By April 28, 1990, David Lynch and Mark Frost’s Twin Peaks had aired the pilot followed by three episodes. The next one, directed by Tim Hunter and written by Robert “Bob” Engles would debut on May 3. This was right around the time of “Sweeps Week” when television networks aired episodes designed to get viewers to…
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…
In a few short days, fans from near and far will gather in the Snoqualmie Valley for the second annual Real Twin Peaks event. One of the things I’m most looking forward to in this jam-packed weekend is joining my fellow Twin Peaks Blog authors Steven Miller and Jason Mattson on a panel with season…
Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo, Washington served as the exterior location for the Martell family’s Blue Pine Lodge in the first two seasons of Twin Peaks. While researching the Thunderbird totem pole that briefly appears in the series, I discovered the artist behind the tall “story pole” used as an establishing shot in episode 2.014 from…
At long last, I have an original Twin Peaks prop to share with you, and it’s a doozy: Nadine Hurley’s screen-used rowing machine. It’s rare enough when a piece like this hits the market, but when the entire history of ownership is documented, down to a thirty year old receipt signed by David Lynch’s former…
During my last viewing of Twin Peaks, I was really curious about what brand of cigarettes were being smoked by Donna Hayward as she chatted with Maddy Ferguson in the Double R Diner. Here’s a look at how I identified this prop and made replicas for my ever-growing prop collection.
It’s okay to have your mind on Shelly Johnson for a moment when reading this Costuming Peaks. I’m examining the outfits worn by the talented Mädchen Amick in Season 1 of David Lynch and Mark Frost’s Twin Peaks.
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…
Russ Tamblyn who played Dr. Lawrence Jacoby and his alter-ego Dr. Amp in Twin Peaks celebrates his birthday on December 30. To celebrate another year of having his wonderful soul on Earth, I’m reflecting on my first meeting with him at 1996 Twin Peaks Fan Festival in Snoqualmie Valley, Washington.