A temporary post here regarding business. So… regarding the Google ads… I’ve had complaints.
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I’m not surprised Fury’s comments. There were too many “oh, wouldn’t that be cool!” moments, especially in the flashbacks, such as the Boone/Shannon revelation. It seemed like that the writers were just pulling things out of air.
I agree, it is disappointing.
Ann D.
I suppose the ability to openly discuss doubts about religion in a film about the Crusades is a good thing … but maybe it would be even better to openly discuss doubts about the Crusades, doubts that are informed by a religious point of view rather than an agnostic one.
And while Scott, being an agnostic, may be able to write a strong agnostic character, he seems to be missing the boat with his religious character: “He just talks about being a good man on a daily basis, and says that’s the beginning of religion.”
Er, not quite.
My wife and I just finished up the first season on DVD, and went through all of the special features. Several dealt with the origins of the series, and Abrams et al. seemed to imply that things have been planned out for several seasons. At least, I hope so for their sakes, otherwise there are going to be a lot of angry fans on their tail.
Jack: “Why do you find it so easy (to have faith?)”
Locke: “I don’t!”
I choose to believe that there is some semblance of a master plan, or at least a rough outline. It’s hard sometimes to keep believing, but then, that’s faith for ya. 🙂
In re: Lost: Hello Twin Peaks. Realizing not even David Lynch knew who the hell killed Laura Palmer was one of the most frustrating moments in my TV viewing life.
Re: Lost, I’m sure that many elements were developed on the fly, etc. etc., but that there is also a basic story arc as well.
We Lost fans should learn from the X-philes (of which I am also one): don’t spend too much time trying to make Every. Single. Detail. regarding the mythology fit in a consistent manner. Carter had a basic story arc in mind but developed it in all sorts of interesting ways (while keeping most people happy); the same is (I’m sure) true for the Lost boys.