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Metro
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
'Nightmare fuel' series with near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score streaming now
Cancel all of your weekend plans – one of the most iconic television series of all time is available to binge-watch in full right now. Back in 1990, audiences across the world were asking themselves the question 'Who killed Laura Palmer?' when David Lynch's surreal murder-mystery Twin Peaks began. Starring Kyle MacLachlan, Sherilyn Fenn, Lara Flynn Boyle, Sheryl Lee, and many more, Twin Peaks follows the investigation into the murder of local teen Laura Palmer (Lee) and the mystery that surrounds its unusual circumstances and other phenomena in the town. The investigation is led by FBI special agent Dale Cooper (MacLachlan) who is pulled deeper and deeper into the town's secrets, uncovering far more than he bargained for when he checked into The Great Northern Hotel. Like much of Lynch's work, Twin Peaks, created alongside Mark Frost, contains an eccentric cast of characters, supernatural themes, melodramatic storylines, and a surreal, uncanny atmosphere. Its uniqueness is what led Twin Peaks to be such a smash hit at the time of its release and revered by fans 35 years later, and now, both seasons of the show as well as Twin Peaks: The Return can be streamed now on Mubi. Seasons one and two, containing 30 episodes, ran from 1990 to 1991 and were followed by the prequel film Fire Walk with Me in 1992. Sixteen years after its original run, Lynch and many of the original cast hit our screens again in Twin Peaks: The Return set 25 years after season two's devastating finale. Twin Peaks quickly gained a devoted following and is often listed among the greatest television series of all time, as well as one of the most terrifying, thanks to the themes it tackles. Season one holds a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the critics' consensus reading: 'Twin Peaks plays with TV conventions to deliver a beguiling — and unsettling — blend of seemingly disparate genres, adding up to an offbeat drama with a distinctly unique appeal.' The second season sits at 65%, while The Return has a huge 94% score. Deputy TV editor Tom Percival says: There have been plenty of great television shows over the years: The Sopranos, The Simpsons, Breaking Bad, and Geordie Shore (okay, maybe not that last one). Still, when journalists are curating lists of the best TV shows of all time there's one peculiar horror series that may seem a little out of place: Twin Peaks. After all, the horror genre doesn't get a lot of love from more esteemed critical circles. Yet this strange series – which premiered 35 years ago in 1990 – is unquestionably one of the best TV shows of all time and a technical marvel that pushed the boundaries of what people thought the small screen was capable of. Nominally the show was a mystery drama of sorts but honestly, that description doesn't do Twin Peaks justice. By design, it defied categorisation, blending supernatural and surreal elements with the theatrical tropes and cliches that defined so many beloved soaps. Read the full review here In their review of the show, the Sydney Morning Herald said: 'Twin Peaks has many of the elements of a soap opera: it is slow (although not vapid), has a complex plot, melodrama and a plethora of disasters. It's the weirdness, the David Lynch trademark,k which is the lure.' Buffalo News added: 'Twin Peaks is refreshing, unsettling, funny and mystifying. If you are the very unusual TV viewer looking for something different, the first three hours should put you in the mood for more.' Of The Return, Vox said: 'It stopped feeling like a TV show to me, at some point, and started feeling like a gift.' Rolling Stone added: 'What we just witnessed was unmatched in the medium's history,' meanwhile, The Atlantic wrote: 'Twin Peaks remains the nightmare fuel it always has been.' The Guardian added to the glowing praise, saying: 'The Twin Peaks revival is perfect. I'm in deep with it. It's easily the best series of the year so far. And, although this might seem like heresy to long-time fans, I think it might actually be better than the original.' Twin Peaks' addition to Mubi comes at a poignant time following the death of its visionary creator, Lynch, earlier this year, aged 78. More Trending The celebrated filmmaker, who was behind the likes of Mulholland Drive, The Elephant Man, died on January 15. His cause of death was confirmed as cardiac arrest due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The filmmaker visionary died after becoming housebound with emphysema following years of chain-smoking, and a death certificate released by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed COPD was an underlying condition suffered by the auteur. View More » Twin Peaks seasons one and two and Twin Peaks: The Return are available to stream now on Mubi Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: WWE icon The Undertaker forced to undergo secret lifesaving surgery MORE: All episodes of the 'funniest show on TV' are finally free to stream MORE: TV soap star Chris Robinson dies aged 86
Irish Independent
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Tattoo artist bringing talent from all the world to Bundoran for first ever tattoo convention
Danny McKay from Strabane has been a tattoo artist for 15 years. His love of art and tattoos has continued to grow over the years and has prompted him to host the first ever Bundoran Tattoo Convention at The Great Northern Hotel on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday May 25 from 10am to 9pm. The convention will host up to 100 talented artists, some of whom are travelling from all over Ireland and other parts of the world. Danny said he is looking forward to bringing likeminded people to Bundoran later this month. 'There is some people travelling great distances to be there from different parts of America, Italy, France, Spain and all over Ireland. 'It is very cool that people are making such an effort to come to the convention. 'There will also be live music, live entertainers, face painting and temporary tattoos for the kids and each night there will be an after party. 'There will also be competitions for different categories of tattoos too with prizes for first, second and third place,' said Danny. Danny said his love of art and being creative began at a young age. He went to university in Liverpool and had a number of tattoos himself when he suddenly had a 'light bulb moment' that being a tattoo artist could be his passion. 'I absolutely fell in love with the industry. 'Back then it was like one big family and everyone was so welcoming and cool. 'I was just mesmerised. 'I really just love everything about being a tattoo artist. 'No matter what else is going on, as soon as that needle hits the skin for the first time, that's me in the zone. 'I am in my happy place,' said Danny. Danny explained the Bundoran Tattoo Convention has been in the pipeline for a very long time, but the death of two important people spurred him on to finally host it. 'The idea started off with me and some other artists who were going to come together to put it on but it kept getting put off. 'Two very important people in my life passed away. They were responsible for a lot of great memories in Bundoran. So after my granny Sheila passed away, I went straight the Great Northern Hotel and set up a meeting. 'Since then I have just been organising it all myself,' said Danny. Danny has been travelling to tattoo conventions for years in places all over the world and has met many fantastic artists along the way. He said it is an honour to have these artists travel to Ireland to help him with his event. With less than a month to go to the convention, Danny is putting the finishing touches to the weekend. He said since its launch, there has been a good buzz surrounding the convention. 'People are very excited about it. 'I have other artists come to me and said everyone is looking forward to it which is great. 'I really hope it all goes well and it is a good weekend for the artists and those coming along to the convention,' said Danny. For more information and tickets, visit Bundoran Tattoo Convention on Facebook or Instagram.
