The Twin Peaks Thread

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

This I was not aware of!

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.

Haha, yup.



Lots of Lynch connections that I am always discovering when I re watch his films.

I hope Inland Empire isn't Lynch's final film. I think he should do at least a couple more movies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.



On a sidenote, is it even possible to watch the series without falling in love with Audrey?

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.

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?