Hey guys , did you know that David Lynch got most of his ideas for Twin Peaks from a movie called Waxwork ( 1988 ) ? You got everything in there, our coffee drinking weirdo hero, the girls looking for danger, the symbolism of fire and smoking, the dwarf , the giant ( as a waiter ) and the waiting room before entering fantasy worlds, the couch, the black and white pattern, the mistery in the middle of a street in a friendly neighbourhood, the football guys ( one is even the same actor, playing the exact same role ( Bobby ) ), the idea of One-Eyed Jack with Marquis de Sade etc , etc, shall i go on ? I mean sure he added a lots of extra layers, but he took the basics from there. And a lots of other horror movies, he took the idea of Jody's disappearance and the funny looking portal from Phantasm. I can share tons of other informations about Twin Peaks if you are interested. Im just too lazy to make a video.
@@chanjackie2299 it’s not about the obvious. Twin peaks is about the things not filmed, what is actually happening on the screen has nothing to do with what’s happening in your head. Watch any lynch film for reference.
It's coming to my attention that I now need to watch literally everything Lynch has made, what an absolute genius. Far too many directors need everything to perfectly match their vision, they get so caught up in their own ideas that they just don't notice the world around them giving them amazing ideas.
@Fred Sanderson Nah, there’s some out there who aren’t. I like the Safdie Brothers, Robert Eggers has a good head on his shoulders for it, a lot of A24 affiliated directors have shown some pretty decent talent. It’s just that so very few people in the position have ever made such effective use out of something most would consider a mistake like David did with Frank Silva’s accidental involvement in a shot. It’s so remarkable because of how different the show might have been without it.
Yeah somehow I doubt the answer actually mattered. If the guy had said "no I just work on sets" he would have been like "that's awesome do you wanna be in the movie"
@@TheGreatsagegoku Every time I hear David Lynch talk I always think the next line is going to be "thats fantastic". I'm still not sure how crazy he might be.
Yes. It bothered me for DAYS and I don't think I wanted to sleep with the lights off for awhile. I think the only thing that made me feel better was sometime later, I saw a candid interview with Silva, just smiling like a normal guy (NOT like Bob) and he just seemed friendly.
It disturbed my sister profoundly. She is 41 now and I dont think would watch it for a second. Lynch can absolutely capture the essence of a nightmare I think. The way Laura's mum screams at the realisation of the memory is utterly terrifying
It's kind of the opposite to a cheap jump scare too. Nothing moves. It's the stillness that's so eerie, combined with the realisation that HE WAS ALWAYS THERE!
Christian Bale: Legendary freakout because of lighting guy in the shot. David Lynch: Just makes the set decorator in the shot a major character, fuck it.
@@unfortunatecircumstances8870 The lightning guy put the lights in his eyes and ruined Bale's focus. And Bale had apparently told him to not do this once before. That's why we hear him say "I'll eff your lights" or something.
I've been wondering about the significance of Bob's denim jacket for years. I always thought it was an odd thing for a demon or whatever he is to be wearing, so it must be very intentional and symbolic. It's just what Frank Silva happened to wear to work that day. Somehow this is the best explanation possible.
This is what is so powerful about Lynch. You don’t know what parts are arbitrary and what parts are deliberate, it gives the film a real life of its own.
@@vor946 exactly. trying to think about it as a metaphor or allegory or something is missing the point, I feel you should analyze his stuff more like you would a dream and not attach too much literal meaning to it
@@vor946 You see, how one thing doesn't contradict another. It's like Twin Peaks have structure in several totally diferent planes. In all of them internal logic sense - in some more then in antoher. Yet it is up to you to choose which plain is most important (for you it is something purely abstract, I understand)
The part where Frank Silva is also in the reflection of the mirror and Lynch finds that satisfactory really killed me. That guy is just unintentionally in every shot and the director thinks it's genius lmao
What is genius is his ability to see and follow synchronicity. If his films were planned entirely on a conscious level they would not have such a psychological effect. It is easy to make a pile of garbage by just picking random events and including them. The talent comes in his ability to trust himself and the project as a whole enough to play a kind of hide and seek with it, giving apparent randomness a seat at the table... partnering with the subconscious mind.
@@erikjonromnes Bingo. A primary key to understanding his work. We all have those moments where things appear in a strange way, glitches in the matrix, magical coincidences, and entire worlds that can spin out of them. David locks in on seemingly insignificant things and weaves them into a coherent dream tapestry. All that's required to enjoy is sync your imagination and dive into the deep end. Love and fear open the doors.
@@katfi5h happy accidents such as - Frank (open / plain) Silva (silver lined/mercurial - curiosity / saliva ... that which *peaks your curiosity or whets your perceptual appetite). Or in other words ... subconscious plane
@Qimodis Meaning is given where there is a mind to decipher it. The best part is God is always there to give meaning, and hear the tree falling in the woods when no one else is around. The world does exist when you close your eyes. A witness is always present.
@@macafromthewired lol right? An entire character which became integral to the plot was all based off the assumption we'd be wondering who that guy in the mirror was. Most of us didn't even notice it lol.
@@zapkvr The original broadcast was at 480i with analog noise and most households had smaller tv sets than most tvs today. It’s not unreasonable to assume that someone watching the show at the time wasn’t able to notice Bob in the mirror. Now, with higher resolution displays and higher quality digital releases of the show, we are able to comb over every detail and inspect every grain in every frame of film.
Well, to be honest, lucky accidents are actually alot more common in moviemaking than people think. Part of (good) moviemaking is improvising on the spot and that true for everyone behind the scenes, not just the actors.
It's so crazy how perfect it is. Not just the shot but that it was specifically Frank Silva. His performance as BOB is fucking terrifying, if it had been any other random dude I don't know if it would have been as effective
Just goes to show that if you wanna make it in the movie industry, all you gotta do is wander around the set of a David Lynch film. Oh, and looking a little weird probably helps.
David Lynch struck gold with Frank Silva. He was able to pull off the look and mannerisms of pure, unhinged, animalistic rage and psychopathy perfectly with just his stare, snarl, and unhinged grin.
I've watched TP from beginning to end at least 10 times, knew about this story, and only now realized he was in the mirror. The way this winds up developing in the greater story arc with Bob appearing in the mirrors is crazy. All from a scene error... Lynch's mind man, damn.
Proof that Lynch, even often unconsciously, is between two worlds. We know the genius in hindsight. He just had a feeling, and the reason came to him afterwards 😮
David is a sculptor, not a writer. He gets these weird ideas and is so likable that he gets everyone behind these ideas. The character of Bob was one of the best things on Twin Peaks, but he gave a lot of people a bunch of nightmares. :)
Charles Mendias I wouldn't say hes the only one to see it..[The dark side in everyday life] because: Look at any satirical comedian and their likely touching on it yet mocking it.. I'd say he's 1 of the greatest filmmakers who can portray it.. & I am a fan of how he does it of course.. I think it's great how he proves that even a shining example in a great person who does great things can also have their inner demons literally in figurative Li going on the whole time than Laura Palmer may have been homecoming Queen and deliver Meals on Wheels and be an inspiration but she was also a person who 'sinned' (per-se) ..had a dark side. As well as the lovely/captivating old-school town" =that was a "small town USA, " "Where people still stop when a light turns red, instead of speed up " to quote Coop...a Small town USA: =that is full of love & care/concerns 4 each-other...= also had poisons in problems + temptations of a dark side..
I remember when my sister moved out with her boyfriend n she would not answer ☎ n would fight constantly. My Mom freaked out n we went 2 check on them I got close to the door with 👂 and I heard that ominous noise Lynch uses a lot in movies AND I WAS LIKE IT IS REAL!
Yes, he has a gift at reading people and looking past the surface. it has served him well in his storytelling. If anyone is near Los Angeles a POP UP Double R Diner will be open till Sunday October 22, 2017. So cool! It will be at the old Johnny Rocket's location!
The thing that amuses me the most is that Frank Silva was actually a quiet, soft spoken guy who was really sweet and funny in reality. Because he can certainly emote a madly frightening character without using a word.
I finally started watching this show 2 weeks ago and the scene where Sarah wakes up from a nightmare at the end of the episode scared the shit out of me. Like holy fuck I wasn't expecting that at all lmao. I love this series!
So iconic!! We were children when Twin Peaks first aired... Our single mothers were sisters who lived together with all us kids...we would hear whispers about the plot from behind closed doors ...they only allowed us to watch two episodes..the whole family was utterly chilled and intrigued... This mythology and story style became etched on our psyche!
David, just like his character Dale Cooper, improvises a lot and looks closely at the "signs". It's strange, but if in life you start to improvise and sometimes act like Dale Cooper, then many things go like clockwork - especially creativity !! I am in shock that Bob's actor was just a happy mistake !! He was perfect in this show and very very scary
I binge watched TP for the first time as a 30 year old. Still, Bob haunted me for weeks. Whenever I went to sleep I could see his face and that evil smile in front of me. What a portrayal by Frank Silva, such genius by David Lynch. I never cared much about jumpscares or monster/zombie flicks. It's that psychological and psychodelic terror that has incredible effects on me.
Yes, that is in a way the origin of BoB but I wanna know where/how/why he came up with the idea of a dark entity/possesion? & all that... And you know in the context of how to put it in the show what was his idea with that? etc
I'm with you there, Trip. The how where and why would be much more interesting to me than the story of Frank Silva and getting locked in the bedroom or photobombing the mirror.
I think initially Mark and David sold the idea of a murder mystery but had came together with these supernatural, oddball elements to make the show standout from what else was on the air. Truth be told I’m glad they went that route because it’s what cemented Twin Peaks to audiences today
Trip Lucid BOB is a version/child of choronzon. It is based on Thelemite, Theosophical, Tibetan and a few other occult beliefs. This story is more truth than fiction, he knows much more than he is telling, I'll leave it at that.
ThisIsMyRealName Yes ROFL. You can easily research the organizations I previously mentioned as well as John Dee, Alister Crowley, Jack Parsons just to name a few that worked on and recorded their summoning of extra dimensional beings. As well as basically every religion, who mentions extra dimensional beings. Let me guess you think since humans can sense about half a percent of the known spectrum we know everything? Ever wonder why do cults/occult groups sacrifice animals/humans? Is something feeding off the fear/misery/garmonbozia? Or you can make childish comments that are not productive in any way ROFL LMAO LOL.
Ever wonder why do cults/occult groups sacrifice animals/humans? Yes, because it is part of their culture and beliefs. It doesn't mean that these entities are real. It obviously doesn't mean that studying and making art about said entities isn't interresting either. Get a grip.
I'm reading a book that focuses on the women of twin peaks and apparently when the actress who played Ronette ,finished doing a take of her walking across the bridge, told David that this one member of the crew really made her feel uneasy and she didn't know why and David whispered "he's our villan and nobody knows it" it was Frank, I don't know how well known that story is but it's just interesting that he gave off a BOB vibe in real life. Though I heard he was a nice dude
I will never forget the feeling i had the first time I saw that image of Bob behind the bed. It was like a million needles shooting through my body and my heart went into my throat. It's so unexpected and surreal, your mind doesnt even know how to handle it. Just pure TERROR. It's what I love about Lynch. No matter how Avant Garde his movies get, he always knows what he's doing. He's an absolute expert in his own field and you can always sense there is some real craft to his madness.
It’s these “accidents” or moments of spontaneity that can make a film so much better. Love these kind of stories. Lynch was so right to do this. He knew that it could become a part of something that could make the scene more frightening. When we do see the small image of him in the mirror next to her we go “Oh Sh*t!”
Im just arriving at the second season ( already spoiled by years unfortunately,though not in the details nor most of the movie and s3) and god damn Bob scared the hell out of me almost Every tíme i ve seen him
I've always though Bob was a sort of representation of men's violence and hidden predator behaviour towards women (considering the revelation of who killed Laura, and their behaviour throughout the series). And then David Lynch goes: "Bob was just a guy working on set, and we decided to film him". Right.
The random or unplanned nature of his being in the film does not mean (he way I view Lynch anyway) that once included he does not carry some deep archetipal meaning.
first started watching twin peaks when i was 30 years old. seeing frank silva as bob legitimately scared me like i hadnt been scared since i was a child. perfect casting
I had nightmares about Bob when i watched Twin Peaks as a teenager in the -90s. I dont know what it was but i was terrified. Glad that feeling is gone 😀
It's kind of brilliant. Taking mistakes and incorporating them into your art. It really works with horror. Most people (myself included) wouldn't notice BOB hiding in the edge of a shot, but if you did, it would make the situation so much more creepy. And it come off more natural than a director intentionally trying to do the same thing because it was a natural mistake and you weren't trying to both show something and then hide that something in your shot.
It had to be fate when filming the series. It seems like there were many incidences when filming that happened unintentionally that were incorporated into the series. There has to be a reason for them and David was brilliant enough to see the value of these unintentional incidences and expanded on them.
Thank God Silva was an actor. What a lot of people might not realize is David may have wanted him whether he answered the question yes or no but you can’t just put anybody in a film or T.V. show, you have to be a member of SAG for the kind of role he played. So had he not had the proper credentials, maybe Lynch wouldn’t have gone down the BOB rabbit hole. Completely changing the course of the show.
When I was a kid there was an artist who used to draw randomly on paper. He taught there were no mistakes, only potential. I remember watching him draw random shapes and make what looked like mistakes, only to turn all those things into extremely elegant drawings. Forgot his name but I think that is the mindset of a true artist versus an artist / director by title.
