tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post3113891270159864192..comments2024-03-27T23:50:21.307-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Twin Peaks: The Return, Part TwelveBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-12194622871816260172017-08-08T13:52:35.085-04:002017-08-08T13:52:35.085-04:00Another exquisite review, Josie! This was almost ...Another exquisite review, Josie! This was almost a throwaway episode for me. I normally watch the episodes twice before commenting, because I often miss things the first time--especially dialogue if the cast is not enunciating (not their fault, I have been known to wildly misinterpret song lyrics as well). In this case, I wasn't really interested in watching it again, but I decided to give it another chance last night.<br /><br />There were incremental plot advances in several story arcs, but they almost seem like teases at this point. Perhaps the most significant was Diane saying "Let's rock!", which is the title of the episode. Unfortunately, there wasn't much rocking in this one, more like the band tuning up. Still, we may have some confirmation that Diane has met The Man from Another Place--and that means she could be a doppelganger, or at least has visited the Lodges (possibly a long time ago, before TMFAP evolved into the Tree).<br /><br />It seems like Richard Horne has to be Audrey's son, and I'm guessing that Cooper's doppelganger is the father. He probably took advantage of her, and she may have realized that he wasn't the Dale Cooper she once knew. Therefore, she never acknowledged the father, which is why Richard's last name is 'Horne'.<br /><br />The interesting scenes involve (1) Sarah Palmer, (2) Cole and his female guest, and (3) Audrey and her husband Charlie. Sarah seems to be on the verge of a breakdown (and something strange may be in her kitchen), but I believe this is more of a foreshadowing of events to come in Twin Peaks than anything important in itself. I think Josie's analysis of Cole and his guest is spot on--although the premise for her being in his room was very odd (as was Cole joking about the missing daughter). <br /><br />We finally see Audrey, and she is married to a very short man who seems to be the antithesis of Dale Cooper. This scene has a strange feel, which made me wonder if it was taking place in the real world. The scenery and clothing seemed outdated, but there weren't any typical Lynch clues (flashing lights or strange sounds) that it was in another reality. It would appear that this is a marriage of convenience, as Audrey has a lover and her husband doesn't seem to mind--he also mentions a 'contract'. The people they are discussing don't seem to be people we know. There is no mention of Richard Horne.<br /><br />Also, the short scene of Dougie and his son playing catch is very Theatre of the Absurd. That may be my favorite scene in this episode. I'm actually glad I re-watched this one, as I seem to experience less 'frustration' the second time--perhaps because I know what's going to happen and therefore I can relax and enjoy the absurdity...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499845492120364597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-47279304692892385712017-08-03T16:14:39.402-04:002017-08-03T16:14:39.402-04:00Well damn, there you go. She beat me at my own gam...Well damn, there you go. She beat me at my own game.Thomas Ijon Tichyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01401298696128080459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-82378342474235360322017-08-03T09:26:19.335-04:002017-08-03T09:26:19.335-04:00This review pretty much makes the revival worth it...This review pretty much makes the revival worth it for me. But then again, I'm a big fan of Josie's prose, but a non-viewer of <i>Twin Peaks</i>. Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.com