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April 03, 2008

LDQA -- 4/3

Finally!!!

Ok, a few quick things I want to get off my chest before we get started:

-- I am finally all caught up on "Battlestar Galactica." It's good, for sure. Great? I don't know if I can go that far. I was a HUGE fan of the show as a kid, and what they have done with it is amazing -- but sometimes I feel like the show tries a little too hard.

-- I feel like I did you all a disservice by not bringing this up sooner, but "In Treatment" is just beyond phenomenal. It's certainly not for everyone (it's essentially two people talking for 25 minutes) but the writing is amazing and every performance in it is top notch. The girl who plays Sophie deserves an Emmy now for sure. If you can On Demand it, I suggest you give it a shot.

-- If you want to see a totally f'ed up movie that is incredibly good, go see "Funny Games." It's about two yuppy kids who hold a yuppy family hostage and torture them. Is it a downer from start to finish? Absolutely. Is it a superbly-directed, amazingly well-acted movie? Definitely. Not for the faint of heart though, that's for sure.

-- I read every question that comes in. Some I include in the column, some I don't. What makes me pick some over others? I don't know -- I am just looking for the ones that sparks something in me. Most of the time I don't pick a question simply because I don't have a good answer. But keep 'em coming, please. They're all great.

Let's roll:

Q: Now that we know who the Oceanic 6 are, does it make sense to assume that the two other survivors who "died on the island" would have to be Claire (because she birthed Aaron) and Jin (because he had to have impregnated Sun)? -- Jenny

A: Yes. With everything we know now, that would make the most sense to me. But I don't think we know everything there is to know yet. I reserve the right to change my answer on this one.


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February 28, 2008

LDQA -- 2/28

Friends don't let friends blog angry.

That's what my friend Chris told me earlier this week and he's right. I was in a bad mood when I watched "Lost" and I don't think it affected my opinion of the show (it wasn't that good no matter what mood I was in) but it did affect my ability to write about it. I left things out I probably should have mentioned and didn't really bring much to the table -- though, as you'll see now, I had a lot to offer.

So that was my bad. Let's forget about it and move on ...

Q: Does anyone remember that Claire is Jack’s half sister??? So that would make Aaron Jack’s nephew. Maybe that’s why he doesn’t want to see him? Or wouldn’t he want to see him if he was family? -- Rebecca

A: Among my regrets from last week's Diary is not making some mention of this. Yes, obviously we know that Jack and Claire are half-siblings. And yes, it is conceivable, maybe even probable, that Jack has learned that by the time last week's flashforward takes place. I didn't mention it because we don't know what Jack has learned at that point, so it felt fruitless to guess. Here is what feels important to me ...

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February 21, 2008

LDQA -- 2/21

Welcome to the first LDQA for season four of "Lost." I think the first three episodes have been quite solid, but maybe not earth-shattering. But there is no denying they have left us with plenty of questions, so let's get to 'em.

Q: I love the blog but....since it doesn't appear until the next day...how do we know you typed it as  you watched it, and that all your predictions are not cooked up after the fact? Still think its really clever but... I do wonder.... -- ElChe

A: How dare you?!?!?!?! Just kidding. Ok, here is how it all goes down -- and not even Lauren knows this.

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January 31, 2008

LDQA -- Twas the Afternoon Before "Lost" Edition

So people keep asking me, "Is the Lost Diary going to be on TMZ again?" And the answer is ... I don't know. My boss hasn't decided if he wants to post it yet, but hey -- that's what this site is for! So either way, check back here tomorrow around noon ET. Good times.

Let's roll:

Q: Hey Daniel. I was wondering who "he" was (the "he" that Kate mentions in last season's awesome flashforward) and I was wondering if it was possibly Kate and Sawyer's baby. I think that would be pretty cool. I just don't think that it'll be Sawyer though, that's just too obvious. If it isn't baby Skate then the guy will be someone we haven't met yet- or maybe she's looking after someone, like Locke? Just thought of that now. Well, just wondering your opinions. -- Jonty, from the U.K.

A: What a great name, Skate. Anyway, Sawyer seems too obvious, yes. So I like "person we haven't met yet." For the record, I also like Michael for "guy who died that left Jack a sniveling mess."

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October 29, 2007

L.D.Q.A. -- 10/28

My bad.

I said I was going to have this up by Friday, and I didn't. And then these last two days, Saturday and Sunday, I have worked harder than I possibly have in any two days ever (hopefully you'll see the result of that this week on TMZ).

But better late than never, right?

These are all real questions from you, I am skipping none, and simply answering them in the order in which they were received. Let's roll:

Q: Do you have a particular genre of shows that you would love to put to rest...at least for a while? (Mine would be a tie between reality shows and police dramas....with the exception of "Life" -- Amber

A: Well, I hate all procedurals ("CSI" and "L&O" type shows), but at the same time, I feel like the networks tried to overcorrect that trend with shows that were just about one single mystery for the whole season ("Kidnapped," which I loved and "The Nine," which I hated). So let's keep making shows that have continuing stories, but not necessarily ONE continuing story. Only "24" can do this.

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October 15, 2007

L.D.Q.A. -- 10/15

Another good turn out on the Q&A front and I answered every question I got (except 2, more on that in a minute) in the exact order I got them, so there is no rhyme or reason to the order.

I skipped two questions that I am going to use for future random columns: one on mancrushs and the other on how I hate "Heroes" now. I'll give the show tonight's episode before I pass judgment on the season so far (hint: it's a grade lower than D).

Let's roll:

Q1: I spent the last few weeks working through all of Damon and Carlton's podcasts on iTunes and found them tremendously fun in the absence of new Lost.  Do you listen to them?  How long have they been making them?  Is there any way to download podcasts from seasons one or two?

Q2: I intend for this to be a question, but it'll probably end up just being a rant.  The thing I find most infuriating about Lost is that they haven't figured out how much better it is on the island yet.  Why do any of them want to leave?  Certainly warring with the Others is reason enough, but that seems more or less avoidable.  With the exception of Sayid, it seems like every character we've spent time with should've wanted Jack to not make that call (especially Rose, who seems indifferent to leaving the island after being so against it in season two).  Rant it was.  But, any thoughts?

Thanks for keeping the site going in the offseason! -- Dave

A1: I want to listen to the podcasts, but I've never been able to bring myself to do it. NO SPOILERS!!! Anyway, try subscribing to it on iTunes and maybe you can get some old ones.

A2: Agreed. I think I made the point last season that none of them should want to get off the island (except maybe Desmond, though I did forget about Rose). Apparently Jack will eventually realize life is better on the island, at least from what the finale's fast-forward told us.

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October 08, 2007

L.D.Q.A. -- 10/8

Wow, you people respond to begging quite well. My mailbox was filled with all sorts of questions this week, and, as promised I answered them all. I published them in the order in which I received them, so there is no rhyme or reason.

A couple of quick things:

-- Watched the first "Big Shots" and then accidentally deleted the second. I kinda liked it.

-- "Heroes" has now reached Code Red status. I can't watch it anymore with sharp objects around.

-- Welcome back, "Friday Night Lights." Life is better with you in it.

-- Saw "The Darjeeling Limited" this weekend. You owe me $11, Wes Anderson.

Alright, let's roll:

Q: Do you know anything about the writers of 'Chuck'? Chuck had a little session with a Dr. that had him recalling government secrets that were imbedded in an email he recieved. He said something along the lines of 'Oceanic flight 815 was shot down by...' A few of us thought it was a funny shout out from the writers. Any inside info on the LOST comment of a rival network show? -- Diana

A: "Chuck" is a show about nerds, for nerds. And what do nerds watch? They watch "Lost." Just a cute little wink-wink joke I think.

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September 24, 2007

L.D.Q.A. -- 9/24

You know what isn't overrated? Health insurance.

I've seen a chiropractor twice and gotten a massage at the place once and I am almost back to 100%. My chiropractor appointments only cost $15 and the massage is $30. Health insurance -- it isn't just for the sick!

Oh and I still haven't watched "the bunny video." Will power, motherf**kers!

Let's roll:

Q: Here a question for you. After reading the last few posts on season 1, I'm noticing a lotta love for Boone (maybe a little too much?). Granted he was a cool character, but is it ok to have a "man crush" on fictional character? -- Jon
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A: Absolutely. Other characters I have a man crush on include: Tyler Durden, Darryl Zero, John McClane and David Addison. I'm also way too big of a fan of Ryan Reynolds and Ryan Phillippe than I should be. In fact, I have invented what I like to call the Ryan Phillippe Theory.

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September 10, 2007

LDQA -- 9/10

Before I start, did you see Britney's performance on the VMAs last night? I felt bad for her -- it was GOD AWFUL!!! Man oh man...

Q: If you could pick one regular character to die in the first half of Season 4, who would it be, and why? -- Allison

A: I've said it once and I'll say it again: Sawyer serves very little purpose for me anymore. He killed "the real Sawyer" -- what else is there? His nicknames are old, he already bagged Kate ... he does nothing for me anymore. I think it's about time an A-level castmember went (Charlie was B). Sorry ladies.

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August 13, 2007

L.D.Q.A. -- 8/16

Hey now ...

Q: When the show returns next year, who do you think will be the first to die and why?  My vote is on Juliet for turning against Ben and The Others. -- Michelle

A: No way Juliet dies, can’t see it happening. We know it can’t be Jack or Kate and they probably didn’t bring Michael back to kill him off right away. I’ve said for awhile now I think Sawyer is expendable, but I don’t think they’d do that in the premiere. Let’s see what storylines they set up in the premiere before we start killing people off. 

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August 06, 2007

L.D.Q.A. -- 8/6

Sorry I am a little late today. Went to see the new "Bourne" movie last night -- liked, didn't love. I also finished season 2 of "BSG" this weekend -- good, not great. Anyway, let's roll.

Q: So, now that Charlie's dead (YOU killed him! I won't forgive you!) you gonna hate relentlessly next? I haven't forgiven you for ill-wishing him. I also blame you for the death of my goldfish that died just one day after Charlie. Coincidently, the fish was named Charlie. I think some of your negative energy must have been accidentally redirected to the wrong Charlie. I wonder how many other Charlies died that day cause you couldn't stop your haterade.
 
Love the blog (except for that fact that you killed my fish) -- Emily

A: To make an omelette, you gotta break some eggs.

 

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July 30, 2007

L.D.Q.A. -- 7/30

It's question time ... 

Q: Usually at award shows they show a clip of an actor's performance, but generally only for the Best Actor/Actress categories. If you had to pick one good clip for the Best Supporting Actor Performance in a Drama Series for Michael Emerson and Terry O'Quinn from this season, that would show the world just why one of them should win, which one would you choose? -- Carly

A: I'd have to pick the scene from "The Man From Tallahassee" when Henry Gale explains "the box" to Locke. Which gives me the opportunity to re-run this quote: "Picture a box. You know something about boxes, don't you, John? What if I told you that somewhere on this island there is a very large box, and whatever you imagined, whatever you wanted to be in it -- when you opened that box, there it would be. What would you say about that John?"

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July 23, 2007

L.D.Q.A. -- 7/23

Since all of the questions I got were about the Emmys, I am just going to talk about them this week. This is a site about "Lost," but the show doesn't exist in a vacuum -- I venture to say we all watch PLENTY of different shows.

So let's break it down, category by category, shall we?

Drama Series: "Boston Legal," ABC; "Grey's Anatomy," ABC; "Heroes," NBC; "House," Fox; "The Sopranos," HBO.

I watch "Heroes" (like it, but it's overrated). I watch "The Sopranos" (like it, but it's REALLY overrated). I don't watch the others. My favorite shows -- "The Wire," "The Shield," "Dexter," "Lost" and "Deadwood" -- aren't on the list. The fact that none of these five shows can even get nominated is the #1 reason I will not be watching the Emmys (I say that now, but I always get sucked in).
 

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July 16, 2007

L.D.Q.A. -- 7/16

Back again this week with more of your questions. We definitely got our fair share this time around, so let's dive right into it.

Q: What would you like to see as the very first scene of S4? -- Nannie

A: If memory serves, the first scene of season 2 centered around a character we didn't know yet (Desmond) -- as did season 3 (Juliet). That said, I wouldn't mind a similar scene ... Jacob, perhaps?

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June 25, 2007

L.D.Q.A. -- 6/25

Sorry I'm late today -- my work schedule is a little screwy this week. Let's roll: 

Q: If you could create a character on "Lost," who would it be and what would be their characteristics? What would they bring to the show? -- Amber

A: It would be the kinda guy who asks questions like "Hey, why don't we sleep in the empty houses that are protected by a sonic fence?" and "Why don't we look around THE WHOLE island just to make sure there aren't any more islands around here?"

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June 18, 2007

L.D.Q.A. -- 6/18

Back with more questions. Sorry I can't get to them all, but I try.

Q: What exactly do you do for TMZ? It just seems to me that working for TMZ would be a lot of fun.  It was the place where I originally found you so, of course, I'm a fan of TMZ, so I just thought I'd find out what it takes to get a job there. -- Yvette

A: For some reason I got a lot of TMZ questions this week. I am a writer for TMZ, that's my job. When something says "TMZ STAFF" on it, that could be me. It's a lot of fun working for a popular entertainment news site and I work with a great group of people. Sometimes you get a little tired of Britney and Paris, but they are fun to poke fun of. 

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June 11, 2007

L.D.Q.A. -- 6/11

Slim pickings on the questions this week, but I liked the ones I found.

Q: My brother contends that "Lost" would be a much better show if it was on a cable network like HBO. By his way of thinking, the main advantage of this would be the absence of commercials, thus making each episode 10-15 minutes longer. Consequently, the producers could focus more time on the mythology of the show, and waste less time on "filler" like the golf course, the red-shirts, and Charlie. Also, the show could incorporate material that is somewhat more PG-13 than is currently appropriate on ABC. -- Juliet

A: I agree that "Lost" would be better on HBO (what wouldn't be?) but I have a different reason. HBO shows are only 12 episodes per season -- straight to the point, no messing around. They don't have to "fill" 22 episodes. That's why I am so excited about "Lost" being cut down to only 16 episodes a season. Trim the fat, so to speak.�

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June 04, 2007

L.D.Q.A. -- 6/4

Well it looks like a good number of people went back and re-watched the pilot with me last week, which is great. I'm glad we could keep the Diary going throughout the summer and winter -- February is a long way away.

On a related note, I am up to 425 friends on MySpace as I write this, which means I only need 56,957 to reach my goal of surpassing Brody Jenner. This could be tougher than I thought.

Let's make with the questions ...

Q: Daniel, which character from "Lost" should I dress up as for Halloween and why? P.S. I don't dress up for Halloween, just want you to post my question on the Q&A, LOL. How selfish am I brutha?! -- Yvette

A: Dress up as Rousseau. Wear a tank top and khakis and rub a bunch of dirt on yourself and blabber on in French.

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May 28, 2007

L.D.Q.A. -- 5/28

Welcome to the first post-season L.D.Q.A. With last week's finale still swimming around in our heads, we should have plenty to talk about this week. But first, a few housekeeping items:

-- The "Lost" Diary has 254 friends so far on MySpace, or about 180 more than I do in real life. Getting to see everyone has led me to make this bold proclomation: the "Lost" Diary is the number one "Lost" blog on the Internet for moms. Seriously, moms dig me. Half the people on my MySpace page have pictures of their kids as their profile pics. So it isn't just my mom that loves me.

-- The Charlie Must Die party was a mild failure. I only ended up meeting one person, but a bunch of my friends were there and I had a few drinks, so that was good. Next time I do something like that I'll come up with a way for us to actually know who we all are. That's why I work for TMZ for a living and I don't plan parties. But I did learn that if I decide to tour the country, I am set. I've got fans in England, Ohio, Rhode Island ... it's kinda cool.

-- As for season one, I am starting this week, so get ready for the pilot episode Diary to be posted this Thursday. I will continue posting entries on Thursdays and plan on watching one episode a week. I can probably get through season one and two.

Alright, on with the show ...

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May 21, 2007

L.D.Q.A. -- 5/21

Welcome to week two of the Monday Q&A column. I thought last week's went pretty well, so hopefully we can keep things going.

Two notes before we continue:

1) I started a MySpace page for The Lost Diary. Here is the link: www.myspace.com/lost_diary. I haven't done anything with it yet, but I figure if you want to, you can subscribe to the blog, this way I can tell you when I post new stuff once the finale airs.

2) Here is my preliminary plan for the summer, let me know what you think: I am going to re-watch season one and write Diary entries from the beginning. I don't think I have seen a single season one episode since they aired the first time, so I thought this could be kind of fun -- maybe I'll catch things I didn't notice the first time around. What do you think?

These are all taken from actual questions emailed to me, or comments made on TMZ or here on this site. Let's roll:

Q: This "Charlie must die!" crap is getting tremendously old. Yes, we're aware you hate the character. Yes, we know you want a fictional character to perish. Is there any way you could, you know, try watching this episode without letting you hatred for both a character and the fact that the actor is dating a reasonably attractive woman not taint your inane blog? ... This entire diary minute-by-minute format is a pretty intriguing way of blogging about a show that I think people find interesting, and it's sullied by the infantile whining of the writer who dislikes a character and sees fit to write about it in nearly EVERY SINGLE BLOG POST. -- Tony

A: Well you couldn't read the comments about last week's Diary without reading about Tony. His comments (I pasted two together for the sake of this Q&A) ignited a firestore on the message boards. Many, many people came rushing to my defense and quickly attacked Tony mercilessly.

Only problem though ... it was a great comment!

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May 14, 2007

L.D.Q.A. -- 5/14

Welcome to my first ever "Lost" Diary Q&A (The L.D.Q.A. for short). Between the comments on this site, TMZ, and almost 200 emails of questions I got, we should have plenty of material.

As you can tell, I tried to stay away from questions like "What happened to Mike and Walt?" or "What happened to Rose and Bernard?" I don't have the answers to those questions and I'd really just be guessing. Given the overall tone of the "Lost" Diary, I picked questions that immediately made me react -- either because they made me laugh or made me scream.

I had no one to spell check or read over this, so pardon me if there are a few misspellings.

Hope you guys enjoy reading this because I loved reading all your emails. Here we go:

Q: Do you type as you watch and then edit the entire thing or does it go out raw just as you typed it while watching? – Mimi

A: Every reaction and prediction I have, I write down as soon as I have them. The play-by-play stuff and some of the jokes I add in later. Sometimes I want to go back and take out my bad predictions, but you got to take the good with the bad.

Q: I LOVE reading your post on TMZ after I watch Lost! I want to hang out w/ you! Is that weird? – Paige

A: Maybe just a little.

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