i'm glad someone else caught on on the reporter's name. i about laughed my ass off.
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The fact that nobody has posted in here to respond to the episode proves that Lost has "lost" its greatness and grip with fans. This was a bad episode, especially after ABC said this was the episode that if you missed...you won't know what anyone is talking about the next morning. I know Cuse and Lindeloff said that ABC has been a terrible spin machine (especially after last week promised us 3 answered questions).
quote:Anybody know if there was anything else on television tonight that people on this board might have been watching?
The fact that nobody has posted in here to respond to the episode proves that Lost has "lost" its greatness and grip with fans.
The problem with the show is that it would have been better as a limited series. They have to stay "Lost", because if not, the series becomes "Found", and no one cares what happens afterwards. (See what happenned to The Nine)
The same thing applies to Prison Break. Season 1 was great. But then they actually got out, and there was nowhere else to go.
The economics of an expensive show like Lost have forced them to go directions that arent in the show's best creative direction. Thats why we get filler like tonight. I never really believed in art vs. commerce until Lost...
The same thing applies to Prison Break. Season 1 was great. But then they actually got out, and there was nowhere else to go.
The economics of an expensive show like Lost have forced them to go directions that arent in the show's best creative direction. Thats why we get filler like tonight. I never really believed in art vs. commerce until Lost...
meteor crashing into fast food restaurant was a nice touch. Seemed pretty believable.
Still the best show on TV.
Still the best show on TV.
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Shame the reporter had to die.
I KNEW that name was familiar. I can't believe I didn't catch this.
What was her name, I missed it.
Charlies beard sure does grow fast. He's clean shaven in the morning, then has 2-days of stubble that afternoon in the Van.
But that has to be the worst episode of the season so far. They told us nothing, filled in very little about Hugo that we could have lived without (we already know he thinks he's cursed, we don't need to be reminded AGAIN) and there is no way that van would have started and run. And WTF did he need to start it to turn the wheels and miss the rocks? It's not like the thing had power steering. No way the battery works to restart it at the end.
And I missed this last week, but as someone mentioned, how DID Cindy know Jacks name? She never met him except briefly on the plane and it's not like plane passengers introduce themselves to every stewards' as they board.
The show was marginal on the believable scale already, they're opening to many plot holes and BS that it's going over the line.
Who else thinks next weeks "Locke, what have you done!!??" from Siyid is just going to be he's pissed b/c Locke put cream in his Java when everyone knows the Republican Guards like it black.
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Charlies beard sure does grow fast. He's clean shaven in the morning, then has 2-days of stubble that afternoon in the Van.
But that has to be the worst episode of the season so far. They told us nothing, filled in very little about Hugo that we could have lived without (we already know he thinks he's cursed, we don't need to be reminded AGAIN) and there is no way that van would have started and run. And WTF did he need to start it to turn the wheels and miss the rocks? It's not like the thing had power steering. No way the battery works to restart it at the end.
And I missed this last week, but as someone mentioned, how DID Cindy know Jacks name? She never met him except briefly on the plane and it's not like plane passengers introduce themselves to every stewards' as they board.
The show was marginal on the believable scale already, they're opening to many plot holes and BS that it's going over the line.
Who else thinks next weeks "Locke, what have you done!!??" from Siyid is just going to be he's pissed b/c Locke put cream in his Java when everyone knows the Republican Guards like it black.
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I liked the episode. Much like the reporter said, I would say it was "fluff" episode. But, it was not without substance. Some episode concentrate more on plot and some more on character development.
The "make your own luck" theme is very important to the show. I don't think Charlie is doomed after all. The Losties do have control of what happens to them. They are not at the whim of the universe.
On the character development side, of course we learned a lot about Hurley. He began to pig out when his dad left. He NEEDED to start the van to come to terms with never getting the Camaro running. Sawyer is still a jerk, but he is letting his guard down. The scene where he is teaching Jin to say, "I'm sorry" was important. As well as his return to the beach to find Kate was gone.
Plus, I really enjoyed the end when they are riding around in a van (on a tropical island), drinking flat, stale Dharma beer and laughing their a$$es off.
The plot nuggets revealed were minor and brought up in previous posts. The only thing I can add is that existence of a motor vehicles makes me think the island has/had some type of road system.
Edit: Oh, and the same song was in the eight track of the VW that was playing on the radio when Hurley's dad left. Nice touch.
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The "make your own luck" theme is very important to the show. I don't think Charlie is doomed after all. The Losties do have control of what happens to them. They are not at the whim of the universe.
On the character development side, of course we learned a lot about Hurley. He began to pig out when his dad left. He NEEDED to start the van to come to terms with never getting the Camaro running. Sawyer is still a jerk, but he is letting his guard down. The scene where he is teaching Jin to say, "I'm sorry" was important. As well as his return to the beach to find Kate was gone.
Plus, I really enjoyed the end when they are riding around in a van (on a tropical island), drinking flat, stale Dharma beer and laughing their a$$es off.
The plot nuggets revealed were minor and brought up in previous posts. The only thing I can add is that existence of a motor vehicles makes me think the island has/had some type of road system.
Edit: Oh, and the same song was in the eight track of the VW that was playing on the radio when Hurley's dad left. Nice touch.
[This message has been edited by zap (edited 3/1/2007 7:47a).]
My wife noticed the stubble as well on Charlie.
2nd crapisode in a row. I am disappointed.
i enjoyed that episode a lot.
no not a lot happened... but it was enjoyable to see them just learn to ride around a dumb VW van and spin in circles.
It was definitely a filler episode, but still a good hour.
no not a lot happened... but it was enjoyable to see them just learn to ride around a dumb VW van and spin in circles.
It was definitely a filler episode, but still a good hour.
Dharma Light presents Real Men of Genius…
Male Singer: Real Men of Genius…
Today, we salute Mr. Dharma Initiative Worker Guy…
Male Singer: Mr. Dharma Intitiative Worker Guy…
Narrator: They said this job would be great. Riding around in old VW bus with no air conditioning, and helping mankind.
Male Singer: Not one bit of air conditioning…
Narrator: Sure, kidnapping and experimenting on human beings seems glamorous, but who is there when the toilet clogs?
Male Singer: Goin’ need a big plunger!
Narrator: So, you died in a horrible jungle crash and a dog chewed off your decayed arm, at least those pesky scientists never got your beer.
Male Singer: Nerds don’t drink beer!
Narrator: So, crack open an ice cold Dharma Light, Mr. Dharma Initiative Worker Guy, and know that now that your gone, Othersville no longer has hot water.
Male Singer: Takin’ cold showers…
http://www.contemporaryinsanity.org/audio-video/bud-light-real-men-of-genius.html
[This message has been edited by zap (edited 3/1/2007 8:59a).]
Male Singer: Real Men of Genius…
Today, we salute Mr. Dharma Initiative Worker Guy…
Male Singer: Mr. Dharma Intitiative Worker Guy…
Narrator: They said this job would be great. Riding around in old VW bus with no air conditioning, and helping mankind.
Male Singer: Not one bit of air conditioning…
Narrator: Sure, kidnapping and experimenting on human beings seems glamorous, but who is there when the toilet clogs?
Male Singer: Goin’ need a big plunger!
Narrator: So, you died in a horrible jungle crash and a dog chewed off your decayed arm, at least those pesky scientists never got your beer.
Male Singer: Nerds don’t drink beer!
Narrator: So, crack open an ice cold Dharma Light, Mr. Dharma Initiative Worker Guy, and know that now that your gone, Othersville no longer has hot water.
Male Singer: Takin’ cold showers…
http://www.contemporaryinsanity.org/audio-video/bud-light-real-men-of-genius.html
[This message has been edited by zap (edited 3/1/2007 8:59a).]
this episode sucked very much
I just don't see how one could go so far as to say it sucked. Did it move the "plot" along? Not much.
However, how could you not be entertained? Hurley, Jin, Sawyer & Charlie were all back and in good form. Sawyer teaching Jin the only 3 things he needs to know how to say to a woman and the "Skeletor" line were classic.
It was a light episode that allowed those who love these characters to be reminded why they can be so much fun to root for in this whole island mess. The fact that the only plot development can be summed up in:
1. Charlie & Hurley should now be acting without fear of curses or imminent death.
2. Sawyer may be rethinking life as a lone ranger now that he sees the fellow castaways genuinely like him (Hurley's reaction to seeing Sawyer alive coupled w/ how it defused Sawyer's anger over his pilfered "stash" were good moments) . Could he be willing to swallow his pride a bit to be with Kate as well?
3. Finally, the seeds have been sewn for the much anticipated Locke/Sayid led task force to hunt down Others Village and bring Jack back.
I too want plot developments at a more significant pace, but that was a good hour of television if you care about these characters.
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However, how could you not be entertained? Hurley, Jin, Sawyer & Charlie were all back and in good form. Sawyer teaching Jin the only 3 things he needs to know how to say to a woman and the "Skeletor" line were classic.
It was a light episode that allowed those who love these characters to be reminded why they can be so much fun to root for in this whole island mess. The fact that the only plot development can be summed up in:
1. Charlie & Hurley should now be acting without fear of curses or imminent death.
2. Sawyer may be rethinking life as a lone ranger now that he sees the fellow castaways genuinely like him (Hurley's reaction to seeing Sawyer alive coupled w/ how it defused Sawyer's anger over his pilfered "stash" were good moments) . Could he be willing to swallow his pride a bit to be with Kate as well?
3. Finally, the seeds have been sewn for the much anticipated Locke/Sayid led task force to hunt down Others Village and bring Jack back.
I too want plot developments at a more significant pace, but that was a good hour of television if you care about these characters.
[This message has been edited by Yoda (edited 3/1/2007 12:23p).]
they followed up a crappy episode with another, slightly less crappy one. although at least this one was funny.
but im sick of them refusing to advance the plot at all. this show should have been 3 seasons at the most. now it seems like theyre just dragging it along until they are forced to do something entertaining and passing it off as "character development."
but im sick of them refusing to advance the plot at all. this show should have been 3 seasons at the most. now it seems like theyre just dragging it along until they are forced to do something entertaining and passing it off as "character development."
I enjoyed it. Not much happened but I was entertained.
It's beginning to stink of Gilligan's Island.
I haven't seen this week's episode yet, but I have a feeling that the next week will suck people in again.
Can someone please remind Cabbage of the sheer greatness that was Gilligan's Island?
999
1000
Hurley = Gilligan (after he ate the Skipper)
i just watched it
it was entertaining
it was entertaining
Just finished last night's episode.
I don't know how you people hated it that much. I thought it was classic LOST....reminded me of some of the 1st season episodes. I enjoyed it a lot
I don't know how you people hated it that much. I thought it was classic LOST....reminded me of some of the 1st season episodes. I enjoyed it a lot
i concur
Its was not a mind-bending episode but it was good.
French Lady is back...and she is definitely holding something back.
Hurley now has hope and I think he is also "special" kind of like Walt and Juliet that can think/want things to happen and they do. Except with Hurley he always thought of bad things, meteor hitting the chicken shack, house burning, etc. He finally thought of something good and it happened!!
French Lady is back...and she is definitely holding something back.
Hurley now has hope and I think he is also "special" kind of like Walt and Juliet that can think/want things to happen and they do. Except with Hurley he always thought of bad things, meteor hitting the chicken shack, house burning, etc. He finally thought of something good and it happened!!
no good...nothing happened after they said the week before that crazy stuff was gonna happen. I felt lied to.
when did they say crazy stuff would happen?
the promo at the end of the 2/21 episode said the 2/28 would be one "everyone will talk about." But you have to keep in mind that it's ABC's promotions department that make that stuff up.
The producers said in the podcast that they (promotions) often over-hype stuff and puts them on the hook for stuff that's not in the episode.
I thought this week's ep was great. It was fun and I liked seeing more of the bad luck that befalls Hurley before he hits the island.
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The producers said in the podcast that they (promotions) often over-hype stuff and puts them on the hook for stuff that's not in the episode.
I thought this week's ep was great. It was fun and I liked seeing more of the bad luck that befalls Hurley before he hits the island.
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Loved Sawyer's Skeletor line and his insult exchange with Hurley.
i enjoyed it... the meteor was a cool touch...
hurley's mom covering golden jesus's ears to tell hurley she 'has needs' was classic
did we learn alot about the island...not really
did we see jack at all... nope, but we heard his name as they are planning to go get him
good fun lost time
hurley driving in circles is hard to beat
(ps...don't worry that the van wouldn't have started.... in real life, i'm pretty sure planes don't break apart and everyone live...i'm pretty sure black clouds of smoke don't beat up large african men... i'm pretty sure reality is not a requirement for the island... use your imagination)
hurley's mom covering golden jesus's ears to tell hurley she 'has needs' was classic
did we learn alot about the island...not really
did we see jack at all... nope, but we heard his name as they are planning to go get him
good fun lost time
hurley driving in circles is hard to beat
(ps...don't worry that the van wouldn't have started.... in real life, i'm pretty sure planes don't break apart and everyone live...i'm pretty sure black clouds of smoke don't beat up large african men... i'm pretty sure reality is not a requirement for the island... use your imagination)
When the show first started, episodes like this weren't a problem. People want answers and are tired of everything dragging along so slow now. I didn't care for the episode either. I'm more interested in the back stories of the Others at this point.
Is it just me or does it seem like many characters have father issues???
I'll try to get a running list:
Kate - killed her father
Walt - father hardly knows him
Jack - suspected his father of sleeping w/ his wife. father died
Hurley - father temporarily abandonded him
Alex - father is the controlling Ben
Locke - father used him
Desmond - something bad happened to his father
Penelope - father hates her boyfriend
Sun - father is very controlling
Jin - ashamed of father being poor fisherman
Sawyer - father killed mother
Shannon & Boone - father killed in car wreck
(I'm sure I've left off another 5 or so)
[Edit - thanks for the updates]
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I'll try to get a running list:
Kate - killed her father
Walt - father hardly knows him
Jack - suspected his father of sleeping w/ his wife. father died
Hurley - father temporarily abandonded him
Alex - father is the controlling Ben
Locke - father used him
Desmond - something bad happened to his father
Penelope - father hates her boyfriend
Sun - father is very controlling
Jin - ashamed of father being poor fisherman
Sawyer - father killed mother
Shannon & Boone - father killed in car wreck
(I'm sure I've left off another 5 or so)
[Edit - thanks for the updates]
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Sawyer does for sure as well.
Jin has been ashamed of his father being a poor fisherman.
Shannon and Boone's father was killed in the car wreck.
Shannon and Boone's father was killed in the car wreck.
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