Last Baron
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The supernatural element wasn't presented upfront but it was heavily implied pretty much the whole time.
20 Years LttP: Twin Peaks
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I will say it is a bit jarring in S2. I think season 2 does have a different tone which is kind of weird since there is really no time difference between season 1 and 2. I didn't mind it too much, but I too think they took season 2 a bit farther than was necessary. A problem I have with the entire season 2 of the show is that they clearly said "Okay, people like the weird. Let's give a lot more of it!" when that's not really the answer. I still like the first half of season 2 a lot and TP is probably my favorite show ever, but I do have my problems with even the "good half" of season 2.
Lynch basically left production to finish up "Wild at Heart"...The problem with that was twofold. For one, he bowed to pressure from ABC to reveal the killer...something he probably NEVER wanted to do. Secondly, he didn't leave behind a clear path and agreed to a 21 (?) episode season with guest directors that had full reins to do what they wanted...I'm looking at your Diane Keaton.
In the end, it really was his fault for that uneven season...at least they brought it back together in the end...The final episode is some of the best TV I've ever seen.
BenjaminBirdie
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Wait for the last episode. Turn off the lights and enjoy
Possibly the worst advice in human history, holy shit.
Deified Data
Banned
I think they mistook goofiness for weirdness.
I just started watching this the other day. I was about 10 years old when it aired so I obviously didn't watch it at the time.
I find it entertaining and like the weird characterizations, but there is some really horrible acting in this show (well to be fair I'm only talking about the guy who plays Leo - worst line reads I've ever heard). The music cues are also reused so much that it becomes distracting, but the scripting is good and it's entertaining. Very much a show of the time though.
I find it entertaining and like the weird characterizations, but there is some really horrible acting in this show (well to be fair I'm only talking about the guy who plays Leo - worst line reads I've ever heard). The music cues are also reused so much that it becomes distracting, but the scripting is good and it's entertaining. Very much a show of the time though.
Deified Data
Banned
Pretty sure Eric Da Re is the son of Lynch's casting director.
Make of that what you will.
So I finished watching Twin Peaks today, closing things off with the movie. I'm feeling like writing a lengthy post with my impressions but I said the same thing with Doctor Who and I never ended up doing it for that so here's something shorter and hastily written instead. My impressions are never interesting either way.
I'll probably bring up some random questions here, I hope somebody answers them!
I'll spoiler the whole thing because there seem to be a few people are who're still watching. It'll probably not be needed for most parts but whatever
So yes, Twin Peaks is some damn good coffee. And now I'm thirsty for more. 
And I see this still ended up being longer than I thought it would. And just as boring. Oh well!
(James and Bobby are the worst by the way.)
I'll probably bring up some random questions here, I hope somebody answers them!
I'll spoiler the whole thing because there seem to be a few people are who're still watching. It'll probably not be needed for most parts but whatever
I'm not sure why I finally decided to watch this show. I had already heard of it and how good it is supposed to be, but it never really was on my radar until a while ago. I have certainly been noticing more buzz around it lately, not sure why. Was it because of those revival rumours? I think that was recently, right? I didn't follow that at all, but I'm going to that it was all bullshit. By the way, I know a few Twin Peaks fans and I have always been told about how scary this show is. I have never liked scary things which probably is one of the reasons why I didn't watch it earlier, but it wasn't scary nor horror. Not sure why people would say it is.*
Season 1 was brilliant of course. I don't have much else to say about it. Is it possible to not love Cooper? I assumed that the entirety of Season 2 but the end would be bad from what I had heard about it, but everything up until the reveal of Laura's killer is some good stuff. People still liked that part right? Or do they consider it to be part of Season 1? That would certainly make more sense story arc-wise and it also divides the amount of episodes more nicely, so I definitely I would agree with it if that's a thing people do. *
*Then again the impressions I have heard are mostly limited to the three Twin Peaks fans I know personally and a blogger.
By the way again, I sort of guessed the identity of the killer far before the actual reveal. Am I just weird like that or is this something that was painfully obvious to everyone? I'm going to guess it's the former considering that they were forced to reveal the whole thing prematurely. I wasn't very bothered by that however, I never viewed Twin Peaks as a murder mystery when watching it. It's when the story changes directions that the quality takes a noticeable dip. And this isn't because it does, but because it's all very boring. Now don't get me wrong. It never got truly bad. There was still some enjoyable stuff going. It just wasn't very interesting. And I'll second the notion that the tone was all wrong. It did start picking up again in the end however and boy it sure went out with a bang.
I took a little break after that and then watched FWWM. I went in with very low expectations. Everything I had heard about it made it sound like it was one of the worst movies ever. It wasn't. The movie was a very interesting experience and I'd even go as far as calling it great. It certainly wasn't an enjoyable experience and I suppose that's what people were expecting from a Twin Peaks movie. That would be a weird expectation though, considering that it's a prequel about Laura Palmer. So yeah, the movie made me feel like crap. I didn't like it as much as the series's highs however.
Overall I'm very glad I watched this little thing. It had its worse moments but that's okay. It was brilliant when it needed to be and it's probably one of my favorite things ever now.
Season 1 was brilliant of course. I don't have much else to say about it. Is it possible to not love Cooper? I assumed that the entirety of Season 2 but the end would be bad from what I had heard about it, but everything up until the reveal of Laura's killer is some good stuff. People still liked that part right? Or do they consider it to be part of Season 1? That would certainly make more sense story arc-wise and it also divides the amount of episodes more nicely, so I definitely I would agree with it if that's a thing people do. *
*Then again the impressions I have heard are mostly limited to the three Twin Peaks fans I know personally and a blogger.
By the way again, I sort of guessed the identity of the killer far before the actual reveal. Am I just weird like that or is this something that was painfully obvious to everyone? I'm going to guess it's the former considering that they were forced to reveal the whole thing prematurely. I wasn't very bothered by that however, I never viewed Twin Peaks as a murder mystery when watching it. It's when the story changes directions that the quality takes a noticeable dip. And this isn't because it does, but because it's all very boring. Now don't get me wrong. It never got truly bad. There was still some enjoyable stuff going. It just wasn't very interesting. And I'll second the notion that the tone was all wrong. It did start picking up again in the end however and boy it sure went out with a bang.
I took a little break after that and then watched FWWM. I went in with very low expectations. Everything I had heard about it made it sound like it was one of the worst movies ever. It wasn't. The movie was a very interesting experience and I'd even go as far as calling it great. It certainly wasn't an enjoyable experience and I suppose that's what people were expecting from a Twin Peaks movie. That would be a weird expectation though, considering that it's a prequel about Laura Palmer. So yeah, the movie made me feel like crap. I didn't like it as much as the series's highs however.
Overall I'm very glad I watched this little thing. It had its worse moments but that's okay. It was brilliant when it needed to be and it's probably one of my favorite things ever now.
And I see this still ended up being longer than I thought it would. And just as boring. Oh well!
(James and Bobby are the worst by the way.)
I don't get the whole 'it's good up until the killer reveal' mindset.
The two episodes *after* the reveal were two of my favourites. The scene where Leland is lying on the floor of the cell talking about his life was the scene I've found most affecting in the whole thing, so far.
The problem episodes are ones where they become weird for the sake of it...I mentioned it earlier but the Diane Keaton episode is often listed as the worst offender.
The perfect Dark
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Sry for ot but one of his new songs on the album "The big dream" reminds me of Twin Peaks. Not sure if it's intentional but Lynch is probably not done with the series (as previously hinted in interviews)^^
"Cold wind blowing"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AfX-NW499k
"Cold wind blowing"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AfX-NW499k
Awesome, I never bought the gold box or FWWM or anything, just netflixed them. Will finally own it all.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
Yessss!
Last Baron
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No mention of missing scenes...
The cut scenes from FWWM? One can dream.
tycoonheart
Member
I'm digging the music.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
I say yes. Very different from Twin Peaks. Super dark, but I loved it.
Awesome news. Looking forward to watch it on Blu-Ray.
Hellllll yes. FWWM is excellent.
I thought it was boring and didn't really bring anything new (or very little) story wise. If you exclude first 20 minutes or so, it also lacks the charm of Twin Peaks TV series. You can still watch it, but be aware that the movie is very different than the show, more darker and violent. And since it focuses on Laura and her father, every other character is pushed aside (some only appear for like few minutes, some don't appear at all).
Also, they changed the actress that played Donna. >:|
Zombie James
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One of the most depressing movies I've ever seen. Highly recommended.
She was busy!
Melchiah
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Heh, the combination of those two sentences is amusing.
Trent Strong
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I think it's better than the TV show.
Treechopper
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Don't know if this is the right place since this thread is barely hanging on but I just finished it all and wow. The part in the ending
really freaked me out. As others have stated I'm both frustrated in the dip in quality and the fact that it's over but that was quite the journey. I would love to watch FWWM but I can't find it streaming on Netflix. Does any other site have it up?
Also :unpopular opinion ahead: Sheryl Lee > Sherilynn Fenn
where Laura is screaming at the camera in the black lodge
Also :unpopular opinion ahead: Sheryl Lee > Sherilynn Fenn
How About No
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So I just watched all of Twin Peaks too...and I'm PISSED
THAT's where you're gonna leave it off? A pretty great finale, but it breaks my heart they're never going to continue that amazing and bullshit cliffhanger.
And the movie's not even on Netflix!
THAT's where you're gonna leave it off? A pretty great finale, but it breaks my heart they're never going to continue that amazing and bullshit cliffhanger.
And the movie's not even on Netflix!
So I just watched all of Twin Peaks too...and I'm PISSED
THAT's where you're gonna leave it off? A pretty great finale, but it breaks my heart they're never going to continue that amazing and bullshit cliffhanger.
And the movie's not even on Netflix!
Maybe. 25 years later (March next year), they'll release the Blu-Ray with seasons 1 and 2, plus the movie. And maybe, just maybe... season 3 is announced? Because of this.
Typographenia
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Don't be sad that it's over. Be glad that it happened.So I just watched all of Twin Peaks too...and I'm PISSED
THAT's where you're gonna leave it off? A pretty great finale, but it breaks my heart they're never going to continue that amazing and bullshit cliffhanger.
And the movie's not even on Netflix!
New Blu ray info: http://welcometotwinpeaks.com/news/twin-peaks-blu-ray/
Possible March 26 release with FWWM + deleted scenes. Temporary (possibly final) cover art below.
Possible March 26 release with FWWM + deleted scenes. Temporary (possibly final) cover art below.
Last Baron
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How long is the full runtime of FWWM? Something like 5 hours? Excited that I may actually get a chance to watch that cut in my lifetime.
tycoonheart
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New Blu ray info: http://welcometotwinpeaks.com/news/twin-peaks-blu-ray/
Possible March 26 release with FWWM + deleted scenes. Temporary (possibly final) cover art below.
Day 1 baby.
BaronLundi
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Twin Peaks confirmed (ten blu-rays, collector) according to amazon.fr - March 25
Diane, I am positively ecstatic.
Diane, I am positively ecstatic.
That media format you like is going to come back in style.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
YESSSSSS. I need this.
10 Blu-Rays... so it sounds like FWWM is indeed included. If the deleted scenes are included... oh man.
dorkimoe
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Ok I got to ask. I' have been wanting to watch this because everyone swears by it. I'm 5 minutes in and it's so cheesy and the acting is horrible. Is this part of it? Or does it not hold up currently? The first 5 minutes is a girl describing which phone she's forwarding a call too. So weird
Have you seen anything else by David Lynch? (honest question, not trying to be snarky)
More or less yes, it's likely that what you're describing is intentional. Part of it is mood-setting (it's a slow town), part of it is just Lynch's quirky weirdness.
Fantastical
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The show definitely gets better and I feel like you just don't really know what to expect. The show is bonkers in every aspect. The fact that you didn't like Lucy though, even in the pilot, is worrying, though.
I hate telling people this, but you really need to watch at least 5 episodes to really know what kind of a show Twin Peaks is.
I felt the same as you, the cheesiness never stops so just get used to it. A lot of people here will say it's the best damn show ever, I disagree. It's good, especially the first season and a good amount of the second and then it just gets stupid. But, it's not aged terribly well and most modern shows would easily top it. Still, Cooper is awesome and as long as you don't mind the supernatural stuff that comes into play you're in for a good ride.
Yep, it's part of the charm. The cheesiness and weirdness will feel jarring at first, but you will quickly get used to it. Or not. Just keep watching for one or two more episodes and then decide whether you want to see more or not.
dorkimoe
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i have mulholland drive on dvd, but never got around to watching it.
alright, ill give it 5 episodes
. I have no problem giving a show a shot..i just thought i was missing something with how cheesy it was- Status