Twin Peaks

zimovain

Any fans? Just finished watching the entire season and loved it! It does lose it's way slightly at times but it's fantastic. The acting is so capmy at times but that's it's charm! Funny characters, great storylines and a surreal sense of humor. Genuis.

onemorechance

Yes bigtime! Watched it last year and loved it! It has not dated at all I think! I watched a few XFiles around the same time and they were completely dated!

walshb

I watched all the episodes over a few weeks there recently. What a ****ing pile of horse ****. It's so bad, weird and whacked, that in a weird and strange way it's genius. The creators and story writers to come up with such crap have to be talented. You couldn't make it up if you tried.

I am going to watch the prequel to Twin Peaks very soon. "Fire, Walk With Me," I think it's called.

The soundtrack for Twin Peaks is awesome, haunting and inspiring

walshb

BTW, Audrey Horne (Sherilynn Fenn) is IMO the most stunning and erotic looking woman
to ever appear on tv. So freaking sexy! Followed closely by Shelly Johnston (Madchen Amick)

zimovain

walshb wrote: »

BTW, Audrey Horne (Sherilynn Fenn) is IMO the most stunning and erotic looking woman
to ever appear on tv. So freaking sexy! Followed closely by

Shelly for me! Breathtaking.

KnifeWRENCH

I watched the first season of this recently and loved it. I'd heard it was both good and exceptionally strange, and iti didn't let me down. Really want to get the 2nd season now at some point.

FouxDaFaFa

I've been meaning to watch this for a while now but I already know the big plot twist, thanks to accidentally reading a spoiler online. Do you think it would still be possible to watch it and enjoy it while knowing the outcome?

Nightwish

I started watching this about 2 months ago and havent yet finished. Its completely and utterly nuts. I remember watching it as a child and it scaring the crap out of me.

susanroth

i'd love to watch this again!! I remember watching it a bit years ago was a little young for it back then tho:cool: remember being scared by one episode:eek:

kenon

I'm the same. I saw it as a young child and really wanted to like it as all the adults liked it, but it creeped me out.

Homer sums it up for me...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_8z7zLxk1g

susanroth

kenon wrote: »

I'm the same. I saw it as a young child and really wanted to like it as all the adults liked it, but it creeped me out.

yeah your right it was definitely more creepy than scary.
wish i had the dvd..

the theme tune is classic

ixoy

FouxDaFaFa wrote: »

I've been meaning to watch this for a while now but I already know the big plot twist, thanks to accidentally reading a spoiler online. Do you think it would still be possible to watch it and enjoy it while knowing the outcome?

Do you mean you know who killed Laura Palmer? If so, doesn't really matter. In fact David Lynch never wanted it to be solved at all but was forced to by the networks. He just wanted to use the murder as a launching board to investigate the weird world of Twin Peaks.

susanroth wrote:

yeah your right it was definitely more creepy than scary.

Not when it comes to BOB. BOB is still the scariest character ever in a TV show.

The show is really quite screwed up. It's ambiguous and dream-like at times, and really set the tone for many shows to come. It dipped a little in S2 but picked up towards the end and that final scene... was extremely memorable. I won't say more than that for those who haven't seen it!

Aidric

I actually began to watch it from the start again recently. My memory is hazy on it as I was young when it was first broadcast on Irish TV.
It's a shame none of the British satellites don't show it on repeat. They show a hell of a lot of other shít in it's place on repeat.
The aloof and creepy nature of the going ons are really appealing.

zimovain

ixoy wrote: »

Not when it comes to BOB. BOB is still the scariest character ever in a TV show.

So true, he freaks me out bigtime! Interesting piece of trivia

The character of Bob came about when David Lynch had a sudden image of set decorator Frank Silva hidden in Laura Palmer's room. Lynch filmed the infamous shot of Silva hiding behind Laura's bed without any idea of what he would use it for. Later, when filming a shot of Sarah Palmer (Grace Zabriskie) sitting up and screaming, Lynch noticed that Silva's reflection was visible in the shot, purely by accident. Lynch then came up with the idea of BOB as an other-worldly spirit, giving birth to the series mythology.

Travel is good

You're right, Bob is scary! I'm currently half-way through the box set. I loved it when it was originally on TV. To me, that's the whole point of the series, it's all the background stories, the camp, kitsch, scenery, strange people, relationships etc. I mean, who could beleive that there was so much trouble in such a quiet town? Solving the murder of Laura Palmer was only incidental. The story continues long after that.

I started watching more of David Lynch's work, and "Blue Velvet" is one of my favourite movies.

I can see myself watching Twin Peaks over and over again. I must order "Fire, walk with me" also. I saw it in the cinema a long time ago and couldn't quite figure it out.

Spiritoftheseventies

First series was inspired. And will leave it at that

zimovain

I always crack up when Leland dances:D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_JutJRMSrc

zimovain

David Lynch,great director and comic actor!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aS8iPfMR74

Travel is good

That's right! I remember seeing him in some of the episodes. I'm making my way up to Series 2, looking forward to it.

Why are some people not watching the 2nd Series? you just have to watch it all!

I also have the soundtrack, it's so haunting.

I also get a bit confused between Leland & Ben Horn, does anyone else think they look alike? I also can't figure out why many of the actresses names sound similar, Sherilyn Fenn, Sheryl Lee etc.

What is the thing about Audrey's shoes? Maybe it's areference to the Wizard of Oz.

I better stop now, there is probably too many conspiracy theories. That's what i love about the series, it's hard to figure out!

FouxDaFaFa

ixoy wrote: »

Do you mean you know who killed Laura Palmer? If so, doesn't really matter. In fact David Lynch never wanted it to be solved at all but was forced to by the networks. He just wanted to use the murder as a launching board to investigate the weird world of Twin Peaks.

Yeah, I know who killed her. I might give it a look then, I've heard nothing but good things about it.

zimovain

FouxDaFaFa wrote: »

Yeah, I know who killed her. I might give it a look then, I've heard nothing but good things about it.

It's well worth it! Pour yourself a hot cup of Joe with some cherry pie and press play on the dvd player!!

Spiritoftheseventies

zimovain wrote: »

It's well worth it! Pour yourself a hot cup of Joe with some cherry pie and press play on the dvd player!!

Shame Foux knows the ending but the way the killer was revealed was quite interesting. Of course they took it one step too far by making a movie out of it which has to be one of the worst movies of all time.
David Lynch and Mark Frost of Hill Street Blues fame were involved early on in the TV series but once the two took a back seat it began to flounder a bit.
But first three or four episodes was about the best bit of tv I have ever seen.And Kyle McLachlan (Agent Dale Cooper) has really re-invented himself in Desperate Housewives which is a very good sign of an actor.

Travel is good

I agree, I'm delighted to see Kyle McLachlan on TV again. I thought he was great.

Don't forget the cherry coke with the apple pie, if you don't want coffee!

It's just classic!

JP Liz V1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oDuGN6K3VQ

madmaggie

Remember watching it 1990-91, thought it was hilarious. Those traffic lights a bit creepy.

Travel is good

Yes, I thought so too. I wasn't sure why they needed traffic lights, you never see many cars. Eerie...

I'm up to Part 7 of the complete box set. It's the bit where Agent Cooper is buying a house in Twin Peaks.

This is a great way to view it as way back in the bad old days, if you missed an episode that was tough. I think I have a few videotapes of Twin Peaks also, remember them?

madmaggie

Didn't know it was out as a box set. Must check Amazon for it. I remember buying the cassette tape (!!) of the sound track, playing it over and over. Thinking back, it was a bit weird. :eek:

susanroth

god i kept trying to think of the theme song and i'd get the start then it would somehow turn into country practice

wayne040576

I've watched this series several times since it first aired. The first 16 or so episodes are great and pretty much blow most of what's on tv at the moment away. It was only after the killer was revealed and Lynch stopped directing the episodes that it started to go downhill. That's when they started bring in all the supernatural "black lodge" stuff.

the whole year inn

thanks,knows the next thing im going to watch!

Skerries

the second series has only just come out of a because of a dispute and is now available so i haven't bought that yet
i remember i was doing my leaving at the time and not studying when it was on

Travel is good

madmaggie wrote: »

Didn't know it was out as a box set. Must check Amazon for it. I remember buying the cassette tape (!!) of the sound track, playing it over and over. Thinking back, it was a bit weird. :eek:

Yes, definitely buy it on Amazon, it's cheaper. Buy the complete box set if you can.

From what you are all saying, the series goes downhill from here? I'm more than half-way through. Anyhow I'll watch it all, as I didn't catch it the first time round.

ixoy

Travel is good wrote: »

From what you are all saying, the series goes downhill from here? I'm more than half-way through. Anyhow I'll watch it all, as I didn't catch it the first time round.

It does for a bit - the middle of the second season is particularly weak. In that time we have the worst plot thread I've ever sat through. It's focused on one character who is so dull (and so poorly acted) that I kept wishing BOB would eviscerate them somehow.

Towards the end though it picked up. It depends on whether you like the supernatural angle or not and to see the show go even weirder (and a really weird finale). An interesting arc also starts up in the final five/six episodes that really brings the pace up. Plus there's the closing moments of the show

wayne040576

ixoy wrote: »

It does for a bit - the middle of the second season is particularly weak. In that time we have the worst plot thread I've ever sat through. It's focused on one character who is so dull (and so poorly acted) that I kept wishing BOB would eviscerate them somehow.

Towards the end though it picked up. It depends on whether you like the supernatural angle or not and to see the show go even weirder (and a really weird finale). An interesting arc also starts up in the final five/six episodes that really brings the pace up. Plus there's the closing moments of the show

How's Annie?! That episode was great.

pickarooney

ixoy wrote: »

It does for a bit - the middle of the second season is particularly weak. In that time we have the worst plot thread I've ever sat through. It's focused on one character who is so dull (and so poorly acted) that I kept wishing BOB would eviscerate them somehow.

Which thread was that?

paddyismaddy

i love this show it was brillant and so original

ixoy

pickarooney wrote: »

Which thread was that?

James has a really boring affair with some woman after he wimps off out of Twin Peaks. During this time he maintains some classic vehicles. She's using him of course

but every time the plot is on, I felt like shoving burning needles into my eyes and ears.

zimovain

ixoy wrote: »

James has a really boring affair with some woman after he wimps off out of Twin Peaks. During this time he maintains some classic vehicles. She's using him of course

but every time the plot is on, I felt like shoving burning needles into my eyes and ears.

That was pointless without doubt.

fillefatale

I watched the final episode last night and it was a complete and utter mind****. :eek: I'm still in shock.
I stopped watching for a while when I got to the halfway point of the second series as it dragged, but stick through it and its completely worth it. I have so many questions!!

I'm quite tempted to watch Fire Walk With Me, even though it sounds horrendous.

The soundtrack is amazing, its by the same guy who scored The City of Lost Children.

Travel is good

You've given me the inspiration to get back into it again. i'm only half way through the box set. The digital recorder on ntl has taken up my small bit of free time.

Don't tell me what happens, as I never got to see the whole series when it originally came out.

So far I love it, I always did. I'm at the part where David Lynch himself is in an episode.

fillefatale

Travel is good wrote: »

So far I love it, I always did. I'm at the part where David Lynch himself is in an episode.

I'm listening to the soundtrack now. I spent the best part of two hours looking at fansites and getting all nostalgic that I wasn't around at the time of the original airing as there was transcripts of news groups... ah the 90s. i've bookmarked the recordings of Cooper's Diana tapes on youtube.

zimovain

Such a massive crush on Shelly:cool:

fillefatale

zimovain wrote: »

Such a massive crush on Shelly:cool:

I'm a straight female but I do too! All the ladies are absolutely gorgeous!!

Is the dvd boxset worth getting - what are the quality of extras like?

I watched the two seasons and then the movie there a couple of years ago..its brilliant...i thought the movie was brilliant as well..tied the whole thing together..gave a glimpse into what life was like before the murder..i was seeing bob whenever i looked in the mirror there for a while too..david lynch is a genius..

Travel is good

That is weird. I'm straight too, but those women are beautiful! I guess most of us love women like these, a lot of women like Marilyn Monroe, Jennifer Anniston too.

Yes, the box set is definitely well worth getting.

That soundtrack is amazing. I bought it years ago and it's one of my favourite CDs. I never hear much about Julee Cruse (I'm not sure if I have the right spelling) afterwards. Pretty haunting stuff.

Doesn't the opening sountrack to Twin Peaks (TV series) just give you goosebumps?

S.M.B.

Don't see why some TP fans avoid the movie. Well worth the watch in my opinion.

Must splash out on the box set.

fillefatale

Travel is good wrote: »

That is weird. I'm straight too, but those women are beautiful! I guess most of us love women like these, a lot of women like Marilyn Monroe, Jennifer Anniston too.

Yes, the box set is definitely well worth getting.

That soundtrack is amazing. I bought it years ago and it's one of my favourite CDs. I never hear much about Julee Cruse (I'm not sure if I have the right spelling) afterwards. Pretty haunting stuff.

Doesn't the opening sountrack to Twin Peaks (TV series) just give you goosebumps?

Yes, I love the fact that its five minutes long on the ost as well.

Tbh, the actors never really made it big time after that. Kyle MacL is the only one I can think of, but his star didn't really soar.

Travel is good

That's right, I love Kyle (Blue Velvet). I was a bit disappointed when he turned up in Desperate Housewives, thought he could have had a better career.

David Lynch seems to like playing beautiful actreses against weird happenings. Laura Dern & Issabella Rosselini, and the beautiful Kyle McLachlan and Denis Hopper, in Blue Velvet. I rember way back when TP was being shown (early 90's) that a colleague advised me to catch some other of David Lynch's films.

Twin Peaks is classic though, I love that it's so retro!

Sad Professor

The scene in which Laura's killer is revealed is the greatest scene in television history as far as I'm concerned. Nothing else comes close. It's so good it's almost too good for a tv show. Every time I see it I wish Lynch had saved it and used it in a film instead. Most of the time, television is just filmed theatre, but that scene is pure cinema.

Speaking of Lynch, I wish he'd get up off his arse and make another film already.

Noeladishi

season 2 gets so much more disturbing, but also worse.

ixoy

Sad Professor wrote: »

The scene in which Laura's killer is revealed is the greatest scene in television history as far as I'm concerned. Nothing else comes close. It's so good it's almost too good for a tv show.

"Leland says you're going back to Misoula - MONTANA!" Bloody freaky scene and yes, one of the best that I've ever seen in TV.