tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60252765014378503752013-05-15T20:40:37.297-07:00I am a pop culture sponge and entertainment writer. In addition to this LOST theory site, I cover television and film over at http://blog.jopinionated.com.Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16673632031827389282noreply@blogger.comBlogger335125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025276501437850375.post-31427984599219861302012-08-16T18:25:00.000-07:002012-08-16T18:25:10.576-07:002012-08-16T18:25:10.576-07:00

Hello, my long LOST friends! I rarely post on this site anymore, but given the related topic, I am long overdue to update you. Most of you already know about Cancer Gets LOST, a charity I co-founded with my fellow LOST fan friend Jared Wong. Our charity auction is now open, and features primarily rare and autographed LOST items that we've been collecting for the last two years. There are also

Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16673632031827389282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025276501437850375.post-52832082834348472142012-02-29T14:28:00.001-08:002012-02-29T14:28:36.839-08:002012-02-29T14:28:36.839-08:00

I am thrilled to announce that LOST Thought: Leading Thinkers Discuss LOST, a new book compilation of essays and conversations edited by Pearson Moore, is now available. I was honored to be able to contribute both my LOST/Alice in Wonderland paper (presented last year at the Popular Culture Association conference) and a collaboration with my good friend Erika Olson of LongLiveLocke!  You will

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Hello, LOST friends! I have neglected this site for far too long. But I will continue to post related news and updates here (and occasional pop culture/television thoughts on Tumblr).  START SPREADING THE NEWS... Los Angeles. Honolulu. And now New York! I am very excited to announce my very first East Coast LOST fan meet-up. The enthusiasm for the show has continued on long after the series

Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16673632031827389282noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025276501437850375.post-6141674096430182302011-05-23T07:09:00.000-07:002011-05-24T17:15:56.782-07:002011-05-24T17:15:56.782-07:00

* Thank you SO much for joining us last night for a whopping two and a half hours! Jon and I had a fantastic time discussing our favorite show will all of you. We will definitely host another chat again later this year. I printed out the names of each chat participant, put them in a hat and pulled the following names to win the swag. If you belong to one of these names, please email me your

Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16673632031827389282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025276501437850375.post-51613100248015294502011-05-23T06:39:00.000-07:002011-05-23T13:23:59.245-07:002011-05-23T13:23:59.245-07:00

When the Washington Post asked me what I would change about the LOST series finale, only one aspect came to mind (and my opinion has not changed since The End). You can read about it here, along with responses from Damon Lindelof, Jeff Jensen, DocArzt and others! I was also honored to have been interviewed by MTV, along with fellow Lost analysts Erika O (LongLiveLocke) and Anil K (The ODI),

Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16673632031827389282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025276501437850375.post-62924805880513501162011-05-13T20:39:00.000-07:002011-05-13T20:39:00.246-07:002011-05-13T20:39:00.246-07:00

Hello LOST friends! As announced on DocArzt's site, we are co-hosting a live chat on the night of the series finale anniversary. Please join us here at 6pm PST/9pm EST on Monday, May 23 to share your thoughts about the show and finale - one year later.  Because LOST fans are the very best and have been extremely loyal, I will be giving away a few very cool items to lucky participants from the

Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16673632031827389282noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025276501437850375.post-19814616659160324512011-03-10T13:42:00.000-08:002011-03-10T13:42:20.147-08:002011-03-10T13:42:20.147-08:00

LOST fans, don't forget to tune in this weekend as Jay and Jack host their fourth annual podcast benefiting Autism Speaks. From Saturday, March 12 at noon EST through Sunday evening, Jay and Jack will be live on Ustream for 29 straight hours! Live Interviews Jay and Jack always feature special guests during specific hours of the podcast, and this year that includes a taped interview with

Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16673632031827389282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025276501437850375.post-77933278701776551012011-03-02T18:33:00.000-08:002011-03-02T18:48:56.236-08:002011-03-02T18:48:56.236-08:00

I am absolutely thrilled to report that amazing LOST fans came through again, and have donated a total of $3,424 to the National Brain Tumor Society in support of my friend Jackie! Thank you all so much for your generous contributions to this fantastic organization.  There are a few shout outs I must give. First - to Heinz in Austria, who sold his official Lost prop (Miles' outfit, won at the

Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16673632031827389282noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025276501437850375.post-49207394673481706982011-02-13T19:19:00.000-08:002011-03-02T14:32:30.896-08:002011-03-02T14:32:30.896-08:00

Would you like to own a small piece of LOST history, and support an amazing cause in the process? Thanks to the inspiring generosity of Jorge Garcia, now you have the chance.  WHO and WHY My very good friend Jackie has a stage 4 brain tumor, at 31 years old. Events like this provide a necessary, fresh perspective. Thus, I have decided to part ways with a majority of my personal LOST

Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16673632031827389282noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025276501437850375.post-2050795788374943722011-02-09T22:09:00.000-08:002011-02-09T22:09:48.316-08:002011-02-09T22:09:48.316-08:00

Hello, Lost friends! It has been far too long since I have posted on this site. Because I've been tumblr-ing. And TVsquad-ding. And TVovermind-ing. And Alcatraz-ing. But I return for an excellent reason, the details of which I am not quite ready to reveal. It involves Lost memorabilia, and a charity that is very close to my heart right now. To give you a hint, here is a piece from my personal

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Right now I am hosting a huge giveaway of LOST memorabilia (limited edition and autographed items included) to benefit The Trevor Project.  Details and rules are posted here on my main site, but here is a list of just some of the items that are up for grabs for a mere $10 donation to this very important non-profit organization: Damon Lindelof autographed Dharma pint glass (donated & signed

Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16673632031827389282noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025276501437850375.post-18476455822109342822010-09-22T01:29:00.000-07:002010-10-05T12:29:19.406-07:002010-10-05T12:29:19.406-07:00

It only seemed appropriate on the anniversary of its debut to look back at where and who I was when Lost first aired on September 22, 2004. Below is a timeline of significant personal memories, fondly flashing back in time to the early days when I was just a fan without an online presence, voice or forum.  A television show can change your life. Lost altered my path in more ways than one. 

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There's a new sheriff in town, boys (and girls), and I could get used to it. The long-awaited release of the new Lost epilogue, The New Man in Charge, was finally unveiled (officially) on the Complete Collection and S6 sets. And as I am apt to do, I have overanalyzed this little feature for your reading pleasure. The thoughts and theories below are purely speculative, and only one perspective

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Thank you so much for all of your entries here and via Twitter yesterday - there were almost 150 altogether! I printed out a list of all names & drew from a hat. The following fans have won a piece of Lost memorabilia:  Amanda Leigh Andrea August95 Belen A Brian Canhamam Donna DuckyIsLost Fardy12 Izzy Jared Julie LostFan Marc V Meghan Ms Kapuya Nathan H Patmc Robin The Ronin Sawilcox28

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Today is going to be a big day. A great day. Many of us feel like kids on Christmas, awaiting our Season 6 or Complete Collection sets. In addition, I am very excited to reveal that I was asked to write a guest thesis for the Lost University Masters Program, which launches today for those of you who have the Blu-ray! It is a tremendous honor to be included, and I will try to post it here for you

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*UPDATE: I put all of your entries into a hat and pulled one name to win the 2 tickets to the Auction & Exhibit this weekend: congrats to jonxis (Ari)! Please email me your contact information and I will put the tickets in your name at Will Call.  LOST fans, I am giving away a pair of tickets to the official live Lost Auction and Exhibit on August 21 and 22!  August 21-22, 2010 The Barker

Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16673632031827389282noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025276501437850375.post-82061297425366960042010-07-28T18:20:00.000-07:002010-07-28T18:20:30.855-07:002010-07-28T18:20:30.855-07:00

I made my third annual trek to Comic-Con in San Diego last weekend, although I must admit that there was a giant hatch-sized hole in the schedule without an official Lost panel there this year. Thank goodness for Tara and Paul’s Lost Encyclopedia panel on Saturday (more on that in the near future)! While working behind the scenes for TVOvermind, I had the opportunity to participate in a press

Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16673632031827389282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025276501437850375.post-39986377638835281162010-07-21T13:12:00.000-07:002010-07-23T13:07:07.250-07:002010-07-23T13:07:07.250-07:00

Even though there is not going to be an official Lost panel at Comic-Con this week, there are plenty of opportunities for fans to interact with and attend panels featuring former cast and crew. AUTOGRAPHS Sterling Beaumon (Young Ben)Stylin' Online booth 3849Fri 7/23: 10am-2pm and Sat 7/24: 10am-2pm Andrea Gabriel (Nadia)Sails Pavilion, 2nd Floor: Table AA30Sat 7/24: 2:30pm-7pm and Sun 7/25:

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Even though there is not going to be an official Lost panel at Comic-Con this week, there are plenty of opportunities for fans to interact with and attend panels featuring former cast and crew. (please excuse the spacing errors below; I'd like to pummel Blogger today) AUTOGRAPHS Sterling Beaumon (Young Ben)Stylin' Online booth 5029Fri 7/23: 10am-2pm and  Sat 7/24: 10am-2pm

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File under: YES! LOST received 13 Emmy Award nominations in the following categories: Best Drama  Writing: Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof (The End)  Best Actor: Matthew Fox  Best Supporting Actor: Michael Emerson  Best Supporting Actor: Terry O'Quinn  Guest Actress in a Drama: Elizabeth Mitchell (The End)  Art Direction (Ab Aeterno)  Direction: Jack Bender (The End)  Editing (The End)  Sound

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Above and beyond the series itself, I was profoundly inspired by several people during the last six years. Below are my belated notes of gratitude.  First of all, this site would not have existed if it weren't for my friend Jaime K. During S1, she asked me to email her my theories after we'd talk about them, and she would then send them on to her fellow Lost friends. In the middle of S2, she

Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16673632031827389282noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025276501437850375.post-54303016965333463272010-06-04T18:30:00.000-07:002010-06-04T18:30:54.896-07:002010-06-04T18:30:54.896-07:00

As most of you know, popular Lost podcasters Jay and Jack hosted an amazing event at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, May 23 to celebrate the series finale with 2,000 fellow fans from all over the world.  Sponsored by Global Cash Card, Jay and Jack held a video contest prior to the event and the winner (Frank M. from Idaho) was rewarded on stage with a custom Dharma van. He was

Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16673632031827389282noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025276501437850375.post-78398416797716728932010-06-01T22:07:00.000-07:002010-06-09T21:42:06.829-07:002010-06-09T21:42:06.829-07:00

To my surprise, but probably not yours, I have moved on from but am unable to let go of this show. After watching the series finale four times, I have a few more thoughts and observations about The End.  Based upon feedback from friends and online comments, there appears to be lingering confusion about the Flash Sideways and when everyone actually died. Below is my attempt to shed some light

Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16673632031827389282noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6025276501437850375.post-60418347057629946792010-05-28T15:09:00.000-07:002010-05-28T16:54:54.126-07:002010-05-28T16:54:54.126-07:00

Lost fans, you are in for a treat on August 24, 2010. Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is releasing two Lost sets on both Blu-ray and DVD.  Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season  Never-before-seen bonus footage includes: Bloopers Deleted scenes 4 audio commentaries (LA X, Dr. Linus, Ab Aeterno and Across the Sea)  The End: Crafting a Final Season (examining the challenges of

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I looked into the eye of the series, and what I saw was beautiful. I appreciate your patience, Lost friends. After first watching the series finale among 2,000 fellow fans in LA on Sunday night at Jay and Jack's party, I sat down to watch it alone two additional times. The first was to enjoy and absorb without commercials and reactions from others, and the second was to take extensive notes.

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