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Sycamore Trees (video)

2011-11-07T15:36:00.002-05:00

Domain name for sale

2011-08-30T01:07:00.002-05:00

We are selling the domain name TwinPeaksFireWalkWithMe.com fairly inexpensively. If you're interested, contact us at the site.

20 years of Twin Peaks!

2010-04-08T10:57:00.003-05:00

Today is the day! Happy 20th birthday to Twin Peaks, the greatest television show ever!

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"Inland Empire" essay

2010-01-16T20:23:00.002-05:00

We just posted a new in-depth essay on David Lynch's film Inland Empire. Check it out on the ESSAYS page at TwinPeaksFireWalkWithMe.com.

We are always looking for more essays on Twin Peaks/David Lynch-related topics, so if you'd like to contribute one, check out the instructions on the ESSAYS page.

The World of David Lynch, 2000-2009

2009-12-21T00:11:00.001-05:00

As the first decade of the new millennium comes to a close, it's a good time to take a look back at what David Lynch has done over the past 10 years.

First, David turned a rejected TV pilot into one of his greatest films ever (and one of the greatest films ever), Mulholland Drive.

Next, he established DavidLynch.com, his official website, and used it as a home for some short films and other projects. The material he put up on the site has spawned two DVDs, Dumbland and Dynamic:01.

In the middle part of the decade, he established The David Lynch Foundation, whose ultimate goal is to create world peace through teaching transcendental meditation to children in schools and others who are in need. That was followed by the creation of DLV.TV, a video companion site to the main foundation site. We wholeheartedly support David and the foundation in their mission, and we encourage people to volunteer with the foundation.

In 2006, David released his most experimental film to date, the dark and mysterious Inland Empire. The film is noteworthy because it was shot with digital video over a long period, with David writing scenes as the process went along. This is an exciting development in the world of independent filmmaking.

This decade saw the release of Season 1 and Season 2 of Twin Peaks separately on DVD, but it was in 2007 that Twin Peaks fans really got what they'd been wanting, the Definitive Gold Box Edition of the show, complete with the pilot (original and European cuts), both seasons and tons of special features.

The decade also saw a number of music releases by David and/or related to his projects:
-- The Mulholland Drive soundtrack
-- Blue Bob, David's music project with John Neff
-- The Inland Empire soundtrack
-- "Ghost Of Love"/"Imaginary Girl" CD single
-- Twin Peaks: Season 2 Music and More
-- Polish Night Music, David's project with pianist Marek Zebrowski
-- The Air Is On Fire, background music for David's art installation of the same name
-- The Eraserhead soundtrack was released on mp3
-- David Lynch Presents: Fox Bat Strategy: A Tribute to Dave Jaurequi
-- Dark Night of the Soul -- although it officially hasn't been released, you can find this collaboration with Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse online if you go looking for it

We won't get into all the details, but David was involved in numerous art projects and exhibitions this decade, including contributing photos to the Dark Night of the Soul project.

There have also been a number of books written about David (and some by him), which you can find on this page.

Here's a quick roundup of the other Lynch-related DVDs that came out this decade:
-- Eraserhead
-- The Short Films of David Lynch
-- The Elephant Man
-- Dune
-- Dune (Extended Edition)
-- Blue Velvet special edition
-- Wild at Heart special edition
-- Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
-- Lost Highway
-- The Straight Story
-- Lynch (One), the in-depth documentary about David made during the filming of Inland Empire
-- I Don't Know Jack, a documentary about Jack Nance

And finally, 2008 saw the release of a true treasure trove of Lynch material in the Lime Green Set, a box set that includes the following:
-- Eraserhead
-- The Eraserhead soundtrack
-- The Short Films of David Lynch
-- The Elephant Man
-- The Elephant Man extras
-- Wild at Heart
-- Industrial Symphony No. 1
-- Blue Velvet (with new 5.1 audio)
-- Dumbland
-- Mystery Disc (which contains deleted scenes from Wild at Heart)
-- 40-page picture book

We look forward to whatever David works on over the next decade (and we really hope that includes at least one feature film). We also really hope the next year or two sees the release of a new edition of Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me that includes the famed deleted scenes.

Happy New Year, everyone!

An Interpretation of ERASERHEAD

2009-08-23T21:08:00.002-05:00

Check out the ESSAYS page at TwinPeaksFireWalkWithMe.com for a newly posted essay interpreting David Lynch's incredible Eraserhead!

And if you want to own Eraserhead on DVD, get it here.

The new TwinPeaksFireWalkWithMe.com

2009-01-01T14:51:00.001-05:00

Up until now, this blog has been the only page of TwinPeaksFireWalkWithMe.com. Today, that changes with the launch of the all-new TwinPeaksFireWalkWithMe.com, a fan portal for all things Twin Peaks/David Lynch. This blog will remain a portion of the site, but be sure to visit TwinPeaksFireWalkWithMe.com to see the full site. We hope you like what we've done with the place.

One of the features of the site is a section where we will post fan-submitted essays on topics related to Twin Peaks and David Lynch's other work. So be sure to check out the essays page on the site to see if you'd be interested in contributing.

www.TwinPeaksFireWalkWithMe.com

We're on Facebook and YouTube

2008-11-28T19:33:00.005-05:00

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Celebrate the holidays the Lynchian way

2008-11-28T19:18:00.004-05:00

The holiday shopping season has officially begun, and if there's a David Lynch/Twin Peaks fan on your shopping list (or you want to share your own wish list with friends/family), be sure to check out the David Lynch/Twin Peaks online store for all David Lynch/Twin Peaks-related items: DVDs, CDs, books -- and the new Lime Green Box Set.

Download Lynch movies

2008-09-30T01:31:00.000-05:00

David Lynch: The Lime Green Set (new DVD box set!)

2008-09-17T01:34:00.005-05:00

On Nov. 18, David Lynch is releasing a new DVD box set that's full of both classic, rare and never-before-seen Lynch material. It's called the David Lynch: The Lime Green Set, and you can pre-order it from Amazon right now by clicking this link.

Here's a full rundown of what the set includes:

A box of selected work by director David Lynch including Eraserhead remastered edition, the Eraserhead CD soundtrack, The Short Films of David Lynch, Blue Velvet with a newly remixed 5.1 track by David Lynch, Wild at Heart, The Elephant Man, the animated serial Dumbland, and making its DVD debut, Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Broken Hearted.
In addition will be a Mystery Disc -- including several exclusive Lynch originals. Also included in the set will be original Lynch extras not before available on previous DVD editions. Finally, set includes a booklet featuring rare Lynch imagery.

A HUGE thanks to the awesome David Lynch fan site Dugpa.com for the heads-up on this set.

For all your David Lynch/Twin Peaks needs (DVDs, CDs, books), visit the David Lynch/Twin Peaks Online Store at Amazon.

Lynch (One) documentary coming to DVD

2008-07-03T11:04:00.002-05:00

It comes out Aug. 26, and you can pre-order it now from Amazon.com at this link.

And for all your David Lynch/Twin Peaks needs, visit the http://astore.amazon.com/twinpeaks-20/.

David Lynch's next movie, part 2

2008-05-15T23:00:00.001-05:00

Herzog and Lynch team for murder drama

By Gregg Goldstein

CANNES (Hollywood Reporter) - Directors Werner Herzog and David Lynch are teaming for "My Son, My Son," a horror-tinged murder drama based on a true story.

Herzog and his longtime assistant director Herbert Golder co-wrote "Son," loosely based on the true story of a San Diego man who acts out a Sophocles play in his mind and kills his mother with a sword.

The low-budget feature will flash back and forth from the murder scene to the disturbed man's story. A guerrilla-style digital video shoot on location is tentatively set for March. Lynch is executive producing the project.

Herzog is having a busy year. He was set to film "Son" in the summer but postponed it to direct Nicolas Cage in a remake of Abel Ferrara's 1992 cop drama "Bad Lieutenant" starting in July. In the fall, he will shoot the Victorian-era drama "The Piano Tuner" for Focus Features.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

David Lynch's next movie

2008-05-04T08:47:00.002-05:00

Taken from: http://www.hollywoodtoday.net/?p=4574
(Thanks to dugpa.com for the original post about this.)

David Lynch making road movie and promoting his new TM book

By Ane Howard

HOLLYWOOD,CA, (Hollywood Today) May 3, 2008 - Four time Oscar nominee David Lynch told Hollywood Today that he is working on a new film “Catching The Big Fish,’’ a road movie shot about his dialogues with regular folk on the meaning of life, with the likes of 60’s troubadour Donovan and John Hagelin, the physicist, as traveling companions.

The “Lynch-esque’’documentary is another example of this Cannes Festival winner‘s visionary take on creativity. He notes he traveled the globe with his multi-camera crew looking to catch his next big fish, and in keeping with his surreal film and TV past, says his plan was no less than to explore the world’s mind.

He concludes that “people have a right to be happy but they don’t know it. A lot of artists are attached to the idea that to create one must suffer and live in pain. I used to have a lot of anger and depression but when you have a constant migraine, you can’t create anything and Transcendental Meditation has really taught me that.”

On tour to promote his bestseller, “Catching The Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness and Creativity,” Lynch, whose mind has fascinated the world with its dark and often disturbing images, states “ the receptivity to the concept of meditation is catching on,” and “ people see other people’s bliss and they want it for themselves.”

The heart of The David Lynch Foundation (www.DavidLynchFoundation.org) was ignited as he saw school violence on the increase in the nation. His book, upcoming film and seminars are his contribution to the TM practice from which he has benefited, and that he believes makes “people look familiar and look like friends.”

David Lynch known for his recurrent collaborations with several of the same actors like Laura Dern and Harry Dean Stanton and crew in his productions extends his loyalty to family. When asked about a possible family collaboration with daughter Jennifer Chambers Lynch, he told us, “She just finished shooting a film called “Surveillance”, it is going to Cannes next year.” David Lynch is executive producer.

Questioned about the commercial appeal of his films, Lynch told Hollywood Today, “When things are abstract as they are in my films, not exactly like a Hollywood film, the commercial side is never really big.”

He added, “When I make a film I fall in love with an idea, and enjoy the doing, and then when it corrects, I put it out in the world. I then lose control over it and just hope that it connects to others, but it is kind of understandable if it doesn’t appeal to everyone.”

Lynch attributes his immense imagination to 34 years of TM. As “my mind becomes clearer, I am able to catch ideas like a big fish. You can catch it. You can cook it. You can even eat it, but you can’t create a big fish.”

Some of the big fish that Lynch has been able to catch are rock stars such as David Bowie and Marilyn Manson. Their willingness to contribute to his soundtracks is legendary but in Lynch’s words, it is quite simple, “just pay them good money. When it fits, it’s a good marriage.” And when pushed to further elaborate on the connection, Lynch exclaimed, “I am a rock star!”

And to clarify his IMDB listed salary of $1,000, “it’s my per minute rate,” he added with good humor. A salary more fit for the rock star that he is.

David Lynch holding nothing back

2008-03-11T21:18:00.001-05:00

David Lynch on product placement

David Lynch on the iPhone

LOST HIGHWAY getting U.S. DVD release!

2007-12-17T09:53:00.000-05:00

At long last, Lost Highway is getting a proper U.S. DVD release. This widescreen version should be much better than the full-screen, pan-and-scan version that's been the only Region 1 release of it previously.

It'll be released on March 25, 2008, but you can pre-order it through Amazon.com now:

A video tribute to Twin Peaks

2007-11-03T00:38:00.000-05:00

Today is the day!

2007-10-30T07:37:00.000-05:00

At long last, today marks the release of the Twin Peaks Definitive Gold Box DVD set. This is what Twin Peaks fans have been waiting on for years. Get your copy here:

Click here to read an interview with Mädchen Amick about Twin Peaks, and click here to listen to audio of David Lynch talking about creating the series with Mark Frost.

And finally, here is a promo video for this blog that I created:

Twin Peaks - The Definitive Gold Box Edition - trailer

2007-10-26T08:58:00.000-05:00

Place your order for this new, full-series DVD set here at Amazon.com, and also be sure to visit the Twin Peaks/David Lynch online store for all things Peaks/Lynch.

Video: Sheryl Lee

2007-10-18T08:42:00.000-05:00

Sheryl Lee talks about 'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me'

New TWIN PEAKS soundtrack!

2007-09-19T21:50:00.001-05:00

At long last, the Twin Peaks Season Two soundtrack is being released on Oct. 23.

You can pre-order it now at Amazon.com:

Here's the tracklisting:

01 Love Theme Intro 2:21
02 Shelly 2:17
03 New Shoes 3:48
04 High School Swing 1:51
05 Hayward Boogie 2:16
06 Blue Frank 5:10
07 Audrey's Prayer 2:10
08 I'm Hurt Bad 2:30
09 Cop Beat 1:56
10 Harold's Theme 1:42
11 Barber Shop 1:25
12 Night Bells 2:47
13 Just You 3:36
14 Drug Deal Blues 3:08
15 Audrey 2:26
16 Josie and Truman 4:32
17 Hook Rug Dance 2:24
18 Packard's Vibration 2:39
19 Half Heart 5:31
20 Laura's Dark Boogie 5:01
21 Dark Mood Woods/The Red Room 9:01
22 Love Theme Farewell 2:34

It's possible that the music on this soundtrack is not just from season two, but also from season one and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me.

INLAND EMPIRE soundtrack

2007-09-05T09:40:00.000-05:00

Great news! The soundtrack to Inland Empire is going to be released on Sept. 11, but you can pre-order it at Amazon.com now:

Twin Peaks Definitive Gold Box Edition available for pre-order!

2007-08-14T09:07:00.000-05:00

Twin Peaks - The Definitive Gold Box Edition, which contains the pilot and both seasons of the show in one DVD set, is available for pre-order. The release date is October 30, 2007. Click above to pre-order it from Amazon.com.

This set should be incredible. In addition to having the entire Twin Peaks series, it's got both versions of the pilot, deleted scenes and brand new interviews that were not part of either of the two individual season box sets.

I cannot put into words how happy I am about this!

Fight for FWWM deleted scenes

2007-07-10T20:42:00.000-05:00

For most Twin Peaks fans, the holy grail - that thing that we all desire and, so far, have not attained - is the set of deleted scenes from "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me" that David Lynch hand picked.

For those who aren't familiar with this story, Lynch reportedly shot about twice the amount of footage for "Fire Walk With Me" that was used in the final cut of the film. Many of the scenes that were cut from the movie featured characters from the series who ended up not making it into the finished film. Needless to say, Peaks fans are fascinated with the idea of seeing what other familiar faces from the town of Twin Peaks were doing before Laura Palmer died.

Lynch hand-picked about a hour's worth of these scenes to be edited and scored, and that work has been done. The hope is that MK2, the company that now owns the rights to the film, will include this set of deleted scenes in a new DVD release.

A movement has been afoot for some time to try to get MK2 to move forward, and you can help.

Visit the "FWWM Fight" online for more information and to learn how you can contribute to the campaign to have these deleted scenes released:

FWWM Fight website

FWWM Fight MySpace profile

Video: Michael J. Anderson

2007-07-08T21:30:00.000-05:00

Michael J. Anderson talks about 'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me'

Twin Peaks "definitive" box set in the works

2007-07-04T00:00:00.000-05:00

I had previously reported rumors that yet another Twin Peaks DVD box set could be in the works - one that would include the pilot and both seasons. This is apparently rumor no more. Dugpa.com (a great resource for all things Twin Peaks/David Lynch) is reporting that it is definitely in the works.

No release date yet, but this is exciting news. Hopefully the "Definitive Gold Box Edition" will include some great special features that neither of the individual season sets had.

Twin Peaks Festival 2007

2007-07-03T22:51:00.000-05:00

For anyone interested in attending the annual Twin Peaks Festival in North Bend, Washington, it is being held July 27-29 this summer.

For more information, tickets and to see which celebrities will be in attendance, visit the official Twin Peaks Fest site: http://www.twinpeaksfestival.com/

A noteworthy bit: The new David Lynch documentary will be shown there this year.

Twin Peaks-related videos

2007-06-06T22:03:00.000-05:00

Check out this YouTube profile for some Twin Peaks-related videos:
http://www.youtube.com/tpfwwm

I'll probably occasionally post videos on this blog. Here's one to get it started.

Al Strobel talks about 'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me'

'Inland Empire' DVD available for pre-ordering

2007-05-21T17:19:00.001-05:00

Great news! The two-disc DVD of David Lynch's newest film, "Inland Empire," is available for pre-ordering at Amazon.com (click below to pre-order):

Amazon lists the release date as July 24, although reports lately have said it will come out August 14. To be on the safe side, I'm assuming it's going to be the latter.

Either way, it's exciting that it'll be out on DVD soon. I did get to see it in the theater, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm desperate to own the DVD because, like many of Lynch's films (especially "Mulholland Drive" and "Lost Highway"), "Inland Empire" will require multiple viewings for a decent comprehension of what takes place during the three-hour feast for the senses.

[EDIT: Aug. 14 is now the confirmed release date.]

Season 2 DVD special features - and what would you want?

2007-05-21T17:12:00.000-05:00

I've watched all the special features from the Season 2 set (except for the easter eggs, which I understand exist, but I haven't found them yet). My overall thought is that they're very good but just too short.

The selection of people interviewed for the set is great, both in terms of actors and crew members. But why cut the interviews so short? Surely these people have more to say about being part of such a groundbreaking series.

Perhaps, though, more material from those interviews will appear on the rumored full-series box set.

Which brings me to a little poll of sorts: If a box set containing the entire series does get released, what special features would you like to see on it that the previous two season box sets don't have? Post your answer in a comment.

Done with Season 2 episodes

2007-04-23T01:52:00.000-05:00

I finished watching the Season 2 episodes on DVD tonight. It's truly amazing what the upgrade in picture/sound quality can do for the experience of watching the series.

I still have not watched any of the special features in the set but look forward to them.

If you've been watching the Season 2 DVDs, share your thoughts on it in a comment.

What was that Leland was singing?

2007-04-10T16:37:00.000-05:00

Ever wondered what that crazy song is in Episode 8 (the first episode of season 2) that Leland sings both at his home (in front of Sarah and Maddy) and again at Ben Horne's office (prompting Ben and Jerry to dance)?

It's "Mairzy Doats," a 1943 novelty song by Milton Drake, Al Hoffman and Jerry Livingston.

Here are the lyrics:

I know a ditty nutty as a fruitcake Goofy as a goon and silly as a loon Some call it pretty others call it crazy but they all sing this tune: Mairzy Doats And Dozy Doats and liddle lamzy divey A kiddley divey too, wouldn't you? Yes! Mairzy doats And Dozy Doats and liddle lamzy divey A kiddley divey too, wouldn't you? If the words sound queer, and funny to your ear, a little bit jumbled and jivey, Sing "Mares eat oats and does eat oats and little lambs eat ivy" Oh! Mairzy Doats and Dozy Doats and liddle lamzy divey A kiddley divey too, wouldn't you - oo? A kiddley divey too, wouldn't you?

Season 2 DVDs so far

2007-04-09T19:53:00.000-05:00

In the first week, I've managed to watch only the first three episodes of season 2, which comprise the first disc.

The transfers in general look good. Not quite as good as season 1, but that's to be expected, since there were only two episodes per disc in the season 1 set, whereas there are three or four episodes on each disc of season 2, which probably means the season 2 shows are more compressed.

I have not watched any of the special features yet, other than the Log Lady intros at the beginning of each episode. I'm going to hold off on watching the interviews till I'm finished watching all the episodes.

It really is great to finally have season 2 on DVD. It's immeasurably better than low-quality VHS tapes.

Season 2 DVDs here at last

2007-04-03T01:00:00.000-05:00

Today is the perfect day for the first post on this blog, since today marks the release of the second season of Twin Peaks on DVD - something TP fans have been waiting on for six years.

My own season 2 DVD set should be arriving soon. I've heard good things about this set and can't wait to see it for myself.

I've heard rumors that at some point - possibly before the end of the year - there will be a new Twin Peaks set that includes the entire series, including the first proper DVD release of the pilot (another TP release that's long overdue). Such a set would possibly include special features that are different from either of the two individual season sets. That'd be great, as would a new DVD of Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me that includes the legendary Lynch-approved deleted scenes.

But the talk about a complete-series set is just a rumor at this point, so for now I'm going to enjoy my individual season sets.

To order the second season of Twin Peaks online, follow this link: