Film Series

Considered by many critics to be David Lynch’s magnum opus, Twin Peaks: The Return reconstructs, deconstructs, and discombobulates its own mythos. This is not the Twin Peaks you once knew. In fact, it’s possible what you knew was entirely wrong.

85 years ago, America was on the precipice of major upheaval — not only digging out from the ruins of the Great Depression and impending involvement in World War II, but also in the world of film. This month, a modest sampling of some of the best the year had to offer — but these films would go on to define the decade America went to war and bring significant attention and opportunities to the auteurs at their helms.

Once a regular staple in pre-pandemic fall programming, the salty phoenix of Doctobers past arises anew, leaner than last seen in 2018 and cradled in its claws a mixed nest of cracked eggs.