Entertainment a la Twin Peaks

VirtualVikingX · 07-15-11, 10:54 AM

Hi guys! I'd like some input on entertainment in the style of Twin Peaks. I'll try and elaborate a little. I absolute love the setting in Twin Peaks and the atmosphere is superb. I also liked the setting in the game Alan Wake.*

The film Fargo also is a favorite. I can also add something I vaguely remember; I think it's called the home praire companion. A radio show with Garyson Kealer.*

I would be very happy if anyone could suggest a Tv series, movie, game or book in this "genere". Please ask for clarification if I'm not making any sense!

Growler · 07-15-11, 11:16 AM

Hmm... interesting topic! I'll admit to not having played Alan Wake, and engaged in Twin Peaks too late to really enjoy it, but Fargo was good, and A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor has some pretty good stuff (Guy Noir is one of my favorites).

Have you seen No Country for Old Men? That was the first thing that came to mind for me. Not quite the same feel, but there are similarities. Memento was sort of like that, too.

I'm sure the guys and gal here will come up with better suggestions than I; those were just the first ones I thought of.

Good luck! I'm looking forward to seeing what other ideas folks come up with.

Osmium Steele · 07-15-11, 11:47 AM

Blue Velvet maybe? Another David Lynch movie.

GoldenRivet · 07-15-11, 11:53 AM

You lost me when i realized it wasnt THIS twin peaks you were talking about.

I am Jack's raging disappointment

VirtualVikingX · 07-15-11, 11:56 AM

No Country for old men, great movie. Only seen it once though. I'll add Blue Velvet to my list. I really like the non-urban no-heroes style. I'll also add The Shining as it fits this "genre". Maybe these things have a proper name?

EDIT: I know what THOSE things are called. Lol.

07-15-11, 10:54 AM	#1
VirtualVikingX Captain Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 262 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Entertainment a la Twin Peaks Hi guys! I'd like some input on entertainment in the style of Twin Peaks. I'll try and elaborate a little. I absolute love the setting in Twin Peaks and the atmosphere is superb. I also liked the setting in the game Alan Wake.* The film Fargo also is a favorite. I can also add something I vaguely remember; I think it's called the home praire companion. A radio show with Garyson Kealer.* I would be very happy if anyone could suggest a Tv series, movie, game or book in this "genere". Please ask for clarification if I'm not making any sense!

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Growler A long way from the sea Join Date: May 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,913 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Hmm... interesting topic! I'll admit to not having played Alan Wake, and engaged in Twin Peaks too late to really enjoy it, but Fargo was good, and A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor has some pretty good stuff (Guy Noir is one of my favorites). Have you seen No Country for Old Men? That was the first thing that came to mind for me. Not quite the same feel, but there are similarities. Memento was sort of like that, too. I'm sure the guys and gal here will come up with better suggestions than I; those were just the first ones I thought of. Good luck! I'm looking forward to seeing what other ideas folks come up with. __________________ At Fiddler’s Green, where seamen true When here they’ve done their duty The bowl of grog shall still renew And pledge to love and beauty.

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Osmium Steele Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Upper midwest USA Posts: 1,101 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	Blue Velvet maybe? Another David Lynch movie. __________________ In the month of July of the year 1348, between the feasts of St. Benedict and of St. Swithin, a strange thing came upon England... My U297 build thread

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GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	You lost me when i realized it wasnt THIS twin peaks you were talking about. I am Jack's raging disappointment __________________

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VirtualVikingX Captain Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 262 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	No Country for old men, great movie. Only seen it once though. I'll add Blue Velvet to my list. I really like the non-urban no-heroes style. I'll also add The Shining as it fits this "genre". Maybe these things have a proper name? EDIT: I know what THOSE things are called. Lol.