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John Thorne

@thornewip.bsky.social

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Co-creator of Wrapped In Plastic magazine. Author of books: Ominous Whoosh: A Wandering Mind Returns to Twin Peaks, The Essential Wrapped In Plastic, and Devious Dreams: Reimagining David Lynch's Mulholland Drive.

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 11h

David Foster Wallace was a great admirer of David Lynch, and I believe he found inspiration in #TwinPeaks. Check out Wallace's short story, "Oblivion," which, like Twin Peaks, deals with dreams and unreliable narration. It also contains this not-so-subtle reference:

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The Heart Broke @theheartbroke.bsky.social · 15h

Naomi Watts to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame tomorrow (October 13) at 11:30am!

Congrats Naomi!!

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 1d

Nice find Mary!

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Mary Reber @maryreber.bsky.social · 1d

americansongwriter.com/4-of-the-gre... @markfrost.bsky.social

4 of the Greatest Television Soundtracks of All Time

These television soundtracks are on another level, and they're almost more memorable than the shows they are featured on.

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Scott Ryan @scottryanfmp.bsky.social · 1d

Back when it aired, and still to this day, it was genius to me. It brought back so much of the weirdness that #Twinpeaks was lacking for a bit. There are so many wonderful scenes in it, starting with the Nadine/Norma/Ed scene which is staged wonderfully. #dianekeaton #dianekeatonRIP #RIP #Davidlynch

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 3d

I thought Owl Cave was filmed in Griffith Park, where the 1966 Batcave was filmed. Is this the same place, or am I mixed up (quite possible)?

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 3d

This sounds fantastic. Congrats!

John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 4d

I had business at sheriff's office in far west Texas a few years ago, and I saw a cardboard standee of Trump in the lobby. At another location we informed a sheriff that a group of folks was coming from Dallas for an event, and he said, "I hope they're not Democrats."

John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 4d

Check out this in-depth reporting on #TwinPeaks and Georgia Coffee! Fantastic research here (with more to come).
"It's true."
twinpeaksblog.com/2025/10/08/t...

The Mystery of Georgia - Part 1 - Coffee in a Can | TWIN PEAKS BLOG

The first article in a series of three articles about the David Lynch / "Twin Peaks" promotion with Japanese-based Georgia Coffee in 1993.

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 5d

Love this one:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWNW...

Mad Max: Fury Road - Official Theatrical Teaser Trailer [HD]

YouTube video by Warner Bros.

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 15d

Magnolia!

John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 15d

Here’s the four phone cards I have:

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 15d

Looks like Criterion's DVD and Blu-Ray versions of The Elephant Man are out of print. Perhaps a 4K re-release will be coming?
www.criterion.com/films/29677-...

The Elephant Man

With this poignant second feature, David Lynch brought his atmospheric visual and sonic palette to a notorious true story set in Victorian England. When the London surgeon Frederick Treves (Anthony Ho...

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Joe @ja5230.bsky.social · 15d

1992 Twin Peaks Nippon Phone card. The women of Twin Peaks! 🌲🌲🔥
#TwinPeaks

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 15d

Without digging out my cards, I recall that there a number of Twin Peaks phone cards. Do you have any of the others?

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 20d

Truly wish I had been there. Maybe if they do it again....

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 20d

You know, I've got to say, this one made me laugh. (Though you could insert just about any recent news item on that screen, and I'd likely chuckle.)

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 21d

Pre-ordered my copy from my local independent bookstore about two weeks ago. Looking forward to this one!

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 28d

Thinking about the importance of "waking" in #TwinPeaks:

Lynch:
1)"One day we wake up and realize [our life] was a dream--and we realize who we truly are."
2) "You die, you have a little time in a dream, and you come back."

Laura: "I saw what is was, and it was so beautiful. I was awake."

a woman with blonde hair and red lipstick is smiling

ALT: a woman with blonde hair and red lipstick is smiling

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · Sep 12

And the phrase "going postal" originated in the 80's (due to a slate of mass shootings in post offices).

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · Sep 6

Just wait until you get to episode 5!

John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · Sep 4

And I believe picture of the atomic explosion behind Cole's desk is a picture of Shot Hood (part of the Plumbbob testing series detonated on July 5, 1957).

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thanks for the kind words! You made my day!

Rob Dyson ✍️ 💚 @robdysonpr.uk · Sep 4

When I was in France last week, I had a birthday - and one brilliant gift was @thornewip.bsky.social's Devious Dreams: reimagining David Lynch's Mulholland Drive. Possibly my favourite Lynch film, explored by my favourite writer on Lynch.

The cover of Devious Dreams has a blue key set in a spotlight on a dark wooden surface.

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I Know Catherine, The Log Lady @logladyfilm.bsky.social · Sep 3

"The Log Lady embodies Twin Peaks."
On this day in 2017, #TwinPeaks: The Return aired it's final episode. In this clip from #LogLadyFilm, the show's collaborators reflect on Catherine's iconic role as the Log Lady.

I Know Catherine, The Log Lady is now available exclusively at iknowcatherine.com

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