12.29.2006
On Hiatus
My blogging is going to take a backseat to my new job over the next few months so enjoy your updates about everything Lost from the sites listed on the right. Enjoy season three!
12.22.2006
ABC Gives Out Some Lost Spoilers
BuddyTV reports some sweet Lost spoilers about upcoming episodes that involve Hurley finding a CAR on the island. That's right, a car! I can't wait.
12.21.2006
#2 Best Moment of TV in 2006
BuddyTV put Lost's revelation of where the Others live as the #2 Best Moment of TV in 2006. #1 went to 24 for the assassination of David Palmer. I can't really argue with that so I will accept it.
New Lost Moments
From now on the Lost moments will be posted on this url. The next Lost Moment is slated to hit the web Friday at 8am ET.
12.20.2006
12.19.2006
Matthew Fox on Season 3
Kristen at E interviews Matthew Fox and he reveals what he thinks of the last 16 episodes of season three.
12.14.2006
12.11.2006
Fan Theories About Lost's Ending
Inspired by Stephen King's Entertainment Weekly interview about how he would end Lost fans have sent in their theories to BuddyTV as part of a contest. The twelve best theories have been chosen and summarized for your perusal. Check them all out and comment on your favorites. Theories 1, 3, 4, and 14 were my favs. I'll save further comment til you've had a chance to check em out.
12.07.2006
Doc Jensen's Latest Theory
This is probably my favorite Doc Jensen theory yet. He explains how he thinks Lost might be mirroring Old Testament history. Very interesting and worth a look.
12.06.2006
Lost Filming Without Matthew Fox
A Boston Herald exclusive interview reports that Lost is currently filming without Matthew Fox. Don't worry, the article also says Matthew will start filming more episodes starting after the 1st of the year. Whew, they didn't kill off Jack after all.
Lost Moving to 10pm
The Hollywoood Reporter reports that Lost will be moving to 10pm on Wednesdays to avoid American Idol. I hope none of you will really care about the change and watch Lost just like you always have, I know I'll be there at 10pm every Wednesday.
12.05.2006
12.04.2006
Matthew Fox Pokes Fun at Lost on SNL
Check out this great SNL skit featuring Matthew Fox and some rabid Lost fans.
11.30.2006
Desmond's Flashback
A link to Desmond's flashback courtesy of Approaching Lost but originally found on the The Fuselage. It seems Desmond had his future seeing abilities prior to coming to the island.
11.28.2006
11.27.2006
Entertainment Weekly Reveals Lost Clues
EW reports that we will be getting some answers when Lost returns. We'll get the scoop on Jack's tattoos, Locke's wheelchair, and Desmond's "abilities". Damon Lindelof even goes so far as to say that Desmond's new powers will be a big time factor in the remainder of season 3.
Lindelof also says the following about Juliet: "Her agenda is more in line with the castaways than we originally suspected but that does not mean she is not sinister."
About the implosion of the Hatch he says, "There is definitely more to this story. You will get a better picture of what happened when Desmond turned the fail safe key."
Finally, on the question of who is Jacob and why is Jack not on his list Carlton Cuse answered, "The answer lies further downstream in the ongoing story." And Lindelof reminds us that character names in Lost are not assigned without reason.
Source: Approaching Lost
11.23.2006
11.21.2006
10 New Lost Spoilers
BuddyTV gives 10 new Lost spoilers in a recent article. These spoilers are not for the faint of heart. In other words, after reading this article you will know a lot more about how Lost will look after the break. All I can say is that it is gonna be sweet. Less than three months left...
Josh Holloway as Gambit!!!
Movie Hole reports that Josh Holloway is being tapped to Gambit in one the next X-Men pictures. How is that for perfect casting? He's as perfect for that role as Hugh Jackman is for Wolverine and Patrick Stewart is for Professor X. Comic fans rejoice!
11.20.2006
Lost Music Video
A music video featuring Lost clips from seasons 1,2, and 3 called "Demons" by Brian McFadden has been posted at abc.com. The song's pretty good and they did a good job picking the clips. It's worth watching.
11.19.2006
11.17.2006
Doc Jensen's Latest Lost Theories
At least while Lost is on hiatus we have Doc Jensen to feed us a steady diet of the most interesting (and sometimes wacky) Lost theories. This week he theorizes about Kelvin's purpose on the island (his place in the overall mythology) and Juliet's need for revenge.
IGN's Top 50 Lost Loose Ends
Wow. Check out this comprehensive list of Lost loose ends that everyone wants answered. Kudos to the people at IGN for this sweet list. Enjoy!
Will Jack Be Killed Off?
Kristen a E! asks Damon Lindelof whether there is truth to the rumors that Lost will kill off Jack. The answer is comforting...sort of.
11.13.2006
Episodes 3.07, 3.08, and 3.09 Spoilers!!!
BuddyTV gives us an inside look at Episodes 3.07-3.09. It appears that episode 3.07 will be a Juliet flashback that tells us she was married to Ethan! And, because of that, Juliet goes looking for some revenge! Episode 3.08 will be a Jack flashback that features his time in Thailand and episode 3.09 will be Desmond-centric. Enjoy the Lost info!
11.11.2006
Top 10 Questions Answered by Damon Lindelof
A Lost watching group that included a member of Lindelof's family got him to agree to answer 10 questions about the show. Check out his answers here.
Top 10 Signs You're Obsessed with Lost
10. After each episode, you do an all-kitty reenactment in your basement
9. You refer to your in-laws as "The Others"
8. While visiting New York, you stood over every manhole and screamed, "Good God -- a secret hatch"
7. You're halfway to your goal of licking every cast member
6. Your friend phoned during "Lost." Next day you beat him to death with a hot poker
5. You pitched NBC a show about 12 people stranded backstage at "Saturday Night Live"
4. Co-workers affectionately refer to you as "That loser who's obsessed with 'Lost'"
3. Renamed dental practice "Flost"
2. Your wife is getting sick of playing the bedroom game "Find the castaway"
1. You sat through all ten of these lame jokes
11.10.2006
11.09.2006
11.06.2006
Official Lost Podcast Summary 11-6-06
Once again Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof sat down to answer questions about Lost. Here's a summary of all the new and interesting things they said:
1. They killed Eko because they had a deal with AAA that he would be on for a little more than a year and no more.
2. There are other Tailies alive, we just don't know where they are. We will be seeing Cindy, the flight attendant, and Zack and Emma, the kids, in episode 3.08.
3. The assumptions that the Monster was downloading memories from Eko in the 23rd Psalm and that Yemi was a manifestation of the island generated by the Monster are good ones.
4. Eko said "You're next" and Locke interpreted it as "We're next".
5. Eko died on his own terms.
6. The producers wouldn't answer if the island was constantly moving.
7. We might come to learn what happened to all the doctors in future episodes.
8. Our time on "alcatraz" will be over in episode 3.06.
9. Damon and Carlton use The Stand and Charles Dickens novels as good models for telling a long, sprawling, serialized character-based story.
10. We will return to the Black Rock.
Source: ABC
1. They killed Eko because they had a deal with AAA that he would be on for a little more than a year and no more.
2. There are other Tailies alive, we just don't know where they are. We will be seeing Cindy, the flight attendant, and Zack and Emma, the kids, in episode 3.08.
3. The assumptions that the Monster was downloading memories from Eko in the 23rd Psalm and that Yemi was a manifestation of the island generated by the Monster are good ones.
4. Eko said "You're next" and Locke interpreted it as "We're next".
5. Eko died on his own terms.
6. The producers wouldn't answer if the island was constantly moving.
7. We might come to learn what happened to all the doctors in future episodes.
8. Our time on "alcatraz" will be over in episode 3.06.
9. Damon and Carlton use The Stand and Charles Dickens novels as good models for telling a long, sprawling, serialized character-based story.
10. We will return to the Black Rock.
Source: ABC
11.05.2006
Nikki and Paulo Get a Flashback Episode
The Tail Section is reporting that Nikki and Paulo will get a flashback episode that explores what they were doing while all the original adventures from season one and two were happening. Should be fun to see what the world of the island looks like from a different, less involved perspective.
11.03.2006
Mr. Eko Says Goodbye
Here's a link to a great L.A. Times article about the end of Mr. Eko. The best part about the article is when Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse chime in about why it was Mr. Eko's time. I've copied that part below for your enjoyment.
"With the other characters who died — Boone, Shannon, Ana Lucia and Libby — "there was a quotient of shock value but there was the idea that it made sense, that it was the characters' time," co-creator Damon Lindelof said. "I think the audience may feel that Mr. Eko was taken before his time. The way that he dies is very significant. It is more spectacular, as it were."
When planning Mr. Eko's untimely demise, the writers looked at the episode in the second season in which Mr. Eko came face-to-face with the monster inhabiting the island and refused to relent, Lindelof said. What if the monster did not give up, as it seemed at the time? What if the monster was "just intelligence-gathering for a later date?"
"We wanted to make clear that the monster remains a dangerous force," executive producer Carlton Cuse said."
"With the other characters who died — Boone, Shannon, Ana Lucia and Libby — "there was a quotient of shock value but there was the idea that it made sense, that it was the characters' time," co-creator Damon Lindelof said. "I think the audience may feel that Mr. Eko was taken before his time. The way that he dies is very significant. It is more spectacular, as it were."
When planning Mr. Eko's untimely demise, the writers looked at the episode in the second season in which Mr. Eko came face-to-face with the monster inhabiting the island and refused to relent, Lindelof said. What if the monster did not give up, as it seemed at the time? What if the monster was "just intelligence-gathering for a later date?"
"We wanted to make clear that the monster remains a dangerous force," executive producer Carlton Cuse said."
Lost Comments of the Week on Pop Candy
Here is the link to the Lost comments of the week on Pop Candy. Take note of number nine posted by Frank. He has a great insight into the "To Kill A Mockingbird" reference by Juliet. Also, the observation about Nikki and Paulo as Rosencrantz and Guildenstern is interesting as well.
The Tail Section Presents Mini-Season Awards
Check out the mini-season awards at The Tail Section. Who would you choose in those categories? Let us know.
11.02.2006
Ausiello Talks with Carlton and Damon about Eko's Death
The Ausiello Report features an interview with Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof about why Eko kicked the bucket. Apparently it was in the plans that his arc would only last a certain amount of time.
Episode 3.05 The Cost of Living
First, a moment of silence for Eko, the best character to come out of the tail section.
Alright, now that's taken care of...what a great episode. It had a little bit of everything we have come to love about Lost. Trust issues, psychological issues, moral choices, a quest through the jungle, a white rabbit, and the Monster. Oh yeah, and the flashback was first rate. The flashback was right up there with Eko's from the 23rd Psalm. He was right, they had no idea who he was.
So Eko experiences a white rabbit much like Jack (his father), Hurley (Dave), Kate (the black horse), and Shannon (Walt). The white rabbit led the follower into harm's way with Hurley (suicide) and Shannon (to Ana Lucia's gun). It is becoming increasingly bad news to follow the white rabbit into the jungle. The white rabbits must be real because otherwise how would Eko's tent have caught fire? Also, the whole "You're talking to me as if I was your brother" line made me wonder who is behind the white rabbits. Ben? Some other group? Someone out there is making people believe they see something from their past. If the end game is just killing people, that is sort of an odd way to go about it. Is the Monster a greater threat than the Others? If it is, great, how are you supposed to kill a moving tower of smoke? Jack even tried dynamite and that didn't do anything. At least he's having better luck with his current captors.
How did Jack figure out that it was Ben that had the spinal tumor? Can he figure out the height or age of a person by looking at a spine. I'd be interested to hear from a spinal surgeon on that one. Anyway, Jack is getting ahead of the Others now. His psychological gamesmanship and the ability to see those x-rays for what they were has helped him gain control despite being imprisoned. Good old Jack.
They burnt the body instead of burial. I guess they didn't want the bears to dig it up.
So Desmond did think/know that the computer could be used for something else. That would have been nice to know at the beginning of season two so that Michael didn't get tricked so bad. Since it didn't end up working I'm assuming that it was not Desmond's ability to see the future that made him tell Locke and Sayid about the computer.
Ben believes in God because two days after being diagnosed with a tumor a spinal surgeon fell from the sky. Interesting.
Yemi's body was missing from the plane, Christian Shepard's body was missing from his coffin. Why does the Monster or whoever is behind the Monster need or want the remains of people connected to others on the island? At least we are seeing a pattern.
I am starting to like Nikki and Paulo. They just want to part of the in crowd. Good thing Locke lets them. I also like Paulo's indifference to a lot of what is happening. Going the bathroom in the Pearl Station. Classic moment. Nikki is good because we need a new female character that doesn't have quite the outlaw back story of Kate or the mystery of Juliet. Plus, she's hot, that's always a plus.
So Juliet does think Ben is bad. She wants Jack to purposely screw up the surgery to kill Ben. Can he trust her? She is good looking. But I doubt Jack will be able to kill, even if he does want her. He is too bent on saving people. I think he would need to know more about Ben and how "bad" he really was in order to kill him.
And now the Monster wants to kill the rest of the group? Great. Why did it discriminate before? Did blowing up the Hatch piss the Monster off? Apart from that nothing has really changed. Darn you black smoke!
Alright, now that's taken care of...what a great episode. It had a little bit of everything we have come to love about Lost. Trust issues, psychological issues, moral choices, a quest through the jungle, a white rabbit, and the Monster. Oh yeah, and the flashback was first rate. The flashback was right up there with Eko's from the 23rd Psalm. He was right, they had no idea who he was.
So Eko experiences a white rabbit much like Jack (his father), Hurley (Dave), Kate (the black horse), and Shannon (Walt). The white rabbit led the follower into harm's way with Hurley (suicide) and Shannon (to Ana Lucia's gun). It is becoming increasingly bad news to follow the white rabbit into the jungle. The white rabbits must be real because otherwise how would Eko's tent have caught fire? Also, the whole "You're talking to me as if I was your brother" line made me wonder who is behind the white rabbits. Ben? Some other group? Someone out there is making people believe they see something from their past. If the end game is just killing people, that is sort of an odd way to go about it. Is the Monster a greater threat than the Others? If it is, great, how are you supposed to kill a moving tower of smoke? Jack even tried dynamite and that didn't do anything. At least he's having better luck with his current captors.
How did Jack figure out that it was Ben that had the spinal tumor? Can he figure out the height or age of a person by looking at a spine. I'd be interested to hear from a spinal surgeon on that one. Anyway, Jack is getting ahead of the Others now. His psychological gamesmanship and the ability to see those x-rays for what they were has helped him gain control despite being imprisoned. Good old Jack.
They burnt the body instead of burial. I guess they didn't want the bears to dig it up.
So Desmond did think/know that the computer could be used for something else. That would have been nice to know at the beginning of season two so that Michael didn't get tricked so bad. Since it didn't end up working I'm assuming that it was not Desmond's ability to see the future that made him tell Locke and Sayid about the computer.
Ben believes in God because two days after being diagnosed with a tumor a spinal surgeon fell from the sky. Interesting.
Yemi's body was missing from the plane, Christian Shepard's body was missing from his coffin. Why does the Monster or whoever is behind the Monster need or want the remains of people connected to others on the island? At least we are seeing a pattern.
I am starting to like Nikki and Paulo. They just want to part of the in crowd. Good thing Locke lets them. I also like Paulo's indifference to a lot of what is happening. Going the bathroom in the Pearl Station. Classic moment. Nikki is good because we need a new female character that doesn't have quite the outlaw back story of Kate or the mystery of Juliet. Plus, she's hot, that's always a plus.
So Juliet does think Ben is bad. She wants Jack to purposely screw up the surgery to kill Ben. Can he trust her? She is good looking. But I doubt Jack will be able to kill, even if he does want her. He is too bent on saving people. I think he would need to know more about Ben and how "bad" he really was in order to kill him.
And now the Monster wants to kill the rest of the group? Great. Why did it discriminate before? Did blowing up the Hatch piss the Monster off? Apart from that nothing has really changed. Darn you black smoke!
11.01.2006
Episode 3.06 Spoiler
I found this "Kate's choice" spoiler on a random blog through Technorati. I'll post the entry below.
"Someone from TWoP read the script of Kate's episode and Kate's choice is.... SAWYER. No, this is not a surprise for me but still, is very very good to hear. BUT the good thing is... Okay, Sawyer tells Kate there is two islands. There is a bickering and at some point I think (from what I read)Sawyer says he wanted to give them a chance (I think there is a double meaning because I think he meant chance to escape and to be a couple or whatever). Dun Dun Dun DUUUNNN than Kate KISS HIMMMMMMM *dies of excitement*. The person didn't want to read all the script because she didn't want to be really spoiled so she stopped there... but she implies they may have sex. Just like Damon implied, now if they did it MY TV WILL COMBUST and I WILL NEED A DOCTOR. Must teach my sister to make a CPR!!!!
Spoiler: 'Sawyer tells Kate that there are two islands, there's no point trying to escape, then they bicker about it and then, well, I stopped reading (see above) but you probably imagine what happens next. Think dirty thoughts'."
"Someone from TWoP read the script of Kate's episode and Kate's choice is.... SAWYER. No, this is not a surprise for me but still, is very very good to hear. BUT the good thing is... Okay, Sawyer tells Kate there is two islands. There is a bickering and at some point I think (from what I read)Sawyer says he wanted to give them a chance (I think there is a double meaning because I think he meant chance to escape and to be a couple or whatever). Dun Dun Dun DUUUNNN than Kate KISS HIMMMMMMM *dies of excitement*. The person didn't want to read all the script because she didn't want to be really spoiled so she stopped there... but she implies they may have sex. Just like Damon implied, now if they did it MY TV WILL COMBUST and I WILL NEED A DOCTOR. Must teach my sister to make a CPR!!!!
Spoiler: 'Sawyer tells Kate that there are two islands, there's no point trying to escape, then they bicker about it and then, well, I stopped reading (see above) but you probably imagine what happens next. Think dirty thoughts'."
Elizabeth Mitchell Interview on TVguide.com
Here is an interview with Elizabeth Mitchell that offers a tiny (and I mean tiny) bit of insight into her character and also reveals how little the writers and producers let the actors know about what's going on.
Who is Patchy?
Gregg Nations, Script Supervisor for Lost, answered a question on The Fuselage about whether "Patchy" from last week's preview was Radinsky (formerly Kelvin's partner in the Hatch). Here's what he said:
Radzinsky is in the previews? Uh, no. We haven't seen Radzinsky because he's dead. We could only see him in a flashback. So you're a little off with that guess.
So that means "Patchy" is someone who is alive, right? Guess we'll see tonight.
Radzinsky is in the previews? Uh, no. We haven't seen Radzinsky because he's dead. We could only see him in a flashback. So you're a little off with that guess.
So that means "Patchy" is someone who is alive, right? Guess we'll see tonight.
J.J. Abrams to Direct 'The Office"
According to this newsday.com article, J.J. Abrams will be directing an episode of 'The Office' that will air in February.
Lost Winds Towards Startling Mini-Season Finale
BuddyTV reports that if you have left Lost this season you may want to check it out these last two weeks because of the startling revelation that the producers say will change everything about what we think we know about the island.
Don't worry, other Lost fans won't be mad at you for jumping back on the bandwagon, we want as many people watching Lost as possible. The watercooler conversation is a lot better that way.
Don't worry, other Lost fans won't be mad at you for jumping back on the bandwagon, we want as many people watching Lost as possible. The watercooler conversation is a lot better that way.
10.31.2006
Official Lost Podcast Summary 10-31-06
Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof returned to the podcast, this time with exclusive revelations and spoilers. Enjoy.
1. There is a special Stephen King reference hidden in Every Man for Himself (they didn't say but my money is on the bunny).
2. As for implications of the second island, they said only that escape would not be as easy as originally thought.
3. In the Glass Ballerina, Jae did commit suicide. They said the mystery surrounding Jae's death was unintentional.
4. They mentioned Sawyer's daughter Clementine but said nothing definitive about her.
5. There are two major outcomes of Colleen's death: the x-ray picture that Jack noticed and that Pickett, Colleen's husband, might seek some vengeance.
6. Cost of Living is an Eko story and someone significant will die.
7. They plan to do the break in the middle of the season thing next year as well.
8. The polar bears escaped during the collapse of Dharma like the lions at the Baghdad zoo that escaped during the fall of Baghdad.
9. The bears have eaten 20 people so far (said in a we might be joking but you don't know type of way)
10. No, Ben is not "evil because the polar bear stole his toy truck when he was little."
11. As the hatch began to implode a vacuum was created which heated the particles of air and created a subsequent explosion.
12. Charlie was not directly involved in the explosion.
13. Eko will not wake up blind.
14. Yes, Kate does love Sawyer.
15. There is a good possibility of discovering a gay character on the show. 4 to 1 odds.
16. They are currently writing episode 10, which will be a Hurley flashback.
17. When characters don't know who died, Scott or Steve, it is just an extension of the same old gag. There is no large significance to the Scott/Steve thing.
18. The turbine man from the pilot was Gary Troupe, the author of Bad Twin.
19. Paulo and Nikki will be in episode 3.05.
20. The show will eventually answer the question of what all the other survivors are doing while Jack and company are going off on their adventures. It would "make a good episode."
1. There is a special Stephen King reference hidden in Every Man for Himself (they didn't say but my money is on the bunny).
2. As for implications of the second island, they said only that escape would not be as easy as originally thought.
3. In the Glass Ballerina, Jae did commit suicide. They said the mystery surrounding Jae's death was unintentional.
4. They mentioned Sawyer's daughter Clementine but said nothing definitive about her.
5. There are two major outcomes of Colleen's death: the x-ray picture that Jack noticed and that Pickett, Colleen's husband, might seek some vengeance.
6. Cost of Living is an Eko story and someone significant will die.
7. They plan to do the break in the middle of the season thing next year as well.
8. The polar bears escaped during the collapse of Dharma like the lions at the Baghdad zoo that escaped during the fall of Baghdad.
9. The bears have eaten 20 people so far (said in a we might be joking but you don't know type of way)
10. No, Ben is not "evil because the polar bear stole his toy truck when he was little."
11. As the hatch began to implode a vacuum was created which heated the particles of air and created a subsequent explosion.
12. Charlie was not directly involved in the explosion.
13. Eko will not wake up blind.
14. Yes, Kate does love Sawyer.
15. There is a good possibility of discovering a gay character on the show. 4 to 1 odds.
16. They are currently writing episode 10, which will be a Hurley flashback.
17. When characters don't know who died, Scott or Steve, it is just an extension of the same old gag. There is no large significance to the Scott/Steve thing.
18. The turbine man from the pilot was Gary Troupe, the author of Bad Twin.
19. Paulo and Nikki will be in episode 3.05.
20. The show will eventually answer the question of what all the other survivors are doing while Jack and company are going off on their adventures. It would "make a good episode."
10.30.2006
10.29.2006
Juliet Shoots Someone
Although not until February…
According to an Entertainment Weekly article:
On a remote Hawaiian beachscape where turquoise waves slither up tan sands, Josh Holloway, Evangeline Lilly and several others (including Others) are filming a whopper of a scene for a February episode of LOST. Spotting this reporter through the trees, Elizabeth Mitchell scoots over… “Well,” she says, cheerfully excusing herself, “I’m going to go shoot someone.” Cameras rolling, she expertly wields a Sig Sauer and pumps two bullets into someone shocking; the still-standing are left gasping as she coldly lowers the gun.
Special thanks to Nikki at Approaching Lost for the tip.
10.27.2006
10.26.2006
10.25.2006
Episode 3.04 Every Man for Himself
Wow, gotta say I enjoyed tonight's episode a lot. Sawyer flashbacks are always fun because of the cons. This time I knew it would be a con from the very beginning and it was still great to watch. I do wonder if Cassidy is just conning Sawyer about his daughter to recover some of her stolen funds or if Sawyer really does have a daughter. Hopefully we will be told the answer in a later flashback. I wouldn't be surprised if she was getting back at him. That option has my vote. The pacemaker had me going for a bit. I was convinced that the Others would go that far to stop him from escaping but was not aware that the technology needed for that process is most likely out of reach.
Gotta love Jack trying to save someone again. Jack tries to fix things, that's what he does. His character is most effective when that's what's going on. Apparently, he's there to fix an Other. Someone commenting about the episode on Pop Candy wrote that they think it is a x-ray of Locke and that's why he couldn't walk. I'm not buying. I guess the Black Cloud could have taken the x-ray...but still, I'm not buying it. I believe that Jack will get the chance to fix someone and succeed. It will probably be someone that they need to defeat the crazy pirates (or so it seems from the promo) in the series finale. I also want Jack to get a chance to "fix" Juliet. She needs someone like Jack, how convenient that he landed on the island.
Desmond can most definitely predict the future. The questions are how much does he know and if he will be able to protect everyone. His ability will come in handy with those crazy pirates lurking. Maybe they are descendants of the Black Rock. How come Rosseau doesn't know about the crazy pirates? Maybe she just figured they were all Others. Did the crazy pirates steal the children and the rest of the tailies? Is that why Goodwin and Ethan needed to go make lists? So they knew who was on the plane before the crazy pirates started infiltrating or kidnapping? So many questions.
What do the Others need Sawyer for? Will he be a key part of fighting the crazy pirates? He is one of the stars...
While Sawyer was waking up, Mr. Friendly or Tom, was saying that ever since the Hatch blew up the Others' communications haven't been working. Makes sense. That electromagnetic energy would destroy a lot of electronics. Did it mess up the compass in Michael and Walt's boat? Will they be back? That puts the Others at a big disadvantage if they have to face the crazy pirates. No way of communicating with the outside world. And another thing, why didn't the crazy pirates attack the subdivision that the Others live in? They have to have ways of protecting themselves.
Paulo was kind of ticked about Desmond taking his five iron. How can you resent people for trying to save the day? I'd be interested to see what makes that guy tick. That is, after we learn how Locke got paralyzed. Of course, seeing how things are going, that will probably be the flashback for the series finale.
The second island. Hhhmm...I'm guessing it's hidden from the mainland somehow? That's one question they will have to answer pretty quickly because Locke is gonna attempt a rescue.
So maybe we have misunderstood the Others and they are really trying to prevent the crazy pirates from taking over the world. They definitely weren't the best at making themselves understood and certainly don't mind hurting people (but not killing mind you!). A little "Can you guys help us destroy the crazy pirates before they take over the world?" could have gone a long way.
Even though tonight raised a whole bunch of questions I feel that they were all questions that are leading us somewhere. We are moving towards something big. It's like we are on a roller coaster that is climbing and somewhere along the way we are going to reach the top and it is going to rocket us down. Of course we will probably have to climb again and take a second drop before the end of the show...but I'm ok with that. If only it were Wednesday tomorrow...sigh...
Gotta love Jack trying to save someone again. Jack tries to fix things, that's what he does. His character is most effective when that's what's going on. Apparently, he's there to fix an Other. Someone commenting about the episode on Pop Candy wrote that they think it is a x-ray of Locke and that's why he couldn't walk. I'm not buying. I guess the Black Cloud could have taken the x-ray...but still, I'm not buying it. I believe that Jack will get the chance to fix someone and succeed. It will probably be someone that they need to defeat the crazy pirates (or so it seems from the promo) in the series finale. I also want Jack to get a chance to "fix" Juliet. She needs someone like Jack, how convenient that he landed on the island.
Desmond can most definitely predict the future. The questions are how much does he know and if he will be able to protect everyone. His ability will come in handy with those crazy pirates lurking. Maybe they are descendants of the Black Rock. How come Rosseau doesn't know about the crazy pirates? Maybe she just figured they were all Others. Did the crazy pirates steal the children and the rest of the tailies? Is that why Goodwin and Ethan needed to go make lists? So they knew who was on the plane before the crazy pirates started infiltrating or kidnapping? So many questions.
What do the Others need Sawyer for? Will he be a key part of fighting the crazy pirates? He is one of the stars...
While Sawyer was waking up, Mr. Friendly or Tom, was saying that ever since the Hatch blew up the Others' communications haven't been working. Makes sense. That electromagnetic energy would destroy a lot of electronics. Did it mess up the compass in Michael and Walt's boat? Will they be back? That puts the Others at a big disadvantage if they have to face the crazy pirates. No way of communicating with the outside world. And another thing, why didn't the crazy pirates attack the subdivision that the Others live in? They have to have ways of protecting themselves.
Paulo was kind of ticked about Desmond taking his five iron. How can you resent people for trying to save the day? I'd be interested to see what makes that guy tick. That is, after we learn how Locke got paralyzed. Of course, seeing how things are going, that will probably be the flashback for the series finale.
The second island. Hhhmm...I'm guessing it's hidden from the mainland somehow? That's one question they will have to answer pretty quickly because Locke is gonna attempt a rescue.
So maybe we have misunderstood the Others and they are really trying to prevent the crazy pirates from taking over the world. They definitely weren't the best at making themselves understood and certainly don't mind hurting people (but not killing mind you!). A little "Can you guys help us destroy the crazy pirates before they take over the world?" could have gone a long way.
Even though tonight raised a whole bunch of questions I feel that they were all questions that are leading us somewhere. We are moving towards something big. It's like we are on a roller coaster that is climbing and somewhere along the way we are going to reach the top and it is going to rocket us down. Of course we will probably have to climb again and take a second drop before the end of the show...but I'm ok with that. If only it were Wednesday tomorrow...sigh...
Official Lost Podcast Summary 10-25-06
This week's official podcast was pretty short due to Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof's absence. Apparently, they were too busy making the actual TV show to be able to record the podcast. In their absence there was an interview with AAA.
AAA said what he liked most about his character, Eko, is that he fits no stereotype. He is a mass murderer with devotion who has a "redemptive quality" that makes him accessible to the viewers.
AAA also stated that the sort of kidnapping and murder by gangsters and warlords that was depicted in "The 23rd Psalm" does not really happen in Nigeria. However, he said that it was still an extremely well-received episode in his home country.
What AAA thinks that makes Lost so interesting is the dynamic that appears because no character is safe. He believes it adds to the tension and the overall arc of each character. "Week to week you have no idea if a character will be able to overcome a nemesis". He also ominously hinted that more of that would be appearing in season 3 "for sure"!!
AAA said what he liked most about his character, Eko, is that he fits no stereotype. He is a mass murderer with devotion who has a "redemptive quality" that makes him accessible to the viewers.
AAA also stated that the sort of kidnapping and murder by gangsters and warlords that was depicted in "The 23rd Psalm" does not really happen in Nigeria. However, he said that it was still an extremely well-received episode in his home country.
What AAA thinks that makes Lost so interesting is the dynamic that appears because no character is safe. He believes it adds to the tension and the overall arc of each character. "Week to week you have no idea if a character will be able to overcome a nemesis". He also ominously hinted that more of that would be appearing in season 3 "for sure"!!
Lost's Return Date Announced
ABC has set February 7 as a return date for the hit drama "Lost." The first portion of the series' third season will end November 8, with new series "Day Break" scheduled to air in "Lost's" 9 p.m. Wednesday slot starting Nov. 15.
When it returns in February, "Lost" is scheduled to run with all-original episodes through the end of the season.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter, Coming Soon
When it returns in February, "Lost" is scheduled to run with all-original episodes through the end of the season.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter, Coming Soon
10.24.2006
24 Trailer
I know there is a lot of crossover between Lost fans and 24 fans so I wanted to provide this link to the brand new 24 Season 6 trailer. Looks like it will another great season of 24. Hopefully, Lost will do the trailer thing for next season in order to build interest. I think it is a great idea.
Click on the link for the 24 Season 6 trailer: www.24trailer.com
Click on the link for the 24 Season 6 trailer: www.24trailer.com
Lost Spoilers for Kristen at E!Online
The following is an excerpt from Kristen at E!Online Hot A's Column.
Though I spent this past Monday twitching from chat withdrawals, I really do love the new site! My Q: On Lost, is Kate's "love confession" distinct from her notorious "choice?" Or are the two things one and the same? —Leah Kate
From what I’ve heard, it is one and the same. Though I’m only 99 percent sure on that, given how things have been changing from the script! Don’t forget that I’ll be watching this Wednesday’s Lost with you (at 9 p.m. Pacific Time) on the message boards. And ooh, mama, it’s a crazy episode! Not only do you see the most dramatic exchange between Kate and any man ever on this show (hint: It is a life-or-death love confession), but you can expect the following happenings:
- An animal “dies”
- An Other dies
- Sawyer has a heart-wrenching storyline
- Sawyer finds his Westmoreland and someone else very close to him
- We find out Juliet and Jack have one very big thing in common
10.23.2006
Episode 3.06 Description
Jack makes a decision regarding Ben’s offer, Kate feels helpless when it looks like an angry Pickett is going to make good on his threat to kill Sawyer, and Locke discovers a hidden message that may guide him through the next steps of his journey to unlocking the secrets of the island.
Guest starring are Kiele Sanchez as Nikki, Rodrigo Santoro as Paulo, M.C. Gainey as Mr. Friendly, Tania Raymonde as Alex, Michael Bowen as Pickett, Nathan Fillion as Kevin, Eden-Lee Murray as Suzanne, Mark Stitham as minister and Frederic Lane as the marshall.
Source: ABC
10.20.2006
10.19.2006
Episode 3.03 Further Instructions
Well, that was a pretty good ep. Locke flashbacks are always cool. We are definitely seeing a pattern with him trusting the wrong people again and again. First, the weed growing "family" then the under cover sheriff. I like how at the end of the flashback he himself realizes it is a big time pattern and is disgusted with himself for allowing it to happen. I can't believe the polar bear just dragged Eko away. The polar bear was absent all of season 2 and returns to take someone. Somebody needs to kill that bear, or at least point him in the direction of the Others. From the bones in the bear cave, he has apparently eaten quite a few islanders. Who were the people that got eaten? We learned where Locke got his experience with guns. Still waiting for the "what happened to put him in a wheelchair" flashback. Why couldn't Locke talk when he woke up? How did the hatch implode and the three of them make it out alive? I guess that will be the subject of a flashback later on. So, from the smoke house scene, I understood that John can get messages from the island whenever he wants. That could come in handy. He couldn't do anything for Kate, Sawyer, and Jack right then and Claire and Charlie were ok "for now". Very interesting. I thought Ian Somerhalder did a good job with his return performance. Another thing, even he referred to himself in John's terms as a "sacrifice the island demanded". On to Desmond. The hatch blew his clothes off and gave him the ability to see the future? Crazy. And only Hurley knows about it. Someone that can see the future will always come in handy. Take Heroes for example, that's the only way they are going to be able to beat the bad guys this season. Nikki and Paulo didn't come across as the most lovable new castaways in their first appearance, but maybe they never will be very loved. Will their appearance be good or bad news for our current set of castaways. I guess Desmond could always own them with his powers though, so they don't stand a chance of launching a coup and him not knowing.
As for my theories, I think the saying on Eko's Jesus stick may have been telling Locke where to look for Jack, Kate, and Sawyer. We shall see.
In the previews for next week, it appears Sawyer is going to be tortured until Kate confesses her undying love for him. It also seems that they will make Jack watch and in that way drive him to Juliet. I'm hoping when Locke comes to get them that Juliet escapes with them. I wonder when that escape will happen. Episode 6? Episode 7 and 8 are probably more likely alternatives so that we have to come back after the hiatus.
As for my theories, I think the saying on Eko's Jesus stick may have been telling Locke where to look for Jack, Kate, and Sawyer. We shall see.
In the previews for next week, it appears Sawyer is going to be tortured until Kate confesses her undying love for him. It also seems that they will make Jack watch and in that way drive him to Juliet. I'm hoping when Locke comes to get them that Juliet escapes with them. I wonder when that escape will happen. Episode 6? Episode 7 and 8 are probably more likely alternatives so that we have to come back after the hiatus.
10.18.2006
Doc Jensen's Lost Mystery Hot Sheet
Doc Jensen of EW lists Lost's current hottest watercooler mysteries.
10.17.2006
Official LOST Podcast Summary
This is a summary of everything I learned from listening to this week's Official Lost Podcast. By the way, this was one of the better and more informative podcasts AND included spoilerish details about the rest of season 3. I plan to do a summary of every podcast so check back every Tuesday afternoon/night to find it.
Caution: This contains spoilers.
The podcast started with Terry O' Quinn expressing his joy at having the chance to destroy the computer at the end of season 2. Then, in regards to Locke's admission that he was wrong about the button to Desmond, O'Quinn said "Maybe there'll be some evidence to the contrary this season."
Then the podcast moved over to Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof for their usual banter and q&a session. Here's a list of the interesting things they said:
1. Pickett and Colleen are an item.
2. They had decided in season 2 that Sun had actually had an affair with Jae.
3. Things are looking good for Sawyer and Kate (as a couple).
4. When Ben said that he has been living on the island all his life it implies that there were people on the island before the Dharma Initiative, which started around 1980 (as per the orientation films). Rosseau arrived on the island about the same time as the Dharma people. Carlton also said that one should also remember the statue and the Black Rock.
5. We will see the return of Locke as man of the jungle.
6. We will probably be seeing more of Shannon.
7. A confirmation of if you're dead you're dead on Lost. You will only return through flashbacks.
8. We will find the Flame Station in season 3.
9. We will find out about Jack's tattoos in season 3.
10. Assuming that Ben is talking about himself in season 2 when he is talking about the leader of the Others is a good assumption, but don't close the door on the possibility of another leader.
11. Claire and Charlie could become another Lost triangle.
Caution: This contains spoilers.
The podcast started with Terry O' Quinn expressing his joy at having the chance to destroy the computer at the end of season 2. Then, in regards to Locke's admission that he was wrong about the button to Desmond, O'Quinn said "Maybe there'll be some evidence to the contrary this season."
Then the podcast moved over to Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof for their usual banter and q&a session. Here's a list of the interesting things they said:
1. Pickett and Colleen are an item.
2. They had decided in season 2 that Sun had actually had an affair with Jae.
3. Things are looking good for Sawyer and Kate (as a couple).
4. When Ben said that he has been living on the island all his life it implies that there were people on the island before the Dharma Initiative, which started around 1980 (as per the orientation films). Rosseau arrived on the island about the same time as the Dharma people. Carlton also said that one should also remember the statue and the Black Rock.
5. We will see the return of Locke as man of the jungle.
6. We will probably be seeing more of Shannon.
7. A confirmation of if you're dead you're dead on Lost. You will only return through flashbacks.
8. We will find the Flame Station in season 3.
9. We will find out about Jack's tattoos in season 3.
10. Assuming that Ben is talking about himself in season 2 when he is talking about the leader of the Others is a good assumption, but don't close the door on the possibility of another leader.
11. Claire and Charlie could become another Lost triangle.
Episode 3.05 Synopsis
A delirious Eko wrestles with past demons; some of the castaways go to the Pearl station to find a computer they can use to locate Jack, Kate and Sawyer; Jack does not know who to trust when two of the Others are at odds with each other. Guest starring are Kiele Sanchez as Nikki, Rodrigo Santoro as Paulo, Michael Bowen as Pickett, Adetokumboh MCormack as Yemi, Muna Otaru as Amina, Hakeem Kae-Kazim as Emeka, Jermaine Scooter Smith as Daniel, Michael Robinson as trader, Ariston Green as guard, Lawrence Jones as soldier and Alicia Young as blind woman.
Source: ABC
Source: ABC
Episode 3.04 Guest Stars
Guest starring are Kiele Sanchez as Nikki, Rodrigo Santoro as Paulo, M.C. Gainey as Mr. Friendly, Michael Bowen as Pickett, Ian Gomez as Munson, Bill Duke as Warden Harris, Ariston Green as Jason, Dustin Geiger as Matthew, Kim Dickens as Cassidy, Dorian Burns as prison guard and Peter Ruocco as Agent Freedman.
Source: ABC
Source: ABC
Episode 3.03 Synopsis
The fates of Locke, Eko and Desmond are revealed after the implosion of the hatch, while Hurley returns to the beach camp to tell the tale of what happened when he, Jack, Kate and Sawyer encountered The Others. Meanwhile, Claire is shocked to find Nikki and Paulo in Jack's tent. Guest starring are Kiele Sanchez as Nikki, Rodrigo Santoro as Paulo, Ian Somerhalder as Boone, Justin Chatwin as Eddie, Chris Mulkey as Mike, Virginia Morris as Jan, Joel Himelhoch as sheriff and Dion Donahue as Kim.
Source: ABC
Source: ABC
10.16.2006
Earthquake Doesn't Hurt Lost
Suzanne Ryan reports that Earthquake doesn't affect Lost. The cast and crew are busy shooting episode seven today.
Hawaii Quake
No news yet on the Lost cast and crew but here is a link to an informative ABC News article about yesterday's earthquake.
http://www.abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=2570476&page=1
http://www.abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=2570476&page=1
Lostwatch
This is a link to James Poniewozik's, who is Time's TV critic, latest edition of Lostwatch. In this post he shares his thoughts on Lost S3E2.
http://time.blogs.com/tuned_in/2006/10/lostwatch_the_o.html
Enjoy!
http://time.blogs.com/tuned_in/2006/10/lostwatch_the_o.html
Enjoy!
10.15.2006
The Stand and Lost
There has been lots of theories put forth about Stephen King's "The Stand" and its relation to Lost. It has supposedly been stated that a copy of "The Stand" never leaves the Lost writer's room. I saw "The Stand" miniseries on tv a long time ago and I remember liking it. However, I don't remember all the ins and outs of the story or characters. So yesterday I bought the book at Borders and have begun to read. I will periodically update you on my findings that are pertinent to Lost fans.
Lost Blogs and Links
Please visit the Lost links on the sidebar. They are all great sites and I am interested in networking with their admins so that I can become part of the webring of the best Lost sites on the web.
Lost S3E2
Now that the site has been redone and reposted, let's get down to business.
Another great episode. I've not usually a fan of Sun and Jin flashback episodes. That being said, I actually liked the flashbacks in this epsiode better than the first episode of the season. Maybe I just don't like the episodes that feature the dark side of the characters I like. I like Jack and think Sun is passable. So, it's ok that Sun has a dark side but not so ok that Jack has one. Or maybe I'm overanalyzing this whole thing. Anyway, I like the episode. I thought Sawyer analyzing his captors and trying to figure out their weaknesses was right in line with his character. He is no doubt trying to figure out a way to con them. I saw a post on the The Fuselage where the person posting thought that Kate had turned a little wussy recently. I agree with that. Where is the bravado she showed early on in the series. Maybe she's breaking from all the stress. I like the Red Sox cameo and the effect it had on Jack. Every Sox fan was stunned by the victory and the dramatic fashion of it, but to have it be the first tv you have watched in 66 days, or better yet, the first contact you had with the outside world for 66 days, it would be absolutely stunning. Now hopefully Jack will pretend to be a pawn in the Other's plans and then betray them in order to be the one who "fixes" the situation with the other castaways. I am interested to see the effect that Sun shooting the new other has on her standing with them. I want to see how Sayid reacts to the failure of his plan, I can't wait to see Hurley again and just see how he handles the whole ordeal, and most of all, I am excited to see what happened with Locke, Desmond, and Eko. They are such a great part of the show, it was hard to go 2 episodes without them.
Another great episode. I've not usually a fan of Sun and Jin flashback episodes. That being said, I actually liked the flashbacks in this epsiode better than the first episode of the season. Maybe I just don't like the episodes that feature the dark side of the characters I like. I like Jack and think Sun is passable. So, it's ok that Sun has a dark side but not so ok that Jack has one. Or maybe I'm overanalyzing this whole thing. Anyway, I like the episode. I thought Sawyer analyzing his captors and trying to figure out their weaknesses was right in line with his character. He is no doubt trying to figure out a way to con them. I saw a post on the The Fuselage where the person posting thought that Kate had turned a little wussy recently. I agree with that. Where is the bravado she showed early on in the series. Maybe she's breaking from all the stress. I like the Red Sox cameo and the effect it had on Jack. Every Sox fan was stunned by the victory and the dramatic fashion of it, but to have it be the first tv you have watched in 66 days, or better yet, the first contact you had with the outside world for 66 days, it would be absolutely stunning. Now hopefully Jack will pretend to be a pawn in the Other's plans and then betray them in order to be the one who "fixes" the situation with the other castaways. I am interested to see the effect that Sun shooting the new other has on her standing with them. I want to see how Sayid reacts to the failure of his plan, I can't wait to see Hurley again and just see how he handles the whole ordeal, and most of all, I am excited to see what happened with Locke, Desmond, and Eko. They are such a great part of the show, it was hard to go 2 episodes without them.
Site Redo
I've changed my site name and purpose. Instead of focusing on everything tv, I'm now focusing on Lost. I will mostly be a purveyor of links to interesting Lost items on the net. I will throw in my own opinions but that will be to keep me entertained. The links should be a good way for "others" to keep up on the world of Lost. I will start my link onslaught tomorrow. I hope everyone will find this site incredibly useful.
10.08.2006
Dish Network Fails Me
For some reason Dish Network in the Salt Lake City area does not provide ABC HD. I have written them various emails asking them why and if there were any plans to add it to the channel lineup. All I got were different forms of "I dunna know." So, in my last letter, I told them that I planned to switch to DirecTV if I didn't get a good answer. The same lame response came back. So now I am getting DirecTV installed next Friday. Finally, Lost and the best college football games in HD! I am even eating the early cancellation fee from Dish Network because I want those programs in HD. I will keep you posted on which satellite service I consider to be better. I'll rate them on picture, interface, DVR, HD selection, and equipment reliability. DirecTV currently has the better monthly price for the basic channel and HD package. Both of them charge $199.00 for the HD/DVR receiver. Hopefully DirecTV will turn out to be better on the other categories...but even if it doesn't, at least I'll be watching Lost and college football in sparkling HD.
The Nine
I DVR'd "The Nine" after Lost on Wednesday night. "The Nine" was an interesting show. However, now that the bank robbery is over and we only see 10 minutes of it each episode, I wonder if the show will have enough action for me. I fear that it might center more on the relationships that the characters have with each other. 35 minutes of post tramautic stress syndrome every episode is just not very appealing. We'll see how it goes. I'll let you know my verdict.
Heroes
I downloaded the first two episodes of Heroes off the internet but have only watched the first one so far. It is a fun show. Granted, it rips off X-Men in various ways but it's fun to watch. The promise of the heroes meeting up and forming a super team makes the show that much more exciting. Heroes could steal Friday Night Lights spot on my DVR. Heroes allows me to escape the real world better than Friday Night Lights does.
10.05.2006
Lost Season 3 Begins
That episode leaves a lot to think about:
1. Ben (Henry Gale) and Juliet were at one time an item?
2. Why is Stephen King's Carrie Juliet's favorite book?
3. Where exactly on the island do the Others live? The island looked pretty dang big when the camera zooms out so you can see the town and where the 2 parts of the plane crashed.
4. How has Rosseau not visited them in her 16 years?
5. How do they have CDs and dossiers on people that landed on the island? They must have more access to materials than just the Dharma air drops.
6. Would Ben have really let Jack kill Juliet or was it just a bluff?
7. Why separate Jack from Sawyer and Kate? How do they intend to treat them differently?
8. Does the Dharma Initiative still exist in some form? Jack, Kate, and Sawyer seem an awful lot like lab rats right now. The h is Dharma does stand for heuristics which are reactions. What is the point in testing the reactions of these 3 individuals?
9. Do the Others inject themselves like Desmond did?
10. Will Karl appear again? Will other characters that were abducted by the Others make appearances? Will the Others get their comeuppance?
Only 3 more seasons (or so) to figure all that out and more.
1. Ben (Henry Gale) and Juliet were at one time an item?
2. Why is Stephen King's Carrie Juliet's favorite book?
3. Where exactly on the island do the Others live? The island looked pretty dang big when the camera zooms out so you can see the town and where the 2 parts of the plane crashed.
4. How has Rosseau not visited them in her 16 years?
5. How do they have CDs and dossiers on people that landed on the island? They must have more access to materials than just the Dharma air drops.
6. Would Ben have really let Jack kill Juliet or was it just a bluff?
7. Why separate Jack from Sawyer and Kate? How do they intend to treat them differently?
8. Does the Dharma Initiative still exist in some form? Jack, Kate, and Sawyer seem an awful lot like lab rats right now. The h is Dharma does stand for heuristics which are reactions. What is the point in testing the reactions of these 3 individuals?
9. Do the Others inject themselves like Desmond did?
10. Will Karl appear again? Will other characters that were abducted by the Others make appearances? Will the Others get their comeuppance?
Only 3 more seasons (or so) to figure all that out and more.
10.04.2006
Lost Season 3 Begins Tonight
Finally, the long awaited premiere of Lost season 3. All the early indications are that it is amazing and one of the best episodes yet. The fun begins at 9et. Saw the pilot of Friday Night Lights and it was some good tv. The only problem is that I don't know if I am interested enough to continue following the show. So far it has used some stock sport movie cliches such as the star quarterback getting injured and the humble overmatched backup coming in to save the day. Heck, that was one of the main storylines of Varsity Blues. Which, by the way, is a great movie and gets a hearty recommendation from me. On one hand, it will be interesting to see what happens to these West Texas kids during the course of their season and how they deal with the life changing events that have already happened. On the other hand, I can get a fair amount of drama from just watching professional and college sports and all the wonderful media hoopla that comes with them. However, if the characters keep developing and make me really care about what happens in their personal and football lives then the show will have me hooked. I will give it 3-4 episodes to show me what it's got. If it doesn't show me enough then I'm dumping it from the Tivo season pass.
Fox Shows On Hiatus
Nobody likes baseball anyway, we need Prison Break and House to continue. My wife also wants Justice to continue but I'm indifferent. Good news though, 24 premieres January 14th and 15th with 2 hours each night! I can't wait!
9.28.2006
Great Lost Article
I found a great Lost article on Time Magazine's website. Read it here. I can't wait for season three to begin. Lost is great fun. I am rewatching season 1 and 2 on DVD just to prepare myself for next Wednsday's season premiere.
9.22.2006
Florida vs. Tennessee
It has been suggested by a somewhat biased accountant partner of my father that Florida at Tennessee has been the best college football game of the year. I'm going to have to agree with him on that one. It had all the drama and suspense that a classic college football game should have along with all the hatred that goes along with a big rivalry. My personal favorite parts of that game were when Urban Meyer would replace Chris Leak with Tim Tebow to run the option or a qb sneak for the first down. Everyone in the whole freakin' stadium knew that the kid wasn't going to throw but they still couldn't stop him from picking up first downs on the run. Of course, my friend thinks that Urban Meyer is just bluffing the whole college football world before he has Tebow throw a 60-yard touchdown pass against LSU or Auburn. Now that could definitely work and it will probably have to because Florida's upcoming two week stretch against LSU and Auburn will be what defines their season. Win both of those games and they will probably be in the National Championship game. So Mr. Tschopp, start praying that the ball bounces UF's way during those two weeks and you could be celebrating come January. And let's hope that happens because watching Florida dominate Ohio State or USC would be so gratifying for every football fan in the south. Down with the Pac-10 and Big 10!
9.19.2006
Lost Season 2 DVD
I bought the Lost season 2 dvd the other day from Costco which has amazing prices on their TV seasons. It was about $37 for the season. That is basically unbeatable. The extras on the discs are pretty good for the most part. I recommend taking a look at the Approaching Lost site to get good insight into which features to spend your time with before taking a look. Going back and watching season 2 is making me anxious for season 3 to begin in October. I can't wait. I need my fill of character-based tv to balance the action and mystery. Of course, Lost contains both action and mystery, but it is so character oriented that it is like a completely different type of show for the regular serial tv show.
Prison Break S2E4
Another good episode of Prison Break. This one moved so fast I thought I was watching an episode of 24, then because it was sort of a bridge episode I thought I was watching Lost. Unfortunately it wasn't a classic Prison Break episode but it achieved its purpose. It was good to see the brothers reunited with T-Bag and it was good to see that they will soon be reunited with Sucre. The hunt for the money should be interesting. I wish I could watch the episodes faster than 1 every week. I do hope we get back to the Scoffield plotting that made the first season so great. More plotting would definitely do this season some good. According to some of the spoilers on www.prisonbreakbuff.com the season will be getting more convoluted as the episodes continue.
Improvements
I have recently made some improvements to the site. Some of my favorite links are now posted on the sidebar and more will be coming soon. I am also now registered with Technorati and would love for anyone to link their site to mine. I will return the favor.
9.14.2006
House S2E02
I like House, but I have to ask the question, has there ever been a tv show so reliant on one actor and his or her performance? I haven't seen any in recent years. Granted my knowledge base of classic tv shows is rather small, however, nothing dependent on one performance comes to mind. Some people would argue that 24 is that way, that no Jack Bauer = no 24. Others (including Kiefer Sutherland himself) believe that the real time format is the true star. 24 would change significantly without Kiefer, but it would still function as a cool tv show (that's not to say I think it would be near as good as it is now, because it wouldn't, his mannerisms, sayings, and facial expressions add so much to the show that it would be impossible to replace him...just as it is impossible to replace David Palmer, now can someone give me a good reason for killing Palmer off? Didn't think so.). Without Hugh Laurie, House would fall flat on its face. Does anyone really care about House's medical team or his boss? Robert Sean Leonard is great as Wilson but would the show lose anything significant if he or anyone else left? No. You tune in each week to see House berating his patients, uttering insanely untactful analyses, and making fun of just about every other character. Without the main character, the show would fail. I guess that's why they named it House M.D. If you take the principal antagonist out of the picture you have to change the title. And then it really would be a different tv show.
9.13.2006
What to fix about DVRs
On Monday, the first fifteen minutes of Prison Break was preempted by President Bush's speech about 9/11. Not that I mind the President had to give a speech and Fox had to cover it (ok maybe a little). I was ticked that my DVR on my Dish Network receiver couldn't figure out that Prison Break started 15 minutes late and change its schedule accordingly. I had to go download the episode off the web just to see the final 15 minutes, which coincidentally, were the best 15 minutes of the episode. Someone needs to come up with a way to make DVRs smarter and realize that what they are taping started late or in the case of sports, is finishing late. I know that DVRs have extended stop times for sporting events but if you aren't careful, the extended stop time won't even catch the end of a really long overtime game. The first company that figures out how to create a smart DVR will quickly become the industry leader. It is just a simple matter of delivering what the customers need and then reaping the benefits. Hopefully someone from TiVo will read this. You have my permission to use this idea and not even give me credit for it. A free DVR would be nice though.
Prison Break S2E04
Wow! They killed off Abruzzi. I can see why they did it, 8-10 different storylines is just too many to track through the rest of the season, but, I thought we'd get an Abruzzi vs. T-Bag final battle. Well, it was well thought out...the FBI agent uses Scofield's scheme to flush Abruzzi out of hiding and trap him. It made sense but it was definitely unexpected for one of the cons to get caught/killed so early in the second season storyline. Now we're down to the seven escapees. I tell you what, it can never be said that nothing is happening in the Prison Break storyline (like was often said of Lost during season 2). In the first four episodes of season 2, two main characters have already bit the dust. Apparently, Prison Break's writers took notes while watching 24. And that is definitely a good thing.
9.10.2006
Fantasy Sports
I think I can live without Fantasy sports. It takes quite a bit of time to manage your team and even then it involves a lot of luck. This is my first week ever of Fantasy Football and I have three guys on the bench that did amazing. I could easily win the week if they had been in my lineup, of course, no one would have expected such a great output from these three guys. Oh the other hand, maybe I'm just upset because the guys I counted on fell flat on their faces. Fantasy sports are a good way to build office moral and comraderie. Employers probably think they're murder on productive time...and they're probably right, but, anything that makes life at the office more fun should probably be continued even if it does involve luck. Maybe if my players show up for their games next week I will be singin' a different tune.
Texas vs. Ohio State
That games was a let down. I was bored before the 1st quarter was over. Oh well, all the big ones can't live up to their billing. I suppose we will still get some that live up their billing this year. Maybe next weekend with Florida vs. Tennessee and Auburn vs. LSU. True, they will be defensive battles, but even those can live up to the hype.
9.08.2006
9.07.2006
Do HBO shows count?
Should HBO shows count as regular tv shows? I am reading reviews of "The Wire" that gush about how amazing it is. I have heard equally good things about "Deadwood" and "Rome." But HBO has a lot more leeway in the kind of gritty show it can produce. TV shows on networks deal with some constraints that just do not allow you to show the true real world scenarios. HBO can use swearing and sex as much as they want and therefore end up with realistic shows. I guess you have to ask yourself whether you really desire to use an hour in front of the tv to watch real life or to watch a surreal fantasy world where cool things are happening every moment. I know which one I would pick.
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