The television show Twin Peaks (David Lynch & Mark Frost, 1990-1991) is known for its music. Its otherwordly soundtrack transports the audience into a universe where retro nostalgia meets the fantastic. In this video, I look at how musical set-pieces are used to illuminate the character of Leland Palmer, father of murdered teen Laura Palmer.
This video contains abundant spoilers. Only watch if you’ve seen the show!
The IU Cinema previously screened the television show’s companion movie, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (David Lynch, 1992), as part of the Midnight Movies series in December 2013.
Laura Ivins loves stop motion, home movies, imperfect films, nature hikes, and Stephen Crane’s poetry. She has a PhD from Indiana University and an MFA from Boston University. In addition to watching and writing about movies, sometimes she also makes them.