Cape & Cowl Get LOST

I really like LOST. Get me talking about it, I’ll have theory discussions for hours. But, even though I love it, I recognize the utter stupidity of the show, it’s predictability, and the “brilliant” writing that is actually just a removal of information and then presenting really simple things at dramatic points in the show. This week I wanted to poke fun at the show, plus give you kids a fix during this unbearable month-long hiatus.

The opening scene of the pilot episode.

Also an important LOST moment, only this time taking a moment to stop and think about the absurdity of what is going on. Read the rest of this entry »

Finally! A redeeming episode! Unlike last week’s, this episode answered questions for a change! Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve resolved myself to the fact that I’m not going to understand what is going on until sometime in 2010 when the show ends. I’ve also made peace with the fact that each show ends with a dramatic twist. But tonight’s episode, titled “Ji Yeon“, was the straw that broke this camel’s back.

See, Lost is a show predicated on plot twists and withholding information. At the end of the day, when we find out what is going on with the island, it probably won’t be as cool as we hope. The thrill is having pieces of information slowly revealed to us. Read the rest of this entry »