In the first half of Twin Peaks Season 3 on Showtime, we are introduced to Rancho Rosa Estates, a nearly abandoned community located on the outskirts of Las Vegas. A welcome sign for the community was used as an establishing shot in several episodes. This film location for the sign spot, like many of the…
In Twin Peaks Season 3 on Showtime, Jerry Horne spends several episodes in the mysterious woods. This article is the first in a series of “Jerry in the Woods” stories about the various film locations used. During a recent visit to Olallie State Park, I visited the spot where he watches Dr. Amp on a…
“It’s 7:00. Do you know where the people are in this article?” In Twin Peaks Season 3 on Showtime we are introduced to Dr. Amp who is Dr. Lawrence Jacoby’s alter-ego after his medical license was revoked after the investigation of Laura Palmer. In this Vacant Peaks article, I examine the good doctor’s home in the…
This Setting the Stage article examines the exterior locations of Lucky 7 Insurance in Las Vegas, Nevada. With it’s bronze statue of a Western-dressed man pointing a pistol, this location appears in six episodes of Twin Peaks: The Return on Showtime beginning with Part 5.
“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.”…
The tour of scenes shot inside Sybil Brand Institute in Los Angeles, California continues with a look at Mr. C’s jail cell at Yankton Federal Prison. These interior scenes appear in Twin Peaks Parts 5 and 7 on Showtime.
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.
In Twin Peaks Part 5 on Showtime, there is an establishing shot of the Pentagon at night in Arlington, Virginia. Similar to footage of Buenos Aires and Diane Evans’ apartment, this short clip is stock footage from Getty Images.
Toward the end of Twin Peaks Part 5 on Showtime, there is a short establishing shot of Buenos Aires, Argentina. As it turns out, this scene has a minor connection to the exterior establishing shot of Diane Evans’ apartment.
In Twin Peaks Part 5 on Showtime, there is a short establishing shot of a car dealership in Twin Peaks. The shot sets the stage for a scene involving an adult Mike Nelson. We last saw Mike in Episode 2.022 consoling Nadine Hurley after receiving a severe bump on her head during the Miss Twin…