tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post9112534994055332835..comments2024-03-18T13:50:45.615-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: Lost, "Namaste": A day at the improvAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger179125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-90755222088173404882009-03-27T05:18:00.000-04:002009-03-27T05:18:00.000-04:00I'm a bit behind on all this (currently studying a...I'm a bit behind on all this (currently studying abroad in Australia and doing my best to follow the show at the American pace), but I just wanted to throw in my two cents.<BR/><BR/><BR/><B>Dave</B> said:<BR/><I>Yes, the runway was built, but I think that in 2008, we're seeing an Island without Ben as the Other leader. And that leaves me with a bad feeling in my gut.</I><BR/><BR/>I thought something felt really funny about the lead-up to Sun and Frank's encounter with Christian. The place looked at first glance like it did after the Ben-Smokey-Keamy drama, sure, but the signage and some of the wreckage seemed, to me, a bit different. I wouldn't be surprised if this theory (or a variation on it) turned out to be correct.<BR/><BR/>To echo another commenter, I'm not a huge fan of vengeful Sun. <BR/><BR/>I would have loved some kind of exchange between Hurley, Kate and Jack while waiting for Sawyer to return with the outfits - something along the lines of "It's so freaking weird to be back!"<BR/><BR/>Michael Giacchino continues to do wonderful work on the score - I loved the piece playing over Sawyer and Kate's shared glance after the confrontation with Jack. Beautiful.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and, this might just be me, but I find it really obnoxious when characters are so liberal with calling Sawyer "James". It's a complex shared by Juliet, Locke and Kate, I think - whenever they say it an air of superiority creeps into their voices. (After typing that out, I think that it's definitely just a personal pet peeve.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-14637102298520932242009-03-23T20:27:00.000-04:002009-03-23T20:27:00.000-04:00Anonymous: About the time travel and "what happen...Anonymous: <I>About the time travel and "what happened, happened." If the O6 are in 1977 and always were in 1977, why don't they recognize each other in 2004 when they're getting on the plane and why don't they recognize the island when they crash there?</I><BR/><BR/>Because even though 1977 is obviously before 2004, they were not present in 1977 until AFTER the events of 2004. From their perspective, the events of 1977 are happening after the events of 2004.Omagushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15348311761717355552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-75657318458246852712009-03-23T14:14:00.000-04:002009-03-23T14:14:00.000-04:00About the time travel and "what happened, happened...About the time travel and "what happened, happened." If the O6 are in 1977 and always were in 1977, why don't they recognize each other in 2004 when they're getting on the plane and why don't they recognize the island when they crash there? It must mean that the 1977 they're in is a "new" version of 1977, yes? I think Daniel is wrong about "what happened, happened."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-22611382795743065902009-03-23T12:12:00.000-04:002009-03-23T12:12:00.000-04:00One thing I don't think anyone else has commented ...One thing I don't think anyone else has commented on...<BR/><BR/>Yes, the moment when Jack was assigned to be "Workman," was funny... but I think it also served a definite purpose.<BR/><BR/>Who else on the island do we know is a "Workman?"<BR/><BR/>Roger Linus.<BR/><BR/>And who is Roger Linus?<BR/><BR/>A drunk. A hopeless alcoholic. A type of person Jack knows very, very well.<BR/><BR/>How will Jack react when he realizes Ben's dad was much like his own?Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02622796651693248198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-49670962087445013662009-03-21T14:06:00.000-04:002009-03-21T14:06:00.000-04:00Wirdcher: Also, my two cents, Juliet ties Rosario ...Wirdcher: <I>Also, my two cents, Juliet ties Rosario Dawson as the most attractive Muppet-looking lady in Hollywood right now.</I><BR/><BR/>Funny. Elizabeth Mitchell is a pretty lady but I never found Juliet particularly attractive until the scene where she intercedes to save Kate from Jimmy's suspicions. At that point I was thinking, "Yo, she's kinda hot..."<BR/><BR/>I have been SxSWing all week long so I didn't get a chance to watch the episode until last night. All the theories that popped into my head seem to have been brought up in the comments section (I always read every single one, Alan) so it's a bit gratifying to know that many of us are on the same page.<BR/><BR/>Here's something to consider though: is it possible for a person to be time displaced into the same time period multiple times? Ok, I know that sounds confusing but what I mean is that one theory going on is that Ben and Sun did not travel back to 1977 because they already existed on the island as younger selves (we know Ben is there, and Sun may be Dr. Chang's child). I'm pretty sure that a younger version of Locke is not on the island or he would have had some recollection of that. But what if, later on (2007 or beyond) Locke is sent back to the mid-70 and becomes leader of the Hostiles or something? Would that prevent the resurrected Locke in 2007 from traveling back to 1977?<BR/><BR/>Ok, wow...after that rambling confusion, my word verification is "palin."Omagushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15348311761717355552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-25547858411489282872009-03-21T00:16:00.000-04:002009-03-21T00:16:00.000-04:00Episódio sensacional. O melhor dessa temporada e u...Episódio sensacional. O melhor dessa temporada e um dos mais fodas de todo o LOST!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-64402721971378698622009-03-20T16:37:00.000-04:002009-03-20T16:37:00.000-04:00Which muppet does she look like? Was there a supe...Which muppet does she look like? Was there a super hot one I missed?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-39301367663480977662009-03-20T12:45:00.000-04:002009-03-20T12:45:00.000-04:00Des is "special" according to Faraday. Also, as I ...Des is "special" according to Faraday. <BR/><BR/>Also, as I was reading through the comments (per the roolz), I came up with the kinda same theory as Anonymous at 10:58 AM:<BR/><BR/>Either Sun doesn't end up in 1977 because she is fundamentally different than when she left (i.e. non-pregnant) or b/c Christian/the Island hates Ben - remember Locke was supposed to turn the wheel but Ben did, Locke was supposed to convince Sun to come back but Ben did instead.<BR/><BR/>Also, my two cents, Juliet ties Rosario Dawson as the most attractive Muppet-looking lady in Hollywood right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-66039533585239942542009-03-20T12:31:00.000-04:002009-03-20T12:31:00.000-04:00I suspect that Charlotte and Ethan's ages are just...<I>I suspect that Charlotte and Ethan's ages are just pure writer cock-up at this point</I><BR/><BR/>On the latest podcast, Cuselof admit that Charlotte's supposed 1979 birthdate was a mistake. It was written as 1970 in the script, but the actress didn't want to play 10 years older, so she asked the director to have it changed to 1979. The writers weren't on set at the time and didn't catch it in editing (which seems a bit hard to swallow, but whatever). Her 5th season appearance as a young girl in 1974 reflects their intent.<BR/><BR/>With Ethan I guess we just have to assume that he's aged badly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-38206688314205049372009-03-20T11:56:00.000-04:002009-03-20T11:56:00.000-04:00Confused on the impact/relation of time travel ......Confused on the impact/relation of time travel ... <BR/><BR/>(1) When Faraday knocked on Desmond's door at the hatch - it was only after that "happened" in the past that Desmond woke up remembering exactly what happened. He did not have this memory until Faraday knocked on his door.<BR/><BR/>(2) If this lays the basis for how memories are created by people traveling back in time - then how would Ben/Charlotte, etc.. remember the Oceanic 815 crowd growing up in the Dharma initiative?<BR/><BR/>Is this a paradox between the two experiences or are we to dismiss Desmond's memory as misplaced/faulty?Srimshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07387884595706604148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-65958530782841974832009-03-20T10:58:00.000-04:002009-03-20T10:58:00.000-04:00Is it possible that Sun did not travel back in tim...Is it possible that Sun did not travel back in time because Ji Yeon is not with her? I realize that Aaron also did not go back. However, Aaron isn't really Kate's child so that might allow Kate to travel back to '77 with the other Oceanic 6. <BR/>Ben didn't leave the island the same way and had obviously left the island prior to the donkey wheel. <BR/>Just a thought.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-69284193365460543402009-03-20T10:32:00.000-04:002009-03-20T10:32:00.000-04:00Re: Veronica Mars: that was basically a writer in-...Re: Veronica Mars: that was basically a writer in-joke, done with the permission of C/L. Doesn't really have crossover significance beyond that (if you see VM3). <BR/><BR/>I suspect that Charlotte and Ethan's ages are just pure writer cock-up at this point, and would require some heavy fanwanking/time travel for the show to fix at this point. They probably thought, "Hey, that seems cool!" in S5 and forgot what had come before.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906089927390662087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-56663029382465327302009-03-20T08:47:00.000-04:002009-03-20T08:47:00.000-04:00Guys, let's get back to discussing the episode. As...Guys, let's get back to discussing the episode. As you say, you haven't read the comments in question, which to my mind crossed the line into belittling other posters. Let's move on.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-21644191505240236822009-03-20T08:32:00.000-04:002009-03-20T08:32:00.000-04:00Have to strongly agree with Damien - UAM, though o...Have to strongly agree with Damien - UAM, though occasionally perhaps too sharp, has always struck me as someone who recognizes the tremendous potential in Lost and points out where the show falls short. I didn't see the comment this time either, so of course it's up to Alan to do what he thinks best, but reading these comment threads each week I look forward to UAM weighing in and challenging us to think more deeply.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-73142211714469248102009-03-20T07:51:00.000-04:002009-03-20T07:51:00.000-04:00I'm generally not a fan of particularly restrictiv...I'm generally not a fan of particularly restrictive posting rules but in Alan's defense here, UAM has been posting his scathing critiques of Lost on almost a weekly basis going back at least as far as season 3 (I've been rewatching and reading Alan's reviews as I go). Having not read this comment, there were certainly some comments in the past that were as much an attack on the people who would watch a show this "bad" as on the show itself. To be honest I was shocked someone would subject themselves to weekly viewings of a program they hated so much -- much less respond to blog comments about it. That said, I do enjoy the back and forth that you often find in the comments here so I hope we all disagree amiably in the future.Sam Hobarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17194106036276210697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-9682135360441633352009-03-20T07:23:00.000-04:002009-03-20T07:23:00.000-04:00What could UAM possibly have said to get his comme...<I>What could UAM possibly have said to get his comments deleted?</I><BR/><BR/>He broke <A HREF="http://sepinwall.blogspot.com/2009/03/six-simple-rules-for-commenting-on-my.html" REL="nofollow">Rule #1</A>.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-80256524883420579612009-03-20T03:02:00.001-04:002009-03-20T03:02:00.001-04:00About the issues of Ethan's age -Didn't Daniel's e...About the issues of Ethan's age -<BR/>Didn't Daniel's experiments when he first arrived from the freighter demonstrate that time moved more slowly on the island? Would Ethan training off-island de-sync him from his chrono age?<BR/><BR/>Of course, the 70's Dharma Island seems synchronized just fine with the outside world, so who knows?Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623422545436294378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-72473169798129574652009-03-20T03:02:00.000-04:002009-03-20T03:02:00.000-04:00Now that's undercover!Now <I>that's</I> undercover!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-35867746256328586452009-03-20T02:00:00.000-04:002009-03-20T02:00:00.000-04:00Theory brainstorm: The Incident will be caused by ...Theory brainstorm: The Incident will be caused by some scheme Daniel cooks up to use the Orchid to get everyone back to the future.<BR/><BR/><BR/>I thought Ben was oddly familiar with Frank. Isn't that the first time they'd met? Frank spent most of Season 4 on the boat. Come to think of it, why was he even on that mission? He didn't bring any skills to the job that Naomi didn't.Lester Freamonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10682695881368225920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-26022460245238505732009-03-20T01:21:00.000-04:002009-03-20T01:21:00.000-04:00RE: Polar BearsI thought it was already establishe...RE: Polar Bears<BR/><BR/>I thought it was already established that the bears were there to be trained to turn the donkey wheel. Given the cold, the hard labor, and their relative expendability, it made sense to me. Plus explains why one shows up in the desert of Tunisia.spoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04488292165325652908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-38912934590512953222009-03-20T00:10:00.000-04:002009-03-20T00:10:00.000-04:00What could UAM possibly have said to get his comme...What could UAM possibly have said to get his comments deleted? Frankly, I enjoy reading his posts and have always found them to be well balanced with concise examples given for his views. Surely this blog can handle some constructive criticism and a dissentive point of view? Unless UAM overstepped the bounds of <I>constructive</I> criticism, I'm disappointed that his comments wee censored.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-73264708604037763082009-03-19T23:48:00.000-04:002009-03-19T23:48:00.000-04:00SteveB - thanks for your 2c on the lack of obvious...SteveB - thanks for your 2c on the lack of obvious conversation b/w the characters. I truly get that the writers need us to just go along, but really, last night's episode approached silly to me (and I love the show, not looking to find fault with it). Call me overly left brained - but I needed some bone thrown to me, even a simple "how is everyone?" and a reply of "that's a long story" or "you should be asking when is everyone" would have helped. <BR/>Okay, letting go. Look forward to next week's episode.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-75053603736456981502009-03-19T22:20:00.000-04:002009-03-19T22:20:00.000-04:00Juliet delivered the baby years after they arrived...Juliet delivered the baby years after they arrived. Remember, Sawyer (LaFleur) had already worked his way up to being in charge of Dharma's security.<BR/><BR/>I think it happened the night before the plane crash.J.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11999053649820732449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-53237931415284049712009-03-19T21:57:00.000-04:002009-03-19T21:57:00.000-04:00Juliet delivered the baby soon after she arrived. ...Juliet delivered the baby soon after she arrived. (At least I thought so.) Yet the baby (Ethan) is almost a newborn. And that's three years later ... or am I missing something?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-37941628998975547942009-03-19T21:20:00.000-04:002009-03-19T21:20:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com