Lost
This is a list of posts tagged with Lost.
Lost – ‘Dead is Dead’ – 5.12
Earlier this season, I gave Lost co-creator JJ Abrams’ new show, Fringe, a two episode try-out. I was a huge X-Files fan and, of course, really dig Abrams’ myth-building skills (as evidenced by my devotion to this property) – so this show seemed right in my wheel house. Well, two episodes in and I couldn’t hack it. It felt like someone jammed my chocolate X-Files into their CSI peant butter and instead of it being a fresh, delectable treat it was one of those moldy movie theater snacks that a dollar theater will keep in the concessions case for 5 years past its Born On Date.
How’s that for an image? Well, I speak from experience, having the extreme misfortune of biting into a Reeses that had turned white during some midday matinee of Backdraft back at that old Cameo ... Continue reading »
Lost – ‘What Happened, Happened’ – 5.11
Oh how I wish my Lost recap had landed on April 1st. I would have treated you all to an in-depth dissertation of Sin City – that made for Skinemax soft-core smut that I’ve stumbled upon once or twice or repeatedly. So many mysteries to ponder in that one. Alas, we had to settle for me pimping the site out for one day only and judging by the hits, it appears some of my long-time readers are looking to spice up their lives. Shhhh, I won’t tell if you don’t.
Anyway, that’s over now as we turn the page into April, knowing we are a scant 6 weeks away from the end of this show. And then I can rest my weary fingers for another year. Hopefully in the 9 months that elapse between the end of Season 5 and the beginning of Season 6, you’ll forget all about the fact that I seem to posit one theory ... Continue reading »
Lost – ‘He’s Our You’ – 5.10
This whole season I’ve been claiming that there are 16 episodes for Season 5 and 16 for Season 6 – and then done. I just took a look at a site that keeps the schedule of upcoming episodes and it looks like they’ve added one for this season. According to the latest schedule, Episode 17 airs May 20th. It’s listed as an hour long and we know Lost usually closes things out with a two hour episode so this is subject to change – they may move an episode to that time slot in order to present a two-hour event. Either way, we get 17 hours this season and 16 next season. That’s the good news.
The bad news is we are now 10 deep – meaning there are only 6 or 7 nights left for this season. It’ll be over before you know it. On the flip side, once it’s over it’s practically summer, so I say Bring It... Continue reading »
Lost – ‘Namaste’ – 5.9
Like those crafty numbers, strange forces are conspiring to prevent me from getting these weekly dispatches into your grubby little mitts. Two weeks ago, alongside episode 5.8 ‘LaFleur‘, my trusty screencap site decided to withhold the crucial giant statue shot.
And then this week, the island’s influence infected my DVR and chose, among the 60+ programs slated for recording during the week (99% of which belong to the Backyardigan variety), to tease me by starting a recording of Lost at 9:00 p.m. EST Wednesday night and ending it at 9:01 p.m. EST. A measly one-minute recording that I then spent the better half of 60 additional minutes pausing and rewinding to insure I wasn’t missing something. I checked and rechecked Lost on the Prioritization schedule and there it was, sitting pretty at... Continue reading »
Lost – ‘LaFleur’ – 5.8
[UPDATED - My main man OB1 (aka Sean) has come through with a shot of the statue. I've added it below).
You know what? We needed a breather. And that’s what last night’s Sawyer-centric episode delivered. A chance for us to slow down a bit and get our bearings straight. And in the end, it offered up more evidence that Sawyer is the heart of this show. I’ve been saying it all along. This guy is the Han Solo of the piece. His rough, rugged exterior hides a heart 3 sizes too big.
In year’s past, there used to be a slower episode where the plot ground to a halt and we were served up some throwaway flashback. Things have changed. With few hours left to go in this tale, even these sweet little sojourns offer up compelling information. So, while Sawyer and company may be canoodling with the hi... Continue reading »
Lost – ‘The Life and Death of Jeremy Bentham’ – 5.7
I always try to lead with some non-sequitor (or at least, something that isn’t a direct commentary on the actual show content) so we’ll go with this. I’m really digging Lost’s placement on the schedule. Wednesday nights at 9:00 p.m. just does a great job of bisecting the week for me. I find myself beginning each work week with a slight spring in my step, knowing a new installment is only a few short days away and then by the time I’ve soaked it all in – it’s almost the weekend again.
Now, what will I do when the show departs the airwaves in May 2010. Maybe adopt Bromance as my personal savior. And with that, I apply a hearty pat on the back for knowing that I have zero knowledge of when THAT show even airs. Yeah, next May I’m going to have to light a candle. (sniffle).
With that said, on wit... Continue reading »
Lost – ‘316′ – 5.6
Looks like the Jack Pack ain’t the only one doing the time warp back to those hazy, crazy days of peace, love and the Dharma Initiative. Yup, I’ve been tripping alongside them. Now, if only I could remember where I left that Constant.
I’ve got to give mad props and big ups (sorry – still stuck in that 90’s groove after Fists of Flannel) – anyway, a hearty slap on the back is owed Joe D. for putting in a little bit of overtime after his marathon Photoshop sessions for Flannel to place my mug on some Dharma digs. He crafted three of them for me and I think I’ll use these in rotation for each of the Lost posts.
Thanks again, Joe.
With that said, on with the show. Let’s get Lost.
1. Not a lot of island activity this week but plenty of activity in getting those ... Continue reading »
Lost – ‘This Place is Death’ – 5.5
With 5 episodes down (and only 11 remaining this season), I thought it might be good to keep a running tally of how many episodes we have left until Lost is no longer found on a weekly basis. After this week, there’s only 27 episodes left.
With that said, it’s clear that the creators are heavily diving into answer mode. While they’ve managed to befuddle a few people with their time travel hijinks, as I wrote last week, they’ve found a great mechanism to resolve those lingering questions that have hovered over this fantasy island ever since Flight 815 splashed down in ’04. And that device has led to some great forward momentum in plot development even as we keep slipping further back in time.
Last night’s episode was a great example of that. A number of questions were answered and we g... Continue reading »
Lost – ‘The Little Prince’ – 5.4
I had an epiphany while watching this episode. The time travel gimmick is the greatest thing to happen to Lost. Aside from the tantalizing twist it gave the story, it also works as a decent vehicle to get the show’s writers from here to the end point (May 2010) and allow them to work in all of those answers to our unsolved mysteries before the show sadly departs. With the island in a constant state of flux, those left behind are pinballed through time, giving them (and the viewer) a unique view into the island’s formative years.
Last night’s episode demonstrated this brilliantly. And while we merely got teases of what’s to come, it was clear that the writers can use time travel to dump all the information on us. Now, I don’t think every last dangling thread will be sewn shut, nor do I want i... Continue reading »
Lost – ‘Jughead’ – 5.3
Before I dive into this week’s rundown, I wanted to throw a shout out to frequent contributor Chris – a longtime friend – who along with his wife Melissa welcomed their first child, and son, Anthony to this Earth. Chris is already teaching Anthony about complex string theory and quantum physics in hopes that his son can help him follow all these time travel shenanigans on Lost.
Now that Chris is sleepless in Somerville (I’m not revealing his true whereabouts but that’s close enough), I’m sure he was hitting this site last night ’round midnight cursing me for not having the recap up sooner. Sorry dude – you’ll just have to make do with TNT’s constant airplay of the Patrick Swayze hillbillies vs. the mob flick, Next of Kin.
And now – on wi... Continue reading »
Posts: