 2025 event. During this hour-long discussion, we shared tidbits, insights and fun facts about filming locations in Washington state and their Southern California counterparts.
When Twin Peaks returned to television in 2017, I quickly learned to check my expectations at the door and submit myself to the experience. One surprise (of many) was that the Roadhouse had transformed into a thriving music venue hosting real life touring artists. Many of the bands that graced the stage were new to…
It is difficult to see a world without David Lynch as anything other than grey. But if there is one positive thing to come from his passing, it is that fans are compelled to gather and celebrate an Art Life well lived. I recently attended a fan-created memorial honoring David at a funeral home in…
The third annual Real Twin Peaks event is just around the corner and fans from all over are preparing to celebrate the show where it all began in the scenic Snoqualmie Valley. One tradition I look forward to continuing is our yearly prop panel where fellow Twin Peaks Blog author Steven Miller and I will…
Though I’ve spent years studying Twin Peaks props and collecting replicas, the show’s wardrobe has largely remained in my blind spot. Thankfully A.M. Starr, author of the wonderfully insightful 1400 River Road blog, has a keen eye for wardrobe details and has identified several pieces I likely would’ve missed. In 2021, she identified and wrote…
Between the frequent use of diegetic music and the art department’s consistent aesthetic choices, Twin Peaks is a vintage radio aficionado’s dream. One piece that appears onscreen with some regularity is the Zenith X316 table radio at Shelly and Leo Johnson’s house.
Twin Peaks feels like home because of its believable clutter. Rich set decoration makes its spaces feel real and occupied, and the coziness of a place like the Double R Diner is palpable through the screen. To me, the giant ice cream cone displayed behind the counter is a beacon of the diner’s small town…