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New Lost, old Twin Peaks

I'm not sure it's the done thing to admit to, but I'm really looking forward to the final series of Lost. It begins on Friday. It's gone a little bonkers at times, but I've grown to love the characters, the maddening twists and the endless sub-plots.

Multi -stranded, multi-platform entertainment feels like the norm these days, and that's a good thing as explained here.

It's not that new though. At the start of the 90's before things got all clever, there were true pioneers.

I point you towards David Lynch and Twin Peaks, my favourite telly series ever. It was just so bonkers new and different. Multiple plot lines, working things out for yourself, group debates and conversations..it was all here.

Anyway, all this is just an excuse to present to you the man in the red suit…….

 

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    Josh Weiss

    To this day, I’m in awe of the fact that for a season or two, Twin Peaks was America’s favorite TV show. How can anyone explain that, given its strong avant garde qualities? I suppose this could be a commentary about consumer behavior (power of movements can be as much about the “buzz” as much as the thing itself) or maybe the need to stand for something bold and not go half-way (as a brand or movement) or simply not to underestimate your audience (in terms of open-mindedness, etc.).

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