I would have to say that this episode (#20) is my least favorite of all. I just didn't see the point of any of it. It really seemed like they didn't know where to take the show. It's a shame because I was totally into it before but now I'm in danger of losing interest. I think the Andy/Dick thing is kind of dumb. The Ben Horne thing is getting too weird and I have to say I'm disappointed in Ben, not to mention in Josie too.

Although that thing with Leo was creepy. I knew nothing good would come of having him in that home! I just knew it.

It was a poor episode, and yeah, probably the worst yet. Good to see David Duchovny in a suit though?

The last 10 minutes was pretty good though.


Stick with it Katy, there's an episode coming soon directed by Diane Keaton that is visually quite interesting and in places arresting (it's a good episode anyway, IIRR).

Dr Jacoby: ...what she does in fact possess is a heightened sexual drive, and a working knowledge of technique, anatomy and touch that few men have ever had the pleasure of experiencing, or the skill to match.
Sheriff Truman: Is it hot in here?
Cooper + Hawk in unison: Yeah.


Episode 21: Double Play (2.014)

synopsis:

Ehhh, a little better than episode 20, but not much.
Low points: The whole James+Evelyn thing is really dragging the whole thing down. They made a big mistake with this silly subplot/padding. Twin Peaks should stay in Twin Peaks.
High Points: Ben Horne reliving the civil war, where the South wins; we finally get to meet Windham Earle.

Also, the opening shot is obviously a reference to a famous shot from the classic 'Battleship Potemkin'.





The good news is I think this is the last episode of the saggy middle stretch of season 2, and the Windham Earle story finally kicks in proper,right up until the end. And what an end it is.

Stay with it, Katy!

(After Bobby Briggs gives Albert some non-verbal attitude in a doorway)
Albert (shouting over his shoulder): Get a life, punk!


Episode 22: Slaves and Masters (2.015)

synopsis:
This could be called the 'red nail varnish episode', there's so much red nail varnish on display.


Yeah, we're starting to get back some of the old form here, but it's not quite there. Good to see Albert back for a while, and we also have a semi-solved mystery I'd completely forgotten about (or at least I assumed it was 'Bob'); who shot Agent Cooper. The Nadine/Big Ed/Norma thing also seems to be getting resolved...awww, good to see the big lug get some happiness. And Ben Horne changing the course of the American Civil War was worth watching - nice to see Aurey as a Southern Belle.

But thank the Twin Peaks Gods that the Evelyn/James storyline is over.

Also, I'm digging the whole "Leostein"/Windham Earle thing, even though it's pantomime.


My vague memories tell me things are now ramping up nicely for a great set of episodes lasting right till the last devastating seconds of the final eisode...

Episode 21 and 22 are blurring together in my mind. I've only seen half of eps. 22 so I can't really remember where it starts and 21 stops.

I seriously did laugh (yeah right out loud) when Albert hugged Harry and the two acted like they hadn't seen each other in years. What's going on with that? Also thought it was funny when Andy and Dick start to bawl over little Nicky's life story.

And my favorite part (episode 22?) was when Nadine walks in on Ed and Norma in bed together. Lol, the look on Norma's face as she self-conciously pulls the covers up a little higher over herself to portray some modesty in a most immodest situation. Too funny. And then she unenthusiastically takes the trophy but then immediately hands it back to Ed. I think Peggy Lipton is great in that scene.

I always had a thing for Peggy Lipton, starting way back with The Mod Squad!

Hank: You're his whore, Norma.
Norma: I'd rather be his whore than your wife.


Episode 23: The Condemned Woman (2.016)

synopsis:

I LOVE THE LINE NORMA DELIVERS (above). Norma is so cool and dignified, but that line is a real metaphorical kick in the balls, if ever there was one.


Good to see Ben Horne sane and in charge again.

This is defintely better than many of the preceeding episodes, with some of the artistry present in the first 17 episodes returning - and we encounter both Bob and the dancing dwarf again.

I feel bad for poor Harry, what with Josy's shennanegins.


Oh, Katy, did you notice Billy Zane? Him of 'Survival Island'?

SPOLIER BELOW - DON'T LOOK, KATY!!!!!










So DB... Josie hasn't turned into a doorknob yet? I've actually been able to catch a few of these on HDNET this week - Leland's death is quite powerful. And I love Bobby's father. Piper Laurie dressed up as the Japanese guy is great! I've forgotten so much about this how, it's fun discovering it again.

Aye, the first 17 episodes are terrific. These last 5-6 haven't been great, but the remaining ones are pretty damn good. I think Annie is in the next one!

cmon Dom, get ahold of the last 2 disks and join us. I'm trrying to get through the remaining ones this week and next week (on holiday after that).

If not, at least try and catch 'fire walk with me' soon.

The Chiller channel is running a Twin Peaks marathon today - the first season! I'm TVoing it right now...god, the pilot is so incredible.

traffic lights swaying in the dark

Julee Cruise etheral singing in the Road House

the faces of Peggy Lipton and Madchen Amick

Grace Zabriskie as Laura's completely unhinged mother

the names are perfect: Sherriff Harry S. Truman, Special Agent Dale Cooper, Leland Palmer, Audrey Horne, Joise Packard, Ronnette Polaski, Donna Hayward...how can names be so common yet so memorable?

The way Lara Flynn Boyle says "James."

Dana Ashbrook's channeling of a James Dean gone psycho

the opening credits

Jack Nance being Jack Nance

"Diane"

Sherilyn Fenn in tight sweaters, skirts and saddle shoes

Andy crying

Michael Ontkean being the one normal person in the whole show that holds it all together

Lucy's voice

Albert for being Albert

Episode 2 - the most perfect episode of any TV show, ever.

People stuffing their mouths so full, and then talking

Dancing Midget

A wimpy Leo turning into a hardcase Leo from pilot to episode 1

And, aaaaaaaaah, the girls of One-Eyed Jacks.

And it bears repeating: Jack Nance being Jack Nance.

I'm staying in all day to watch the marathon. Screw the 4th of July.

Dom,

Hope you have fun checking back on our ep by ep discussion as you watch each episode.

pretty funny


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