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Jan 20, 2025 | 
filmdaily.co | Daisy Franklin
When Twin Peaks: The Return arrived on screens, fans were met with a bittersweet final performance from Catherine E. Coulson as iconic character the Log Lady. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, David Lynch called her scenes “extremely emotional” and divulged “Catherine passed away four days after she shot” her final scene following a battle with cancer.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
filmdaily.co | Daisy Franklin
During a voiceover that could have easily been expressed by Jughead Jones (Cole Sprouse) in the past two seasons of Riverdale, The Log Lady (Catherine E. Coulson) mused in S2E22 of Twin Peaks, “Where there was once one, there are now two. Or were there always two? What is a reflection? A chance to see two?
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
filmdaily.co | Daisy Franklin
When David Lynch and Mark Frost created the seemingly idyllic small town of Twin Peaks in the late 1980s, the sensationality of Laura Palmer’s murder launched a cult classic that continues to reach beyond replication. The surrealistic quality of the show and subsequent dream logic form the backbone for the now three-season series, with fans speculating theories as to what really went on during those black, moonless nights.
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Jan 18, 2025 | 
filmdaily.co | Daisy Franklin
It feels almost impossible to write about the passing of David Lynch without acknowledging the profound sense of fate that accompanied the news. As if some cosmic symmetry aligned, Lynch, a man whose life and art have long been steeped in the mysteries of the unknown, passed away just as the city of Los Angeles—his adopted home and the epicenter of his surreal creativity—burned.
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
filmdaily.co | Daisy Franklin
Christopher Prinsloo’s life is a tapestry of diverse experiences, struggles, and triumphs, woven together by his unwavering passion for storytelling. A trained actor with a background in theatre and screen, Christopher is now expanding his horizons as a writer and director, bringing his unique perspective and creativity to the forefront.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
filmdaily.co | Daisy Franklin |Frankie Stein
By Daisy Franklin for Film DailyFew films manage to capture the raw vulnerability of grief while illuminating the flickers of hope that follow. In his poignant directorial debut, A Place to Fall Down, Duane Hansen Fernandez delivers a heartfelt exploration of human resilience in the face of tragedy. Starring the critically acclaimed Clifton Collins Jr. (Jockey), the short film follows Jose, an elite mechanic, as he wrestles with the profound loss of his wife.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
filmdaily.co | Daisy Franklin |Frankie Stein
By Daisy Franklin, Film Daily NewsSamuel Kay Forrest, the award-winning filmmaker behind HipBeat (2020), is back with his highly anticipated sophomore feature film, Orango. The drama is set for a limited theatrical release in Los Angeles on November 8th at the Cinelounge Theater, followed by its availability on Amazon via Indie Rights. Orango is a collaborative creation between Forrest and his close friend Staniel Ferreira, whose personal story inspired the narrative.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
filmdaily.co | Daisy Franklin |Frankie Stein
By Daisy FranklinSche-Hao “Thomas” Wang’s films linger in the mind, gently prompting viewers to reflect on universal themes through his careful blend of sound, silence, and human complexity. This USC School of Cinematic Arts graduate’s work spans narrative shorts, documentaries, and experimental formats, all held together by an intimate look at family relationships and a unique auteur perspective. Here, Thomas shares how his background, influences, and explorations in storytelling guide his craft.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
filmdaily.co | Daisy Franklin
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is a clucking good time that misses laying a golden egg. Released with much fanfare, this latest claymation escapade harbors the whimsical charm Aardman fans expect but stumbles in comedic delivery, leaving audiences craving more punchlines. Following classic hits like The Wrong Trousers and A Close Shave, previous public enthusiasm remains unmet. Critiques from sources like The Guardian chime in: “fantastic animation, clunky jokes.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
filmdaily.co | Daisy Franklin
EDITOR’S NOTE: Newsflash obtained a statement and images from Christie’s. A rare emerald brooch that once belonged to a British model and socialite is set to go under the hammer for up to GBP 6.1 million. The rare piece, formerly owned by the French-born statesman and activist Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan who gifted it to his beautiful wife, will be sold 55 years after its debut at auction on 12th November.
