Welcome back. Today we explore key Twin Peaks scenes and analyze them through "the dreamer" theory, Lynchian tropes, media as metaphor and lack of sleep. Join us for another rousing edition of "what on earth does THIS mean" where we ask - What is Bob? Who is Jeffries? And why are we suddenly talking about Mulholland Dr and Lost Highway? Highlights include:0:00 - Episode preview1:25 - Theme song & Episode 2 reflections4:34 - Is David Lynch the only filmmaker who could have pulled off Twin Peaks?16:05 - SCENE 1 discussion - Is Bob just "the evil that men do"?23:15 - With or without Bob, Leland is not a good dude27:49 - Bob knows about Cooper's past?32:39 - Briggs and the Waiter - intuition initiators36:05 - Maybe it's just supernatural (not personal unconscious) stuff49:27 - Can this world even be real?53:08 - SCENE 2 discussion - Mr. C visits Phillip Jeffries1:01:24 - The Dutchman's importance1:05:20 - Jeffries' purpose, awareness, abilities, & state of being1:13:08 - A sudden Mulholland Dr argument1:17:48 - Jeffries and the manipulation of time1:20:28 - We are gonna talk about Judy1:25:39 - A quick theory-overview1:29:48 - Cognitive dissonance, waking up, staying asleep1:38:34 - What is the main theme of Twin Peaks?1:45:39 - Jeffries & Mr. C's dialogue, Judy, and the coordinates plotline1:55:13 - Is the ending of Twin Peaks a victory, or just the beginning?2:02:26 - The mechanical sounds in Jeffries' room2:04:44 - The function of black-and-white scenes in The Return2:07:52 - Leland and Maddy - Why!??2:10:57 - Cryptic crosswords and eccentric hobbies2:16:34 - Twin Peaks runs as deeply as you do 2:21:43 - The mist and the sledgehammer2:25:15 - Does Tommy enter people's dreams?2:27:35 - Do we serve a certain role in the larger conversation?2:33:20 - Predictable hinderances to buying into this theoryA YouTube version of this podcast is available here: Episode 3: Twin Peaks Scene Break Down - YouTubeContact the show:
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