Welcome to Twin Peaks, population 51,201

[TheGSMoeller]

One of my favorite pop singers, one of my favorite TV shows, together at last 




Sarge

Awesome!

Packing for a short trip, then time for some coffee and episode 4. Been thinking about 1-3 all day, certain images and scenes have stuck with me all day.

[Crudblud]

He did it, lads (and lasses, be they a-lurk)! He fucking did it! I have seen the first three episodes so far and my joy cannot be contained.

HELLOOOOOOOOO

[Rinaldo]

3-4 are definitely an improvement in my books. Still a tad too sluggish but man, that "mother is coming" sequence was a damn fine cup of surreal and Michael Cera's "wild one" left me in stitches.

Here's hoping the coffee worked. I want Coop back in business!

[Sergeant Rock]

and Michael Cera's "wild one" left me in stitches.

That's brilliant casting. And I love Sheriff Truman's expressions, and few words, throughout that scene...and the inexplicably proud parents, with Andy grinning like Stan Laurel 


Sarge

[Cato]

Only c. 500,000 tuned in on Sunday, but...

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/23/arts/television/twin-peaks-premiere-ratings.html

[Cato]

Just caught Episodes I and II: classic Lynch!   The incomprehensible mixed with satire via the weird.  Very funny lines at times, more than counter-balanced by the occult!

Actually, it is refreshing to see something which lets the camera linger on actors and scenes, and does not seem to have been filmed by a hyperactive 12-year old hopped up on Mountain Dew! 0:)

I recall an interview with Mark Frost and Lynch during the height of Twin Peaks mania, where the interviewer asked how much of the plot was outlined in advance.

Lynch blithely blurted out: "Oh we don't plan anything!"

Mark Frost, immediately horrified, jumped in and said: "No no! (nervous laughter) We plan everything!"  0:)

[Sergeant Rock]

Just caught Episodes I and II

So we can assume now that 500,001 have tuned in 

Actually, it is refreshing to see something which lets the camera linger on actors and scenes, and does not seem to have been filmed by a hyperactive 12-year old hopped up on Mountain Dew! 0:)

Wait till you see episode three!   

You may just infact loose your calm 

Yeah, I'm curious to see how Cato reacts to the first scene of episode three...it lasts for 13 minutes with almost no comprehensible dialogue!!! I have to confess, I grew impatient.

Sarge

[Sergeant Rock]

I was mesmerized, then [SPOILERS] happened! 

Also, when Coop...... SPOILERS BLOCKED, what's going on there?

Then there was HELLLOOOO!!!! 

Yeah, the whole episode was: WTF is happening? 

Sarge

[Sergeant Rock]

Then there was HELLLOOOO!!!! 

I'm going to try that the next time I play the slot machines 

Sarge

[Sergeant Rock]

Disclaimer for now, for Cato. Don't read this yet, which is addressed to Sarge:

I think so too

I was going to ask this question anyway, might as well be now: Who came through the crystal box to murder? The only logical explanation (logical, ha!), given what we saw in the  flashback with the young couple and with Coop seemingly transported to the box, that it was actually good Coop. But then why the violence? Bob/Coop is still out in the world at this point so it couldn't have been him. Or am I not seeing something?

Sarge

[Sergeant Rock]

I can't help the inclination (as this was episode 2 now, and most/all of us interested have seen it now) that this guy of Mulholland Drive:




Is the billionaire guy with the evil boss are the same person and they connect to Betty (Mulholland Dr) getting "the job", this being before she tuns up in the movie or something.

Also the really dirty looking guy that disappears in the jail cell being the homeless man from Mulholland Drive too?



What do you think? I can't find screenshots of it yet but it's when the guy from episode one is locked up... 

Good questions, and I'm afraid I can't make an informed comment. I've only seen Mulholland Drive once and remember it hazily. But I don't doubt Lynchian connections.

Sarge

[Sergeant Rock]

I've seen lots of theories about that on reddit already.

Some include:

*an alien
(spoiler for Cato) : * (The Mother( which makes sense
*My first theory was Laura Palmer (or her doppelganger) after she went off into oblivion
*The statue in the red room became alive

Also this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YdJ8ycrfqo

Thanks, especially for the youtube clip. Very interesting. That now begs the question, what was Coop doing in the box and how does that tie in with the segue to Mrs. Palmer watching the violent nature program? I need to watch the episode again 

Apropos the alien theory: the first scene in episode three where SPOILER Coop and the woman step out into space, reminded me of a similar scene in Dark City. Have you seen that?

Sarge

[Rinaldo]

Well they can't be coincidental. Either they're the same chaacters/doppelgangers or they're just nods/a reference wink to the Mulholland Drive series that never got a lift off. I can't wait to find out what!

Don't overthink it, Lynch is keen on casting the same actors he's worked with previously.

[TheGSMoeller]

http://deadline.com/2017/05/david-lynch-twin-peaks-cannes-film-festival-standing-ovation-1202102666/


David Lynch's 'Twin Peaks' Revival Met With Standing Ovation In Cannes

[TheGSMoeller]

Been rewatching the first 4 episodes.
My initial reaction was, this is way different than the Twin Peaks of 25 years ago. My impression now is, this is an amazing new version of the Twin Peaks show.
And I really like how episodes 2-4 end at the Bang Bang Bar with a different musical act performing. Still SOOOO much mystery, but 13 episodes to go!

[TheGSMoeller]

http://deadline.com/2017/05/david-lynch-twin-peaks-cannes-film-festival-standing-ovation-1202102666/


David Lynch's 'Twin Peaks' Revival Met With Standing Ovation In Cannes

Lovely...

https://twitter.com/cinemacanalplus/status/867824163892985856

[Crudblud]

One thing (out of many, many things) I really dig about what they're doing with the new Peaks, is that just how they satirised the soap operas that were popular at the time of the original series, they're now satirising today's TV obsession with edgy crime dramas, while still maintaining a totally unique vibe. I also love that some parts feel so similar to Wild at Heart, my favourite Lynch film — a certain major character would fit right in at the motel in Big Tuna.

[Sergeant Rock]

Re-watchng epsisode 4:

Gordon: How's Martha?

Bill: Oh, she's fine. Thanks for asking, Gordon.

Gordon: She ever fix that thing with Paul?

Bill: Ah, yes, yes, yes. Good of you to remember. Paul is now in the North Pole.

Gordon: Well there you go!


  Another hilarious WTF? moment.


Sarge

[Crudblud]

This crossed my mind to and I agree.

btw, if he had continued the same soap opera style in 2017, quite Frankly Zappa it would have sucked 

It definitely isn't a nostalgia trip. Nor is it indulging in fan service. It's just getting shit done, Lynch style.

[Cato]

Re-watchng epsisode 4:

Gordon: How's Martha?

Bill: Oh, she's fine. Thanks for asking, Gordon.

Gordon: She ever fix that thing with Paul?

Bill: Ah, yes, yes, yes. Good of you to remember. Paul is now in the North Pole.

Gordon: Well there you go!


  Another hilarious WTF? moment.


Sarge

Is that a possible reference to the Jack Nance character in Blue Velvet ?  There is a hilarious scene where Jack Nance tells (I think) Kyle MacLachlan in a menacing tone (or at least as menacing as you can make the line): "My name's Paul !!! "