RIP Boner
Filed under: Media Report, Pleas To Hollywood, RIP, Television Discussion
Andrew Koenig, better know to the world as Boner has been found dead in a densely wood area. He was found by family and friends who initiated their own private search. Boner had been battling depression according to his father, Star Trek actor Walter Koenig. The 41 year old actor had been missing for over a week.
It’s very sad that at 41 years old he felt that his life was lost and that the only answer was suicide.
Almost A Dead Man
Filed under: Dumb Ideas, Freaks, Good Grief, Huh?, Media Weirdness, Television Discussion, WOW
This past Sunday, at WWE’s Elimination Chamber Pay Per View WWE World Heavyweight Champion The Undertaker almost saw his demise. This night he had more to worry about than the five men he would be locked in a cage with.
Too Late
Filed under: Live Performances, Media Report, Television, Television Discussion
John McCain, a mere thirty seconds before the polls open, finally decided to remove the giant stick out of his ass and lighten up. His appearance on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE last night was probably the closest he has come to approximating a human being since his campaign began. He was funny, self-deprecating, and strangely engaging.
Since one of the hot button issues of the campaign has been “experience” and “leadership”, the big question is this: Could this appearance be considered Presidential? Is it dignified? I guess we’ll have to wait and see what the voters think on Tuesday…
Knock Out
Filed under: Internet Genius, Media Report, Perfection, Television, Television Discussion
Whew, this is one slick and nifty thirty-minute spot that Obama peppered across the television dial. He has basically delivered the knockout punch to McCain’s swollen salivary gland, the final and merciful blow that will prove to galvanize Americans much more than Sarah Palin’s winks and short skirts.
Ross Perot may have done it first, but Barack did it better. I’m not trying to tell you how to vote, but … isn’t the choice obvious at this point????
Fringe: The Next Lost?
Fox’s new show, Fringe, is drawing many comparisons. More X-Files than anything, it is also being compared to Lost. Though they share the same Executive Producer, J.J. Abrams, there seem to be many more similarities. Fringe, in its early stages is developing an overall mystery, is sure to run as deep as the Orchid Station. There are also the embedded clues or “Easter Eggs” which have made Lost famous.
The show revolves around an FBI agent, a fringe scientist, and his son. If you are not yet hooked you can catch up at Fox.com, and watch full episodes. It is not yet on Lost’s level, but hopes are high that it may get there.
Lost – The Constant
If you have read my thoughts on Lost in the past then you know that my favorite episode of Season 3 was the Desmond-centric Flashes Before Your Eyes. So far in the young Season 4 the also Desmond-centric The Constant is the best offering of the year.
Sayid has long been my favorite character. A man of action who takes no bullshit, and will stick reeds under your fingernails for some medicine. Desmond Hume, however, is the most interesting character. I look forward to his episodes the most because I know that when we get back to his story, as confusing as it may be, we are going to get some answers.
Like Flashes, The Constant does not follow the traditional flashforward/flashback structure. In this episode we get to the heart of one of the biggest mysteries of the island, why it is so hard to find. It seems that it is in a Bermuda Triangle type black hole, where time and space are different. Remember the link to the vile vortices? Well, maybe there is some truth to this. Instead of flashing forward or flashing back Desmond actually time travels! While this may seem hokey to the viewers who just want to know who Kate is going to hook up with(like my wife). For others it speaks directly to the mysterious nature of the show, just as Flashes did.
While flying to the freighter something happens to Desmond that forces him back in time to 1996, when he was in the military. It seems that along the course to the island there is a skip in time, as shown by Daniel Faraday’s experiment, that triggers this. These episodes continue to occur until he can get in contact with Daniel back on the island, who tells him to visit him in the past. In the past Daniel tells Desmond that if he doesn’t keep himself grounded he will not be able to tell the difference between the past and the present which may kill him. In order to achieve this Desmond needs a constant, something or someone that will be there in both times. Of course Desmond chooses Penny and has to convince her to answer the phone eight years in the future. On the freighter Desmond is finally able to contact Penny and we know that she is still looking for him.
There are some interesting notes to take from this episode.
- Apparently it is actually 2004 on the island. I thought that the time leap might be greater than was proved in Faraday’s experiment. It is actually Christmas Eve on the freighter, which could make it Christmas Day on the island.
- That being said are we to assume that it is 2007-2008 during the flashforwards? And therefore the Oceanic 6 have been off the island 3+ years?
- It is interesting that if these time travel episodes happen to him, that Daniel has chosen Desmond as his constant.
- Is what happened to George and the mouse, the sickness that Rousseau referred to her team having? Can you get coming on to the island as opposed to going off?
What was up with Charles Widmore wanting the Hanso diary from the Black Rock. We know from Bad Twin that these sides were in cahoots at one point. Is this another part of the island cover up?
-Remember the Orchid Orientation video that was released at ComicCon, with the rabbits?
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This is looking more like a hint to time travel. Does it foreshadow Desmond coming in contact with himself at some point? And what would the danger be in that, outside of what Doc Brown told us in Back to the Future.
Either way this is the kind of episode that could get weird season back on solid footing. I said it long ago, and I will say it again. Though the Jack and Kate type stories will give the dramatic climax when this is all said and done, Desmond will be the central figure in understanding the real mysteries of the island.
Episode Rating: 5 out of 5
Lost – Eggtown
Do you ever get that feeling that you’re the smartest person in the room, only to look around and realize that you’re the only person in the room? Happened to me tonight during tonight’s episode of Lost.
The episode as a whole continued on the same path that has been set in Season 4. There is still a whole lot about the show that feels familiar, but something that doesn’t feel quite right. I as have mentioned before the there is a different tone to the characters, story, and show as a whole. I am sure that this is done purposely to disrupt our comfort level. Four episodes in and I am still saying this is going to take some getting used to.
The Kate-centric flashforward deals with her trial for the murder of her father. The most interesting thing to come out of the proceedings was Jack’s false testimony about the crash, Kate’s actions on the island, and his feelings about her. Like every Kate episode since Season 2’s What Kate Did, the rest was pretty mundane until the final moment. More on that in a second.
What was the deal with the Miles/Ben crap. Didn’t it all seem like a let down? Why exactly $3.2 million? How long do you think Miles can hold that grenade in his mouth? Not long, I hope.
Which gets me back to being the smartest person in an empty room. First, during the ”enhanced” replay of last weeks The Economist the producers made a point of mentioning Charles Widmore. So I am glad to know that I may be on to something in that regards. Secondly, about twenty minutes in I am happy to say that I figured out who Kate’s baby was. I’ll give you all a second to absorb that . . . what? You did too? Fuck.
Regardless, this raises many more questions. Is Aaron one of the Oceanic 6? What has happened to Claire? Why doesn’t Jack want to see him? How long have the been off the island at this point? Why does it feel like my head is going to explode?
I hate this show.
Episode Rating: 3 out of 5
The Economist
I have put off writing anything about last night’s episode because frankly I myself am starting to get a little lost. Read more
Confirmed Dead
Near the end of last season it seemed that we might be getting close to some answers in the world of Lost. It was confirmed that Jack and Claire were siblings. We know how and why Locke ended up in the wheel chair. We met the real Sawyer and watched him die. Just as it appeared we were on a course for resolution the finale and Season 4 premier again began to rock that boat. Tonight’s episode continued that trend. Read more
The Beginning of the End
Wow! Season 4 is here and it started with a bang. The usual formula of Jack-centric flashbacks were replaced with the surprising twist of Hurley flashforwards. While the on island stuff picked up exactly where we left off, the off island story was really a kick to the head. Read more
Heath’s Drug Party
A two year old video of Heath Ledger at a Hollywood party, in which drugs were being used, has emerged. Entertainment Tonight and The Insider won’t show you the video, so here it is for you to see.
Idols And Freaks
Filed under: Freaks, Funny, Live Performances, Media Weirdness, Music, Public Humiliation, Television, Television Discussion, The Z List, Worst of the Worst
American Idol is back and so are the freaks. It’s only been two episodes and we have already gotten a birdman and stalker to go along with the usual freaks.
Renegade Television
Filed under: Freaks, Funny, Good Grief, Huh?, Media Report, Miscellaneous Awesomeness, Television, Television Discussion, The Cutting Edge
One of the most perfect things ever broadcast over the waves of television was the first season of Wonder Showzen by the art/media collective known as PFFR. It didn’t last long thanks to the non-stop references to abortion, Hitler, and puppet sex.
The creators of Wonder Showzen have returned after a hiatus – presumably on the moon – with a (barely) animated show on Adult Swim called Xavier: Renegade Angel.
60 Minutes To Long
Filed under: Corporate Evil, Freaks, Public Humiliation, Television, Television Discussion, The Z List, Worst of the Worst
Why is Andy Rooney still alive? He’s like a cockroach, he’ll never go away. Read more
Hittin’ ‘em Where It Hurts
Remember all the hype and red carpet glitz that came along with the Golden Globes telecast? Well no more. The ongoing writers strike has given a huge blow to the entertainment industry. Read more
Jon Stewart’s Brain’s Not On Strike
Filed under: Funny, Greatest Of All Time, Media Report, Television Discussion
President Bush’s speechwriter and Rudy Giuliani advisor, David Frum was on the Daily Show last night. Steward used his quick wit and challenged Frum’s ridiculous statements, showing us one again why he is the best political commentator on T.V.
Are You Experienced?
During the second half of season 2, Lost kicked off a revolutionary new way of keeping up with the show over the summer hiatus and lead us right into the next season. It was called the Lost Experience and gave those that wanted it a bit more insight into the mythology of the show. That concept has returned in order to lead us right up to the premire of season 4. Read more