"A soothing waterfall, a gently humming mill, a fetching northwestern forest: these are the sights of Twin Peaks, a throwback town that disguises its mystery and selfishness under a visage of true Americana. David Lynch and Mark Frost's mystery series focused on the murder of popular but troubled high schooler Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee), with the intrepid, boyish FBI Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle Maclachlan) discovering a nest of demonic spirits implicated in her death."
"The film's reputation improved in the '90s, and a combination of filmmakers going to bat for it, the spread of online criticism and retrospective screenings, and the clear impact of Twin Peaks across the television media in the 21st century has improved Fire Walk With Me's critical standing - not to mention the countless voices who have testified to the film's enduring empathy for survivors of sexual abuse since 1992."
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me is a prequel film that follows the murder and backstory of Laura Palmer. The film premiered at Cannes in 1992 to negative reviews and reported boos after Twin Peaks experienced a rapid rise and cancellation. Many critics initially hated the film and prominent figures offered harsh criticism. During the 1990s and beyond, the film underwent significant reevaluation as filmmakers defended it, online criticism spread, and retrospective screenings highlighted its influence. The film’s empathetic treatment of sexual-abuse survivors and a recent Criterion Collection 4K upgrade have renewed interest.
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