In a fictional world as rich and mystifying as Twin Peaks, it’s easy to take the practical details for granted. While some featured props and decorations had to be both memorable and believable, others simply had to be present because their absence would be distracting. I recently acquired a small collection of screen-used odds and…
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…
From the moment I first saw Twin Peaks – Fire Walk With Me in fall 1993, Walter Olkewicz, who played Jacques Renault and later Jean-Michel Renault in Season Three, left a lasting impression on me. I don’t know what it is about that “creepy Jacques,” but Walter played him exceptionally. With word of his passing on April…
One of the more subtle items in Shelly and Leo Johnson’s extensive collection of dog-themed kitsch is a black poodle figure that spends most of Twin Peaks’ first two seasons in their kitchen.
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…
In honor of Harry Goaz’s birthday on December 27, I’m examining Deputy Andy Brennan’s outfits from Season 1 of David Lynch and Mark Frost’s Twin Peaks. This Costuming Peaks article covers the Pilot Episode through Episode 1007.
One of the many knickknacks occupying the shelves of the Hurley house is a souvenir ceramic boot from Bobby McGee’s Conglomeration. Let’s take a look at where this boot appears in Twin Peaks Seasons 1 and 2.
With the passage of time, I grow concerned about losing the history of Twin Peaks. That is one reason I continue documenting everything I can about this show I love so much. After publishing Dugpa’s “The History of Twin Peaks on Video” article, I felt inspired to explore the home video releases in depth. For…
Lately I’ve been spending time identifying a variety of props found in Twin Peaks. I love the thrill of the hunt and the endorphin rush when I finally find a match. This effort to identify all of the props has turned into a team sport which is fantastic! After I published an article about a Con-way…