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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 · 6h

This looks cool. I want one.

Keith Gow @keithgow.bsky.social · 1d

WHERE'S DAVID LYNCH? is released in March 2026 in Australia and April 2026 in the UK and USA.

Front Cover of a book. Red curtains frame an illustration of Twin Peaks in a simple comic book style. The black and white chevron floor disappears into a black void at the bottom of the cover. WHERE'S DAVID LYNCH? appears on bold white text. In red text to the right is Written by Keith Gow, Illustrations by Kev Gahan. In smaller white text down the bottom: A search and find adventure through the surreal worlds of David Lynch

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 16h

Betty’s dream comes true! (Well, technically, Diane’s.)

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 1d

Funniest thing I've read in while. Bravo! I needed that.

John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 1d

Wallace does have praise (but a slight misinterpretation) of FWWM in another essay. I'm not going to argue with him about WAH, however.😬

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

Nice find Mary!

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Mary Reber @maryreber.bsky.social · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

This sounds fantastic. Congrats!

John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 7d

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

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 17d

Magnolia!

John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 17d

Here’s the four phone cards I have:

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 17d

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 · 17d

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

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 17d

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 · 22d

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

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John Thorne @thornewip.bsky.social · 22d

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 · 23d

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 · Sep 14

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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