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Post by monsterjester on Dec 27, 2006 15:01:34 GMT -5
But, as a fan of LOST from the beginning, I'm the first to admit-and point out-that not every episode is a glowing, golden, perfect example of dramatic narrative. Less and less so, it seems to me (and I'm not alone) as the show progresses. I'm not hatin'-I just would like to hear Jay and Jack or perhaps guest speakers say they DIDN'T like an episode. Character driven drama is important, and I'm not anit-flashback, buck the writers definitely jerk us around. It sometimes feels like what began as a complex psychological thriller with sci-fi overtones has morphed into nothing but an island-based soap opera. Did Sun break a glass figurine? Did she cheat? Does anybody really care? And can any of the castaways behave in believable manners and actually communicate as if their lives depend on it...which they do? I'm just saying!
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Post by Casper on Dec 27, 2006 15:20:58 GMT -5
Geez ... for a sec I thought you were talking about Jay and Jack ... 
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Post by fatboy on Dec 27, 2006 16:14:09 GMT -5
But, as a fan of LOST from the beginning, I'm the first to admit-and point out-that not every episode is a glowing, golden, perfect example of dramatic narrative. Less and less so, it seems to me (and I'm not alone) as the show progresses. I'm not hatin'-I just would like to hear Jay and Jack or perhaps guest speakers say they DIDN'T like an episode. Character driven drama is important, and I'm not anit-flashback, buck the writers definitely jerk us around. It sometimes feels like what began as a complex psychological thriller with sci-fi overtones has morphed into nothing but an island-based soap opera. Did Sun break a glass figurine? Did she cheat? Does anybody really care? And can any of the castaways behave in believable manners and actually communicate as if their lives depend on it...which they do? I'm just saying! d**n right brother(he says in a scottish accsent) (as i am scottish) and thats why i watch the mighty boosh |
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Post by hansosjesusstick on Dec 27, 2006 17:10:57 GMT -5
yeah some of the mello drama crap i get tired of "awwww she loves him, BUT DOES HE LOVE HER WE MUST FIND OUT!" lol sorry but blah give me explanation and some shooting or fighting of some kind and i'm set
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Post by memphish on Dec 27, 2006 18:24:36 GMT -5
Just to empahsize your point, I rewatched Tabula Rosa and Walkabout last night. Now those were great episodes. I like how the castaways interact with each other without it turning into Melrose Place. I'm afraid SuperKate is going to turn into the next Heather Locklear. Then once she's slept with every single man on the island, finally Smokey will come for her.
Rant!Rant!Rant!
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Post by flawedprefect on Dec 27, 2006 18:59:13 GMT -5
Mr Anonymous is obviously the token voice of dissension on the Jay and Jack show, created by the podcasters to highten the conflict and keep their listenership during this long dark teatime of the soul between episodes.
My theory: Mr Anonymous kidnapped Jack, and dresses like Benry.
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Post by hansosjesusstick on Dec 27, 2006 20:11:19 GMT -5
deep...very deep....yet i'm confused by it  ;D |
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Post by Blaw on Dec 27, 2006 21:42:50 GMT -5
So every episode of Jay and Jack isn't a perfect example of dramatic narrative? ;D
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Post by hansosjesusstick on Dec 27, 2006 21:50:59 GMT -5
....guess u can say that  ;D |
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Post by kwhit on Jan 1, 2007 21:55:41 GMT -5
Interesting thoughts monsterjester. I partly agree.
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Post by Sawyer on Jan 1, 2007 22:54:36 GMT -5
I really agree with the starter of this thread in a way. I do definatley agree the show isn't what it used to be. It used to seem like there was a realistic answer to a lot of stuff, and then character development was gravy.
That's gone. Now it's all character development.
Is that bad? No. I just want them to go back to how they did it in Season One when the show was massively popular.
LOST lost a lot of fans in Season Two, but I think they're growing back pretty fast. So I'm not worried.
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Post by Mix Master Mike on Jan 2, 2007 13:23:34 GMT -5
i have to agree thats its very different to season one in good ways and in lots of bad ways also. i tend to think season one was of trying to survive each other and the island. now season two and three its about trying to survive the habitants on the island. most people liked the fact of how do you survive with people you don't know and a place you don't know(season one). but Lost cant always stay that ways...the characters know who they have to live with now and they know the island pretty much(season two and three). the writters have to come up with more and more things to pop out of the island cause if they didn't it would always be about how to kill a boar or how to open a coconut.
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Post by Emily on Jan 3, 2007 9:08:20 GMT -5
While I might aggreew ith some of the stuff said, LOST remains the best show on TV. I think season three has started to go back to season ones roots. Personaly, even though I might be the only one here who thinks this, I think the show is just as good as it was two yers ago.
I think that people take thiis skate vrs. jate, this emllo-dramdic thign way to far. But the mysotry sitll remians. Thats me though.
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Post by PattiB on Jan 3, 2007 10:13:05 GMT -5
While I might aggreew ith some of the stuff said, LOST remains the best show on TV. I think season three has started to go back to season ones roots. Personaly, even though I might be the only one here who thinks this, I think the show is just as good as it was two yers ago. I think that people take thiis skate vrs. jate, this emllo-dramdic thign way to far. But the mysotry sitll remians. Thats me though. I totally agree! I have enjoyed every episode because there are things from each one that add to the whole story. I don't like each one the same - I have my favorite ("The Cost of Living" - because it plays like a beautiful song with a sad ending!), but each one really adds something. And my least favorite episode is better than most of what's out there for us anyway!  |
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Post by sorrycharlie on Apr 18, 2007 0:43:12 GMT -5
While I might aggreew ith some of the stuff said, LOST remains the best show on TV. I think season three has started to go back to season ones roots. Personaly, even though I might be the only one here who thinks this, I think the show is just as good as it was two yers ago. I think that people take thiis skate vrs. jate, this emllo-dramdic thign way to far. But the mysotry sitll remians. Thats me though. I totally agree! I have enjoyed every episode because there are things from each one that add to the whole story. I don't like each one the same - I have my favorite ("The Cost of Living" - because it plays like a beautiful song with a sad ending!), but each one really adds something. And my least favorite episode is better than most of what's out there for us anyway! I agree with both of you....and I'm not even female! I just really really enjoy watching Lost every week and hearing what Jay and Jack have to say about it. The only complaint I have is that Jack interrupts too much and Jay doesn't speak his opinions enough. I guess Jay just wants to keep the show at a tolerable time limit (under one hour, it seems) and be able to play a lot of listener calls. That I understand, so I get over that stuff really quickly and just enjoy the show for what it is, and it is great.  |
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