The creative forces behind Lost have continued their “off-season” viral advertising with a new company/website/ARG with Octagon Global Recruiting (WEB LINK). Last year it was Find815.com, and the year before that, The Lost Experience.

Sign up and see what type of info you get!

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Sorry if you TiVo-ed it…but it happened last night so it’s fair game to blog about today…

I didn’t think the Frozen Donkey Wheel was as exciting as last years Rattlesnake in the Mailbox…
but the Season 4 finale was pretty good…and leaves some good unanswered questions for the final 2 seasons of the show.

Here is a quick video which shows the 3 different endings shot for the finale.

DAMN! They really brought out the big guns last night, setting the tone for the last 4 episodes of Season 4.

Here are some screen captures from last night…click the link below to see them, as I don’t want to spoil it for anyone who might have taped the show.
Thanks to LostEasterEggs.Blogspot.com for the pics! Be sure to check out LostEasterEggs.blogspot.com and/or DarkUFO.blogspot.com for all things Lost! Great site(s).

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Lost returns tonight, with the first of the final 5 episodes of Season 4…and I am WICKED EXCITED as Lost is the only show that is a must-see for me.

The episode tonight is titled The Shape of Things to Come…and according to the Official Lost Podcast (with Lost Producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse) there is to be a reveal as to the “control” of the smoke monster…so watch for that!

Check back tomorrow for my review of this 2nd-Half Season starter.

A polarbear skeleton in the desert? It even has a Dharma Initiative Hydra Station logo on its collar!

Miles Straume, professional Ghostbuster! General A-hole.

Why did the “rescue crew” bring biohazard equipment to the island with them?

And why are they looking for Ben? And what’s with this picture where Ben is in a tacky suit, going through airport security?

Thanks to DarkUFO.blogspot.com for the screen caps!

That’s right, Lost came back like a sledgehammer to the brain…which means that you will have to sift past all of my Lost postings on FuzzMartin.com for at least 7 more weeks.  Bummer.

Here are some screencaps from last night’s episode.  Enjoy.

The opening shot…looks like we might be starting a pile of lemons/lime on The Island…turns out Hurley is running from the cops and smashes through the pile.

When Hurley is being interrogated by the cops…he looks into the 2-way-mirror and it becomes an aquarium-like underwater scene…someone swims up to the glass (probably Charlie?) and you can see what is written on his hand (a la Charlie in The Looking Glass Station in the season 3 finale).

 

Hurley gets sent to a mental hospital…and all of a sudden, guess who shows up?  Charlie…wait, he’s supposed to be dead?  What’s up with that?

Hurley gets a visit from someone claiming to be from Oceanic Airlines…when Hurley presses him for some ID, the guy starts asking him “are they alive?”.  Hurley geeks out and the guy leaves quietly.  Notice the chalkboard in the back.  Looks similar to the mural in the Swan Station (hatch).

Catch up with the first 3 seasons of Lost with this 8 minute, 15 second recap.

Now you are good to watch tonight’s Season 4 premier!

 

That’s right boys and girls…Lost is FINALLY back.

Of course, it will probably be an abreviated season, with the writers strike, bummer…but sources claim that all 8 episodes that are “in the can” are knock-outs.

Be sure to tune in and find out how Jack and Kate (and ? others) got off the island.

Now I have a reason to run out and buy a PS3 or XBox360. Fuzz, Christmas is coming, what do you say? Lost: The Video Game, eh?

Thanks to a great college friend, Chris Baker, for posting this on his blog.  I really have no idea what this movie is going to be like, but of course this movie will kick ass, J.J. Abrams is involved (LOST RULES!).  Looks great, right?

Are all of you keeping up with Lost? I am sure many of you have lost faith in the show and are troubled because “not enough answers are being given”.

Bummer, cuz Season 3 is winding down and it is super-cool.

Desmond has got to have the craziest character-arc ever. I am looking forward to finding out what his back story is all about and who this mystery Portugese woman is who came to the island (apparently) in search of him. Perhaps sent by his old flame, Penny? We’ll see.

As always…I will answer any Lost questions to the best of my ability, so feel free to comment away!

I have been living spoiler free, so any further prognostications are purely speculative (click MORE to read my juicy predictions!)

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Ok Lost fans…I had been touting this for about a season now, but with the new with resurgence of the Smoke Monster on Lost…I thought this video is relevant. 

From the Pilot on Season 1…when Jack is helping Claire on the beach right after the crash.  There was a guy who was about to get sucked into the still-spinning jet engine.  You can see the smoke monster swoop down and either a) Blow up the engine himself or b) Snatch/kill the man before the engine blows.  Kudos to the producers for the foreshadowing.

I hope the “They aren’t answering questions” people are getting some satisfaction. With the onslaught of info brought out tonight and the hints of what’s to come, it looks like BIG answers will be revealed.

**Episode Spoilers if you follow the link
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Don’t forget, kids…Lost comes back on tonight! The show has been moved to 9pm (still on ABC), don’t miss out.

How about that fall season finale on Lost?  Pretty great stuff, right?

So, what does everyone think?  Conspiracy theories, time warp theories, 6-degrees of seperation theories?  Let’s hear it!  I will post mine in a week or so…I want to hear what you out there in FuzzMartin.com-land think!

I am still willing to answer questions related to the show (to the best of my ability).  So post those here, too.

Great episode last night.  Of course some major disapointment for some of you out there.  I won’t give away the ending, in case you TiVo-ed it, et al. Lots of shots of the smoke monster, the Pearl Station and someone who appears to be Radzinski (IMO).

1 more episode left until February 7th.  Wow, that will be a long wait, but at least the season will finish with no breaks or re-runs, which is cool.  It will give you (Fuzz) a chance to catch up on all of the old episodes you missed and what is going on in the back stories.  In those back stories, keep your eyes peeled for character cross-overs, references to “the numbers” or combinations of them, the Octagon Dharma shapes and general island-folk-lore / foreshadowing

I am amped up and probably going to go back and watch some of season 2 in the hiatus of the show.

What did you think of last night’s episode?

In the interest of discourse, I am offering up my knowledge of Lost.

Have you been watching the show? Is there something you missed? Do you have a question about Lost, but don’t want to take the time to research it / go back and watch old episodes?

If so, reply to this thread with your questions about Lost and I will answer your questions to the best of my ability.

I understand the aura that is the TV show Lost. I am caught up in it as much as everyone else. While I did not follow the Lost Experience one bit (truth be told, I knew that bloggers would eventually just give me all the info I need instead of frustrating the hell out of myself trying to figure it out) I am as caught up as can be and am thoroughly enjoying the countdown to tonight’s Season 3 premiere. Thanks Claude!!!

I tend to hate network TV. Seriously, no more reality shows. And how many cop/lawyer shows do we need. What’s Next: Law & Order-Hall Monitor Beat? CSI-Mayville? Unfrozen Cave Man Lawyer? And let’s not even get into the stale writing of comedies. I will give credit to The Office because it breaks up the norm and makes fun of what mostly everyone can relate to. Who doesn’t have a Stanley in their workplace or even been subjected to a boss like Michael Scott?

I am going to contradict myself right now: I like shows that are original. How is that contradictory you say? Because the shows I like (or have recently begun to like): The Office, Heroes, Battlestar Galactica, 24 . . . well, these are very un-original. The Office was a BBC program of the same name starring the current show’s Executive Producer Ricky Gervais, Heroes thus far is a “realistic” X-Men with Lost-like twists, Battlestar Galactica was a show back in the 80’s, 24 is just the same thing season after season, Friday Night Lights . . . wasn’t that a movie not too long ago? Do you see where I am going with this . . . ? But the shows listed above have taken a mold that exists and shattered it . . but used some of those broken pieces and maken a better, stronger mold.

So why do I watch these shows? To me it seems that writing on television has gotten signifcantly better. Unfortunately, John Q. Public hasn’t. The TV viewing audience has as many blinders on as the horses in downtown Milwaukee pulling carriages. Anytime someone has recommended a show to me I have tuned in to give the show a chance, and everyone should do that. Just give a show a chance. I believe some of my recommendations have turned people into loyal viewers. It isn’t about demographics it’s about experiences. People do not want to sit down and watch the same thing week in and week out. Why waste an hour watching another episode of Survivor (let me tell you how it goes week-in and week-out:

1) reaction from the tribe who voted out a member
2) everyone sleepy and bitchy the next morning
3) reward challenge
4) 5 minutes of “plot”
5) immunity challenge
6) schemeing
7) vote-off
Do you realize we have been watching this for something like 11 seasons???!!!

OK, I have said my peace.

What you need to watch:
Monday: Heroes
Why: For the exact reasons I listed above! The show has had two episodes, both of which have had the right amount of build up matched with the “knock you in your teeth” twist at the end
Tuesday: Friday Night Lights
Why: This appears set to be an underdog story (think if the TV show Coach was a drama). One episode, one coach, one man down, one town and one team dissecting the one thing they all love: footballl
Wednesday: Lost
Why: If you haven’t seen any of it yet, start taping the show tonight. Then go out and get the first 2 seasons on DVD (buy or rent), catch up, and then start watching. This show hopefully will be the start of the reinvention of television.
Thursday: The Office
Why: What if a documentary crew followed you and your work mates around work and taped everything (EVERYTHING) that happened? Take a look in the mirror and watch The Office!
Why #2: Dwight Schrute
Friday: Battlestar Galactica
Why: Readers, this show is first and foremost a drama, not a science fiction show. Once you understand this, you are ready to watch the greatest show currently on television.
Saturday: College Football
Why: Cause you live in Wisconsin
Sunday: Packers (day), adultswim (night)
Why #1: see College Football
Why #2: adultswim was created for all of us who grew up watching and loving cartoons as children. As we have grown up, so now have our cartoons. These are not made for children. Ever care to see how the Scooby Doo gang grew up or what happens when a diabolocal supervillain has his girlfriend stolen by another diabolocal supervillain? Then catch up with the Venture Brothers. Ever envision what would happen if your old Transformers and GI Joes decided to start thinking like a middle class citizen? Robot Chicken has the answers!

KDWB, here in Minneapolis has been running a promotion where Lost fans can win a trip to go see the season 3 premier at (morning radio personality) Dave Ryan’s home. The chances to win were all based around Lost trivia questions.

I have been calling in for the last 4 days trying to get on the show and answer questions. This morning my dreams came true as they had a 3 contest “Lost Jeopardy” type show. I called in and was put on hold. Then I found out that I was caller 4. So, great…the 3 ladies had the following questions asked:
1) What was the name of Charlie’s band?(Driveshaft)
2a) What is Sawyer’s real name? (James Ford)
2b) Where did Desmond and Jack first meet? (In a football stadium running stairs)
*Question 2a was thrown out because it was deemed “too hard”.
3) What was the flight number of the plane that the Losties crashed in? (Flight 815).

Each of these ladies got 1 questions and each of them COULD NOT ANSWER THEM. They all claimed to be huge fans. I was yelling at the radio. I was so pissed that I got kicked off so these people could suck so bad. So I called back in, quickly hoping to get on and answer any question. So, Dave asked to the general audience:

4) Where is the character Henry Gale from?

Someone called in and said “Minnesota”…but didn’t know the city. I did….and was on hold. I got on and said, proudly “Wayzeta Minnesota, Dave”.

So, tonight, my wife Mary and I are headed to Dave Ryan’s home in Chanhassen to watch the premier and a chance to win fabulous prizes! I’ll post pics and such tomorrow.

(Sorry to pimp another radio station on your site Fuzz, but it is out of your target market =) Wish us luck!

Did you follow along with the Lost Experience? Did you find out what the Dharma Initiative is all about? Check it out here.

Expect more tomorrow.