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Tag Archives: David Lynch
Cherry Pie. Twin Peaks, episode 13
The line “That bad, huh” – said in the bathroom by a guy at the urinal, after watching a weeping Tom Sizemore pour the coffee into the trough and then throw the cup out – has had me laughing out … Continue reading
July 2017 Viewing Diary
Six Figures Getting Sick (1966; d. David Lynch) Natalie reminded me of this short film from David Lynch when we were discussing all of the vomit on Twin Peaks: The Return. I went back and watched it – it’s on … Continue reading
“It’s a goddamn bad story, isn’t it, Hawk?” Twin Peaks, episode 12
This shot … this shot … And then the closeup of that ceiling fan. Even seeing the exterior of the Palmer house gave me the willies. Finally: Audrey. Although she doesn’t seem to be doing so well. It was a … Continue reading
“There’s no backup for this.” Twin Peaks, episode 11
My pal Keith Uhlich’s re-cap of the latest episode for MUBI.
“The Truman brothers are both true men.” Keith Uhlich on Twin Peaks, episode 10
A couple of re-caps from my friends Keith and Dan. A couple in real life. Re-capping Twin Peaks in different outlets. It’s been so fun to follow along with their thoughts. Here’s Keith in MUBI on episode 10. Here’s Dan. … Continue reading
Must-Read: Gina Telaroli on Twin Peaks: The Return
In all the “ink” spilled already about the series, there’s been nothing like this essay. I got legitimate goosebumps at the last line. (I have seen the movie in question, but did not know David Lynch’s connection to it.) Read: … Continue reading
“As a matter of fact, Ike, we have your whole palm.” Twin Peaks, episode 9
My friend Larry Clarke had some great screentime in this episode! The shared-laughter about the tail-light between the detectives. Who the hell ARE these guys? The way they all answered in unison when the deputy came in saying, “Detectives?” Also: … Continue reading
“Got a light?” Twin Peaks, episode 8
In case you missed it, here’s my friend Keith’s re-cap (although this series is redefining what a recap even IS and I say GOOD) of episode 7. Episode 8 felt like a mini-retrospective of Lynch’s career. Up to and including … Continue reading
“Fuck you, Tammy!” Keith Uhlich’s recap of Twin Peaks, episode 7
There are a couple of other people doing re-caps whom I also enjoy (Noel Murray at the Times), for one, but Keith’s hit the sweet spot in terms of analysis, humor, an eye for detail, as well as a willingness … Continue reading

