The Twin Peaks Adventure — S1, E1, “Northwest Passage”
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18:38 — Mike from “The Midnight Citizen” watches the landmark David Lynch show for the first time, and reveals to Diane its progressive mysteries, quirks, and all-around weirdness. Spoilers abound as episodes are summarized and theories are formulated.
Theme music: “Blues for my Brother” by the Bayou Trio. Creative Commons Share-Alike license.
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Released July 2012, on The Overnightscape Underground (onsug.com), an Internet talk radio channel focusing on a freeform monologue style, with diverse and often clever hosts presenting unique programs, historic archival material, and recombinant productions, thereof.
Yikes! 1 error: The letter found under Laura’s fingernail is an “R”, not a “J”.
Comment by Mike — July 18, 2012 @ 6:35 am
This is super!! It will be good fun following your journey through this one….
Comment by pqribber — July 18, 2012 @ 8:27 am
Don’t think you need to worry about spoilers here. I haven’t listened yet but will do so on the morning commute out to Chiba. I’m looking forward to hearing your impressions of this special moment in television history.
TP has been much on my mind of late as part of my animated GIF research project. I’ve actually been talking about the very topic in PFD02.
Comment by scottlo — July 18, 2012 @ 12:19 pm
Just listened to your awesome recording on the train ride out to Chiba. Well done Mke. I would like to hear more about your weird-o-meter. Maybe you could mention what scenes and moments bury the needle as you watch.
And a couple of minor corrections. Big Ed is the uncle of James not his father. He is having an affair with Norma Jennings not Audrey Horne.
Jack Nance probably was not in Deadwood as he died in 1996. He did however appear in Blue Velvet and he played Henry Spencer in Eraserhead.
I am looking forward to your next installment!!
Comment by scottlo — July 18, 2012 @ 2:59 pm
Thanks Scottio! It was very difficult trying to recall the jampacked first episode of the top of my head. Please feel free to correct me as I go on. About to watch the second episode.
Comment by Mike — July 18, 2012 @ 3:02 pm
I printed out the imdb.com cast list for Twin Peaks. There are so many characters, I’m having a hard time keeping up with who’s who. Your review is so very helpful. This is great 🙂 Very entertaining. Thank you 🙂 This is my first time watching the series as well. Looking forward to future episodes 🙂
Comment by Carrie Michel — July 31, 2012 @ 4:23 pm
Just watched the pilot for a second time. Thanks for helping me get all the characters straight in my head. On to episode 2 🙂
Comment by Carrie Michel — August 12, 2012 @ 5:29 pm
Thanks Carrie! I’m working on another episode; I got Jessica into the show so she has to catch up and then I’ll start recording more episodes.
Comment by Mike Boody — August 13, 2012 @ 9:48 am