MentalMaden
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I have taken my hand at GM hunting with mine. Never took any down, but was able to achieve stalemates rather easily. To be fair, I didn't really try that hard and didn't build for it either. I'll give the build a once over and give my thoughts in the morning. (Fighting a bit of a headache at the moment)
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Quote:Given that Matthew Fox said after the show that the Island was real, and the only "purgatory" was the sideways verse. Yes.Originally Posted by Knowmad
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Quote:I'll take a stab at it. Their minds/souls had to create a world where 815 landed safely. The way to do that was construct a world where the island was no more i.e. sunk. This allowed "them" time to sort out their pre island lifes issues so that they could eventually be brought together by fate when they were ready to move on. Desmond seemed to act as the "servant of fate". /shrug I guess.Originally Posted by mousedroid
I would totally watch a sequel to Lost featuring Ben and Hugo protecting the island!
A good enough guessplanation, but it presumes that each of the Losties subconsciously knew the island had sunk (including Ben and Shannon, who weren't on the plane), plus I still think it was unnecessary. It was important for them to move on whether the island still existed or not, and I think it would've been more fulfilling if the island existed, and they still put it behind them. All-in-all, a minor gripe about a great season of a fantastic show.
Also, just out of curiousity - am I the only Lost fan in existence who didn't hate the Paulo and Nikki mini-storyline?
I didn't hate Nikki and Paulo as much as the general consensus of fans. What I didn't care for was the immediate axing of the storyline. It was obvious and seemed sloppy. -
Quote:Yep.Originally Posted by BafflingBeerMan
Wait, I just remembered something. Did Soul Sister Kate tell Jack that she missed him, or was it vice versa? Because that is another subtle clue that she lived a long time after leaving the Island that some people might not be picking up on.
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Quote:Talk about a finale that lead to tears. I bawled my eyes out with that ending.Originally Posted by BafflingBeerMan
I was thinking that as well.
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Quote:I had similar thoughts. There is some merit to the argument.Originally Posted by Dr_Darkspeed
Thinking about it... since we were told that the whispers were souls that were trapped because they couldn't move on, then doesn't that make The Island purgatory as well? or at least, somehow the physical location of purgatory, and so the flash-sideways stuff was happening on The Island, in a metaphorical sense.
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Quote:Some great stuff and some interesting answers to questions, but I think they really missed something.Originally Posted by BafflingBeerMan
When talking about the credit/crash site image I think they may have missed the hint/meaning in that there were no bodies on the beach (i.e. there were survivors) therefore you realize that what happened on the island did in fact happen i.e. the Island wasn't purgatory; the flash sideways was. (At least that's what I got out of it) -
As stated last night, my local affiliate didn't carry Kimmel. But they did show "The Incident" which is the first time we see Jacob and MiB. It was neat watching that episode after watching the finale.
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I'm going to say it. I'm getting a bit tired of Lindelof and Cuse trying to be celebrities and comedians. One funny little skit is ok, but they've really overdone it these last few months. Anytime they are interviewed there has to be some silly schtick, any show with skits they'll do something all "ironic" or ridiculous. Stick to writing boys, leave the acting and joking to the professionals and create us a new show already.
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To be fair, this entire thread is about spoilers. Anyone entering it should know by now.
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Quote:They do a pretty good job of getting Memphis accurately. They did have a few details that left me scratching my head though....po' boys (not a Memphis staple). And Jason Lee is pretty good as always, but it's hard to tell what the show is going to be like. It's one of those quirky dramadies, so sometimes you aren't really sure what the show is trying to be. But I'm going to give it a few chances just to root for the home crowd.Originally Posted by White Hot Flash
All I've seen are the previews they've been showing on TV. Looks like it might be good.
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Quote:Memphis represent!Originally Posted by White Hot Flash
yep
Have you seen any of Memphis Beat yet? They were handing out mini disks at the BBQ fest that had the first 20 minutes of the pilot on them. It's a pretty good representation of Memphis. -
Yeah my local has news, 2 episodes of 2.5 men then Boston Legal then an old Lost.
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Quote:Same here. Memphis?Originally Posted by White Hot Flash
Anyone else not getting to watch the Jimmy Kimmel show right now? They've got two episodes of Two and a Half Men on right now where I'm at (central time)
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Quote:I completely and totally disagree. But hey that's what makes the world a great place; to each his own.Originally Posted by Night_Caster
I see your point, but the ending did not fit the uniqueness of the show. They could have used any narrative to get to this ending about "friendship through survival and the strong bonds that are made through such experience" i.e. soldiers in war. This show did not answer the questions, for me, that made the show unique like the origin of the island, the mother of the island, etc...I just felt that the ending, which is generic and can be applied to any long running drama, did not do this unique show justice. I am done venting and chances are will not read anymore about this, in order to keep the little bit of sanity I have left...good day.
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Quote:Ahhhh, yes.Originally Posted by Talia_Rayvyn
Nono I mean the plane shown during the credits. Was that the original 815?
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Locke forgiving Ben was a pretty touching exchange. Both in how Locke forgave him, but also in how sincere Ben seemed when forgiven. He may have not been ready, but that was a big step towards moving forward.
Also, sidenoted, Alex wasn't in the church. I'm thinking Ben is waiting to be reunited with her to move on. -
Quote:I believe it was Lapidus and Jack laughed because he knew his friends would be alright.Originally Posted by Talia_Rayvyn
My other big question is:
Was the plane at the end of the show the original Oceanic 815 or was it the plane that Lapidus was flying? -
Quote:The various different religious symbols and statues suggested an "every persons" "great beyond" whatever you want to call it.Originally Posted by Mr_Hellcat
I think in Ben's case, his Purgatory might be a bit harder to let go of. Plus, they never said it was Heaven necessarily, it's just that our culture associates bright white light in terms of moving on as Heaven. Considering hot sure Hurley was that Ben should be in the church with them, I'd have to say it wasn't to Heaven or Hell so much as moving on in general.
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Quote:And Ben pointing out that he didn't think Locke needed the chair. Subtle and profound.Originally Posted by BafflingBeerMan
WOW. Just WOW.
It started to dawn on me when sideways Locke and Ben had their conversation and then when Hurley and Ben talked in the past tense, my eyes grew wide: "They flipped the script and the sideways reality was purgatory!"
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This ones going to get analyzed for quite a while. I think I'm going to bask in the evening. Watch Kimmel to see if there are any "answers" and just reflect back on these 6 seasons.
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Charlie Claire- tears
Sayid Shannon- pleasant surprise....tears
Sawyer Juliet- oh yeah big time tears
Jack flashing on the casket- little tears realizing it was almost over
Ending- tears just drying now.
Great ending. Great show. Maybe the best television series ever. I'm profoundly satisfied.
You were a great #2.
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Quote:Get out!!!Originally Posted by Adamh_77
This show is still on?
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Quote:Then I'll get my tissues.......I predict tears!Originally Posted by BafflingBeerMan
According to Adam Horowitz, writer and exec producer on Lost, the last time a finale aired on May 23rd, it was "Through the Looking Glass!"
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I know I'll be waiting until after the finale to post. But I'd like to take this opportunity for one last time saying how much I loved "Through the Looking Glass". Just for old times sake.