David Lynch did not play the Curious Woman in his 1992 film, Twin Peaks – Fire Walk With Me. She was played by the late Ingrid Brucato, a dog show-enthusiast turned movie extra who lived in the Pacific Northwest. Whew! I am glad that is out of the way. As a Twin Peaks fan in the…
While my fellow author Jason Mattson was writing about Windom Earle’s playing cards, I took a closer look a the Miss Twin Peaks Contest flyer seen late in season two of Twin Peaks. As it turns out there are at least three variations of this flyer which I’ll explore in this All in the Details article.
After all these years of being a Twin Peaks fan, there are certain images stick out in my mind. In particular, I remember many scenes with James Marshall as Laura Palmer’s secret boyfriend, James Hurley. While some have joked about his role, he really does give an emotionally-charged and powerful performance in all three seasons plus Twin…
When I say “THOSE” Season 2 episodes of Twin Peaks, you know immediately what I’m referencing. Once Episode 2009 effectively closed the Laura Palmer story, the writers focused on other happenings (and mysteries) in this small Pacific Northwest town. Episodes 2010-2015 included a number of storylines – Ben Horne’s mental struggle, Dick Tremayne’s attempts at fatherhood,…
I recently shared a video of the Miss Twin Peaks contest from Episode 2021 with the dark frames removed and the strobe effect minimized. It was neat to see the action unfold without the constant flashing. As it turns out, this short clip was also beneficial to fellow Twin Peaks fans who have sensitivity to strobes….
If there is one thing Twin Peaks is famous for it’s the use of strobe lights. The earliest use was found in the ending to the International Pilot. That footage from the Red Room was later recycled for Episode 1002. Strobes were also used in Episode 2021 after Windom Earle wreaks havoc at the Miss Twin…
“The owls are not what they seem.” – The Giant to Agent Cooper, Episode 2.001 The owls of Twin Peaks are just as important as cherry pie and damn, fine cups of coffee. For this article, I’m examining all of the “Superb Owls” found in Seasons 1-3 and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. Unlike the Giant’s…
Since launching Twin Peaks Blog, I’ve discussed and explored some pretty obscure things from David Lynch and Mark Frost’s Twin Peaks. From identifying props to cataloging specials at the Double R Diner, I love these journeys down (bunny) rabbit holes. During my recent visit to Washington state in January, I discovered another small piece of Twin Peaks…
When writing for this Blog, there are times that I feel like Special Agent Sam Stanley who used his machine to crack the Whitman case. What a rush of endorphins he must have felt when he finally found those splinters. I’ve felt that same thrill several times while researching stories, from locating the stock footage…
Happy Halloween! For this spooky holiday, I’m taking a closer look at a scene that was allegedly filmed for Twin Peaks – Fire Walk With Me on this day in 1991. Unlike my previous call sheet analysis from November 1, details about this scene come from a brief mention in the official press release for David Lynch’s…