Twin Peaks: come for the pie, stay for the interdimensional portals? (TV retrospective)
It’s time to dive into the wacky, wonderful world of “Twin Peaks,” where the trees are tall, the coffee’s hot, and the mysteries are as thick as the fog. Our guide, Stam Fine, takes us on a whimsical whirlwind tour through David Lynch and Mark Frost’s bizarre brainchild that turned ’90s TV on its head. Imagine a quaint lumber town in Washington State, a place where everyone knows your name (probably because they’ve been eavesdropping). But this idyllic facade shatters when the local prom queen, Laura Palmer, is found dead, wrapped in plastic like a supermarket sandwich. Enter Special Agent Dale Cooper (played by the ever-dapper Kyle MacLachlan), who’s more than just a caffeine aficionado; he’s here to peel back the town’s veneer and uncover its darkest secrets.
Stam Fine delves into the motley crew of Twin Peaks residents, from the stalwart Sheriff Harry S. Truman to the mysterious log lady, whose wooden companion is more talkative than most townsfolk. We’ll meet the radiant Audrey Horne, who harbors a not-so-secret crush on our FBI hero, and the enigmatic Giant, who dishes out clues that are as clear as mud.
But wait, there’s a tad more. Stam dishes the dirt on those star-studded cameos, from David Duchovny’s groundbreaking turn as DEA Agent Denise Bryson to Miguel Ferrer’s snarky forensics expert, Albert Rosenfield. And let’s not forget the parade of guest stars, like David Warner and Daniel O’Herlihy, who pop in to stir the pot even further. Join Stam as he unpacks the show’s origins, its unforgettable first season, and the cast of characters who made Twin Peaks synonymous with cult TV. Brace yourself for spoilers galore as we finally address the elephant in the room: Who killed Laura Palmer? But don’t get too comfy; just when you think you’ve got a handle on things, we dive into the notorious “dip” and the finale that left everyone scratching their heads.
Fear not, die-hard SFcrowsnest fans! Stam hasn’t forgotten about the cinematic prequel “Fire Walk with Me” or the series’ triumphant return in 2017. And because no Twin Peaks tour would be complete without a nod to its iconic soundtrack, we’ll explore how Angelo Badalamenti’s haunting melodies became the cherry on this weird and wonderful pie.
Anyhoo, grab a slice of cherry pie and a damn fine cup of coffee, and let Stam Fine be your guide through the twisted, enchanting woods of Twin Peaks. Who knows? You might just decide to stay… forever.
