BafflingBeerMan

Sci-fi Wire must have read our thread: they talk about projects lined up for most of the cast

I like somone's idea in the comments section: Henry Ian Cusick as James Bond!

"See you in another Martini, brutha"

ABC execs admit that they put the images of the wreckage over the end credits, not anyone directly associated with Lost, as a way to ease the transition to the local news.

So that wreckage has no baring on the story, and is, as some of us said, just a nostalgia thing.

The debate is really over whether the purgatory construct was purgatory for everyone in that world or just the Island folk (can't even say Oceanic folk, as Ben, Juliet, and Faraday and his mom are apparently awakened) EDIT: Island folk who had a life-changing experience on the Island, hence no Walt or "real" Aaron.

I think clearly David and Helen are constructs. They represent something Jack and Locke both wanted. Doc Jensen points out that David was the son that Jack wishes he could have been to his father. Sideways Jack and David had a messed up relationship until the end of "The Lighthouse," when Jack apologized and promised to do better. David accepted. Meanwhile, in the real world, when Christian finally admitted he had a drinking problem and went to AA and asked forgiveness from Jack, Jack rejected it, which led Christian to Australia and his death.

Also, I can't believe I didn't catch this, but Doc Jensen points out that the friendly relationship between Jack and Juliet in the sideways universe is not only an extension of their relationship on the Island, but also their desire/guilt over the bad relationships each had with their exes.

So I walked to work today and I was pondering the Aaron question some more. Why did the psychic say something bad would happen if Claire did not raise Aaron? I think I can retroactively fit an answer (aka fanwank):

The psychic saw "Purgatory." Remember, his own daughter was declared dead, but came back to life, so he has some personal experience dealing with the other side. He saw "Purgatory" and experienced it through Claire's eyes. He knew that if Claire did not raise Aaron herself, she would never have the connection she needed to her son to have her "awaken" when he was born. She (along with Kate) needed the motherly experience so that their souls can move on.

Again, I think Baby Aaron was a "prop" along the lines of Ji Yeon, meant to push people towards enlightenment in the Sideways world.

Of course, as I am typing this, "Life and Death" from the Season 1 Soundtrack came on my iPod.

For some fun uncredited Terry O'Quinn work, watch Old School.

I watched it a few years ago and just started cracking up when T'OQ showed up, never noticing him in the movie before.

Second half of Doc Jensen's finale report is up. Surprisingly, it is only 9 pages, so it, in total, only 16 pages on the finale? I was thinking it would be double

Second viewing of the finale as good as the first!

I just love Matthew Fox/Jack in the finale: from his shrugging while saying "It's a surprise" as to how he will kill Flocke, to his Kung Fu showdown with him, to his realization at the end, fine acting and characterization all around.

And, you know what? I know some people say Hurley may have constructed limbo to take care of them all, but if we have to choose a character, I would say it was Jack. From his nonanswer (though told through facial expression) to Kate about seeing her again to his statement to Des about seeing him in another life, even with him being the last one to be awakened, I would say it is Jack, the preacher of Live Together, Die Alone, who, if anyone, would bring forth the idea. Of course, Hurley would totally agree

Though I like it more if it was just the groups subconscious who decided to build the place. If you realize that they built it and it isn't a catchall limbo, that can explain why only the people they encountered are there and can be awakened. A lot of people are getting hung up on why Baby Aaron is there. I don't think that is the "real" Aaron, but rather a prop of sorts constructed by the group as an awakening tool.

And both DDK and Josh Holloway have appeared on CSI: Las Vegas. Holloway, hilariously, as a valet that used to be friends with Stokes.

I read two interesting articles today, both by Kristin on E! Online. One of it outlines the fake ending Team Darlton constructed to prevent leaks and explain filming at the church: Alterna-Sun and Jin were going to get married there. I like that, just cause along with the "Purgatory" ending which is sorta like a "dream" ending, it is a well-worn troupe. I like to think it is a jokey commentary on the real ending.

Also, AAA was offered the chance to appear in the finale as Mr. Eko, but turned it down due to money. That piece had me thinking about the last episode Eko appeared in. After he dies, we are taken to a "flashback" that has a young Eko and Yemi walking down the road. It is brief and serves almost as a coda. Could it have been that was Eko's limbo construct? That he waits to get to the next plane while reliving his youth. Makes sense that he wouldn't wait with the other Losties because he never really was too friendly with them (protective, yes, but remember, he rarely spoke while on the other side of the Island and then isolated himself in the Hatch after Locke gave it up).

Just a few thoughts. I will probably rewatch the finale now

Regarding future careers, here is my assessment:

I expect O'Quinn and Emerson to try one more project together, possibly the show that O'Quinn was seemingly pitching during pilot season (suburban assassins). Interestingly, O'Quinn says he was about to retire before Abrams offered him Locke (O'Quinn was the only actor who didn't have to audition). I don't expect either one to become leading males in the movies, but oneof them might get some supporting roles.

Matthew Fox will get the most movie roles, but probably as a supporting cast member, like in We Are Marshall and Vantage Point. He says he does not want to return to TV.

Yunjin Kim will be an interesting case. She may get some small American roles, probably on TV, but maybe in some movies, but will probably go back to Korea, where she is a huge star akin to Angelina Jolie (as a kick-butt female)

Daniel Dae Kim is the only cast member from the final season who already has anther job lined up: he is starring in the remake of Hawaii Five-O. He just doesn't want to leave the Island! Depending on how that show does, I can see DDK becoming a TV go-to guy for supporting roles.

Josh Holloway has the biggest potential. Remember, he was being chased after to play Gambit in the X-Men roles but due to scheduling and his view that Gambit is essentially Sawyer with powers, he turned it down. Holloway was another guy who almost quit acting before landing Lost. I think he will be offered the lead in some smaller movies and depending on how successful those are, he can become a big movie star or return to TV.

Jorge Garcia will land on his feet somewhere, probably in a sitcom. He already was on Curb Your Enthusiasm and Becker, so he has some experience doing a straight comedy. He would also probably be the one most up for a Lost-related project.

Naveen Andrews is tough to call. I can see him joining the cast of Law & Order: SVU, since he did a guest role in Janaury that seemed to open the door for his return. I don't see him being the lead in a movie anytime soon, but he may get offered a supporting role, here and there. He is British, so I can see him in some more period pieces (he did Pride and Prejudice, I believe)

Evageline Lilly has already been cast in a movie about robots fighting (no, not Transformers). I would say she is the most likely to fade away, just because she has repeatedly said she isn't particularly fond of acting. I think thought her publicist will try to give her a big push.

Dominic Monaghan will find work. He was one of the bright spots of FlashForward. He won't be a lead, at least not at this time, but he can play the supporting character in a movie. I don't know if he returns to TV after Lost and FF.

Emilie de Ravin will be like the actor who played her on-screen half brother, Matthew Fox, and get a mix of good roles on the big screen. She was the lead in "Remember Me," played supporting characters in "The Hills Have Eyes" and "Brick." She will probably have a solid, if not remarkable, movie career. She may also return to the small screen, as she also starred in the cult hit "Roswell," so she is not adverse to doing serieses.

Harold Perrineau will be like O'Quinn and Emerson and be a utility guy in both the big screen and TV. I don't think he will ever be a big star, but after this show and "Oz" he is a go-to guy for drama on TV.

Malcom David Kelly's career is unknown to me. We shall see how the world views him after we get a good look at his skilll now that he has grown up a bit.

Ian Somerhalder's is already on the hit show Vampire Diaries. He has become a bonified TV star.

Maggie Grace will be a Emilie de Ravin, Jr. Get a good mix of supporting and main roles in smaller movies on the big screen (see "Taken" and "The Fog") Don't see her getting any dramatic roles, but she could do well with a comedy under her belt.

Elizabeth Mitchell's career will depend on the success of V. I think regardless of how well the show does, she will remain a viable actress on the TV level, but if it is a huge hit going forward (unlikely, but possible) she may become a viable movie star, playing tough women. Well, technically, she is already a viable movie star, as she was Mrs. Claus in the Santa Claus movies, but we won't count that (against her)

Oh, something funny from last night: the local news had their lead story as the finale of Lost. They sent a reporter out to broadcast from a Lost party as they watched the finale. The reporter said he was a few episodes behind so he had to ignore the finale. Then they had him interview someone to get their opinions and he again said he hadn't watched the last few episodes yet.

How much does that stink? Some people hate going into work because their coworkers might spoil an episode they missed. For this guy, work was forcing him to be spoiled!

A new thing to ponder: Hurley's vision of dead people (at least, off-Island), is that the sideways verse trying to communicate with him?

I say just cause the vision of Charlie Hurley saw when he got off the Island looked the same as Sideways Charlie. Of course, that is mainly because Dominic Monaghan decided to shave his head before his resurrection scene in S4.

The only reason why I don't think anyone else turned into a Smoke Monster was a) Desmond is immune to that (cause of Smoke Monsterness: electromagnetism) and b) Jack was pure of soul when he sacrificed himself.

Yeah, the Island is real. Christian said what happened there was real. Hurley and Ben discuss their tenure as Head Honcho and Mr. Smithers there.

If the Island is Purgatory, how did get to the Island "peacefully?" Penny, The Freighter Folk, Dharma's sub. Also, what did it mean when the O6 left to the "real world," but came back.

No, the Island was real, but maybe a gateway to the otherside, but in of itself, it was almost like Hawaii!