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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 · 16h

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 · 16h

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 · 1d

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 · 11d

Magnolia!

John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 11d

Here’s the four phone cards I have:

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 11d

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 · 11d

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

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 11d

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 · 16d

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

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 16d

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 · 17d

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 · 24d

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 · 26d

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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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · Sep 2

The Eraserhead book features interviews with a young, unguarded, Lynch. The Tao of Twin Peaks presents good theories and makes some convincing arguments about the false reality of the original series. (I'm paraphrasing). The Sonic book is a rare full-length look at how Lynch uses sound in his work.

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · Sep 2

Added three new book to my Lynch/Twin peaks library. All seem like good books with much to offer. I’m on the fence about a fourth book though (second pic); it’s handsome (and Wrapped in Plastic gets a mention!), but it’s pretty much an overview of Lynch’s career without any real depth.

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · Sep 1

I'm happy to see this panel about fashion and costuming design in #TwinPeaks finally show up on YouTube. It's really worth a watch. (And yes, that's me at the 1-hour mark--you can barely hear it--asking about Ben Horne's polka-dot ties.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pda8...

Real Twin Peaks 2025 - Twin Peaks Fashion: A Discussion

YouTube video by Steven Miller (Twin Peaks Blog)

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · Aug 28

Well, for sure I'll be getting a copy.

John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · Aug 28

This is exciting news! Can't wait to hear more.

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · Aug 26

I've had it before (from other not-quite-so-old cans). It's really not that good.

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · Aug 26

Cleaning the kitchen pantry and found this 30-year old can of Georgia Coffee (the expiration was Sept. 96). Emptied it and cleaned it out. (No, I did not drink it.)

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