Time for another detailed look at a set from Twin Peaks in a recurring series titled “Setting the Stage.” For this exercise, I wanted to see how the views looking out from the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Department changed during the series and film. The inspiration for this story came from a 1989 newspaper article which had an…
After a 25 year hiatus, we return to the Palmer House in Twin Peaks – Season 3 on Showtime. The crew returned to the original home used both in the Pilot Episode and David Lynch’s 1992 film, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. The establishing shots of the Palmer house in Seasons 1 and 2 were of…
The Palmer House plays an important role in David Lynch’s 1992 film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. For the Pilot Episode, Lynch and team used the interiors for this home. For Seasons 1 and 2, a home in Monroe, Washington served as the home in the exterior establishing shots. For this article, I examine all…
“If I had a nickel for every cigarette your mom smoked, I’d be dead.” – Donna Hayward in Twin Peaks – Fire Walk With Me Donna Hayward utters one of my favorite lines from David Lynch’s Twin Peaks – Fire Walk With Me during a visit to the Palmer house. The line got me thinking about just how many cigarettes…
“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…
One of the more iconic locations within Twin Peaks is The Roadhouse. Playing host to musical performances, courtrooms and pageants, this spot is where the townspeople gather to unwind. This Setting the Stage article explores the The Roadhouse exterior from all three seasons and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me.
Since I started TwinPeaksBlog.com, I’ve enjoyed discussing some of the most obscure details about my favorite television show. This article is another one of those journeys as I take a closer look at the Dale Cooper’s nightstands in Room 315 at The Great Northern Hotel. The nightstand appears in Seasons 1 and 2 and return…
With this year marking the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11, it’s fitting I turn the spotlight on the moon in Twin Peaks and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me in a new Setting the Stage article. Similar to long shots of traffic lights, perched owls or the mysterious woods, the series and film include a few brief…
When I think of memorable scenes from my first viewing of the Twin Peaks pilot episode, I’m reminded of Ronette Pulaski, bruised and battered, stumbling across an old railroad bridge. It’s a haunting image that begs for answers – Who did this? How did she escape?  (luckily, some answers were provided in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me)….
I love taking photos of signs and roadside architecture during my many travels throughout the United States. I imagine if Twin Peaks was an actual town, I would have a ball snapping images of the many iconic destinations. For this Setting the Stage article, I’ve compiled reference images for the various signs and logos created…