Artists Love Twin Peaks

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Artists of all kinds are drawn to Twin Peaks. I have talked with a few expert artists about their Twin Peaks-related works. How do they do what they do? What can we learn from their approach? What are their thoughts on The Return? You might enjoy… (Video versions of all episodes are here: http://tiny.cc/ALTPvideos Thank you.)

  1. DIY Filmmaker Interview - from ‘Detour’ to David Lynch

    JUL 3

    DIY Filmmaker Interview - from ‘Detour’ to David Lynch

    Artists Love Twin Peaks, Season 3. Join Josef and me for an insightful conversation on the art of filmmaking—from the resourceful grit of Detour (1945) to the visionary storytelling of David Lynch. We explore DIY filmmaking, hidden story layers, symbolism, and how making films from the heart can turn resource limitations into courage. Perfect for indie filmmakers, Lynch fans, and story junkies alike. Josef is a story-lover in the classic mold and a creator of film, poetry, fiction, sound design, painting, songwriting, etc. This was a true pleasure: 0:20 Customized DIY filmmaking 2:26 What goes into a film scene? (obvious and otherwise) 6:32 "Detour" (Ulmer, 1945) and resourcefulness in filmmaking 8:36 Money helps! 11:09 The challenges of resource limitations (time, people, money) 16:00 Filmmaking and the actor's POV 18:28 Inner-eye importance 21:46 Linear vs nonlinear storytelling 24:20 Lynchian storytelling: linear with purposeful abstractions 26:36 Using signs & symbols when emotional honesty is unavailable 28:00 Too many easy reference points nowadays? (Rhythm vs. algorithm) 31:08 Coming up with one's own answers vs. leaning on outside sources 36:25 Current projects (writing, songwriting, filmmaking) 41:14 What can we learn from Diamond David Lee Roth? 44:52 When others see themes in our work 47:20 Top 5 filmmakers (and thoughts on post-Lynch Peaks) 50:30 The power of Lynch's singular vision (even amongst the all-time greats) 54:20 Who's more important: the Writer or the Director? 59:52 Animating the skeleton: micro-decisions of directing a film 1:01:44 Story-writing exercises & tips 1:06:57 Classic films, "The Apartment" (Wilder, 1960), & Turner Classic Movies 1:10:22 Creating original sound design 1:11:30 Parting words for people considering filmmaking Enjoy more from Josef here: "Twin Peaks: It's Fictional & Personal" https://tiny.cc/ALTPjosef1 Contact Anthony: tpgrammar@gmail.com Check out Cafe Unconscious on YouTube, Spotify, etc #filmmaking #TCM #davidlynch #markfrost #twinpeaks #DLR

    1h 15m

  2. JUL 3 · BONUS

    (Excerpt) Cafe Unconscious Podcast

    Please check out my new Twin Peaks podcast, Cafe Unconscious (and also keep an eye out for more Artists Love Twin Peaks). Excerpt description: “Join us for a brief exploration of the trip ‘home’ in Twin Peaks: The Return Part 18. Themes include Cooper’s motivation to get Laura to the Palmer house, the validity of Carrie Page’s existence, the legitimacy of Odessa versus a dream-state, the journey of the persona and ego into states of self and how the haunting scream of Carrie Page acts as a happy ending.” Podcast description: Hosted by Anthony and Tommy, Café Unconscious is a "Twin Peaks theory" podcast focusing on connecting media influence, psychology, and symbolism into true understandings of the narrative. Can a Twin Peaks “theory of everything” open up NEW mysteries in Twin Peaks rather than closing down old ones? Yes indeed. Want more of this conversation? 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTonM5icrqY An audio-only version of this podcast is available here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cafe-unconscious-a-deep-dive-into-twin-peaks/id1819256483

    18 min

  3. 11/30/2024

    Thanks and take care

    I hope you all have a great day.

    1 min
  4. Twin Peaks & the Law — Meeting Señor Droolcup, Esq.

    10/29/2024

    Twin Peaks & the Law — Meeting Señor Droolcup, Esq.

    Some lovely excerpts from the tail end of the large group discussion “What happened in Room 315" -- the original discussion here: https://youtu.be/jxoy9Ea77qo?si=vLbUY3__QiN83BHp What a pleasure.

    23 min

  5. 10/04/2024

    Gadgets & Symbols in Twin Peaks (and our lives) - #TwinPeaksRoundtable 007

    Seven Twin Peaks join in to discuss symbols, gadgets, and personal artifacts from the show. What are some of your own favorites? Deep thanks to Colin James, Steven Miller, Heather & Tommy Jones, Josh Minton, Joel Bocko, and Alison Ivy. Connect with: Colin (Creamed Corn and the Universe): https://linktr.ee/creamedcornandtheuniverse Steven (TwinPeaksBlog): https://twinpeaksblog.com/ Heather & Tommy (Dreamer's Diary): https://youtube.com/@DreamersDiaryPodcast Josh: (Twin Peaks School): https://substack.com/@jbminton Joel (Journey through Twin Peaks): https://twitter.com/LostInTheMovies Alison: https://instagram.com/agent.ivy See also: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81ZGITi-fmg

    2h 57m
  6. What happened in Room 315 - #TwinPeaksRoundtable 006

    09/20/2024

    What happened in Room 315 - #TwinPeaksRoundtable 006

    Digging into Season 2’s epic opening scene with a fun & insightful group of fans. Thank you to Andrew Cook, Tommy Jones, Joel Bocko, Alison Ivy, Patrick Mahan, John Bernardy, and Brian Liddicoat. Highlights include: 0:42 - The owls are not what they seem? 5:42 - Joel enters the room 10:24 - Inter-dimensional beings in Twin Peaks 19:32 - Pop culture references in this scene (note: I forgot that L/F did not title the episode) 22:54 - Are the events in this scene real? (and Alison’s arrival) 30:51 - Any connections to FWWM? 32:46 - Has Cooper gone somewhere without moving? (and Patrick’s arrival) 39:03 - Why are the Waiter and Giant so chill? 43:30 - Cooper’s spiritual development 47:23 - Interesting items in this scene 52:11 - Waiter and Giant: one and the same? (John arrives) 58:10 - Does Cooper like TV? 1:02:40 - Is the Waiter like a Leland? 1:04:45 - “We want to help you.” Who’s we? 1:08:42 - Cooper’s character development 1:14:36 - Frostian appreciations 1:19:23 - Key functions of this scene (including pacing & repetition) 1:28:50 - Is Twin Peaks for (cool) nerds? 132:10:10 - Cooper and the Waiter 1:37:08 - Podcast preview: Dreamer’s Diary 1:44:41 - Parting thoughts from Alison, Patrick, and Andrew 1:48:49 - Storytelling and Jung (and the arrival of Brian) 1:52:18 - Updates and praise: Blue Rose Task Force Podcast 1:55:40 - Señor Droolcup is a Twin Peaks fan (It’s good for the soul) - what a treat meeting Brian face-to-face 2:21:42 - Parting thoughts from Brian, Tommy, John, and Anthony Thank you to Josef Polydoros for creating the introduction and encouraging the pursuit of this discussion. Connect with: - Andrew  / https://x.com/MasterMastermnd - Tommy  / https://youtube.com/@dreamersdiarypodcast - Joel  / https://x.com/lostinthemovies   - Alison   / https://instagram.com/ agent.ivy   - Patrick  / https://x.com/patreeeek   - John   / https://instagram.com/bluerosetaskforce - Brian  / https://x.com/senordroolcup   - Anthony  / https://x.com/tpgrammar

    2h 34m
  7. Twin Peaks Dreamer's Diary - Who is Mike?

    09/15/2024

    Twin Peaks Dreamer's Diary - Who is Mike?

    A quick catch-up with Tommy Jones (Dreamer's Diary Podcast) to discuss, among other things, Mike/Gerard, the subject of his new video: "Who is Mike? A 'Twin Peaks Mystery' Mystery" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2HQJalYBzM Subscribe early to Dreamer's Diary Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/ @DreamersDiaryPodcast  Artists Love Twin Peaks (Podcast Chats) - YouTube

    25 min

  8. 09/04/2024

    David Lynch's Mulholland Drive: Reimagined & Demystified

    Discussing Mulholland Drive with John Thorne, author of the bestselling new book, “Devious Dreams: Reimagining David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive” (get it here: http://tiny.cc/0mtkzz) Highlights include: 0:43 - Multiple meanings within the book’s title & cover 6:23 - Is John’s book a key or guide? 8:20 - Interlude one: a live reading 10:40 - Aspects of solitary book-writing; meditative discovery process; forensic analysis 12:54 - The elderly couple & the importance of sound 19:01 - Getting the film’s history right 25:28 - Devious Dreams: backstory & main sections (history, analysis, interviews) 30:46 - Interlude 2: dream booster 33:21 - John’s unique knowledge of the film’s history 42:30 - A film with many characters but few autonomous beings 49:20 - Appreciating (unlocking?) David Lynch’s storytelling breakthroughs 59:41 - The mysterious sequence of phone calls in MD 1:02:22 - Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks venn diagram 1:11:11 - Watching the film in 2001: a paradigm-shifting experience 1:14:27 - The function of torch singers in MD and beyond 1:20:25 - Deciphering the 10 clues to “unlocking” Mulholland Drive 1:24:31 - Blue box, blue key 1:31:10 - When scholarly writing is readable, enjoyable, and lasting 1:35:26 - Devious Dreams: goals and early feedback 1:38:35 - John Thorne, guest teacher 1:58:40 - What is geocaching? 2:04:34 - Missing pieces (plug: “The Art of Editing” with John Thorne) 2:10:03 - Writing in Snoqualmie Theme song: “Neighborhood Shadows” by Josef Polydoros For more: https://twitter.com/thornewip | https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BBBB5VPH The "Artists Love Twin Peaks" video playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcwY0BwwNWIYhtoxZ6VksJHwF2tuEfyd- #MulhollandDrive #DavidLynch #TwinPeaks

    2h 15m
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Artists of all kinds are drawn to Twin Peaks. I have talked with a few expert artists about their Twin Peaks-related works. How do they do what they do? What can we learn from their approach? What are their thoughts on The Return? You might enjoy… (Video versions of all episodes are here: http://tiny.cc/ALTPvideos Thank you.)

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    TPGrammar
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
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