“When this kind of fire starts, it is very hard to put out. The tender boughs of innocence burn first, and the wind rises, and then all goodness is in jeopardy.” – The Log Lady, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me Fire plays a critical role in Twin Peaks. Originally, I planned on writing about…
It’s been a hell of a week. As we are all currently in a time out and staying the frak home, I’m finally finishing an article I started researching last Monday. After examining Harold Smith’s apartment for this Vacant Peaks article, I turned my attention to the books scattered throughout his place. Here’s a look…
In Twin Peaks Season 2, we are introduced to Harold Smith, a kind soul who captures fellow residents’ stories as part of his living novel. He lives in an apartment near Mrs. Tremond’s house and once counseled Laura Palmer. For this Vacant Peaks article, let’s take a look at his place without people.
One thing I remember from my original viewing of Twin Peaks in the early 1990s was the unexpected long shots of things like trees, traffic lights, and the ceiling fan at the Palmer house. Prior to Twin Peaks, I hadn’t seen these kinds of shots in a television show. These lingering images added a sense of…
Vacant Peaks explores places and scenes in Twin Peaks without people. In this second article of the multi-part series exploring the Palmer house, I examine the rest of Season 2. The majority of this article features Episode 2007, with a handful of images from Episodes 2008, 2009, and 2010.
“And, uh, what can we add to the menu? Some specials, maybe?” Upon hearing that M.T. Wentz is coming to town in Twin Peaks Episode 2004, Hank Jennings asks Norma Jennings what items can they add to the menu as he plans to trick the Double R Diner out like Christmas on the Fourth of July. He…
In Episode 1002 of Twin Peaks, Audrey Horne tells Donna Hayward at the Double R Diner that “Agent Cooper loves coffee.” Fueled by multiple cups of coffee on National Coffee Day 2018, I spent all day examining just how much Cooper enjoys a cup o’ joe that is “black as midnight on a moonless night.”
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.
This is the second part of the Vacant Peaks series about Leo and Shelly Johnson’s house. This recurring series captures glimpses of buildings, sets, props or details without people. In the first part, I focused on the Pilot Episode and Season 1 of Twin Peaks. For this article, I’m looking at Season 2 and one brief scene…
When Special Agent Dale Cooper seeks accommodations in Twin Peaks, Sheriff Harry S. Truman offers to get him a great rate at the clean and reasonably priced Great Northern Hotel. This Setting the Stage article takes a closer look at the exteriors scenes of this iconic hotel from Seasons 1-3 of Twin Peaks.