The year 1990 was a banner year for director and artist David Lynch. In April, his show with Mark Frost, Twin Peaks, debuted on the ABC Television Network. In May, his film Wild at Heart won the Palme d’Or at the 1990 Cannes Film Festival. On Oct. 1, Lynch graced the cover of Time Magazine. Here is a…
Following the news that Charlotte Stewart will be joining the Twin Peaks Conversation with the Stars on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at the Uptown Theatre in Napa, California, I revisited her memorable scene as Betty Briggs in Part 9 from Twin Peaks: The Return. On a whim, I decided to search for the brown and beige…
One of the more iconic images from Twin Peaks: The Return is seen behind Gordon Cole’s desk at FBI Headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. The massive framed photo of a nuclear explosion recently sold for $45,500 at an auction of David Lynch’s personal items presented by Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies. While it was way out…
This year, Fright Rags, the leader in officially licensed horror apparel and accessories, re-released popular designs inspired by Mark Frost and David Lynch’s Twin Peaks for the show’s 35th anniversary. At the time, I noticed one item was missing from this year’s collection – the ultra comfortable lounge pants first released five years ago. I’m happy to report…
As a follow-up to the deep dive into the Twin Peaks Morgue scene written by Harley Peyton for Twin Peaks episode 1.003, I’m looking at another publicity photo from my collection. This image of Albert Rosenfield (Miguel Ferrer) and Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) is unique in several ways. We never see this exact exchange in…
As a child, I loved going to the local Drive-In Movie Theater in Columbus, Ohio. I saw so many films from the comfortable of my parent’s vehicle while hearing the film’s audio broadcast from a bulky metal speaker attached to the car’s window. While many Drive-Ins have long since closed, the Mahoning Drive-In Theater, nestled…
David Lynch and Mark Frost’s Twin Peaks wouldn’t be what it is today without Harley Peyton. One of several writers for the show, he contributed some of the most memorable and quotable dialogue. There would be no ‘give yourself a present everyday‘ without Peyton. He was the first writer to tackle the series solo with his…
David Lynch’s 1992 masterpiece Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me is one of my favorite films. I’ve covered it extensively on Twin Peaks Blog, discussing the film’s release in countries around the world. I also own several copies including the beautiful Criterion Collection Blu-ray released a few years ago. While that stunning release is a gold standard…
Being a child of the 1980s, I remember learning how to “dare to keep a kid off drugs” through the D.A.R.E. program at my grade school. This campaign along with the iconic frying of an egg to symbolize my brain being on drugs are forever imbedded into my brain. Perhaps that is what the Partnership…
Throughout the month of June 2025, Twin Peaks Blog has celebrated the life and music of the late Julee Cruise. With rare interviews, photos and more, our Julee In June takeover has offered unique insight about this angelic singer whose work is synonymous with the wonderful and strange world of Twin Peaks. As this year’s salute…