Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
David Lynch: Between Two Worlds, Part I
In 1992, David Lynch returned to the town of Twin Peaks — but it wasn’t the homecoming fans expected.
In this episode, we explore the polarizing legacy of TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME, a prequel that dives headfirst into the final days of Laura Palmer’s life. Released after the cancellation of the Twin Peaks series, the film was met with confusion, walkouts, and even boos at Cannes — but has since been reappraised as one of Lynch’s most harrowing and personal works.
We’ll trace the film’s bumpy road from a rushed greenlight to a troubled production, uncover why most of the original cast didn’t return, and examine how Lynch used the film to reclaim the story on his own terms. Along the way, we’ll also look at the restored footage that became The Missing Pieces, the movie’s long journey to cult status, and its crucial place in the evolution of Lynch’s cinema.
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Twin peaks: Fire Walk With Me, Part 1
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Credits
Directed by David Lynch
Screenplay by David Lynch | Robert Engels
Based on Twin Peaks, created by David Lynch & Mark Frost
Starring Sheryl Lee | Moira Kelly | David Bowie | Chris Isaak | Harry Dean Stanton | Ray Wise | Kyle MacLachlan
Music by Angelo Badalamenti
Produced by Gregg Fienberg
Cinematography by Ron Garcia
Edited by Mary Sweeney
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Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.
This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop & Todd A. Davis.
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