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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Happy National Coffee Day! ☕️ Does that make it a great day to celebrate by taking a deep sip and ordering a copy of THE DREAMER’S PATH: TWIN PEAKS AND DAVID LYNCH THE ACTOR, featuring more than 70 interviews unpacking every onscreen Lynch performance? Yes, yes it does! bit.ly/46WL5z1 #DavidLynch

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Nine years ago today, September 29, 2017, the last starring role of the great Harry Dean Stanton released theatrically. For THE DREAMER'S PATH, I was honored to speak about LUCKY with director John Carroll Lynch, Ron Livingston, and many others, and tell the story of its production! 📕 bit.ly/4rsFNn9

David Lynch and Harry Dean Stanton sitting at a bar in a scene from 2017's LUCKY, directed by John Carroll Lynch.

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Fifteen years ago, September 25, 2011, in THE CLEVELAND SHOW episode “BFFS,” David Lynch’s Gus the Bartender opined he thought he had dibs on Meg Griffin, given that “she’d been in the lost and found box for over a week.” THE DREAMER’S PATH has ALL the stories about Lynch as an actor! bit.ly/4rsFNn9

Gus the Bartender, voiced by David Lynch, in “BFFS,” the first episode of the third season of THE CLEVELAND SHOW, opining that he thought he had dibs on Meg Griffin, given that “she’d been in the lost and found box for over a week.”

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It’s true: never stop learning. The best writing, for me at least, is almost always a way to synthesize roiling feelings, plus new interests, curiosities and interpretations of the world, with all its people, personalities, perspectives, and messy contradictions.

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

NEW: @apnews.com confirms that ICE has begun electronically "disappearing" people in the agency's custody who have final orders of removal. As of last week, anyone jailed by ICE with a final order of removal will NOT appear in the ICE Online Detainee Locator System, making them effectively vanish.

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AP Exclusive: ICE hides locations of thousands of detainees with final removal orders

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stopped publicly revealing where it is holding most detainees who are subject to final deportation orders, in a move that has made it harder for lawyers an...

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I was intrigued by this one, so great to hear it’s worthwhile. Viva Scoot!

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

On September 13, 2012, David Lynch appeared in the first of two LOUIE episodes. For my book THE DREAMER'S PATH, I spoke with every actor with whom Lynch shared a scene in the show. Their wonderful stories breathe life into this loving examination of EVERY onscreen Lynch performance! bit.ly/4rsFNn9 📕

David Lynch as enigmatic comedy whisperer Jack Dall in the LOUIE episode "Late Show Part 2," which aired on September 13, 2012.

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The Great Pumpkin Papers 🎃🎃🎃 @professormusgrave.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The easiest way to explain the future of US governance for your lifetime and mine is that Trump has taken us from “easy” to “difficult” permanently

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Late to post (ack!), but it was a tremendous pleasure to join Matt and Hannah and talk about the Gordon Cole-heavy seventh part of TWIN PEAKS’ third season (yes, the one before *that* episode)… including WTH moments and which character is definitely not invited on a coffee date! Give it a listen!

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Dean Baker @deanbaker13.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

There has been too little attention paid to the 750 service members wounded in Trump's war www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec... We know these must be serious injuries, like the loss of a limb. Hegseth lies about everything, so he would only acknowledge injuries that couldn't be hidden.

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More than 750 U.S. service members wounded in Iran war

The numbers in the Pentagon report increased as the conflict nears six months.

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

“Staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!”

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A highly worthwhile, very engaging (and low-key enraging) documentary! If you want to leaven your bewilderment and anger with some laughs while gaining a better understanding not just of the big cryptocurrency grift but indeed our modern-day scam culture more broadly, this is a great place to start.

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Honored by @filmobsessive.com’s review of THE DREAMER’S PATH: “With a thoroughness that would impress Dale Cooper himself… its interest (and expertise) in reevaluating his skill as a performer makes it a unique read in the pantheon of Lynch literature.” filmobsessive.com/film/film-fe... #DavidLynch

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The Dreamer's Path Shines a Spotlight on David Lynch the Actor

In Brent Simon's THE DREAMER'S PATH, David Lynch the actor is finally given full appraisal, from his underrated skill to his unlikely roles.

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

On September 3, 2017, TWIN PEAKS’ final two parts aired, and with them David Lynch’s last appearance as Gordon Cole. His character’s final onscreen words: “Be thinking of you, Coop.” In my book THE DREAMER’S PATH, 70+ interviewees talk about Lynch as an actor. bit.ly/4rsFNn9 📕 #DavidLynch #TwinPeaks

David Lynch as Gordon Cole in the penultimate episode of the third season of TWIN PEAKS, which aired on September 3, 2017.

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Eighteen years ago, on September 2, 2008, David Lynch met with THE CLEVELAND SHOW co-creator Mike Henry (left) to discuss Lynch voicing a character on the animated series. In my book THE DREAMER’S PATH, Henry details the unlikely and incredible collaboration in full. 📕 bit.ly/46WL5z1 #DavidLynch

THE CLEVELAND SHOW co-creator Mike Henry (left), his brother Patrick Henry (right), and David Lynch (center), on September 2, 2008, at Lynch’s Hollywood Hills home.

THE CLEVELAND SHOW’s Gus the Bartender, voiced by David Lynch.

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

… led to the cameo, Lynch stepping in to actually finance the movie when casting-dependent funding fell through, Lynch’s nervousness that prevented a small, specific directorial note, and much, much more. Chapter 12 tells the full story! bit.ly/4rsFNn9 📕 #DavidLynch #TheDreamersPath #Nadja

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The Dreamer’s Path: Twin Peaks and David Lynch the Actor | Tucker DS Press

First Place Winner of the 2026 Best Non-Fiction Entertainment book at the Book Fest Awards Much has been written about David Lynch and his films, but The Dreamer’s Path approaches his canon from a dis...

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Thirty-one years ago, on September 1, 1995, Michael Almereyda’s NADJA, in which David Lynch cameos as a morgue attendant who falls victim to vampiric hypnosis, was released theatrically. For my book THE DREAMER’S PATH, Almereyda recounted his relationship with Lynch, the circumstances that… 1/2

David Lynch, as a morgue attendant who falls victim to vampiric hypnosis but nonetheless maintains his A-plus hair game, in Michael Almereyda’s 1995 film NADJA.

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A beautiful and moving piece, Matt, truly. So often we struggle to grasp or remember that direct lessons can be learned in parallel and conjunction with enlightenment in the negative. Realizing that, closing that circle, making it whole, and then expressing it so eloquently is a genuine gift.

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I know it’s actually about reconciling inventory, but this also feels like a great metaphor for American capitalism. 🍿

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 01/09/2026

the press has gotten completely habituated to the ugly and hateful behavior of the people in this government so i will be surprised if anyone ever asks hegseth why he thinks it is appropriate to mock children for wanting to learn, grow and maybe serve their country

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LYT - Subscribe for free to my Substack plz @lytrules.substack.com · 29/08/2026

Hey everyone - I could use some new subscribers to my site, MORTAL CINEMA, where I talk film, religion, and pop culture with no editors, filters, or arbitrary rules. Compared to similar writers, I have more content and less of it is paywalled. I do this for the love of it. lytrules.substack.com

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Mortal Cinema | Luke Y. Thompson | Substack

Movies (and TV) analyzed through an atheist filter, along with toys, fast food and other pop culture from longtime entertainment writer and mere mortal Luke Y. Thompson. Click to read Mortal Cinema, b...

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Today is National Red Wine Day, which means a chance to blast UB40, yes — but also to pop open a bottle and curl up with the e-book version of THE DREAMER’S PATH, which explores the arc of Gordon Cole and details every David Lynch performance! bit.ly/4rsFNn9 🍷 #DavidLynch #TwinPeaks #TheDreamersPath

David Lynch and Bérénice Marlohe relax between takes on the set of the third season of TWIN PEAKS, their characters enjoying a nice bottle of red wine. 🍷 Photo courtesy of Cori Glazer.

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Thirty-four years ago, August 28, 1992, TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME was released. Several years ago, I unpacked its legacy. It was a joy, too, to get to revisit the film through the lens of David Lynch’s performance as Gordon Cole in my new book THE DREAMER'S PATH. www.avclub.com/twin-peaks-f...

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Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me: How David Lynch's film finally found redemption after 30 years

Once deemed a spectacular failure, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me was ahead of its time with both its approach and its subject matter

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

👏🏼 He’s really quite good at this, on both a macro and micro level.

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Twelve years ago, on August 26, 2014, David Lynch accepted the Ice Bucket Challenge, from both Laura Dern and Justin Theroux, while playing “Over the Rainbow” on his trumpet. THE DREAMER’S PATH considers this fun curio in the context of performance, plus so much more! bit.ly/4rsFNn9 🌈 📕 #DavidLynch

David Lynch playing “Over the Rainbow” on a trumpet and getting a bucket of iced coffee with double shot of espresso dumped on him by his son Riley Sweeney Lynch, on August 26, 2014, as part of the viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Lynch’s pay-it-forward nominee? Vladimir Putin.

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Alonso Duralde @aduralde.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Free samples! Before we take our late-summer break, we're giving all-access to our subscriber shows. Enjoy! bit.ly/4wFRTeh

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Now *that* is quite a quartet! 😀

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

One interesting facet of adulthood is how your relationship changes with songs that most indulged any sense of teenage self-flagellation. You gain an unusual control. One can still use said songs as mood amplifiers when desired, but they also give you a singular ability to step outside of yourself.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Ballou on Epstein Files Hearing: There were just long periods of silence in the courtroom as the DOJ struggled to articulate why it couldn’t follow the law here. I had never really been in a hearing like that, where one side was just silent on their own arguments…

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Classic dry-drunk white-knuckling.

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

This was a fantastic conversation! Eric is an author, podcaster and smart guy. If you love TWIN PEAKS and David Lynch, you should check out and support “Meanwhile.” I was honored to get a chance to discuss THE DREAMER’S PATH on it. www.ericgrissom.com/podcasts/mea... #TwinPeaks #DavidLynch

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Meanwhile, a Twin Peaks Podcast

Meanwhile is a scene-by-scene, episode-by-episode dive into the wonderful and strange world of Twin Peaks from David Lynch and Mark Frost.

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Nice to receive some love on Reddit for THE DREAMER’S PATH! #DavidLynch #TheDreamersPath #TwinPeaks #BookSky

A Reddit r/davidlynch post reading: “Very excited to receive my copy of The Dreamer’s Path by u/BrentRSimon! Can’t wait to dive in. Bonus points if you can identify the two Lynch keepers in the background of this photo.”

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Eighteen years ago, August 10, 2008, during an eight-day trip to Brazil, David Lynch shot cameos in two short films, including PEIXE VERMELHO (RED FISH). Detailing Lynch’s *every* onscreen performance, THE DREAMER’S PATH unpacks these never-before-discussed projects! bit.ly/4rsFNn9 📕 #DavidLynch

David Lynch pictured, standing in a grassy lot with PEIXE VERMELHO director Andreia Vigo (center, in red) and the rest of the Brazilian short film’s cast and crew, on August 10, 2008.

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

This is incredibly savage, totally understandable and straight-up haunting, all at once.

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

📕 Happy National Book Lovers Day! That makes it *another* great day to check out THE DREAMER’S PATH, which explores David Lynch’s every onscreen performance, from the famous to the obscure and even newly uncovered! With 70-plus interviews, it’s a must-own for Lynch fans! bit.ly/4rsFNn9 #DavidLynch

A young Gordon Cole from FIRE WALK WITH ME (1992) and an old Gordon Cole from the third season of TWIN PEAKS (2017), as depicted on the cover of Brent Simon’s new, award-winning book THE DREAMER’S PATH: TWIN PEAKS AND DAVID LYNCH THE ACTOR, which chronicles Lynch’s every onscreen performance.

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

If there’s only one member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers out there signing his name in wet cement… yeah, I’d expect it to be him.

“Flea” scratched into concrete, reasonably presumed to be the signature of the 63-year-old Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist of the same name.

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Five years ago, on August 6, 2021, David Lynch shot his scene as director John Ford in THE FABELMANS. The story of Lynch's casting, preparation for, and filming of the singularly memorable cameo receives a full telling in Chapter 48 of THE DREAMER'S PATH. bit.ly/4rsFNn9 #DavidLynch #StevenSpielberg

David Lynch listens to Steven Spielberg on the set of THE FABELMANS on August 6, 2021, at the historic Wilshire Ebell Theatre in mid-city Los Angeles.

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Eight years ago, August 3, 2018, David Lynch recorded his spoken-word contribution to the music video "Fire Is Coming," reciting a lengthy, vaguely ominous piece he wrote. In my book THE DREAMER'S PATH, Flying Lotus explains the origins of their unique collaboration. bit.ly/46WL5z1 #DavidLynch

David Lynch’s face transposed inside a wolf’s head in the music video for Flying Lotus’ “Fire Is Coming,” an unexpected collaboration whose unique origins are detailed in author Brent Simon’s award-winning book THE DREAMER’S PATH: TWIN PEAKS AND DAVID LYNCH THE ACTOR.

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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Meanwhile, a Twin Peaks Podcast

Meanwhile is a scene-by-scene, episode-by-episode dive into the wonderful and strange world of Twin Peaks from David Lynch and Mark Frost.

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Happy birthday to John Carroll Lynch, and many thanks to him for sharing his memories, for my book THE DREAMER’S PATH, of working on LUCKY with David Lynch and Harry Dean Stanton! His generosity and candor were essential in telling the story of his wonderful film's making. bit.ly/46WL5z1 #DavidLynch

David Lynch (foreground) and Ron Livingston in 2017’s LUCKY, starring Harry Dean Stanton and directed by John Carroll Lynch.

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Eric Grissom @ericgrissom.com · 30/07/2026

Meanwhile returns today with an interview with @shareddarkness.bsky.social about David Lynch the actor (and a lot more) and @scottryanfmp.bsky.social drops by to tell us about the Double R Dream and his new book, The Road to David Lynch's Wild at Heart. Plus a surprise cameo by @agentivy.bsky.social

Meanwhile, a Twin Peaks Podcast: Interviews with Brent Simon and Scott Ryan

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Brent Simon @shareddarkness.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I think you’re onto something here. Huge Doof Warrior mini-fig sales!

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Matt Ortega @mattortega.com · 28/07/2026

Stephen Miller said just the other day that all asylum claims are "fake." A couple deported from the U.S. to Guatemala were gagged, bound, and shot dead. Their 14-month old found crying next to their mother's body. People like Miller don't care though because this is the point: ethnic cleansing.

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Overland couple shot dead in Guatemala after local ICE stop led to deportations

The couple’s 14-month-old daughter was found crying beside her mother’s body in a sugarcane field last week, according to Guatemalan authorities and media.

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