“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…
“And, uh, what can we add to the menu? Some specials, maybe?” Upon hearing M.T. Wentz is coming to town in Twin Peaks episode 2.004, 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.”…
Grab a booth and order a Cherry Coke as we return to an empty Double R Diner in Twin Peaks. This Vacant Peaks article highlights scenes without people from Seasons 1-3 as well as a brief moment in The Missing Pieces from Twin Peaks – Fire Walk With Me.
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.
Marsh Mansion was seen in Season 2 of Twin Peaks from Episodes 2011 to 2015. This Vacant Peaks article takes a look at this location without Evelyn or Jeffrey Marsh, Malcolm Sloan, or James Hurley.
I love the James Hurley and Evelyn Marsh story arc. I didn’t at first but after my first 29 1/2 hour Twin Peaks marathon in 1994, the story grew on me. Perhaps it was the nod to 1950s cinema or the dialogue between James, Evelyn and Malcolm Sloan. From Episodes 2011 to 2015, the action…
Special Agent Dale Cooper: “Wanna know why I’m whittling?” Sheriff Harry S. Truman: “Okay, I’ll bite again. Why are you whittling?” Cooper: “Because that’s what you do in a town where a yellow light still means slow down and not speed up.” The brief exchange in the Pilot episode between Agent Cooper and Sheriff Truman…
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.
Vacant Peaks returns to The Great Northern Hotel in Part 3 of this series. Part 1 focused on the Pilot Episode and the first seven episodes of Season 1, while Episodes 2001-2007 from Season 2 were highlighted in Part 2. Today, I’m looking at Episodes 2008-2013 from Season 2.