Our latest recommendation is just perfect for fans of serialized TV shows like "Lost," "The X-Files" and even the new "Pushing Daisies." It's the complete series DVD collection of David Lynch's bewildering early '90s series "Twin Peaks." This definitive gold box set features remastered versions of all 30 episodes of the show.
Most people don't remember but "Twin Peaks" was a pop culture happening when it debuted in 1990, one of the first true water cooler shows of the decade. But it quickly wore out its welcome in Season 2 by simply being too 'out there' (even series creator David Lynch admits as much). This new set gives older viewers a chance to revisit the bizarre storylines and gives new fans a chance to see what what all that chatter was about.
Besides making a star out of Kyle MachLachlan, it also features a pre X-Files David Duchovny as a transsexual federal agent. This is the kind of show the DVD format was made for. The show had so much going on at once it almost demands you pause a few times each episode just to stop and go 'huh?'
This set has all sorts of commentaries and interviews with people connected to the show, and also has both the the original pilot that aired (which has never been available on home video before) and the European version, which has about 15 minutes of footage U.S. viewers never saw. And you also get a dozen postcards. So make a pot of black coffee, cut yourself a slice of Cherry Pie, and enjoy your visit to Twin Peaks, the strangest town you're ever going to come across.
You can purchase Twin Peaks - The Definitive Gold Box Edition at Amazon.com and other entertainment stores.
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