"Lost" clues: season 2, episode 2

ABC's official recap:

Adrift
Air Date: 09/28/2005
Out on the ocean, we find Michael and Sawyer clinging to a couple of pieces of bamboo, trying to survive the elements - but no sign of Jin or Walt. While Michael tries to deal with Walt's abduction, we flashback to learn how he lost Walt in a custody battle with Susan.

On the island, Claire discovers Charlie's Virgin Mary statue, but remains unaware of its contents. And we back up in time to see the journey into the hatch from Locke's perspective, where he encounters Desmond, a man who seems rather concerned about entering a sequence of familiar numbers into a computer.

In the end, Michael and Sawyer make it to shore and are reunited with Jin, only to encounter a whole new element: the Others.


Well, we learned what's up with the castaways. But what's doing on down in Hatchland?

Things noticed--with speculation!

--Desmond seems a wee tad on the paranoid side. It seems he's been in that hole for a while (but not since the heyday of vinyl, because we saw him in that fairly recent flashback with Jack). There are hashmarks all over one wall.

--Desmond seems perplexed when Locke tells him that none of the plane passengers have become ill. And he's somewhat surprised to hear things are going business-as-usual out in the real world.

--Desmond seems completely unaware what's going on topside on the island itself. He didn't know about the plane crash and didn't notice anyone nosing around the Hatch until Locke and company blew its top off.

--Speculation: Is Desmond a member of sect/cult/secret society involved in or aware of some germ warfare scheme to destroy the world or society? Is that why he's hiding out, afraid of exposure to whatever "bug" is outside? Or has someone manufactured such a story to keep him in the hatch?

--We got a closer look at the symbol that's pretty much everywhere down in the Hatch: On the walls, Desmond's jump suit and on all those boxes of food Kate spots in the storeroom.

Numerous folks on the Web have noticed it's similarity to a Ba-Gua, an ancient Chinese octagon symbol containing symbols found in the I-Ching centered around a yin-yang symbol.



A little more info here.

Desmond's version is customized, with what looks like an outline of a swan in place of the yin-yang and the word "dharma."



Is this the symbol of whatever organization Desmond is part of?

--Desmond is waiting for/expecting somebody in particular. He asks Locke "are you him?" Evidently he doesn't know the person due to arrive. A password has been set up. He asks Locke, "what did one snowman say to the other snowman." When Locke doesn't know, Desmond determines Locke isn't the guy. Could the expected person be Walt or Claire's baby? Hurley? Googling the joke/password, the punchline that comes up is: "Do you smell carrots too" or some variation therof.

--Some folks think it's significant the plane crash survivors have been on the island 44 days.

--What's up with this thing?

Is it some sort of timer Desmond forces Locke to reset (to "108") by typing in the Numbers. Does it have something to do with the island's "defense system"? Other ideas. Plus this fascinating theory.

--Entirely missed by me during the show, but apparently Desmond's logo is also on the shark Michael and Sawyer encounter.


--The Apollo candy bars Kate finds apparently really exist.


--In the conference room where Michael is meeting with his wife and their respective attorneys about custody of Walt, you can see a model of an old-fashioned sailing ship in the background. A reference to the Black Rock?

--In a flashback, Michael is shown giving toddler Walt a stuffed polar bear.

--Here's an alleged Korean translation of what Jin was shouting to Michael and Sawyer at the episode's end.

--Are the folks rushing toward Michael, Sawyer and Jin "the Others" or survivors from the plane's tail section? We see in the preview for next week's episode that at least one fellow passenger, Ana-Lucia, is alive and on the island.

Random stuff

--A discussion about Jack's still unexplained tattoo.

--A map of the Hatch and lots of theories about it.

--Does Walt's mom figure into all this somehow? Who is she working for, exactly? What did she get sick with? Was it the illness Desmond is so concerned about? Does she get a funny look when Michael tells Walt he's his father?

--A very interesing discussion of the Numbers.

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"Lost" season 2, episode 2 preview

Spoilers, duh!

As a personal aside: I'm not looking at any of this stuff, just linking to it. I like to see stuff as it airs. But I know some folks can't stand to wait. So here you go:

Here are some pictures of tonight's episode and the third episode to boot.

Here's a preview for tonight's ep.

Teaser copy for episode two and episode three.

An ABC press release descibing the fourth episode.

Come back here tomorrow for a roundup of "Lost" clues from tonight's show.

See the Best "Lost" Sites on the Web.

Quick hits

Continuing with the daily links to Dial B for Blog: Here's a cool look at a 1966 paperback examining "High Camp Superheroes," penned by none other than Superman creator Jerry Siegel.

Mark Evanier takes a closer look at those "Get Smart" comic books here and here.

Amy Acker of "Angel" fame will be appearing on "Alias" this season. Possible spoilers.

The "Buffy" factor on "Veronica Mars" heightens. I gotta check out that show.

Mark Hammill, who played the Trickster in the live-action "Flash" TV series way back will voice the villain in an upcoming episode of "Justice League Unlimited," Comics Continuum reports.

Marvel is doing another exclusive comic for U.S. troops.

"I learned about sex from 'Betty and Veronica,' economics from 'Donald Duck,' and philosophy from 'Peanuts,'...I should have been prepared when aliens took over the government." And more great stuff from Art Spiegelman.

Hey Art! You can learn about physics in comic books too.

TV Guide checks out the revived "Night Stalker."

Toon Zone has some images from the upcoming "Batman Vs. Dracula" DVD.

The return of Kate Bush.

CD new releases of note

Sept. 27
The Band A Musical History
Big Star In Space
James Carter, Cyrus Chestnut, Reginald Veal and Ali Jackson Gold Sounds
Miles Davis The Cellar Door Sessions 1970
The Everly Brothers Give Me a Future
Thelonious Monk Quartet with John Coltrane Live at Carnegie Hall
Jelly Roll Morton The Complete Library of Congress Recordings
Neil Young Prairie Wind
VA Children of Nuggets: The Next Generation
VA Dark Holler: Old Love Songs and Ballads
VA Just Say Sire: The Sire Records Story
OST The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Oct. 4

Solomon Burke That's Heavy Baby 1971-1973
Booker Ervin Tex Book Tenor
The Fall Heads Roll
Franz Ferdinand You Could Have It So Much Better...with
Andrew Hill Andrew!
Elmo Hope Trio & Quintet
The Magic Numbers The Magic Numbers
Jackie McLean Consequence
My Morning Jacket Z
Liz Phair Somebody's Miracle
Ike Quebec The Complete 1945 Sessions
Ravi Shankar The Essential
VA One Kiss Can Lead to Another: Girl Group Sounds, Lost & Found
VA These Ghoulish Things: Horror Hits for Hallowe'en
DVD Cream The Farewell Concert: Extended Edition

Out now!



Available now at yer local comics shop or via This is Pop!-supporting links:

ABC A To Z Tom Strong And Jack B Quick

Batman Black White Series Mini Statue Bolland

Black Panther Who Is Black Panther HC

Justice League Unlimited Jam Packed Action TP

Runaways Vol 4 True Believers Digest TP

Showcase Presents Green Lantern Vol 1 TP

Showcase Presents Superman Vol 1 TP

Superman Birthright TP

Tom Strong Book Five HC

Wolverine Enemy Of The State Vol 1 TP

Buffy: Subway Spike figure

Pop Artifact! Doctor Who vintage Cyberman action figure

Vintage comic book ad

More "Lost" pictures

Here's promo poster shot and cast shot for season 2:



Quick hits

Looks like Kirsten Dunst inadvertantly spilled the beans on the identity of the "Spider-Man 3" villains.

The New York Times has an obituary for Don "Get Smart" Adams. Meanwhile, Lady, That's My Skull has a small tribute, including "Get Smart" comic art by Steve Ditko.

Via The Comics Reporter, here's a look at the French cover for the new Asterix book:


Dial B for Blog (yeah, him again) celebrates The Amazing World of DC Comics.

This is plain crazy: A frame-by-frame exploration of David Lynch's "Blue Velvet."

"Festival!" captures classic Newport Folk performances

Released theatrically in 1967, "Festival!," a documentary capturing a series of classic Newport Folk Festival performances from 1963 to 1966 is now out on DVD.

From the press release:

Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Murray Lerner, "Festival!" notably captures Bob Dylan's legendary first electric performance. Segments from "Festival!" are prominently featured in the recently released Dylan documentary, "No Direction Home," directed by Martin Scorsese.

Along with Dylan's performance of "Maggie's Farm" backed by members of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, and his rehearsal of "Like a Rolling Stone," the film also boasts a constellation of American music stars like Johnny Cash, Joan Baez and Howlin' Wolf, plus an array of seminal folk and blues artists like Son House, Mississippi John Hurt, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.

On its original theatrical release, "Festival!" was nominated for an Academy Award and honored at every prestigious film festival of the day. The San Francisco Chronicle wrote, "It is a masterpiece," while The Hollywood Reporter called it, "one of the best documentary films in years and one of the best American films of this year." The Christian Science Monitor praised its "sharp-edged honesty which induces one to wish it would go on forever." "Festival!" set the bar high, and as the first of the youth counterculture festival films, had considerable influence on every music documentary that would follow -- "Gimme Shelter," "Woodstock," etc.

The big stars of 60s folk music are represented in full: Peter, Paul and Mary sing their signature versions of "If I Had A Hammer," "The Times They Are A Changin'," and "Blowin' in The Wind," and Pete Seeger, Donovan, Judy Collins and Joan Baez each deliver impassioned performances. The film includes aforementioned blues legends like Howlin' Wolf, Son House, Mississippi John Hurt, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, as well as the Chicago big band blues revivalists the Paul Butterfield Blues Band.

DVD new releases for Sept. 27

Gilmore Girls Complete Fourth Season

Star Trek Enterprise Complete Third Season

Hogan's Heroes Complete Second Season

Law and Order Special Victims Unit Complete Second Season

Pop Artifact! Tom Baker Doctor Who action figure



See the Best Doctor Who Sites on the Web.

Vintage comic book ad

"Lost" season 2 cast pictures

...including new regular Michelle Rodriquez, who should turn up on an episode fairly soon.

Corgi plans metal Marvel figures

From the press release:

Corgi USA, the leading brand in the die-cast scale model collectible market, has acquired a license from Marvel Entertainment, Inc. to produce limited quantity, high end metal figurines of some of the hottest characters in the comic book world.

Initial products in the Marvel line, to be introduced at the American International Toy Fair in February, 2006, will include Spider-Man, Captain America, Hulk and Thor, as well as other heroes and villains made famous in Marvel comics.

Unlike the resin-only figures of these characters currently on the market, Corgi's 1/12th scale (approx. 6 in.) metal figures will be designed to stand the test of time. Produced in very limited quantities, these highly detailed metal miniatures will encourage consumers to collect the complete line.

Each Marvel character will be sculpted in 3D. Alter ego figures and adversarial characters will allow collectors to build a comprehensive collection.


See the Best Marvel Comics Sites on the Web.

Quick hits

Comics Continuum has some details on the "Justice League Unlimited" version of Supergirl.

The Bob Dylan documentary, "No Direction Home," is possibly Martin Scorsese's most current film and, possibly "the best film about anybody," critics say. The film is available on DVD and airs in two parts on PBS tonight and tomorrow evening.

Donate $100 to Hurricane Katrina relief, get a phone call from Brian Wilson.

Dial B for Blog celebrates Hour Man.

Electric Tiki's "Flash Gordon" statue

Nice lookin'.

From the press release:

Electric Tiki Presents the 3rd statue in its Classic Heroes Collection, the Interplanetary Space Adventurer, Flash Gordon. Throughout many years since his creation by the Legendary artist Alex Raymond, loyal fans have explored the stars with him and few comics have captured readers' imaginations like Flash Gordon, who helped set the standard for science fiction adventure. An all-american athlete, kidnapped from Earth and thrust into the middle of a raging war on the distant planet Mongo, where he battled wits with Ming the Merciless, self-proclaimed emperor of the universe.

At app. 12" tall here we have Flash in all his glory, eyes looking towards outer space, poised and ready with his laser gun. He is standing on asteroids which surround the planet Mongo. Authentically detailed and a must for all Flash Gordon fans young and old. Includes Certificate of Authenticity and comes in a special decorated collector box!

Designed and sculpted by Ruben Procopio. Strictly limited to 500 statues. SRP $150.


Top film scores of all time

The American Film Institute has done another of its polls, this one listing its choices for 25 best film score ever.

Here's the rundown:

1 STAR WARS EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE 1977 John Williams
2 GONE WITH THE WIND 1939 Max Steiner
3 LAWRENCE OF ARABIA 1962 Maurice Jarre
4 PSYCHO 1960 Bernard Herrmann
5 GODFATHER, THE 1972 Nino Rota
6 JAWS 1975 John Williams
7 LAURA 1944 David Raksin
8 THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN 1960 Elmer Bernstein
9 CHINATOWN 1974 Jerry Goldsmith
10 HIGH NOON 1952 Dimitri Tiomkin
11 THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD 1938 Erich Wolfgang Korngold
12 VERTIGO 1958 Bernard Herrmann
13 KING KONG 1933 Max Steiner
14 E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL 1982 John Williams
15 OUT OF AFRICA 1985 John Barry
16 SUNSET BLVD. 1950 Franz Waxman
17 TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD 1962 Elmer Bernstein
18 PLANET OF THE APES 1968 Jerry Goldsmith
19 A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE 1951 Alex North
20 THE PINK PANTHER 1964 Henry Mancini
21 BEN-HUR 1959 Miklos Rozsa
22 ON THE WATERFRONT 1954 Leonard Bernstein
23 THE MISSION 1986 Ennio Morricone
24 ON GOLDEN POND 1981 Dave Grusin
25 HOW THE WEST WAS WON 1962 Alfred Newman

I would've put "Vertigo" at number one, personally.