Lost -- "This Place is Death" -- 2/11/09 - Page 5

Shannon Nutt · 02-12-09, 01:03 PM

A couple of things I notice that I don't think anyone's touched upon yet:

- What was up with that red star on the back of Jin's shirt? When I saw that, the first thing I thought was "tracking device" (ala Star Trek VI and Captain Kirk). Oddly enough, there was another Star Trek reverence in the episode ("Do you speak any other languages?" "Just Klingon.")

- When Ben, Jack and Sun were on the dock, there was a shot of a boat (or some kind of boating equipment) with the word "Illusion" on the side. Since I don't believe anything we see on LOST is a mere coninicence, I'm guessing it's there as a clue.

aktick · 02-12-09, 01:27 PM

So how far in the past do we reckon Sawyer, Juliet, Miles, Jin, and Faraday are?

I've got to imagine 2 of our "Losties," whether it's any of those on the island now or some of the O6, will end up as "Adam and Eve" in the caves.

GizmoDVD · 02-12-09, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckd21

My only disappointment from this episode was how easily Jin and Sawyer's group reunited. I was hoping that they'd see Jin but not know he was from their time, and therefore be hesitant to interact with "past Jin". Thought that would have made an interesting wrinkle.

So is this time jumping stuff how they're going to explain older Walt appearing to Locke?

I'm glad they were re-united so soon. Splitting them up for too long (Season 3 - Hello!) was a pain.

GizmoDVD · 02-12-09, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jwb0323

I wonder if the timeloops did stop when Locke turned the wheel. They stopped and the losties are now stuck in the past and will continue living their life from that point forward.

Well, it appeared the "flashing" was coming from the well Locke climbed (well, fell) down as it went from the bottom straight up. Since the wheel was jerking back and fourth (and not still/frozen when Ben mvoed it), I think the flashing has now stopped. But where are the Losties? Stuck before Dharma arrived? Back to there "normal" time period?

DVD Josh · 02-12-09, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Groucho

Jack's father (aka "Zombie Dad") is not Jacob. He said as much last season. He's more like Jacob's PR guy.

I always viewed Jack's dad sort of like Eve/Lawrence on Angel. The liason to the senior partners.

RoyalTea · 02-12-09, 01:53 PM

it appears that Jin is skipping through time at the same rate that Sawyer, Locke, et al are skipping.

but, when Jin and Sawyer first met (in last night's episode), I got the impression that Jin had just skipped, while Sawyer hadn't. I was almost expecting them to separate on the next flash, as if they were on two different paths that just happened to intersect one time.

RoyalTea · 02-12-09, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GizmoDVD

Well, it appeared the "flashing" was coming from the well Locke climbed (well, fell) down as it went from the bottom straight up. Since the wheel was jerking back and fourth (and not still/frozen when Ben mvoed it), I think the flashing has now stopped. But where are the Losties? Stuck before Dharma arrived? Back to there "normal" time period?

I think they're stuck before the Orchid station was built. That's why we saw Daniel down there when the place was being built.

pinata242 · 02-12-09, 01:57 PM

But they must be way before Dharma because the well wasn't even there yet.

Palaver · 02-12-09, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by aktick

So how far in the past do we reckon Sawyer, Juliet, Miles, Jin, and Faraday are?

I'm thinking that they must have gone way in the past. That well seemed pretty old, and they've jumped to a point that predates the well.

This could lead up to an interesting theory that I read on another board. Remember where Sawyer injured his toe a few episodes back? If it gets infected and requires amputation, that would leave him with the prerequisite number of toes for a well known statue.

It's possible that Sawyer does some heroic act in the distant past that would cause a statue to be built in his honor.

Just a thought.

Merkin Muffley · 02-12-09, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Shannon Nutt

When Ben, Jack and Sun were on the dock, there was a shot of a boat (or some kind of boating equipment) with the word "Illusion" on the side. Since I don't believe anything we see on LOST is a mere coninicence, I'm guessing it's there as a clue.

An illusion? Maybe it was The Seaward.

Artman · 02-12-09, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldberg74

I'm guessing that there's more to Faraday than we think... and I got this vibe from Charlotte's revelation that she's met Faraday before...

Spoiler:

That's my theory as well, was looking to see if anyone had suggested it.

MoviePage · 02-12-09, 02:29 PM

At the pace the plot is moving and things are being revealed now, it almost seems like the show could finish answering everything and wrap up this season.

I wonder what will be left for next season to focus on?

Maybe we'll find out all the answers this season, and next season will be "Ok, now what?" Wrapping up what happens to everyone and to the island.

Or maybe

Spoiler:

MoviePage · 02-12-09, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Palaver

I'm thinking that they must have gone way in the past. That well seemed pretty old, and they've jumped to a point that predates the well.

That might support the theory that Faraday is an old man when Charlotte is a little girl (i.e., when Dharma came to the island).

Snowmaker · 02-12-09, 02:38 PM

I don't think this has been mentioned yet, but did anyone else pick up on the transmitted recording loop the Frenchies were picking up on their radio? It appeared to be the same or similar recording that the Losties were picking up the French version of when they first arrived.

I wonder what the significance of that was.

pinata242 · 02-12-09, 02:39 PM

Danielle always said the were following the transmission that was broadcasting the numbers: 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 43.

Matthew Ackerly · 02-12-09, 02:50 PM

Someone on another board said the voice saying the transmission sounded like Hurley...

I'll have to go back and listen to it.

Beehut · 02-12-09, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pinata242

Danielle always said the were following the transmission that was broadcasting the numbers: 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 43.

That's what I heard on the show last night...in English, though. Didn't listen closely for any type of accent.

Snowmaker · 02-12-09, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthew Ackerly

Someone on another board said the voice saying the transmission sounded like Hurley...

I'll have to go back and listen to it.

For as much as Hurley wants absolutely nothing to do with those numbers, I'd find it hard to believe he'd be willing to have his voice saying them on repeated message.

Liver&Onions · 02-12-09, 04:52 PM

Goddamn Comcast cut out completely at the last commercial break - I just saw the last 5 minutes...nicely done.

I was hoping Ms Hawking would've said somethign to Desmond, or vice versa. And I concur with Ben being one of the best villains ever.

Also - check out this guys blog. He ties Lost into the literary world very nicely. He doesn't have this week's show done yet, but last weeks was a good read.
http://www.powells.com/blog/?author=104

dsa_shea · 02-12-09, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Meglos

If that's true, then Faraday's been crushing on his sis.

Say It Isn't So

GuessWho · 02-12-09, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Meglos
If that's true, then Faraday's been crushing on his sis.

CKMorpheus · 02-12-09, 05:29 PM

Why does Sir Smokie maim and kill some people, and drag others to the temple?

pinata242 · 02-12-09, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockmjd23

42^

Yeah. Uncaught typo. At least some people read what I write

MoviePage · 02-12-09, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CKMorpheus

Why does Sir Smokie maim and kill some people, and drag others to the temple?

Snacks for later.

invisiblegt · 02-12-09, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CKMorpheus

Why does Sir Smokie maim and kill some people, and drag others to the temple?

Obviously, it's to train soldiers for his zombie army. His time traveling zombie army!

02-12-09, 01:03 PM	#101
Shannon Nutt DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 6,792	Re: Lost -- "This Place is Death" -- 2/11/09 A couple of things I notice that I don't think anyone's touched upon yet: - What was up with that red star on the back of Jin's shirt? When I saw that, the first thing I thought was "tracking device" (ala Star Trek VI and Captain Kirk). Oddly enough, there was another Star Trek reverence in the episode ("Do you speak any other languages?" "Just Klingon.") - When Ben, Jack and Sun were on the dock, there was a shot of a boat (or some kind of boating equipment) with the word "Illusion" on the side. Since I don't believe anything we see on LOST is a mere coninicence, I'm guessing it's there as a clue. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/people/Shannon-Nutt/642637351

02-12-09, 01:27 PM	#102
aktick DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 5,459	Re: Lost -- "This Place is Death" -- 2/11/09 So how far in the past do we reckon Sawyer, Juliet, Miles, Jin, and Faraday are? I've got to imagine 2 of our "Losties," whether it's any of those on the island now or some of the O6, will end up as "Adam and Eve" in the caves.

02-12-09, 01:53 PM	#106
RoyalTea DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: frass canyon Posts: 7,201	Re: Lost -- "This Place is Death" -- 2/11/09 it appears that Jin is skipping through time at the same rate that Sawyer, Locke, et al are skipping. but, when Jin and Sawyer first met (in last night's episode), I got the impression that Jin had just skipped, while Sawyer hadn't. I was almost expecting them to separate on the next flash, as if they were on two different paths that just happened to intersect one time.

02-12-09, 01:57 PM	#108
pinata242 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 16,753	Re: Lost -- "This Place is Death" -- 2/11/09 But they must be way before Dharma because the well wasn't even there yet. __________________ XBL: pinata360 Wii/DS: Click for codes! PSN: pinata242

02-12-09, 02:29 PM	#112
MoviePage DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,787	Re: Lost -- "This Place is Death" -- 2/11/09 At the pace the plot is moving and things are being revealed now, it almost seems like the show could finish answering everything and wrap up this season. I wonder what will be left for next season to focus on? Maybe we'll find out all the answers this season, and next season will be "Ok, now what?" Wrapping up what happens to everyone and to the island. Or maybe Spoiler: The final Lost twist will be that there is no sixth season! Spoiler: Ok, probably not.

02-12-09, 02:38 PM	#114
Snowmaker DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,885	Re: Lost -- "This Place is Death" -- 2/11/09 I don't think this has been mentioned yet, but did anyone else pick up on the transmitted recording loop the Frenchies were picking up on their radio? It appeared to be the same or similar recording that the Losties were picking up the French version of when they first arrived. I wonder what the significance of that was. __________________ My Blu-rays & DVDs at dvdaficionado.com GO BLUE!

02-12-09, 02:39 PM	#115
pinata242 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 16,753	Re: Lost -- "This Place is Death" -- 2/11/09 Danielle always said the were following the transmission that was broadcasting the numbers: 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 43. __________________ XBL: pinata360 Wii/DS: Click for codes! PSN: pinata242

02-12-09, 02:50 PM	#116
Matthew Ackerly DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 1,565	Re: Lost -- "This Place is Death" -- 2/11/09 Someone on another board said the voice saying the transmission sounded like Hurley... I'll have to go back and listen to it.

02-12-09, 04:52 PM	#119
Liver&Onions Moderator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Oregonzola Posts: 9,288	Re: Lost -- "This Place is Death" -- 2/11/09 Goddamn Comcast cut out completely at the last commercial break - I just saw the last 5 minutes...nicely done. I was hoping Ms Hawking would've said somethign to Desmond, or vice versa. And I concur with Ben being one of the best villains ever. Also - check out this guys blog. He ties Lost into the literary world very nicely. He doesn't have this week's show done yet, but last weeks was a good read. http://www.powells.com/blog/?author=104 __________________ My gaming blog Twitter

02-12-09, 05:29 PM	#122
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