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HitchFan97
06-08-12, 07:48 PM
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I love this show so much. Having finished it a week or two ago, I cannot get Twin Peaks out of my head and I can honestly say it is the greatest TV show I have ever watched. For any other fans of the series on here, I thought I'd set up a thread where we can discuss favorite episodes, characters, the insane perfection of that final episode, etc. I eagerly await watching Fire Walk With Me.
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TylerDurden99
06-08-12, 08:02 PM
LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT! Easily the greatest show of all time, and I haven't even watched the last few episodes! The atmosphere and characters are so unique, plus Kyle MacLachlan is perfect as Dale Cooper.
Have to say, my favourite episode is a bit of a cliche; Episode 14, where Laura's killer is finally revealed. That final moment, with all the intercutting shots, distorted pace and cinematography, is amazing, and I still vividly remember the moment I saw it. It was just before I left for school, and I couldn't focus on my work all day, because that scene kept replaying in my mind. Being that I only saw it in 2011, none of the other people at school knew what the **** I was on about.
Brilliant piece of television programming.
Pyro Tramp
06-09-12, 05:43 AM
<3
HitchFan97
06-09-12, 11:14 AM
Have to say, my favourite episode is a bit of a cliche; Episode 14, where Laura's killer is finally revealed. That final moment, with all the intercutting shots, distorted pace and cinematography, is amazing, and I still vividly remember the moment I saw it. It was just before I left for school, and I couldn't focus on my work all day, because that scene kept replaying in my mind. Being that I only saw it in 2011, none of the other people at school knew what the **** I was on about.
Brilliant piece of television programming.
Totally agree with you. That sequence is damn near the best thing Lynch has ever shot, feature film or otherwise.
Huge fan here.... Love the show and anything even remotely connected to it.
Skepsis93
06-09-12, 11:59 AM
REALLY need to start watching it soon. Is it as trippy as Lynch's other stuff?
I watched it earlier this year and absolutely loved it.
TylerDurden99
06-09-12, 07:52 PM
REALLY need to start watching it soon. Is it as trippy as Lynch's other stuff?
It has a lot of weird, bizarre Lynch trademarks, but I think it's general weirdness is balanced out with some conventional storytelling ideas. I think Fire Walk With Me is much more an onslaught of general exercises in craziness.
re93animator
06-09-12, 11:17 PM
REALLY need to start watching it soon. Is it as trippy as Lynch's other stuff?
Some of it is, but they had to keep it accessible enough to keep casual viewers tuned in. The story lines are pretty easy to follow; they just have a lot of unusual traits.
Powdered Water
06-10-12, 02:45 AM
"This table is Formica."
genesis_pig
06-11-12, 01:28 AM
Huge fan here.... Love the show and anything even remotely connected to it.
& what might that be? curious here
Best show ever.....really need to re-watch it. I'm a proud owner of The Gold Box, by the way.
TylerDurden99
06-11-12, 01:43 AM
& what might that be? curious here
He might mean the cinematic prequel Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me.
genesis_pig
06-16-12, 07:12 PM
Steven Spielberg Was Set To Direct An Episode Of Twin Peaks (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/06/16/steven-spielberg-was-set-to-direct-an-episode-of-twin-peaks-but-david-lynch-wanted-it-for-himself/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BleedingCool+%28Bleeding+Cool+Comic+News+%26+Rumors%29)
genesis_pig
06-16-12, 09:31 PM
Can we have a Spoiler edited into the topic title. It would be nice to discuss this freely.
Spoilers below.
I was just reading up random stuff on the show & just realized that Killer Bob was an unintentional character, the guy playing him was actually a set decorator & he accidentally appeared as a reflection in a scene. Lynch liked the idea so much he decided to have him as a recurring character & that turned out too damn well for the show.
But kind of creeps me out even more.
The Gunslinger45
05-27-13, 01:47 AM
Just started watching it. Great stuff so far!
TheUsualSuspect
05-27-13, 02:20 AM
Once the reveal of who the killer was happened, the show kinda couldn't handle itself and I lost interest.
The Gunslinger45
05-28-13, 12:10 AM
Just finished season one. Between this and Blue Velvet, David Lynch is quickly becoming one of my favorite directors.
Daniel M
05-28-13, 10:48 AM
Once the reveal of who the killer was happened, the show kinda couldn't handle itself and I lost interest.
Whilst the show certainly changes style in the second season, I still absolutely loved it, I loved the film as well though and I know many people hate that for its bizarre Lynch style.
Iroquois
05-28-13, 11:28 AM
Recently watched both seasons and Fire Walk with Me. I liked it well enough, wouldn't say I loved it though. Several of the subplots from season two were definitely a weakness.
genesis_pig
05-28-13, 11:29 AM
Once the reveal of who the killer was happened, the show kinda couldn't handle itself and I lost interest.
Exactly what I feel too..
I also don't get the point of the road trip of Laura's boyfriend.. WTF was that?
HitchFan97
05-28-13, 06:09 PM
Whilst the show certainly changes style in the second season, I still absolutely loved it, I loved the film as well though and I know many people hate that for its bizarre Lynch style.
That's how I felt. Knowing the killer gets revealed halfway through the series, I was expecting to lose interest afterwards but I was still hooked - I guess I just didn't want to leave Twin Peaks :D The characters are all so interesting, I could watch them keep secrets and scheme forever. Plus, I was awaiting for the inevitable payoff of the last episode, which certainly delivered. Probably the strangest thing ever broadcast on network television.
Guaporense
05-28-13, 11:19 PM
I think I will watch this someday, if I like it I might add to my list of top TV series.
Guaporense
05-28-13, 11:20 PM
Probably the strangest thing ever broadcast on network television.
That's because you don't know anime. :p
The Gunslinger45
05-28-13, 11:36 PM
That's because you don't know anime. :p
Given some of the anime and manga titles I have peeked at over the years... you are right. Anime has some VERY weird stuff. From action heroes who fight with nose hairs, FLCL, to one manga I saw years ago, (I forget the name and a few details) but it dealt with something along the lines of a teenage boy who had some kind of demon or something living in his testicles, and would come to rule the world, but only if the kids masturbated... this has so many things wrong with it and sounds like a concept written by Pat Robertson.
However in regards to American television, if you want anime here in the USA you have to get a cable package beyond the standard TV networks of NBC, ABC, etc. So on a technicality, Lynch still reigns as the weirdest on network TV here in the States. :D
I cannot comment on Japanese TV since I was a newborn when I lived there and cannot remember a bloody thing.
Guaporense
05-29-13, 12:17 AM
True. Twin Peaks might be the weirdest English language TV series, so.
I haven't watched it so I can't comment of how weird it is but is is probably less weird than Eraserhead.
This anime series is the equivalent to Eraserhead in terms of weirdness (and also, it appears very Lynch-esque in a sense, but a bit weirder) and it was broadcast on TV, it is my pick of the weirdest thing I ever watched on TV and among the top 5-6 weirdest things I ever watched:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/32/Serial_Experiments_Lain_DVD_vol_1.jpg
The Gunslinger45
05-29-13, 12:28 AM
True. Twin Peaks might be the weirdest English language TV series, so.
I haven't watched it so I can't comment of how weird it is but is is probably less weird than Eraserhead.
This anime series is the equivalent to Eraserhead in terms of weirdness (and also, it appears very Lynch-esque in a sense, but a bit weirder) and it was broadcast on TV, it is my pick of the weirdest thing I ever watched on TV and among the top 5-6 weirdest things I ever watched:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/32/Serial_Experiments_Lain_DVD_vol_1.jpg
Oh Twin Peaks is less weird then Eraserhead. It is more in the vain of Blue Velvet. Weird with a few surreal moments, but not balls tripping surreal like Eraserhead.
Have not seen this series, nor have a even heard of it. Safe to say it has not made it to the usual cable package here in the states. Then again I don't have cable.
The Gunslinger45
06-01-13, 02:18 PM
Well I finished Twin Peaks season 2, and the fact that ABC decided to cancel this series REALLY REALLY PISSES ME OFF! Between this and the Clerks cartoon I am not an ABC fan!
genesis_pig
06-02-13, 04:44 PM
Serial Experiments Lain & FLCL are really good anime shows. Fans of Twin Peaks & Paranoia Agent are going to enjoy it.
Mr Minio
06-02-13, 04:55 PM
It's good Twin Peaks ended. Longer series have tendency to go only downwards after certain amount of episodes/seasons.
Daniel M
08-05-13, 12:29 PM
Made this out of boredom, I know it's not that good but I can't be bothered to 'get' Sony Vegas or whatever on this computer yet, anyway... :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SChX1ObfbYc
bluedeed
08-05-13, 12:54 PM
It's good Twin Peaks ended. Longer series have tendency to go only downwards after certain amount of episodes/seasons.
Twin Peaks was already on a decline since ABC had made them reveal the killer prematurely. The writers lost a considerable amount of steam due to that, and I think the second season was a bit lacking compared to the first because of that. But for that reason, it's a really good thing it ended after season two, besides Fire Walk With Me, which is more interesting than a lot of people give it credit
Season one is the quintessential Twin Peaks experience, but i like Season 2 just fine, as well. Fire Walk With Me is a bit underrated, as well; some great stuff in that film.
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True. Twin Peaks might be the weirdest English language TV series, so.
I haven't watched it so I can't comment of how weird it is but is is probably less weird than Eraserhead.
This anime series is the equivalent to Eraserhead in terms of weirdness (and also, it appears very Lynch-esque in a sense, but a bit weirder) and it was broadcast on TV, it is my pick of the weirdest thing I ever watched on TV and among the top 5-6 weirdest things I ever watched:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/32/Serial_Experiments_Lain_DVD_vol_1.jpg
Ha, nice. As I read the comment you replied to here, I said to myself, "Oh man, they need to see Lain."
And here you are with Lain!
Lain is one of my favorite Anime titles of all time - brilliant artwork, great sound design, and yes, a totally Lynchian feel.
http://static.zerochan.net/Iwakura.Lain.full.132356.jpg
Twin Peaks is great! The 2nd season did have alot of faults though but they can easily be overlooked. I wish Lynch made a sequel to Fire Walk with Me. That's an underrated movie.
Daniel M
08-12-13, 05:03 PM
Twin Peaks is great! The 2nd season did have alot of faults though but they can easily be overlooked. I wish Lynch made a sequel to Fire Walk with Me. That's an underrated movie.
Yeh I love the film.
Anyway, I'm about two thirds through my Twin Peaks re watch.
Watched three episodes after the murder revelation, and the last two have been below the standard of what was before them. But it's still decent stuff, they're beginning to introduce the White/Black lodge (Briggs just disappeared) and Windom Earl, I love the Black Lodge storyline and like the Windom Earl one but then the other story lines such as Nadine and Mike and James the that woman are pretty strange/pointless stuff.
Yeah there was definitely some filler in the 2nd season especially that orphan kid storyline. But it's understandable because the show was trying to find it's footing after the murder was solved. I wish there was at least a couple more episodes to the series though. That final scene with the possessed Agent Cooper was such a cliffhanger. As was the explosion in the bank.
Daniel M
08-12-13, 06:51 PM
Yeah there was definitely some filler in the 2nd season especially that orphan kid storyline. But it's understandable because the show was trying to find it's footing after the murder was solved. I wish there was at least a couple more episodes to the series though. That final scene ...
You should use spoiler tags man [s poilers=Twin Peaks]spoiler[/s poiler] without spaces in spoiler brackets ;)
I like the Cooper ending, it makes a lot of sense and I definitely saw it coming.
That is Cooper's evil doppelganger, and the real Cooper is in the lodge for 25 years. The dreams he has are not dreams but visions of himself, as the lodge is not connected in time with the real world.
Does anybody think Lynch making Blue Velvet gave him the idea to make Twin Peaks. Blue Velvet reminds me alot of Twin Peaks. Lynch is a crazy genius.
Daniel M
08-18-13, 09:30 PM
Does anybody think Lynch making Blue Velvet gave him the idea to make Twin Peaks. Blue Velvet reminds me alot of Twin Peaks. Lynch is a crazy genius.
I wouldn't put it exactly like that, but yeh, both are a result of David Lynch's recurring theme of evil hidden beneath pleasant worlds. Blue Velvet was his first exploration in to this idea, and its presented in quite a simplistic but highly effective way, whilst Twin Peaks deals with it on a greater scale with a series of sub plots with each character seemingly hiding something.
My last viewing of Blue Velvet though revealed a few direct references that I didn't notice the first few times I watched it though. Both are logging towns with a few shots of log trucks travelling past, there are similar diners, and some other little things. I also noticed when I watched Eraserhead that the carpet in the main character's room is the same as that in the red room of Twin Peaks :D
The Gunslinger45
08-18-13, 09:36 PM
I wouldn't put it exactly like that, but yeh, both are a result of David Lynch's recurring theme of evil hidden beneath pleasant worlds. Blue Velvet was his first exploration in to this idea, and its presented in quite a simplistic but highly effective way, whilst Twin Peaks deals with it on a greater scale with a series of sub plots with each character seemingly hiding something.
My last viewing of Blue Velvet though revealed a few direct references that I didn't notice the first few times I watched it though. Both are logging towns with a few shots of log trucks travelling past, there are similar diners, and some other little things. I also noticed when I watched Eraserhead that the carpet in the main character's room is the same as that in the red room of Twin Peaks :D
This I was not aware of!
Daniel M
08-18-13, 09:41 PM
This I was not aware of!
Haha, yup.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20535561/Eraserhead%20(3)%20small.png
Lots of Lynch connections that I am always discovering when I re watch his films. :cool:
HitchFan97
08-18-13, 11:15 PM
Does anybody think Lynch making Blue Velvet gave him the idea to make Twin Peaks. Blue Velvet reminds me alot of Twin Peaks. Lynch is a crazy genius.
I have always thought of Twin Peaks as an extension of Blue Velvet. Same lead actor, both reveal the rot of evil beneath the idyllic surface of suburbia, both have excellent Badalamenti soundtracks, both have horrific and sexually violent antagonists terrorizing a beautiful woman with dark secrets.
The Gunslinger45
08-18-13, 11:27 PM
Haha, yup.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20535561/Eraserhead%20(3)%20small.png
Lots of Lynch connections that I am always discovering when I re watch his films. :cool:
Oh that is epic!
I hope Inland Empire isn't Lynch's final film. I think he should do at least a couple more movies.
Daniel M
08-19-13, 07:43 PM
Just finished my first ever Twin Peaks re watch, just as good this time round, the final episode is perhaps even more powerful with a haunting, tragic feeling present throughout the final few episodes. The ending is brilliant.
I hope Inland Empire isn't Lynch's final film. I think he should do at least a couple more movies.
And yes, I really hope that he releases a film in my lifetime so that I can see it on release in the cinema, that would be a cracking experience that must be awesome.
^ Daniel M, I agree completely about the final episode being really awesome. It's a dark ending but it definitely stays with you. I mean I would have loved to see maybe a third season, but for what it's worth it's a great finale.
LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT! Easily the greatest show of all time, and I haven't even watched the last few episodes! The atmosphere and characters are so unique, plus Kyle MacLachlan is perfect as Dale Cooper.
Have to say, my favourite episode is a bit of a cliche; Episode 14, where Laura's killer is finally revealed. That final moment, with all the intercutting shots, distorted pace and cinematography, is amazing, and I still vividly remember the moment I saw it. It was just before I left for school, and I couldn't focus on my work all day, because that scene kept replaying in my mind. Being that I only saw it in 2011, none of the other people at school knew what the **** I was on about.
Brilliant piece of television programming.
Loved the sound of the clicking record player. And the final 30 seconds with the music and the closing shot of Cooper's face and the red curtain. Just... perfect.
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Twin Peaks has such incredible music. I have most of the soundtrack on my IPOD and I listen to the songs very frequently. Angelo Badalamenti is a genius.
I'm personally happy the film is starting to get more recognition and acknowledgement amongst even the more casual fans, considering it was met with backlash and largely negative reception upon its release. It's one of my favourites.
The series is sublime television, too, inconsistency and some story absurdities/illogicalities aside.
the samoan lawyer
01-16-14, 08:12 AM
I'm personally happy the film is starting to get more recognition and acknowledgement amongst even the more casual fans, considering it was met with backlash and largely negative reception upon its release. It's one of my favourites.
The series is sublime television, too, inconsistency and some story absurdities/illogicalities aside.
Im not the biggest fan of the film but i loved the series, plus the absurdities was one of the reasons i kept watching. Brilliant show.
Im not the biggest fan of the film but i loved the series, plus the absurdities was one of the reasons i kept watching. Brilliant show.
Indeed, the 'Lynchian' absurdity of the show is brilliant, but there were a few subplots and story arcs that were just absurdly bad and cringeworthy, in my opinion. If I recall correctly, all of this seemingly occurred during the period where Lynch left the show to work on Wild at Heart. No coincidence there, I'm sure.
the samoan lawyer
01-16-14, 08:52 AM
Indeed, the 'Lynchian' absurdity of the show is brilliant, but there were a few subplots and story arcs that were just absurdly bad and cringeworthy, in my opinion. If I recall correctly, all of this seemingly occurred during the period where Lynch left the show to work on Wild at Heart. No coincidence there, I'm sure.
very true. it left me wondering exactly how great it could have been.
Daniel M
01-16-14, 10:53 AM
Indeed, the 'Lynchian' absurdity of the show is brilliant, but there were a few subplots and story arcs that were just absurdly bad and cringeworthy, in my opinion. If I recall correctly, all of this seemingly occurred during the period where Lynch left the show to work on Wild at Heart. No coincidence there, I'm sure.
You mean, you didn't love the part where Nadine gained super human strength, went back to school and fell in love with Mike?
Yeah after Laura's Killer was revealed, the show started to decline in quality. There were subplots that went absolutely nowhere, and the show was straining to keep the momentum going. Towards the end though, it got great again. The finale is bloody brilliant.
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On a sidenote, is it even possible to watch the series without falling in love with Audrey?
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Daniel M
01-16-14, 09:01 PM
Yeah after Laura's Killer was revealed, the show started to decline in quality. There were subplots that went absolutely nowhere, and the show was straining to keep the momentum going. Towards the end though, it got great again. The finale is bloody brilliant.
On a sidenote, is it even possible to watch the series without falling in love with Audrey?
Yup the last three episodes are brilliant, especially the last. And the answer to the second question? I don't think so :p
You mean, you didn't love the part where Nadine gained super human strength, went back to school and fell in love with Mike?
Ha, precisely. Also, James' 'motorcycle adventure' was cringe of the highest order.
Yeah after Laura's Killer was revealed, the show started to decline in quality. There were subplots that went absolutely nowhere, and the show was straining to keep the momentum going. Towards the end though, it got great again. The finale is bloody brilliant.
http://media.giphy.com/media/siB9jwLSSajf2/giphy.gif
On a sidenote, is it even possible to watch the series without falling in love with Audrey?
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Indeed. You could tell the show was starting to go a bit astray after the Laura storyline was resolved. It had no idea where it was heading or what it was doing, which isn't particularly too uncommon in television. Finding consistency in the medium is a challenge. Thankfully, all of this was redeemed with its final episodes.
Audrey was a goddess. So seductive. Hottest actress on the show, alongside the alluring Shelly.
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bluedeed
01-16-14, 10:45 PM
Indeed. You could tell the show was starting to go a bit astray after the Laura storyline was resolved. It had no idea where it was heading or what it was doing, which isn't particularly too uncommon in television. Finding consistency in the medium is a challenge. Thankfully, all of this was redeemed with its final episodes.
It had no idea where it was headed, of course, because the network wasn't patient enough to let them get where it was going originally at its own pace. It became too popular for its own good, and thus fell victim to the crowds that thought they knew what they wanted. The issue in TV is that there's a great lack of creative control, which limits a great deal of the offerings. Louis C.K. might have the best deal TV has ever given someone. A low budget ($300,000 per episode) but complete creative control and final cut has given birth to the best and most daring comedy on television. If only FX would make a deal with Lynch.
BlueLion
01-16-14, 11:02 PM
I would love to watch this, but I don't watch shows or series. Should I make an exception? Also, I think I already know the ending. Some people have already spoiled it for me. Would that ruin the experience?
Daniel M
01-16-14, 11:14 PM
I would love to watch this, but I don't watch shows or series. Should I make an exception? Also, I think I already know the ending. Some people have already spoiled it for me. Would that ruin the experience?
You don't watch shows? You're missing out on so much good stuff man. But yes, you should make an exception, it's David Lynch whose primarily a film director and Twin Peaks is possible better than any movie I have ever seen.
And no you should still watch it, not sure what they spoiled, but there's lots of twists, turns, and things to love about the show. First season is only like 7 episodes, so can always watch them and see if you like it. Hell, just watch the first three and you'll have a pretty good idea, I think it's at the end of the third where we start to go more crazy/Lynch style.
bluedeed
01-16-14, 11:15 PM
The third episode is still the best episode in the series.
BlueLion
01-16-14, 11:16 PM
You don't watch shows? You're missing out on so much good stuff man.
Nope. I'm a movie guy, TV isn't really my thing. Why watch 30 episodes of the same show, for instance, when I can watch 30 different films. I don't really have the time or the patience for shows.
But I might make an exception (in the summer probably), since it's Lynch.
It had no idea where it was headed, of course, because the network wasn't patient enough to let them get where it was going originally at its own pace. It became too popular for its own good, and thus fell victim to the crowds that thought they knew what they wanted. The issue in TV is that there's a great lack of creative control, which limits a great deal of the offerings. Louis C.K. might have the best deal TV has ever given someone. A low budget ($300,000 per episode) but complete creative control and final cut has given birth to the best and most daring comedy on television. If only FX would make a deal with Lynch.
That's the key to creating good television, however. There will always be this obstacle, and it's not strictly confined to television, either, but also film, particularly large scale projects. If you can find a way to trounce studio pressure and mainstream popularity, whilst still forking out a consistently good product (without succumbing to the dangers of over-exposure and downgrading your content to the 'average viewer'), then that is a testament to genuinely impeccable television. Look at Breaking Bad - popularity off-the-walls, critically lauded to almost unparalleled degrees, and eagerly anticipated on a weekly basis. Yet it was Gilligan who still managed to deliver a consistent product right up until the end, freakishly improving the quality of the show as the episodes progressed, without lowering the standards or submitting to mainstream exposure and popularity. How he managed to do that was beyond me.
The Wire is another one, too, although that never reached the same recognisable heights Breaking Bad did, despite being the superior show in my books. It is a shame that these (should be meaninglessly) external variables have such an imperative role in shaping the content and quality of a television show, but that is unfortunately the way that it is. Twin Peaks is a victim of this.
Daniel M
01-16-14, 11:31 PM
The third episode is still the best episode in the series.
My top three are: the one where the killer is revealed at end, during second series where Julie Christie sings 'The World Spins', then the final one, then the third one. That's off the top of my head :p
bluedeed
01-16-14, 11:43 PM
That's the key to creating good television, however. There will always be this obstacle, and it's not strictly confined to television, either, but also film, particularly large scale projects. If you can find a way to trounce studio pressure and mainstream popularity, whilst still forking out a consistently good product (without succumbing to the dangers of over-exposure and downgrading your content to the 'average viewer'), then that is a testament to genuinely impeccable television. Look at Breaking Bad - popularity off-the-walls, critically lauded to almost unparalleled degrees, and eagerly anticipated on a weekly basis. Yet it was Gilligan who still managed to deliver a consistent product right up until the end, freakishly improving the quality of the show as the episodes progressed, without lowering the standards or submitting to mainstream exposure and popularity. How he managed to do that was beyond me.
I think Breaking Bad is far from a revolutionary product. I think the most notable thing about Breaking Bad was its consistency, I basically knew what I was getting every week from it. It was better than the average show, but nothing that I would watch instead of a film, the only shows that have done that for me have been Twin Peaks and Louie, both exploratory shows of pristine quality. Breaking Bad wasn't very interesting for me thematically or aesthetically, like the aforementioned shows. It has the polish of a Hollywood thriller, but I don't really care so much for Hollywood thrillers.
I think Breaking Bad is far from a revolutionary product. I think the most notable thing about Breaking Bad was its consistency, I basically knew what I was getting every week from it. It was better than the average show, but nothing that I would watch instead of a film, the only shows that have done that for me have been Twin Peaks and Louie, both exploratory shows of pristine quality. Breaking Bad wasn't very interesting for me thematically or aesthetically, like the aforementioned shows. It has the polish of a Hollywood thriller, but I don't really care so much for Hollywood thrillers.
There certainly isn't anything revolutionary about Breaking Bad. I think this is obvious to most people. It is just downright enthralling, edge-off-your-seat television, designed to startle and engross. It is hardly 'GOAT' material, either, but its rigid consistency, despite all of the exposure and popularity it received within its last three seasons, is something that is of noteworthy stature.
I prefer numerous shows over it, too, but most of them were bombarded with inconsistency, minus The Wire and Gervais' first two masterworks, The Office and Extras.
Nope. I'm a movie guy, TV isn't really my thing. Why watch 30 episodes of the same show, for instance, when I can watch 30 different films. I don't really have the time or the patience for shows.
But I might make an exception (in the summer probably), since it's Lynch.
I think if character appeals to you the new way that television is done has a huge upside right now. There is still a lot of bad TV of course, but the good TV is tremendous. There is something really cool about falling in love with a character and their world and being able to immerse yourself in it for a few years. My first and best love will always be film I think, but I would put Draper, Mackey, and Soprano up against any of my favorite characters in film.
Gideon58
01-22-14, 03:58 PM
Season one was freaking brilliant, the show fell apart after that.
Daniel M
03-29-14, 07:13 PM
http://vimeo.com/82424313
MovieMan8877445
04-08-14, 01:54 AM
I just finished the first season of of this, and it was great. I liked seeing Kyle MacLachlan in another lead for David Lynch, though still not quite as good as Blue Velvet.
This scene always used to put me in a good mood:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65SnZuL6tU
Lynch just knew how to capture happiness.
BlueLion
07-22-14, 11:03 PM
Oh my god, the perfection of that last episode. Yep, not even ashamed to admit that I watched the show this year for the first time and I only just finished it, although I finished season one in April. Took a long break before starting with season two this month.
But damn. The final episode of the series might just be the second best thing Lynch has ever done, imo. The score, the mood, the camerawork, the surreal imagery, the list goes on. Just perfect.
Why couldn't the rest of the show be as crazy, surreal, and beautiful as the last episode? It's a shame Lynch didn't direct more episodes :(
Overall rating 4
Final episode 5555
Mr Minio
07-23-14, 06:53 AM
I wasn't a fan of the funny parts in Twin Peaks and would love it to be more darker and mind-tuggling like the last episode. Looks like the funny parts are for general audience. (hipster talk but true)
Daniel M
07-23-14, 11:06 AM
Not sure if true, the funny parts are meant to be part of Lynch's sense of humour as he attempts to parody normal soap operas that are popular around the world. Notice how each episode is a day too, he wants to give the viewers a sense this is just like an everyday soap opera with similar characters crafted, and post of the time his humour works for me too.
mrtylerdurden
07-23-14, 11:13 AM
OOH! I didn't know this thread existed! "I think I was at one episode ater Josie Packard died or somewhere around there and I kind of stopped watching since then. I might pick it up again soon though. I just want more supernatural stuff and want to know more about the black lodge but they won't go into detail about it! If they start talking about the black lodge and the supernatural stuff like that more then I will be more interested."]
@BlueLion, the finale of Twin Peaks really was something special, definitely the best Twin Peaks episode and one of the best TV episodes ever. Season 2 was great during the first few episodes until the murder was solved, the middle episodes were okay'ish and the last few episodes were bloody brilliant imo.
BlueLion
07-23-14, 12:22 PM
Not sure if true, the funny parts are meant to be part of Lynch's sense of humour as he attempts to parody normal soap operas that are popular around the world. Notice how each episode is a day too, he wants to give the viewers a sense this is just like an everyday soap opera with similar characters crafted, and post of the time his humour works for me too.
Yeah, but I see it as a mismatch. Because let's face it, most of the show consists of melodramatic moments that resemble soap operas. Some of the characters and subplots are pretty lame in comparison with the Black Lodge stuff. And this imo makes the show inconsistent.
Like Minio said, I'd love it to be darker and more surreal. The final episode is so good it's a shame Lynch didn't make a film with this material. I don't even consider the Black Lodge scenes to be TV, to me that's pure cinema.
Lynch could have produced a masterpiece had he removed some of the uninteresting characters and the romantic subplots, and focused solely on Cooper's investigation on the murder and his journey into the Black Lodge. Could have been an epic three hour film if you ask me. But that's just wishful thinking :(
Daniel M
07-23-14, 12:26 PM
Watch the prequel, hardly any Cooper, but I think it's great. A lot darker and without comedic elements, focussing more on the Black Lodge and the evil forces at work.
I can't recall if you have, but have you already seen Twin Peaks:Fire Walk With Me BlueLion? I really like it personally,and It makes me sad that it was hated by the majority when it first came out.
BlueLion
07-23-14, 12:29 PM
I'm watching the film tonight. Sounds like I'll love it, but it all depends on the execution.
I think you might really enjoy it, as the mood is extremely sinister and dark. It feels more akin to something like Mulholland Drive although its not nearly as good obviously.
Daniel M
07-23-14, 12:35 PM
It's better :p
More of a horror film, fantastic look at parental abuse and gives a real glimpse of the life of Laura Palmer and the horror she faced. It's a masterpiece ;)
HitchFan97
07-24-14, 02:15 AM
I saw Fire Walk With Me on the big screen not too long ago and it was one hell of an experience. I always liked it but on second viewing I'd consider it one of Lynch's best, maybe within his top three features. Laura's death scene is one of the most horrific, jaw-dropping and somehow beautiful things he's ever filmed.
mrtylerdurden
07-26-14, 05:38 PM
I just finished Twin Peaks. Someone please comfort me...
mrtylerdurden
07-26-14, 06:49 PM
The Twin Peaks Entire Mystery blu ray is released on my half birthday, it must be a sign...
ReeferSutherland
07-26-14, 06:57 PM
New here and figured this would be a good place for first post, as I'm a huge Twin Peaks fan. They are releasing the entire series on blu-ray?? Be interesting to see how 1990 looks in hi def!
mrtylerdurden
08-02-14, 02:01 AM
Sometimes I tell myself that (final episode spoilers) "agent cooper settled down, got rid of Bob or learned to live with him, and retired from the FBI to become the beloved mayor of Portland, Oregon. That always comforts me no matter how uncomforting the ending to the show is. "Cooper is fine." I say, "He just retired to become the mayor of Portland, that's all!" If only that were true... :("]
mrtylerdurden
08-02-14, 02:06 AM
See! Coop is fine! Right?
http://spectatortribune.com/wp-content/uploads/portlandia.jpg
http://www.who2.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/blog-med-208-288/blog/2011/09/kyle_mclachlan_portlandia.jpg
http://media.oregonlive.com/ent_impact_tvfilm/photo/9225339-large.jpg
http://static.tvgcdn.net/MediaBin/Galleries/Shows/M_R/Pi_Pp/Portlandia/season2/portlandia-25.jpg
mrtylerdurden
08-23-14, 11:16 PM
I have listened to this song for years and have never known it was about Twin Peaks until I watched Fire Walk With Me, at which time I realised I recognized the scream at the beginning of the movie from this song. WARNING: The lyrics have show spoilers in a way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCVU8zf7y20
Just started watching this. My word, it's superb. Love the whole fictional town thing, the feel of it, the cinematography, the quirky characters. Only watched the pilot but I think this may well become my favourite all-time TV series.
honeykid
09-02-14, 08:50 PM
Just letting people in the UK know that Twin Peaks is on Syfy every night.
honeykid
09-04-14, 01:00 PM
Rewatching Twin Peaks. Currently episode 3 of season 1 and I'd completely forgotten about Jerry. I loved Jerry, he's such a dick but with absolutely no pretense that he's anything else... Or, what David Patrick Kelly does best. :D
BlueLion
09-04-14, 01:07 PM
Jerry is awesome! I love the Horne brothers, but especially Ben
http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n586/space-cowgirl/sandwich-1.gif
For me hands down the best actor, and his character is quite possibly the most well-written in the whole series.
honeykid
09-04-14, 01:32 PM
With the exception of a couple of episodes, I've not seen this since it was broadcast. I knew someone in the States and phoned them up to find out who killed Laura Palmer. She didn't watch it (or have any idea what I was talking about) so she had to ask around at work and call me the next day. You'll notice that I said called. Pre-www. :D
Daniel M
10-03-14, 04:02 PM
https://twitter.com/DAVID_LYNCH/status/518060411690569730
https://twitter.com/mfrost11/status/518060486156230656
jiraffejustin
10-03-14, 04:04 PM
I saw that and I totally white girled. I couldn't even.
Daniel M
10-03-14, 04:06 PM
It's exciting and frustrating at the same time, such teases... :p
Daniel M
10-03-14, 04:07 PM
"When two separate events occur pertaining to the same object of inquiry, we must always pay strict attention."
jiraffejustin
10-03-14, 04:08 PM
He tweeted this in August - https://twitter.com/DAVID_LYNCH/status/499690748950749185
mrtylerdurden
10-03-14, 04:08 PM
https://twitter.com/DAVID_LYNCH/status/518060411690569730
https://twitter.com/mfrost11/status/518060486156230656
:eek: :yup:
BlueLion
10-03-14, 04:11 PM
Wait, what? What does this even mean?
mrtylerdurden
10-03-14, 04:12 PM
Wait, what? What does this even mean?
http://entertainment.ie/tv/news/Twin-Peaks-creators-tease-fans-with-simultaneous-cryptic-Twitter-messages/298351.htm
BlueLion
10-03-14, 04:17 PM
Don't ruin the greatness of that final episode, dammit
I'm not sure what to think, really.
I want to be hyped but I am feeling very skeptical about this whole ordeal. I just want Lynch to make more films dammit.
mrtylerdurden
10-03-14, 06:09 PM
Revamping shows usually never works out, but I'm not giving up on this yet. I'm just glad that there's a chance of more Twin Peaks. And I'm just glad that Lynch is making something else. It's been too long since a show or movie, so I'm just happy that he's doing something.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7iiwbq3FRU
Daniel M
10-04-14, 09:11 AM
It would make sense though, as it's 25 years since Cooper has been in the lodge.
R.P. McMurphy
10-04-14, 03:01 PM
I had no idea this thread existed!! :eek: Huge fan
It's official (https://deadline.com/2014/10/twin-peaks-series-showtime-david-lynch-mark-frost-845804/):
Twin Peaks fans’ quarter-century wait is over. One of the top cult series of all time is coming back with a new limited series on Showtime from its original creators, David Lynch and Mark Frost. I’ve learned that the nine-episode series will go into production in 2015 for a premiere in 2016 to mark the 25th anniversary of when the series finished its run on ABC. In a fact that will delight Twin Peaks devotees, Lynch and Frost will write and produce all nine episodes, with Lynch set to direct every episode.
I hear the new Twin Peaks will be set in the present day, more than two decades after the events in the first two seasons. It is expected to continue the lore and story of the original series, with Lynch and Frost committed to providing long-awaited answers and, hopefully, a satisfying conclusion to the series. It is unclear which actors from the original series will be featured in the followup. Rumor is that star Kyle MacLachlan would be back, likely reprising his role as FBI Agent Dale Cooper who was at the center of the show. The ABC series also featured some of Lynch’s favorite character actors, and it is likely that at least some of them will return.
Daniel M
10-06-14, 01:03 PM
IT'S COMING BACK. NINE EPISODES ALL DIRECTED BY DAVID LYNCH. 2016.
BlueLion
10-06-14, 01:12 PM
Wow, this is crazy.
But Lynch to direct every episode?!?! LET'S ROCK!
Daniel M
10-06-14, 01:13 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWa0dZMHYeE
News so good, BlueLion has to post twice. It's just that important!
Daniel M
10-06-14, 01:21 PM
This is the greatest news I have ever heard in my entire life.
mrtylerdurden
10-06-14, 01:23 PM
I'M FREAKING OUT RIGHT NOW AOBOFYAIOH9MVY75VYAMVYGNCF6GIUHJLMKFNOETV87N6VCGCYEHDUYKSDFGSVBAITSOER7GUYKTEI7
Mr Minio
10-06-14, 01:58 PM
Let's hope it's at least 3/4 as good as the original.
Tfw Lynch ends up getting back into films, and makes more masterpieces in the vein of Mulholland Drive.
feels good man
matt72582
10-06-14, 02:27 PM
When I was in high school, I watched all the episodes on VHS. I remember finishing one, giving it to one friend, and him doing the same to another friend of mine. 30+ hours!
However, I thought "Fire Walk With Me" was pretty bad. Just my opinion.
Today I hear Showtime will be showing them all. It would have been nice to have new episodes. Sometimes shows don't give a definite ending to leave room for a possible return. I think The Sopranos left that door open, which was closed after Gandolfini died. Speaking of him, I liked the HBO movie "Enough Said" with Julia Louis Dreyfus.
jiraffejustin
10-06-14, 04:35 PM
Guess it's time to rewatch the original series.
bluedeed
10-06-14, 06:55 PM
While I love Twin Peaks and am happy to see it come back, I do lament that this will see Lynch leaving his more experimental mode from Inland Empire and his online shorts that I find much more interesting and welcome a transition from his primarily narrative mode that quickly formed after Eraserhead.
The Gunslinger45
10-06-14, 08:42 PM
I am so ready for this!
BlueLion
10-06-14, 08:51 PM
While I love Twin Peaks and am happy to see it come back, I do lament that this will see Lynch leaving his more experimental mode from Inland Empire and his online shorts that I find much more interesting and welcome a transition from his primarily narrative mode that quickly formed after Eraserhead.
You can never know what he has up his sleeve. Who's to say the new episodes won't be in experimental mode? And since he's going to direct all of them, I'm assuming that there will be traces of the experimentation which originated in the period of Inland Empire and the shorts. It's the same Lynch, but (I believe) with different ideas, so I doubt the series will be exactly the same
R.P. McMurphy
10-07-14, 01:29 AM
My Twin Peaks tattoo :)
bluedeed
10-07-14, 01:33 AM
You can never know what he has up his sleeve. Who's to say the new episodes won't be in experimental mode? And since he's going to direct all of them, I'm assuming that there will be traces of the experimentation which originated in the period of Inland Empire and the shorts. It's the same Lynch, but (I believe) with different ideas, so I doubt the series will be exactly the same
The influence of Mark Frost, who will co-write all of the episodes, is bothersome, as well as his comments about the new series, which basically say we're here for fan service. I mostly trust Lynch, but Frost, whose primary career is penning mediocre YA fantasy novels:skeptical:, I'm worried about.
Frost wrote many of the series' iconic episodes, and why shouldn't the new one be for the fans? Without the Lynch Mob, there would probably be no new series. But feel free to worry for two years. :)
bluedeed
10-07-14, 10:39 AM
Frost wrote many of the series' iconic episodes, and why shouldn't the new one be for the fans? Without the Lynch Mob, there would probably be no new series. But feel free to worry for two years. :)
Because fan service is lama and uninteresting
mrtylerdurden
10-14-14, 11:23 PM
Wrote this Twin Peaks inspired Freestyle Poem a couple days ago. This was all pretty much on the spot, so not all of it makes sense, but I hope you enjoy it anyway.
She will be Fateless. Walking amongst the trees. floating like a paper bag among the breeze.
All is eternal, but nothing lasts. Become one that is not. Ones that are cannot be.
Go to the place. Hidden in the pines. The place where all is good and evil, and yet everything is fine.
Feel the darkness in the air, don't you see? It's everywhere.
This is the place in between times. This is the place within the pines.
Find the room in the forest. The trees stand tall, looming like giants.
There is light in the world, that some can see. But some of the darkness overcomes thee.
The wind blows, whispering in your ear. Don't you see her? Or can you only hear? Feel the fear, it is near.
Darkness is overcome. The best way to cope is to become numb. Go out in the forest, where the mystery surrounds.
Find her, seek her, on these mystical grounds. Can you save her, from all that you've seen?
Nothing can be undone, nothing can be cleaned.
Help her if you can. Save her from this land.
mikeython1
11-08-14, 09:47 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNHsA4WIFvc
This teaser was on Showtime.
Daniel M
01-12-15, 07:04 PM
554768700536938498
twitter.com/TwinPeaksFest/status/584811196886355968
Looks like the show might not be happening guys. :(
Twin peaks :D
http://sophisticatedpair.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Madonna.jpg
BlueLion
04-05-15, 09:30 PM
disappointing.
/Angry
Just when I was all ready to start crushing on Madchen Amick again, too... ;)
Slow at work this week, so I am watching some episodes on Netflix! Shhhhhhhh
Triple post!
So yeah, one cool thing about this debacle and about the times we live in now, is that myself and other fans have been interacting with Sherilyn Fenn et al. on the FB group run by some original cast members. How cool is that? you just couldn't do stuff like that back in the day!
Six episodes into season 2. Had to do a double take as I didn't realize Lynch showed up in the series. Not a great actor but he is portraying a pretty humorous character. Do I find out the killer next episode? It seems so from the description.
BlueLion
05-15-15, 09:10 PM
plot twist:
https://twitter.com/DAVID_LYNCH/status/599364142764404736
So I am up to episode 15 in season 2. I was all in till about episode 12. Do I need to go on to watch Fire Come Walk With Me? Because I can hardly believe this is the same show. It is getting to be a chore.
So I am up to episode 15 in season 2. I was all in till about episode 12. Do I need to go on to watch Fire Come Walk With Me? Because I can hardly believe this is the same show. It is getting to be a chore.
Yeah definitely check out Fire Walk with Me. I'd say finish the show up,take a little break. Then check the movie out. It's certainly a different beast than the show in many ways. It's alot darker, much more sinister. However it's one of the most atmospheric things Lynch has ever done and that's saying alot.
Daniel M
05-18-15, 09:02 PM
Finish it all before you watch the film I would say as there are certain things that may be spoilt, or would at least make more sense having seen the finale of the show, which is fantastic. I know some of the episodes in season two are poor, but I still like them a lot.
I had heard the second half of season 2 that the show took a turn for the worse but I was not expecting this. It's like a different show. It basically turned into the terrible soap opera it seemed like it was parodying.
Finish it all before you watch the film I would say as there are certain things that may be spoilt, or would at least make more sense having seen the finale of the show, which is fantastic. I know some of the episodes in season two are poor, but I still like them a lot.
I will soldier through. I will just slow it down a bit.
BlueLion
05-19-15, 01:42 AM
I honestly don't get the season two complaints. I feel so sorry for people who care about nothing else but plot, plot and plot, there is so much you guys are missing on, be it a film, a TV show or whatever. The finale of season two is not only the best Twin Peaks episode, it's one of Lynch's greatest achievements period.
I'm only hoping the new season will have that same level of artistry and as little plot as possible.
I honestly don't get the season two complaints
You know, I'm gonna have to agree. The only subplot that really did suck was Nadine's, god that was bad. Everything else was fine, but the finale like you said is just incredible. The finale itself makes the whole season worth it.
Now i'm really in the mood to rewatch the show lol.
BlueLion
05-19-15, 01:58 AM
I got in the mood to see it and the film again after rewatching Lost Highway recently. I'm not sure I'll revisit the series anytime soon, but I'd never say no to rewatching FWWM.
Daniel M
05-19-15, 03:48 AM
Some of the sub plots like Nadine and also James going away seem a little odd, but I get what Lynch was trying to do in expanding the show beyond just the one plot line that was keeping people interested, and now opening the world open to more possibilities.
I agree with the FWWM love too.
And BlueLion, here's a question/thought for you. Lynch said he got Mulholland Drive from an idea he had for Audrey's character going off to Hollywood and that, in Lost Highway, do you think he drew inspiration from James Hurley? The young biker character seems very similar to him, in physical appearance and the fact he drives a motorbike, and his womanising ways. I think Lynch took ideas from his character and expanded upon them in a different universe too.
BlueLion
05-19-15, 09:58 AM
And BlueLion, here's a question/thought for you. Lynch said he got Mulholland Drive from an idea he had for Audrey's character going off to Hollywood and that, in Lost Highway, do you think he drew inspiration from James Hurley? The young biker character seems very similar to him, in physical appearance and the fact he drives a motorbike, and his womanising ways. I think Lynch took ideas from his character and expanded upon them in a different universe too.
I wouldn't say he did. I don't find the characters similar at all personally - not even in physical appearance (otherwise I would like both characters and with James from Twin Peaks that isn't the case). I think Lost Highway exists on a universe of its own. Or maybe it did during the time of its release, now it's obvious that two other films are part of that universe.
I honestly don't get the season two complaints. I feel so sorry for people who care about nothing else but plot, plot and plot, there is so much you guys are missing on, be it a film, a TV show or whatever. The finale of season two is not only the best Twin Peaks episode, it's one of Lynch's greatest achievements period.
I'm only hoping the new season will have that same level of artistry and as little plot as possible.
It's a plot heavy, character driven show. Everything has gone off the rails for me. Nadine might be the worst character ever. Leo's subplot is really bad. The Civil War re-enactment...I don't even know what to say about it. People coming back from the dead. Worst of all Cooper has been treading water for five episodes. I haven't even mentioned James or whatever the hell is going on with the weird kid. Can't think of one thing that I care about right now and five episodes I cared about everything.
Well, that's why the show went south and then got cancelled. Lynch bailed and Frost started scrambling in the middle of season 2, and the viewership went away. Lynch came back to wrap the show, which is why we have the fantastic finale. Frost did write that finale, though. I agree that it is more about the atmosphere at the end, and i sort of lost interest in some of the side plots, as well. I still like the second season a whole lot, regardless.
Mulholland Drive's universe is connected, btw - here is Laura and Ronnette at Club Silencio:
https://cultfaction.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/mulholland-drive-and-twin-peaks.jpg
Daniel M
05-19-15, 04:38 PM
I wouldn't say he did. I don't find the characters similar at all personally - not even in physical appearance (otherwise I would like both characters and with James from Twin Peaks that isn't the case). I think Lost Highway exists on a universe of its own. Or maybe it did during the time of its release, now it's obvious that two other films are part of that universe.
Really? He's a young male with dark curly hair who loves motorcylces, both of their surnames seem to come from names of bikes too.
The James Hurley sub plot in season two and a lot of the plot of Lost Highway isalmost identical. He ends up secretly seeing a woman who already has a partner, she tries to come up with a plan for herself and he ends up in a dark world of trouble.
BlueLion
05-19-15, 05:49 PM
Then it appears I've missed the point completely - I thought you were referring to the Fred character and not the Pete character (for me Fred is the main protagonist), hence the confusion. Now that I think about it they probably share a few similarities, and Lynch might have well been inspired from it, but for me they have nothing in common besides some elements in plot.
Daniel M
05-19-15, 06:07 PM
Yeah, I meant the young version that shows up half way through. I'd consider them to be the same person, I guess. But yeah, nothing significant but I feel like these similarities in characters in Mulholland Drive (which he said was inspired by Audrey) and Lost Highway, are interesting in the fact they possibly show how Lynch wanted to develop characters more in the sub plots.
Apparently too, I don't think it's been mentioned, I'm pretty sure Showtime said that the new season will have more than its planned original nine episodes too, with that in mind, and Lynch with the budget he wants, I'm even more excited.
Best scene in Twin Peaks history coming through.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAcrXtMltOs
If you didn't fall in love with Audrey,well, I I really don't know what to tell you.
Monkeypunch
05-24-15, 12:04 AM
I love Twin Peaks, but yeah, after Lynch bailed, it became a slog. I stopped my rewatch after they solved who killed Laura Palmer, and I haven't gone back yet. I can't deal with the Nadine subplot at all. It's so bad. Here's hoping that the Showtime series is excellent.
Daniel M
05-25-15, 02:58 PM
18 episodes now, Angelo Badalamenti back too :)
LT and I were over at my Sestra's house, and she was asking about the show, so I mentioned that maybe we should check out the pilot to see what she thought of it. We watched the entire first season in one sitting, passing out on the couches at like 3 AM. Went right into season 2 the next day, and got all the way up to the reveal, and what i consider to be some of Lynch's best work ever, Lonely Souls. That episode is vintage Lynch, and so good! I am enjoying the subplots a bit more this time around, and since I know what is to come, the annoying bits are less annoying. OK, Nadine is still annoying. Still, what a terrific show, and I am psyched to see the next season in 2016. Season 2, while weaker overall, has a few top notch episodes.
http://welcometotwinpeaks.com/wp-content/uploads/yoda-from-another-place-twin-peaks-star-wars.jpg
;)
Daniel M
02-05-16, 08:50 PM
So some acting news for the new series:
Most of the original cast returning
Michael Ontkean not coming back, Robert Forster coming in, possible to replace him
Balthazar Getty (Lost Highway)
Amanda Seyfried
Laura Dern
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Naomi Watts
Tom Sizemore
Sounds fantastic, apart from no Harry, which is odd. Lots of Lynch links in the new cast too, good to see he seems to be getting who he wants, can't wait to see more of JJL and Naomi Watts.
Diehl40
02-05-16, 09:05 PM
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZPdZj9RgE0M/maxresdefault.jpg
It's hard to keep up with what is going on. I hope they are able to keep Lynch totally involved in the series. In my opinion Twin Peaks tanked as Lynch's involvement decreased. He is a master of the absurd and when he is gone it seems that any old weird thing will do. Also, it seemed the second season consisted of the subplots taking over the story plot until they figured out what they wanted to do after the resolution of the first sixteen episodes.
Daniel M
02-05-16, 09:07 PM
Fortunately at the moment it sounds like Lynch is getting who and what he wants, and the time to do it as well. With news still coming through about casting, it's showing that he's taking his time filming it, not rushing to get it released. Remember it's already been pushed back a couple of times. Should definitely be worth it.
BlueLion
02-05-16, 09:08 PM
I'm positive this will be a success.
The Gunslinger45
02-05-16, 09:11 PM
I look forward to this.
Daniel M
02-24-16, 09:10 PM
https://40.media.tumblr.com/23e2514cc27b7bb96cfbf2bc6317184e/tumblr_nka0i97WtF1s0riu6o1_1280.jpg
Daniel M
04-26-16, 01:01 PM
Full cast list revealed
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/sites/default/files/custom/TP222222.png
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/sites/default/files/custom/tp.png
Looks insane...
Apart from who we already knew, Tim Roth should be awesome, Michael Cera is WTF but I'm interested to see how he will fit in, and lots of other cool names too.
From the omissions:
Donna and her mum, although Doc Hayward is still there. Maybe they just left, tensions were building in the lead up to the Hayward/Horne fight.
No Leo, must have died.
No Annie, must have died.
No Josie, she did die (got stuck in a chest door knob.
No Michael J. Anderson, probably the most shocking although he did say...
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/81/cf/4e/81cf4e85296a789ba2b41b65c5795f4e.jpg
No Harry which we already knew, I think he doesn't want to come out of retirement in Hawaii, which is disappointing, but maybe he has a legitimate reason. Robert Forster should bring a good performance to the new role anyway.
I think that pretty much covers it. Everyone else has returned, or has passed away in real life. At least the log lady got to shoot some scenes.
I know the guy who played BOB passed away, so what is for Ray Wise to be the new face of BOB, that would be perfect.
BlueLion
04-30-16, 09:32 PM
I believe Nic Cage would have made a great BOB, for shame
Saw this posted on another site there's no footage or anything but still i can't wait. Going to rewatch the show soon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kdgYzPIugg
Kyle MacLachlan and the cast talk about Twin Peaks returning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8c0LIYWyaM
Did everyone see this then? - http://www.vox.com/culture/2017/1/9/14218774/twin-peaks-2017-showtime-spoilers
Starts on May 21st with a two hour premiere, the Season will be 18 Hours long :love:
Can't wait, re-watched the pilot today - still great as i want to refresh myself since i've only seen it once the whole way through. Going to take my time though with probably two episodes a week because i don't really think this is the sort of show i'm able to binge watch. Tried to before and i got burnt out and stopped about 10 episodes in.
Just finished watching episode 2. I think this episode is kind of perfect even though it's not one of the best in the show. It's sandwiched between the pilot and episode 3 which most agree are among the best, and while it's not as fascinating as those i can't think of a better low-key in comparison bridge between the two. It's really funny, gives us a good further insight into the various characters including introducing Bob and has one of the most disturbing moments in the show in my mind with Leo and the sock; the guy who plays Leo may not be the best actor but i think he's really well written and the deadpan delivery makes it unintentionally (not sure if it is intentional or not that's how i've always took it though) more unsettling; the way he's so casual about it as if "she must learn a lesson" when he tells her it is going to hurt is chilling. And to think the episode starts off with Cooper hanging upside down wondering who killed JFK and later has the 'goldfish in the coffee' incident. Awesome :cool:. As i said i want to take my time with it but i'm not sure if i'll be able to as i'm really enjoying it again.
MovieMeditation
01-22-17, 06:30 PM
Never finished this show. Got like 5 episodes in and left it.
Never finished this show. Got like 5 episodes in and left it.
That's too bad man. One of the best shows, i'm looking forward to the revival more than any movie this year.
Just watched Episode 3. This episode is great. It's that dream scene, it's fantastic and it overshadows the rest of the episode. It was what got me super intrigued the first time around and i can never remember what else happens in the episode because of it. The crazy first speaking appearance of Bob, the one armed man introduces himself, The Man From Another Place, the use of the colour red, is that Laura or isn't it what is she talking about, backwards-talking, and damn that dancing ending is the best thing ever. Love it. That's only on for 6-7 minutes though and i think the rest of the episode is pretty great anyway. Really like Leo's scenes in the wood with Bobby. Those sorts of scenes always confused the hell out of me because i had no idea if they were going for scary or corny and both came off anyways. Leo comes across pretty intense and creepy at first but it's undercut with the ridiculous football throw and in my opinion one of the funniest lines in the show "you punks better get my money" *points flashlights at his feet* "Leo needs a new pair of shoes." :laugh:
Always really liked the rockthrowing scene if even only because it is a great early refresher; the show has a very large convuluted cast of characters so it's easy to forget who someone is or what their relationship to Laura or each other is; and for that to be put together during the first real glimpse into Cooper's crazy investigative techniques was kinda brilliant.
Great episode.
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Just watched episode four. Good episode, not got loads to say about it though.
It's interesting how genuinely nice and noble Cooper is. The first time i watched this i thought he may have been acting at first to gain the trust of the town, but nah he just is that way. It's shown really well here in the release Laura's body to her family scene. Albert was a fantastic character, RIP Miguel Ferrer :(. Loved his "you must have been snacking on the local mushrooms" reply to Cooper saying the residents of Twin Peaks were good people. Bobby's outburst at the funeral is a good scene, it's nothing compared to the scene in The Sopranos it reminds me of with Carmela's outburst at Livia's funeral; but it is well done anyway and keeps it so you aren't quite sure what to make of Bobby or James for that matter. Plus Leland ontop of the casket that's going up and down is pretty oddly hilarious. One thing i noticed for the first time ever which was really hilarious is that Leland while preparing for the funeral is watching some crappy daytime soap opera that has identical twins no doubt played by the one actress; then in walks the actress that plays Laura but with brown hair and glasses playing her cousin Madeleine :laugh:. Awesome. Ray Wise overacts here without a doubt, but i think it works mostly thanks to the music and the fact that he's surrounded by other campy performances. Both the funeral and ending scenes are pretty powerful. His melodramatic crying coupled with how weird he's been acting with the dancing, etc, make it seem like he has completely lost his mind; except it also plays in with the whole psychic element like Laura's mom seeing Bob in episode 2. It makes you wonder if he has got some supernatural connection to Laura.
Solid episode. Halfway through Season 1 i'd rank the episodes like this:
01.Pilot
02.Zen, Or The Skill To Catch A Killer
03.Traces To Nowhere
04.Rest In Pain
Watched episode 5. I think this is the weakest of the first season so i don't have that much to say about it. It's still good though.
Man Cooper is such a great character. It's amazing how backwards this all is; Cooper the FBI Agent would be the one you expect to only deal in objective facts while the locals in this small weird town would be the ones you'd think would deal in superstition, the supernatural, etc. Yet it's Cooper who is the one believing he knows who did it from a dream and the small town cops giving each other looks as if is this guy nuts haha. Through just a few scenes this is actually a pretty good episode development wise for Cooper. With the brief mention of possibly someone he loved or at least an important relationship to him and also showing that while he is a corny weirdo he's also extremely qualified for his job and a perfectionist; demonstrated by the "1 through each eye and 2 through each nostril" joke at the shooting range. What this episode does best is sets later things up rather than shows anything all that interesting. I like how up to this point Leo has seemed like the #1 criminal in Twin Peaks then we find out Benjamin Horne who has came across very slimy is higher up than him. I like the ending too which is kind of similar to that; it connects two pretty uninteresting up to this point subplots with Josie getting a call from Norma's soon to be released abusive husband Hank painting the angelic Josie in a different light and finishing with a bit of intrigue.
re93animator
01-26-17, 10:39 PM
I haven't posted in this thread yet, but I guess I should. Massive fan now. I've gone through every episode at least 3 times. I dig the fan community too. I want to go to one of the Peaks fests sooo bad.
I've been browsing fan forums and whatnot for years, back when season 3 was just a pipe dream that fans were sure was never actually going to happen. What proceeded was months of ambiguous teasing, an announcement of 9 episodes, David Lynch dropping out, S3 apparently getting canned, fan backlash, Lynch getting hired again, an 18 episode announcement w/ Lynch's full control, an insane cast list, and super unusual/ambitious shooting locations (France & Las Vegas apparently). This f*cking rollercoaster has gotten me more excited for this than you guys can imagine. I'm scared to death to watch it when it comes, but I'm hyped as f*ck.
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Couldn't agree more re93animator. I'm looking forward to the revival more than any movie this year.
d_chatterley
02-21-17, 03:01 AM
I'm a huge fan of Twin Peaks and am very excited about the upcoming sequel. The fact that David Lynch is directing it gives me great hope about its success. Also, I am always really pleasantly surprised when people see the show nowadays and think highly of it since it probably is a bit dated. Just tells you how some things really do stand a test of time.
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d_chatterley
02-21-17, 03:11 AM
This is a fan made teaser, but I still loved it. It seems to capture the essence of the show well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PURT2P7D8lk
Watching Fire Walk With Me later for the first time. Don't even ask me why i haven't already as i have no idea, Lynch is one of my favourite directors and Twin Peaks is one of my favourite shows, just never got around to it. I'll be amazed if i don't at least like it.
Jeff Costello
02-21-17, 04:05 AM
Watching Fire Walk With Me later for the first time. Don't even ask me why i haven't already as i have no idea, Lynch is one of my favourite directors and Twin Peaks is one of my favourite shows, just never got around to it. I'll be amazed if i don't at least like it.
FWWM usually divides TP fans, as the atmosphere is drastically changed from the show. I'm suprised you didn't see it already, because it answers a lot of questions that were left in the series.
I personally liked the series much better, altough I appreciated Lynch's vision and atmosphere he created in film. Rated it 7/10 initially, but will soonly do a rewatch so maybe my rating changes.
Curious to hear your thoughts after you finish it.
d_chatterley
02-21-17, 04:24 AM
Watching Fire Walk With Me later for the first time. Don't even ask me why i haven't already as i have no idea, Lynch is one of my favourite directors and Twin Peaks is one of my favourite shows, just never got around to it. I'll be amazed if i don't at least like it.
Since you've seen Twin Peaks show and loved it, I imagine you will probably like Fire Walk With Me. When Fire Walk With Me first came out, a lot of people jumped right to the movie without seeing the show which was a mistake and they were disappointed. Fire Walk With Me is like a perfect addendum to the show. It added a whole another dimension to the characters, especially Laura Palmer. It is a lot more grittier and violent than the show with some very cool cameos. :)
Nestorio_Miklos
02-21-17, 04:58 PM
Hi all, I'm a huge fun, I used to tape all episodes on VHS back when it was released and watched over and over. Since then I got hooked and watched all Lynch's films and his first shorts. Glad to be here. :)
Can't wait til this thread takes over the site in May :cool:
I finished rewatching the first season as i said i'm watching Fire Walk With Me finally then i'll rewatch the second season and post about it here.
Nestorio_Miklos
02-21-17, 05:08 PM
I rewatched already not knowing when exactly the new show's coming up. I'll probably watch it again till May :)
Jeff Costello
02-21-17, 05:11 PM
What are your thoughts on who will be recast for the role of BOB or you think the old imagery of Silva will be used?
I have a feeling it will be Vincent Castellanos.
Nestorio_Miklos
02-21-17, 05:18 PM
Not sure if Frank is replaceable. He was the one and only. RIP
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The Gunslinger45
02-21-17, 05:22 PM
A new host body will be found.
Seer123
02-21-17, 05:22 PM
A movie theater by me shows fire walk with me. Should I go having no experience of the show?
The Gunslinger45
02-21-17, 05:25 PM
A movie theater by me shows fire walk with me. Should I go having no experience of the show?
NO! Major spoilers! Watch the show first then get the movie on DVD.
Nestorio_Miklos
02-21-17, 05:26 PM
A new host body will be found.
ONly now I realize the Bob was real person before possession. I've never thought about that.
The Gunslinger45
02-21-17, 05:26 PM
Maybe they use his final host in the cliffhanger?
A movie theater by me shows fire walk with me. Should I go having no experience of the show?
I've not watched it yet but no absolutely not. Despite it being a prequel you should watch the show first to get used to the characters and general tone of the film.
Does everyone think Cooper will be evil in the revival after the ending?
The Gunslinger45
02-21-17, 05:27 PM
I've not watched it yet but no absolutely not. Despite it being a prequel you should watch the show first to get used to the characters and general tone of the film.
Does everyone think Cooper will be evil in the revival after the ending?
Answer to spoilers. A very distinct possibility.
I really hope so, considering how relentlessly good his character is that'll be a great turn.
Jeff Costello
02-21-17, 05:29 PM
A movie theater by me shows fire walk with me. Should I go having no experience of the show?
No, if you're planning to watch the show. The film serves as the prequel to the series and would basically spoil the mystery that show was building on. Also I think the film would quite confuse you if you did'nt have any experience with the show.
Nestorio_Miklos
02-21-17, 05:33 PM
I really hope so, considering how relentlessly good his character is that'll be a great turn.
If this would be a turn I think he would eventually turn back to good again.
Jeff Costello
02-21-17, 05:55 PM
ONly now I realize the Bob was real person before possession. I've never thought about that.
What do you mean a real person ?
Jeff Costello
02-21-17, 06:00 PM
Can doppelgangers exist in one dimension though. Right now the good Dale is trapped in black lodge, while his doppelganger (possessed by BOB) is wandering free. What happens when good Dale ultimately escapes the lodge is the real question?
Nestorio_Miklos
02-22-17, 12:28 PM
What do you mean a real person ?
it is only a thought. I mean Bob could be a real person before becoming possessed. One-armed man keeps mentioning Bob that they used to be together. THen he became some kind of super host until his material part dissolve or something. :)
Nestorio_Miklos
02-23-17, 08:52 AM
I'm just listening Twin Peaks soundtrack while HO, and wonder if Angelo Badalamenti will add some extra score to the new series. Well I am pretty sure they keep the original track but wonder for extras
Little Devil
02-23-17, 09:09 AM
it is only a thought. I mean Bob could be a real person before becoming possessed. One-armed man keeps mentioning Bob that they used to be together. THen he became some kind of super host until his material part dissolve or something. :)
"Bob, give me back my garmonbozia"
http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/twinpeaks/images/9/93/The_Man_from_Another_Place.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20100326121635
Jeff Costello
02-23-17, 09:58 AM
it is only a thought. I mean Bob could be a real person before becoming possessed. One-armed man keeps mentioning Bob that they used to be together. THen he became some kind of super host until his material part dissolve or something. :)
I remember MIKE appearing in Cooper's dream and telling him that both him and Bob were touched by the "devilish one". My impression was always that BOB and Mike were affected by Satan, manifested by a "Fire Walk With Me" tatoo on their left arm as a symbol of their interaction with Satan, which prompted them to commit murders and other crimes through possessing other people and feed off of garmonbozia. However I don't think it was ever mentioned in the show how and when did they exactly become demonic spirits. At the interrogation of Phillip Gerard, Mike speaks through him that Bob has been around for 40 years, which could be traced as to when Leland Palmer was a child.
Hopefully the new season will answer to some of our questions, altought I feel it will most likely leave us new ones. ;)
d_chatterley
02-25-17, 03:24 PM
One of my concerns for the new Twin Peaks is lack of original quirky characters.
Man From Another Place will not be there or perhaps is recast.
The actress playing The Log Lady passed away and it is not clear how much footage she filmed.
The actor playing Bob died and while Bob's spirit might make his way into another host, Frank Silva was so iconic it will be hard to image the show without him.
Tremonds from FWWM?
I hope Lynch has a fair amount of them because they were intergral in his universe. It is always one of my favorite things about Lynch's movies or shows. I know new ones will also very likely be introduced, but I'm hoping a few old ones make their way on screen as well.
re93animator
02-26-17, 02:39 AM
One of my concerns for the new Twin Peaks is lack of original quirky characters.
Man From Another Place will not be there or perhaps is recast.
The actress playing The Log Lady passed away and it is not clear how much footage she filmed.
The actor playing Bob died and while Bob's spirit might make his way into another host, Frank Silva was so iconic it will be hard to image the show without him.
Tremonds from FWWM?
I hope Lynch has a fair amount of them because they were intergral in his universe. It is always one of my favorite things about Lynch's movies or shows. I know new ones will also very likely be introduced, but I'm hoping a few old ones make their way on screen as well.
According to the cast list, a ton of old characters are coming back. I'd like to see a lot of eccentric new blood too though. It'd be awkward just following around a bunch of 50 and 60 year olds battling evil. I'd like to see Ray Wise take over as Bob, but I doubt it'll happen.
Jeff Costello
02-26-17, 01:03 PM
Showtime posters...
http://i.imgur.com/VOxEXhg.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Xz4MU48.jpg
I love how they've barely (and won't) released anything and still some poster with the Laura picture i've seen a thousand times gets me super excited.
Jeff Costello
02-26-17, 01:13 PM
I love how they've barely (and won't) released anything and still some poster with the Laura picture i've seen a thousand times gets me super excited.
Yeah, I loved how media went all crazy over that clip of Lynch eating a doughnut.
Still I appreciate Lynch's insistance of keeping the mystery alive, by keeping us in the dark.
I want to start watching this series and I would like to know if this is a good introduction to David Lynch, since I haven't seen any of his films.
Little Devil
02-27-17, 08:16 AM
I want to start watching this series and I would like to know if this is a good introduction to David Lynch, since I haven't seen any of his films.It is indeed. And yes it's a pretty good introduction. Keep in mind though that the series is a mix of styles. Some moments are tong-in-cheek making fun of other series of that time [such as Dallas or any other series that were heavy on romance and whatnot] but it also has a lot of that "theater of the Absurd" Lynch uses.
You'll also see where the X Files came from.
It is indeed. And yes it's a pretty good introduction. Keep in mind though that the series is a mix of styles. Some moments are tong-in-cheek making fun of other series of that time [such as Dallas or any other series that were heavy on romance and whatnot] but it also has a lot of that "theater of the Absurd" Lynch uses.
You'll also see where the X Files came from.
Thanks! :)
Will probably start later today
I think Twin Peaks is the best introduction to Lynch. It wasn't mine but if someone asked me that's what i'd suggest.
Little Devil
02-27-17, 08:38 AM
Thanks! :)
Will probably start later todayHave fun, and after watching the two seasons watch the movie "Fire Walk With Me". You'll enjoy it.
d_chatterley
02-28-17, 01:48 AM
Loved this Donna Hayward monologue...goes well with the music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBP8QC7VqYQ&list=PL6DE8A8120B2C8E52&index=111
I cant find where we were discussing MJA making allegations on twitter about Lynch the other day but the crazy lil bugger is doing it on fb now and ripping into anyone who doesnt pat him on the back.
TheUsualSuspect
03-09-17, 04:49 PM
Showtime, why did I think this was a Netflix revival?
Jeff Costello
03-23-17, 05:30 PM
It's happening again!
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Jeff Costello
03-23-17, 05:34 PM
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d_chatterley
03-26-17, 03:04 PM
I'm just listening Twin Peaks soundtrack while HO, and wonder if Angelo Badalamenti will add some extra score to the new series. Well I am pretty sure they keep the original track but wonder for extras
I certainly hope so. His music was so intergral to the show that I cannot image Twin Peaks without it. I was so happy when the Season 2 soundtrack came out. There were a few songs that I really wanted and they were on there:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFzm-nLFE84
Camo posted a clip of Angelo Badalamenti on page 9 which looks very promising.
Jeff Costello
04-21-17, 07:07 AM
Only one more month until the new season's premiere !!!
Just enough time for me to rewatch FWWM & Deleted Scenes.
Jeff Costello
04-21-17, 07:09 AM
Also did anyone read "The Secret History of Twin Peaks" by Mark Frost? I've meant to purchase it, but ultimately decided to do so, when the series ends.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16ZPJE8PZT8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLreaAQA9kA
:cool:
Jeff Costello
04-25-17, 03:10 PM
The forest shot at the end seems to be a new footage.
Jeff Costello
04-28-17, 01:46 PM
Finally new footage!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI_UZ55d4_A
Jeff Costello
04-28-17, 01:57 PM
I love that unsteady shot of the Palmer's house !
Also new "Fat Trout" it seems.
Jeff Costello
04-28-17, 02:05 PM
Non - American TP'ers, here's where you'll be able to watch the show...
Australia: Stan ($10/month) (Source)
Austria: Sky Atlantic (Source)
Belgium: BeTV (24,99€/month) (Source)
Bosnia and Herzegovina: HBO Europe (Source)
Bulgaria: HBO Europe (Source)
Canada: The Movie Network ($15/month) or CraveTV ($7.99/month, may be streaming only and not live) (Movie Network Source) (CraveTV Source)
Croatia: HBO Europe (Source)
Czech Republic: HBO Europe (Source)
Denmark: HBO Nordic (Source)
Finland: HBO Nordic (Source)
Germany: Sky Atlantic (see below) (Source)
Greece: Cosmote TV (Different levels, price varies) (Source)
Hungary: HBO Europe (Source)
Italy: Sky Atlantic (Lots of options, price varies) (Source)
Ireland: Sky Atlantic (Lots of options, price varies) (Source)
Japan: WOWOW (¥2,300/month) (Source)
Kosovo: HBO Europe (Source)
Macedonia: HBO Europe (Source)
Moldova: HBO Europe (Source)
Montenegro: HBO Europe (Source)
New Zealand: SoHo (Source)
Norway: HBO Nordic (Source)
Poland: HBO Europe (Source)
Romania: HBO Europe (Source)
Russia: Amedia TV or TV-3 (Source)
Serbia: HBO Europe (Source)
Slovakia: HBO Europe (Source)
Slovenia: HBO Europe (Source)
Spain: Moviestar+ (€7/month) (Source)
Sweden: HBO Nordic (Source)
United Kingdom: Sky Atlantic (Lots of options, price varies) or NowTV (£14.47 for the first three months) (Source)
United States: Showtime ($10.99/month) (Source)
d_chatterley
04-28-17, 02:09 PM
Also new "Fat Trout" it seems.
So excited about this! Hmm..."Fat Trout"...does that mean they will include more of Teresa Banks storyline? Or maybe it is a way to re-investigate Chester Desmond's disappearance?
Jeff Costello
04-28-17, 02:15 PM
So excited about this! Hmm..."Fat Trout"...does that mean they will include more of Teresa Banks storyline? Or maybe it is a way to re-investigate Chester Desmond's disappearance?
Supposedly, Shelly is now living at the trailer park. IIRC there were even a couple of photos leaked of Madchen Amick at that location, couple of months ago.
Also I heard she filmed scenes with Amanda Seyfried and Harry Dean Stanton there !
Jeff Costello
04-28-17, 02:25 PM
So excited about this! Hmm..."Fat Trout"...does that mean they will include more of Teresa Banks storyline? Or maybe it is a way to re-investigate Chester Desmond's disappearance?
Speaking of Fat Trout, I'd also love to see Chalfonts reappearance !
Perhaps the most mysterious and spooky characters in the show imo.
d_chatterley
04-28-17, 03:31 PM
Speaking of Fat Trout, I'd also love to see Chalfonts reappearance !
Perhaps the most mysterious and spooky characters in the show imo.
I would love that too. They were really spooky and great additions to the Twin Peaks world. Sadly, the actress playing her, Frances Bay, died in 2011 so if Ms. Chalfont were to reappear, she would be played by another actress.
P.s. I've forgotten she actually appeared in Twin Peaks show as well and not just FWWM. She played Mrs. Tremond. Jeez, I need to rewatch before it starts. I've forgotten a lot of it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfhoPzfJ9Bc
Jeff Costello
04-28-17, 06:19 PM
Rumour has it FWWM is getting a Criterion release.
Jeff Costello
04-28-17, 06:22 PM
http://www.dugpa.com/forum/download/file.php?id=3935
http://www.dugpa.com/forum/download/file.php?id=3936
Blix the Goblin
04-30-17, 03:42 AM
Rumour has it FWWM is getting a Criterion release.http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q104/midvalley9/1474571014201.png
Jeff Costello
05-04-17, 03:24 PM
NEW TEASER !!! I'M BEYOND HYPED RIGHT NOW!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB2naaQZbfI
Jeff Costello
05-11-17, 04:50 PM
10 more days...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsdRG0mJj-w
re93animator
05-11-17, 07:15 PM
10 more days...
http://i.imgur.com/4oWB2KS.gif
Monkeypunch
05-11-17, 08:20 PM
I've been rewatching the original series on DVD lately, it really holds up. I'm excited for the new episodes, it's weird to see everyone looking so old though.
Jeff Costello
05-12-17, 12:57 AM
Couple of observations from the trailer...
- Electricity at the beggining is a reccuring element in Twin Peaks world. I always saw it as a forewarning of something bad happening and as a presence of Bob/possible alternate spirits. Remember it appears right before Leland walks into a sheriff station and when he dances with Donna. It also appears in FWWM couple of times. There are also theories of electricity serving as a transport for spirits from the black lodge.
- At 0:04 you can barely see a mysterious shadowy figure on the left, which appears to be leading Coop somewhere.
- Ben Rosenfield looks creepy, very Lelandesque. Could be playing someone possessed.
- I forgot Madeline Zima will be in this. She was good in Californication.
- The lady at 0:29 straigth up looks like a Lynch's character.
- Check out the Texas map, behind Gordon and Albert. I guess the rumours are true, and Texas will be one of the important locations in new season.
- Also their concerned reactions, reminded me a lot of Jeffries appearence in FWWM. Could it be they had just witnessed Coop's first appearance after 25 years?
Jeff Costello
05-12-17, 12:58 AM
Here's a quality gif of a mystery figure.
http://i.imgur.com/QquZIx2.gif
Jeff Costello
05-12-17, 01:02 AM
Forgot to mention, the stairways at the beggining remind me of the ones in Palmer house.
Jeff Costello
05-17-17, 06:22 AM
https://i.imgur.com/qnZffKTl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/wpO2jtXl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/8NRTU6vl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/1NsES4Ml.jpg
d_chatterley
05-20-17, 09:52 PM
http://www.dugpa.com/forum/download/file.php?id=3935
http://www.dugpa.com/forum/download/file.php?id=3936
Are those screen caps from Criterion? Is it confirmed? Or are those just set photos? They look gorgeous. It's just the right color with more detail.
So excited!!!
d_chatterley
05-21-17, 06:13 PM
Any suggestions on where to watch it stream live without Showtime on TV? I have Hulu and signed up for Showtime add on, but I am not sure if it will live stream or post online the next day or so. I would be curious to watch it live or know if it gets posted on Hulu at airing time.
The only way I noticed you can watch live stream on Showtime is on a computer logged in to Hulu through Showtime's website or directly through Hulu's website.
Both of those can work if I wanted to watch it on a computer, but I’d rather watch it on TV. I have PS3.
I so forgot this was on today (it is, isn't it?)
mikeython1
05-22-17, 12:44 AM
I dont know what to think by the first episode. Maybe that is what they were going for. I feel like Lynch was trying to hard to be strange or wacky. Don't get me wrong I love Twin Peak's wackiness but this was a little much. I hope the show gets a little more grounded next installment. The next episode needs to shine a little light on what is going on because I am totally lost.
meatwadsprite
05-22-17, 03:23 PM
The third episode was amazing, up there with the best stuff Lynch has done.
The part with David Lynch looking at the ghost/alien thing and then he goes "what the hell?" almost killed me
BlueLion
05-23-17, 12:21 AM
First two parts were exactly as I expected/predicted the new one would be - very different compared to the original series, both in terms of tone and in execution. I had a feeling it would be like a mix of FWWM, Lost Highway and Inland Empire, and in that regard it didn't disappoint
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Edit: OMG, I need a whole series of Wally Brando's travels across America.
re93animator
05-23-17, 04:25 AM
I watched the first four of the revival.
I’m giddy. I’ve been wanting this for so long, and it’s exceeded my hopes. Of course, a nostalgia trip is nice, but I’m so glad it’s creating something more unique in the process. It wouldn’t truly be in the TP spirit if it didn’t take this risk of hanging out on a wobbly tree branch. It’s weirder, bleaker, & darker, but so much that made the original series special is on point. The comedy is hilarious and dryer than ever (albeit some of it comes across as unintentional in the surrealist bits), and holy f*ck, the violence is more startling than anything done previously in TP.
It’s good seeing the old cast, but new blood is needed just as much to keep the story fresh IMO. The vast majority of the cast is there to fulfill transient role requirements. Some of the brief dry comic characters are great (Michael Cera, freaking Bisping, and fat apartment lady in particular). It is heartbreaking to see the log lady in such poor condition so close to her death, but her scenes have been bittersweetly special so far (at least to me) knowing how seminal that role was to many.
The surrealism… by god. Very cheesy, and easily as engrossing as anything TP has ever done. The ‘what the hell is going on’ factor still keeps me hooked. The ‘expounded’ black lodge is amazing: the cinematography, le bubblegum face lady, and the apparent scope of it. I’m really f*cking blown away.
The original series was charming for its humble setting and atmosphere, but this just feels… massive. Shooting in different locations was the biggest risk they took. It gave the plot a sense of grandeur that would’ve been out of place in the original run, but feels really really right now considering the momentous hype involved.
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The third episode was amazing, up there with the best stuff Lynch has done.
The part with David Lynch looking at the ghost/alien thing and then he goes "what the hell?" almost killed me
:laugh: It's good to know he still has a modicum of self-awareness.
Daniel M
05-23-17, 04:15 PM
Absolutely amazing. BlueLion is right in that in feels much more like his movies, this is pure Lynch doing what he wants to do. Really Eraserhead with the tree thing that replaced Michael J Anderson, and the waiting room when he left the lodge (I think that was in the original finale script), really Lost Highway in the South Dakota guy going to jail storyline, bits of Mulholland Drive with the Vegas stuff, and Inland Empire in its overall mood, cinematography and so on. Lynch did say Lost Highway took place in the Twin Peaks world, and Mulholland Drive was originally meant to be about Audrey.
Only thing that's maybe missing is the score, but I feel like that might come with more episodes. Each episode we seem to be bringing back more original characters, and they all seem to be heading back towards Twin Peaks. Loved the scenes with Bobby and the scenes back at the bar.
Love the rogue bad Cooper too, here's a theory on what I think is going on with the three Coops:
Not knowing that the Cooper that came out of the lodge 25 years ago was "bad Cooper", Briggs told him about the Blue Rose project and what was going on with the black lodge, how Philip Jeffries had been investigating it. Cooper got in touch with Jeffries and learnt more, also learnt more from the guy Albert gave him.
He learnt about the Black Lodge and who/what he was, and what they had planned, and over time started to fight against it. He didn't want to go back, so started to make plans to prevent this.
This included the somehow creation ("You were manufactured for a purpose") of Dougie Jones, a Dale Cooper lookalike, who would interfere with the swapping process and allow for bad Cooper to stay on the outside world. He hired people to wait outside his house with those guns to try and kill him once the swap had taken place, knowing that only one of them can be outside the lodge at the same time.
Maybe he's even the billionaire who setup the building in New York with the box. He wanted to capture Cooper and make sure he went to a certain place once he got out. Who else would be able to build the technology able of linking up to the black lodges powers?
Hopefully good Coop finds his memory soon, it'll be great to see him and bad Coop be drawn closer together as they both try to stay alive.
Finally got a chance to watch the first episode of this, liked it alot. Won't go into what i think of the story yet as i still have to see the other three and i doubt i'll be able to see them until Saturday or Sunday. I think the tone of alot of this was more similar to Inland Empire/Mullholland Dr. than Twin Peaks, the underlying campness that seemed to be everpresent even in the darkest scenes of the original show wasn't there during some parts. This is not a complaint i love those films, and i even think it made sense since the Good-Coop was trapped in the Black Lodge this whole episode and for the past 25 years; the more straight up dark mood suits this. The most jarring thing in the entire episode was definitely the nudity anyway; that's not allowed in Twin Peaks! haha. OMG, that Black Lodge scene: the way Laura blinked may have been my favourite thing in the whole nearly 2 hour episode :D. Excited about the cast, both original characters and new; Matthew Lillard is basically perfect for this show. Pumped to watch the rest, i'll comment more then.
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