I’ve been saying for years that Ben Linus and John Locke should star in a buddy comedy of some sort. Looks like I’m not the only one who thinks this way:
Maybe Ben could get an eye patch of some sort to cover up that disfigurement.
Month: February 2010
Waiting and Waiting (for Pinkerton Deluxe)
UPDATE September, 2010: A Japanese Web site posted a possible tracklist, view it here.
Last fall, Weezer announced a special Deluxe Edition of their second album, 1996’s Pinkerton would appear in stores in February or March 2010. Not only would this deluxe album feature the 10 tracks of Pinkerton, it would also contain demos, alternate versions and possibly other unreleased gems like a full-band version of Superfriend (from Songs from the Black Hole), Getting Up and Leaving or even the (now) mythical track Tragic Girl.
Last November, I wrote a post speculating what would comprise Pinkerton Deluxe, and I’ve gotten some traffic to the Kingdom thanks to it. Well, I feel it necessary to post an update: It’s February (almost March) and we’re going to have to wait a little longer for the album.
Weezer Homie Karl Koch posted on allthingsweezer this week that while the tracklist is done, we will have to wait a little longer for Pinkerton Deluxe. No word on how much longer.
However, before we get Pinkerton Deluxe, we can expect Odds and Ends, a CD featuring a number of unreleased Weezer songs that were recorded for album releases, but never saw the light of day. If you want to speculate on what songs will be on Odds and Ends, you better have some time on your hands. All I can say is check out the Weezer Recording History, and anywhere you see a song mentioned as being recorded during an official album session, you have a potential O+E track.
Candidate Party At The Lighthouse
Over the six seasons of Lost, Dr. Jack Shepard has undergone an amazing character journey. From an annoying man of science with meaningless tattoos, Jack has seen enough miracles and other amazing things happen on the Island to turn him into a man of faith who is somewhat tolerable. At least on the Island.
As seen in tonight’s episode of Lost, The Lighthouse, the off-Island/sideways Jack is still an unsufferable bore.
But he is a candidate.
Jack Goes Rogue. For Ten Minutes.
At least once a season in 24, Jack Bauer will go rogue. Whether it’s to save a colleague, a family member, or to exact vengeance on a villain in a way the government won’t let him, Jack throws all rules aside and acts as a free agent. Heaven help those, good or bad, who get in his way. Usually, Jack’s rogue status lasts a few episodes, by which time, either Jack lets himself be taken into custody or the authorities realize Jack is right and get out of the way.
Well, in Day Eight of 24, Jack Bauer went rogue. And it lasted all of ten minutes.
The Softer Side of Ben Linus
I already thought Ben was in love with the Island, but I have to agree, there’s one side of acting that Michael Emerson hasn’t been able to show off yet:
John Locke: Don’t Accept The Substitute
A few weeks ago, in Lost’s sixth season premiere, LA X, there was a scene between Ben and Fake Locke (henceforth referred to as FLocke) where FLocke said that the real John Locke was, quite basically, a loser. At the time, I felt sorry for John Locke, and thought he was misrepresented, that sure, his off-Island life may not have been the best, but through his determination and will, he was able to overcome all of his obstacles.
Over the weekend, I watched some of Locke’s original flashback episodes (Walkabout and Deus Ex Machina) and I realized that FLocke was right about off-island Locke: he was pathetic. Sure, he had a lot of bad luck and was repeatedly taken advantage of by his father. But he allowed himself to be victimized and focused too much on the past rather than wheel on towards the future. His only chance for redemption was the Island, which gave him what he wanted. Too bad that he allowed himself, once again, to be taken advantage of. And in tonight’s episode, The Substitute, we’ve seen Sideways Locke, and I’m not sure he has it any better in this other timeline…
Jack Bauer Vs. The Olympics
Usually, I’m not concerned about the other shows on TV at the same time as 24. However, right now, it’s up against the Winter Olympics, and when there’s an event like snowboard racing, biathalon or curling, I’m torn between Jack Bauer and the games. Fortunately, tonight scheduled against Jack was the most useless of the competitions, figure skating, so my choice was easy.
I have a feeling though, that the producers of 24 thought more people would be into watching the Olympics, so they had Jack Bauer try his hand (or legs, as it were) at an Olympic mainstay, the paralell bars:
For some reason, I don’t think he got high scores from the Russian judges.
What Kate Does is Annoy and Bore Me
I’ve been blogging about Lost since Season Two, and I’ve waited for five long seasons to use that as a title.
It’s fitting though, that here in Lost’s last season, in what’s hopefully the very last Kate-centric episode, that I would be frustrated with an episode centering around my least favorite Island castaway. Kate seemingly has nothing to do with the larger Island mythology. I can see no discernible reason why two otherwise likable characters would dispel all rational behavior in favor of acting like a bunch of idiots while fawning over her. And most importantly, she’s not that interesting.
So in the third episode of Lost’s final season, we wasted an episode on Kate. But we did get one big question answered:
Accidental Stabbing Can’t Stop Jack Bauer
Pop quiz. The TV show known as 24 got it’s name because:
(a) There are 24 episodes in each season, mimicking the whole idea of 24 hours in a day, ergo each season takes place over the span of one day.
(b) It’s the number of times Jack Bauer gets stabbed, shot or otherwise maimed each season.
(c) The last 24 minutes of each episode are the only ones worth watching.
If you answered (c), you were right! You win a year’s supply of turtle wax and one free tax preparation session from Jack Bauer, CPA.
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Lost: LA X :: Question: WTF?
So here we are, Lost’s final season has gotten underway. We are on the cusp of having the important questions answered.
Except after tonight’s episode, LA X, I’m not feeling like anything’s been answered. In fact, I have even more questions. And with 15-or-so episodes left this season, the producers better get cracking with some explanations! Continue reading “Lost: LA X :: Question: WTF?”