The whole team is back including myself, Vozzek aka Danny and of course The ODI!
When we started chatting about what we should do for our new LOST podcast we threw several ideas around, but the important thing was to look back at some of the earlier mysteries, themes, issues, episodes and specific characters, based on what we all now know...or think we know.
We felt that we should start all the way back at Season 1 with the ever important Pilot episode, and then work our way through the seasons focusing on important topics, characters and mysteries. With our discussion about Pilot, we focus on the importance of Dr. Jack Shephard and his arrival on the "Island".
We're not going episode to episode like we did in our weekly recap, but we will tackle many major points; so things will vary with each podcast until we find some sort of set formula.
If you guys have thoughts, questions, ideas or topics you want us to cover we are an open book, plus this is your opportunity to hear our thoughts.
The new podcasts probably wont be as long as our traditional recap podcasts, but we are still having a bunch of fun and talking about crazy ideas. As always we'll keep it real!
We are really excited to be doing this again and we look forward to trying to give you podcasts on a regular basis. I doubt it will be weekly, but maybe every couple of weeks or so. Make sure you let all of your Lostie friends know we are back and that they should subscribe again if they un-subscribed.
Don't forget to use the drop down menu for all my detailed episode notes, also check out the top tabs for additional insight to LOST.
For those seeking Vozzek's/Danny's recaps, just head over to Darkufo for all of his great articles.
This new podcast was posted on iTunes last night and it already has several hundred downloads. We appreciate all of you staying loyal to LOST and our podcast. If you can not access iTunes here is an audio player with a download link.
Enjoy!!
ODI LOST Podcast 74 - We Have to Go Back - Pilot Episode: Jack
I had a blast sitting in with the Spoiler TV podcast, along with Kimberly, CJ, The ODI/Anil and Vozzek. They covered a lot of great shows and finales. I participated in the Games of Thrones and the Fringe finale discussion. I loved chatting about the puzzling season ender, the Observers and a few familiar topics that we've experienced with LOST.
ENJOY!
STV Podcast 5 - Game of Thrones Episode 1.05, Supernatural S6 Finale, Fringe and Much More!
0:00 - Intro and Site News
13:00 - Game of Thrones Episode 1x05
38:30 - Fringe Finale Thoughts and Theories
61:15 - Supernatural Season 6 Finale
101:00 - Smallville Series Finale and Dexter Casting
105:30 - Summer Movies and More: The Hangover II review, The Dark Knight, The Muppets and more.
123:30 - Weekly TV Teasers: Dexter, Game of Thrones, Californication, White Collar, Hawthorne, Pretty Little Liars, Burn Notice, True Blood, Weeds, The Protector, The Closer and much more!
It is true, my journey does continue. I am very excited at the possibility of writing about another new show or two and documenting any new experiences I have over at my new Tumblr site. There is where I will post any non LOST related stuff; this will include the many observations, ideas and stories of my own that I have rattling around in my head and scribbled on old scraps of paper. Who knows, maybe I’ll be brave enough to share some of those original ideas and stories with you.
Here is a little something I wrote about my memorable Mother's Day Weekend.
As far as new shows I am diggin’ the show The Killing and I can’t wait to see a few of the new shows that will air soon by a few of the writers and producers of LOST. It is all so exciting and I hope to be able to write about them.
I am very grateful that I found myself becoming more comfortable with writing and learning more about the craft of conveying one’s thoughts into written word. I know I have a long way to go in my writing lessons, but I am excited about this layer of creativity that I am adding to the ever evolving “me”.
My notes here at Karen’s LOST Notebook will continue on as well, now and pretty much forever! There’s always new things about LOST to discuss and there always will be. I will post more LOST insight as well as links to any LOST Podcasts I participate in. I am LOST and will always be LOST!
I don’t know where the path will lead me but hope I can find a groove so I can bring you more exciting things to read, think about and discuss over at my Tumblr site. I thank you all for your continued support and LOSTness!
The ODI Examines The End P2 and The New Man in Charge.
Our chat about the finale/The End P2 and The New Man in Charge is finally here! Thank you for your patience.
It was wonderful to have meaningful LOST discussion with both The ODI and Vozzek/Danny again. In this second part of the recap we covered every aspect of the on-island adventures of Jack and the Castaways in The End and then the epilogue, The New Man in Charge. We get in to some really deep facets of the story including the literal and the metaphor, how the "sideways" connects and the meaning of this epic story as we saw it in its entirety. I think you'll be very interested to see how the three of us had differing views on some of that.
I want to thank The ODI and Vozzek for including me in your LOST discussions. We really do share a passion for all things LOST and I know we enjoy our in depth talks about it.
I hope you all enjoy the podcast and we look forward to getting together to do another one soon! Damn, I miss LOST SO MUCH!
Note: With about 38 min left in this podcast I want to be clear that I was referencing Dharma bars not Apollo bars as I inadvertently called it. Bwahaha!
A little site side note: I've spent the last few months compiling information from my own posted notes into a few of the tabs at the top labeled Data and Evidence and Instructing Further. Be sure to check them out.
Click here for Part 1 of The End recap podcast.
For those that can't access it via iTunes here is an audio player that includes all 3 hours of fun!
UPDATE: I feel it is important to share these bits of information with you. After we recorded this podcast Damon Lindelof was involved in a feud with George RR Martin over at Twitter. The reason I'm noting it here is because Damon gives us a little more insight to the Castaways' state of existence during the story, which I think you'll find helpful. Nonetheless, Damon was bothered by George's article and took a stand.
Damon's Tweets regarding the article:
* George RR Martin is terrified of "pulling a LOST" by ending Game of Thrones shittily. In related news, my therapist just hit the jackpot.
*Here's the link to George's lament and why I won't be sleeping tonight --http://io9.com/#!5788838/george-rr-martin-talks-about-world+building-tinkering-and-the-ending-of-lost
* Thank you tweeps. In but five minutes you have made me feel better. But George? You got yourself a feud, motherfucker.
* Winter IS coming, bitch.
* I don't take issue with his opinion, I take issue with the fact that he coined "Pulling a LOST" as empirically "fucking up the ending"
* Not to mention, he agreed to be say nice things if I sent him Mr. Friendly's beard, which I did
* I've just been informed George is working on his feud response. I'll have it in FIVE YEARS!
* @ditzkoff Oh my gosh! You're not taking MY side?!? And trust me, he knows he's in a feud.
* Two final thoughts, George. A. They weren't dead the whole time. B. 1997 called. It wants its web design back. http://bit.ly/16mtFZ
* @ditzkoff I stand by the ending of the show and defend it accordingly. Until I am worthy of the New Yorker, this is the platform I've got.
And tying into that: This is from Inside Media with LOST, JJ Abrams, On Purgatory Theory, Paley Center.
Hi Losties!
Here is some news for you...
Film maker Alex Castex-Porter, decided to make a movie about LOST podcasters, titled “Audibly Lost” The Movie. It is inspired by his interactions with LOST fans.
“Audibly Lost” The Movie introduces viewers to the community of LOST podcasters who on a weekly basis discuss the mind boggling events of the hit TV show LOST.
The documentary explores the stories of these devoted and hardcore LOST podcasters, why they podcast about LOST and why each of these LOST podcasts have thousands of listeners.
Quote from Alex's web site: "Coming from all parts of the United States, big cities, suburbs and small towns, these podcasters discuss the “whys” and “why not's,” their reactions to the end of LOST, the emotional ups and downs of podcasting, and what it all means for them. They show a side of themselves that their listeners may have never seen or heard."
I feel very honored that Alex came all the way down to sunny and hot South Florida and spent some time talking about LOST with me.
We had a total blast! Thank you, Alex.
Here is the movie trailer! I can't wait to see the LOSTNESS in its entirety!
WOW! I do not believe it! Yep an ODI LOST Podcast! YAY!!
It feels like it has been ages and I don't blame all of you for wondering WTF happened? Unfortunately there is not one simple answer to that question, but here it is!
So sit back and hang out with Karen, Vozzek69 , The ODI and enjoy Part 1 of our discussion of The End.
PS: Head over to The ODI website to see who the lucky winner of the LOST Complete Collection DVD set and LOST encyclopedia is.
Earlier this week The ODI asked you to send in some questions and there are so many great questions! There is of course no way to answer each one but in this bonus podcast we answer several of the common questions that were sent in and provide you with our initial thoughts about the finale.
You can read my notes on The End for more LOSTNESS!
We are working on our Finale Recap podcast and it will most likely be in two to three parts so keep your eyes open for those.. Also since so many great questions were sent in we will try to do another bonus podcast to answer some more.
In the mean time I hope you all enjoy this podcast and once again thanks for all the comments and questions!
Also, as promised, one lucky listener of the podcast will win an awesome LOST Prize package from DK Publishing that includes a LOST Complete Collection DVD Set and a LOST Encyclopedia!
That is correct! If you listen to this podcast we provide you with details on how to enter and how you can possibly win this awesome prize!
Good luck and enjoy!
This podcast is available via iTunes or the audio player and download link below:
I have been trying to gather my strength to put together my LOST thank you. Maybe deep down I know when I did put it together I'll have to accept the end of this story and I simply don't want to.
You have been so kind to let me share my LOSTNESS with you for the past six seasons. I've truly and wholeheartedly enjoyed every minute of it. I have been telling everyone "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." But I can't seem to practice that statement just yet.
I'm sure you don't even realize it but you have all touched my life. Over the years you have shared your artistic talents with me in creations of your LOST art, pictures, videos, music, fan fiction, articles, blogs and podcasts. Early on you literally taught me how to use photo editing programs so that I could start creating my Silly LOST Pictures that I would lovingly share with all of you. You made me feel special with all the comments, created image comments and greetings, messages, emails and the many gifts you have sent my way. Thank you all for this amazing experience!
Thank you to all who visit my notes despite the fact I am not a writer!
I need to thank my family. I love you more than life itself. Thank you for putting up with all of this. This LOST journey helped my personal growth in so many ways and I hope you can see that. Remember when the hurricane hit in 2004 you had me use Jack's count to five method to let the fear go. We literally had just learned it! Who would have known I'd have to utilize it more than a few times. The LOST story has brought me so much joy. In the end the only thing that really matters is that we truly love each other.
To Brian Quain: Who would have guessed that a few years ago (and a few days before your wedding to sweet Vanessa), that some nutty stranger would chat on the phone with you about LOST. I had a total blast doing the LOST Book Club podcasts with you. Look at where it brought us in our personal lives.
To The ODI LOST podcast (Anil) and Vozzek69 (Danny): What can I say that we haven't already shared in our "off air" conversations about our getting together. Thank You for letting me be part of the podcast and for your constant support. And for respecting and making sure I wasn't privy to any spoilers...ever!!
To everyone on Team LOST: the creators, the writers,and producers, directors, editing-post team, crew and cast. Thank you for this amazing story and adventure. My entire LOST journey and experience goes way beyond the simple enjoyment of a TV show and its music and you all already know that. You extended yourselves beyond the words on a page, the images on the screen and music notes on a staff. You have changed my life, renewed my hope and showed me I’m not too old to believe in a “magic box”.
Thank you to the many people who have included me on their websites, interviews and podcasts.
The one thing I didn't want to do was leave any of You, my LOST friends, out of my "thank you". I feel terrible that I couldn't mention all of you individually.
Over the past six seasons our lives had a journey of their own. Many of you got engaged, married or even divorced, had babies, graduated, got a new job or lost a job, battled an illness and/or beat the shit out of one, welcomed new friends and family into your lives and maybe even lost someone. We have lived many of these moments together all because a TV show called LOST acted as a magnet and pulled us all together.
My obsession is NOT coming to an end. I will try to find a way to carry on my LOSTNESS (and the blog of course), as long as there are LOST topics to write about. Who knows...maybe there's a book in my future. lol
But let's face it... I'm not good at letting go and that's the truth, it's not just a line from Jack.
One other truth is that LOST totally changed my life and my life will never be the same. Yes, all aspects of my life even down to my ringtone (which is You All Everybody) and the fact that I only play 4-8-15-16-23-42 in the weekly lottery. Believe me, there are many other fun LOST bits and serious LOST bits that are incorporated into my daily life. LOST gave me purpose for six seasons. Although technically after I post my notes for the finale I won't have a purpose any longer. I don't know where the path leads, what purpose my life will have or where my destiny lies.
It's been such an amazing adventurous journey for me on so many levels. My common sense knows all good things must come to an end. After all, “Nothing is permanent.”
I have to believe that it will make way for a new wonderful enlightening and magical experience.
Life is a continuing journey. I hope your journey is filled with happiness, good people, purpose, hope, love and all the things that lead you to fulfilling your destiny. Life is what you make it.
I am so happy and honored that LOST brought us all together and now it's our responsibility to nurture that seed. We may live far apart but the world of instant communication can keep us together; as well as a possible meet up or reunion here and there.
I'm not going anywhere! "Live Together, Die Alone."
Please know my life is much fuller having known you.
Much love and great appreciation,
Love to all who are "LOST"™
~Karen Shortcake Mauro~
Special Thank you to all of you who supported my LOSTNESS and encouraged Karen's LOST Notebook to be here:
All my friends over at MySpace, Facebook and Twitter. Jeff Jensen-Entertainment Weekly DarkUFO-Andy, G-Man. Doc Arzt-Jon Lachonis Jopinionated -Jo Garfein
Steve and Matt from The Smoke Hatch. These two wonderful guys were the ones who brought me into the podcasting world. I will be forever grateful for not only that but for their continuing friendship and support. Jacob's Cabin
Heath's World It's about Bunnies
Ryan and Jenn Ozawa- The Transmission
Jay and Jack- The Jay and Jack Show
Clifton Armstrong The Four Toed Foot
The Official LOST Fans on MySpace
LOSTblog
The Lostaholics
Melissa Carmichael for your constant love and support.
Rebecca Jean- For your creative photos and giving me the title- Queen of LOST Sawyer840
Billy Ray Gallion
Linda and Jeff Hamilton
Jason and Claudine
Erin- Loster21
Jon Barand for always including me in all things LOST!
Ronald Rahman
Jim DeSantis- MovieBrainRot
Stuart Kiczek for giving me a shout out at 2009 comic con and so much more.
Rob Wense for that wonderful poster and so much more.
Revered Milo shout out at Gallery1988 video feed.
Jamie Brown for his artistic wonderfulness to my site and so much more.
Rick from Famous Faces Comics. You know why!
Erika Olson-LongLiveLocke
Kerri Healy King for bringing me some beach camp sand!
Elena David for the many interviews and support.
George Stulak, Stephen Fry, Angela Dixon, Felicia Mayle, Terrance S. Ellington, Melissa Hernandez, Levi Muller, Swampy, Julie and Mark Phillips, Lynn, Doug, Nick Rizzo, Techno Prep, Susan Lee Smith, Bonnie Green, Mary Jane Carpenter-Lottery Ticket, Alice Linn-ComixGuru, Amy-Aohora, Tony Tamayo, Mike Fish, Carlos Damien, Papa Tim, Mindy Wadlington Wiggins, Monica Southworth, Mister Payne, Kelly Delatorre Mackoy, Megan Minieri, Jonine Woods, Amanda Hogan, David Rambo, Sean Douglass, Dustin Watchman, Chris Candella, Notlost, Black Swan
These slide shows are not here for self indulgence, they are here to share in all the things that we all shared in through the years. Includes: Meeting other LOST fans, art you've sent me, Silly LOST Pictures I created, and other special LOST moments.
Here's a great clip/ad created by my friend Vivid Jame. I did the voice over.
It ended up giving us a hint to Ben and Hugo teaming up on the "Island" after
the MIB-Jack battle!
Plus this just in:
Threadless has just released a LOST inspired design which is called "108 Objects from Flight 815" designed by Nathan Pyle
Here's some information from Nathan about his design:
"I'd originally set out to create a giant, chalkboard-size differential equation that 'explains' the ultimate mystery of the show, using symbols from the show - a polar bear (minus) fish biscuit (times the square root of ) the lighthouse, and on and on to a tongue-in-cheek payoff I hadn't yet determined - probably something about telling Locke what he can't do. As I drew more and more symbols, I realized the equation was unnecessary and I could make the items into a mosaic.
It was so easy because LOST is full of instantly recognizable symbols and physical, tangible things - a broken airplane, a set of knives, a wheelchair, a metal case, the Virgin Mary statues. It wasn't a stretch at all to come up with 108 references - especially because there are so many LOST fans in the Threadless community that helped by using the blog forum to send me suggestions for more symbols.
So the design is a tribute to the very visual nature of the show - stark black and white, physical conflict - (gun beats knife, smoke monster beats gun!) and the physical items that in many cases tie a character to his/her checkered past - Charlie's Drive Shaft ring, Kate's toy plane, Sawyer's letter (He's a complex guy, sweetheart)
I'm a huge fan of the show - in fact, I work in television, and a dream job would be to work on or write for a brilliant series like this. As I worked on the design, I went back to the very beginning and started watching the episodes straight through again. I'd forgotten how much I love the simplicity of the first few seasons - "Guys, where are we??" - but I also love the added layers of intrigue and mystery with each successive season, and of course I'm sad to see it end.
So I hope the shirt (and hoodie) can help soothe the sadness just a little bit and we can carry on in the midst of our impending LOSTless state. In the words of Hurley, "Let's look Death in the face and say, 'Whatever, man!'"
With this weeks super-sized discussion about The Last Recruit we really get into some nice debates exploring the "what if" Jacob and MIB "could be" representations of two halves of a whole...or are they just two bratty boys who need to learn to play nice together.
We also talk about the MIB/Locke, his intentions and what the end game is.
I sure do love seeing this intense chess game play out and wonder who the victor will be!
Enjoy!
ODI LOSTcast 66 - Episode 6x13 The Last Recruit - Super-Sized Recap
In this podcast we discuss key moments and of course provide you with our thoughts about Michael and Libby returning, Michael bringing the whispers along with an "answer" to what they are, Desmond and Locke exchanging shocking moments with one another, Ilana going Arzt on us and so much more!
This podcast is a slightly extended podcast because we really take time to chat about the "whispers", and Anil from The ODI rants about why he did not like the way the whispers were answered.
Hope you all enjoy!
ODI LOSTcast 64 - Episode 6x12 Everybody Loves Hugo Recap
This week The ODI, Vozzek and I cover all of Desmond's adventures with the Widmore's, the revealing underwater scene with Charlie and so much more.
For those of you that do not know, we did post two other podcasts this week, one with EW writer Jeff Jensen (aka Doc Jensen) and the other podcast was The ODI's interview with Actor Henry Ian Cusick who plays Desmond.
Enjoy!
ODI LOSTcast 63 - Episode 6x11 Happily Ever After Recap
This week The ODI is back with another bonus podcast with EW's Jeff Jensen aka Doc Jensen.
The last time Jeff joined The ODI, many of you loved the podcast so much that we asked him to come back and he did! This time both Karen and Danny (Vozzek69) were a part of the podcast and it made for some great theorizing.
We talk to Jeff about his thoughts on the reveals from this past week's LOST Episode 6x11 Happily Ever After. We also touch on the "Keamy controversy" with what was said to Jin in the fridge in The Package, and how we think the rest of the season might play out.
So hope you all enjoy it!
NOTE: We will still have the weekly recap podcast out soon.
This week The ODI, Vozzek and I were joined by special guest Ryan McGee, the LOST blogger at Zap2It. He joined us for the first half of the podcast and we had some great discussion about the flash sideways.
There was plenty to discuss this week with Sun knocking herself out, Jin's abduction and transport to Hydra Island, the return of Desmond and so much more!
Also head over to The ODI for some addition insight and fun on the "Keamy Controversy".
This podcast was posted to iTunes earlier. Below is an audio player and download link for you all to enjoy!
Jo of Get LOST with JOpinionated hangs out with The ODI, Vozzek and me to discusses the awesome LOST episode Ab Aeterno. We enjoyed reliving wonderful moments in Ab Aeterno, such as Richard's crazy laugh, his love Isabella, the interaction of Richard with both the MiB and Jacob, the reveals of the Black Rock smashing into the 4-Toed Foot and much more!
Jo joined us for the first time and she experienced some of the more "out of the box" thoughts and theories we have covered on the podcast. We also focused on the possibility that Jacob and MiB are one in the same person and/or perhaps have a split personality. Think we are crazy?? Well listen to the podcast to find out how crazy!
We also chatted with her about her experiences writing about LOST, visiting the set of Fringe and V. Jo announced just today she is now officially writing for AOL TV! CONGRATULATIONS TO JO!
Have fun and enjoy!
ODI LOSTcast 59 - Episode 6x09 Ab Aeterno Recap and Theories
Hi Losties!
Here's the episode review of Recon with The ODI.
This week as always The ODI, Danny and myself analyze the off and on "island" fun. We chat about some of things we did not like and how some stuff did not seem to fit, but there were several important scenes we chatted about including Sawyer smashing the mirror, Little House on the Prairie, Sawyer setting up a con of Widmore and MiB and of course MiB talking to Kate about having a crazy mom and much more!
Plus we make an announcement of who our special guests will be this week!
Enjoy!
Also, I was honored to be able to sit down with Elena from Cool News and chat a bit about a few things LOST.
Check out the link for Cool News, and here's the Q&A with Elena:
Here is Karen. Did you know she's been on the Island for real? Do you want to know more about this amazing experience she lived? Do you want to know what she thinks about the last season of Lost? Well... check this interview, then!
Elena: First of all: YOU DID IT! "You had to go back"! How did you "live" the experience inside? What did this mean to you?
Karen: I will have a hard time trying to write about this adventure as I literally cannot find the words to describe it all. I was only there for four and a half days and I can tell you I didn’t get any sleep. There were so many moments that I never expected and they left me speechless. The island is almost dream-like in its beauty, plus when I add actually seeing the cast and writers, it was amazing. Anyone who knows me or of me knows going to the island is very important to me. Not just because I am all about LOST but also on a personal level.
E: I've seen your pics and they are wonderful: you have always this happy-smile on your face and you look almost astonished. Can you tell me which places and which meetings you remember with much fondness?
Karen: There were so many moments but the first one that comes to mind is that Daniel Dae Kim {Jin} recognized me in the crowd of fans at the premiere and came over to spend a few minutes with me. I got to meet a few of the writers and producers; Elizabeth Sarnoff, Adam Horowitz, Eddy Kitsis, Jack Bender and Bryan Burk. I met Nestor Carbonell, Jeff Fahey, and Terry O Quinn. Standing right next to Josh was unreal! Of course I wish I had a moment with Damon and Carlton. I had so much fun meeting up with Lostie’s from around the world. And yes, I loved going to the beach camp and taking a few moments to just stare out at the ocean.
E: How did you live the moments before your travel to the Island and what do you realize now about living Lost directly?
Karen: I received the trip as a Christmas surprise gift from my husband. For the entire month while waiting to go on the trip I lived in total shock. I never imagined I would actually get to go there although I desired it greatly. On the plane as we were approaching Oahu, I cried. It was so very emotional to know this part of my dream is becoming a reality. The island is a special place. The journey I’ve taken with everyone over the past six seasons has been amazing. Personally I do feel that life imitates LOST and LOST imitates life. This LOST experience has changed my life on so many levels and it happens to be an experience I don’t want to see come to an end. But alas I know it must as things tend to come full circle.
And now let's talk about LOST.
E: How was to watch the premiere there? I've listened to the audio podcast and they told that Horowitz, Kitsis and Sarnoff watched Evangeline Lilly's reaction to Frogurt presence on the plane. I mean: everyone was so involved in the watch, even the writers, even the actors. How was to watch the premiere on the Hawaii beach? Can you confirm that the Lost Community is the best ever?
Karen: The LOST community is indeed the best ever! To watch the premiere with thousands of fans and to see their reactions and hear the gasps at certain moments was wonderful.
E: And now... what do you think about the Island under the sea?
Karen: The references and hints/clues to under the sea have been in the episodes for years. I wasn’t surprised to see it under the sea, but I’m not sure how to take it. Does it mean it’s literally under the sea or a metaphor? If it's literal does that mean they are in a facility that is located under water let's say in a big city, or are they in a moon pool type of habitat, or did it plain ol sink?
E: Jughead, Frozen Donkey Wheel, Hatch Explosion: do you think this year we'll see another strange device that will cause a reset? What do you think that device could be this year?
Karen: I have wondered about that myself. The goal seems to be to get out of the loop and go “home”, but what if there is a reset for some “island” residents? If so I would imagine a unique piece of equipment would play a part in that. But this season has introduced the machine at the Temple that determines if people are good or bad. I find that very interesting. I thought only Willy Wonka had such a device for determining good eggs or bad eggs.
E: As our friend Jo call it, I'll refer to the Alternate Reality as AR. What do you think about this AR? Do you think the events on the Island and the events on the Oceanic 815 are contemporary? Or do you think that the explosion of the bomb did reset the whole thing? Or maybe something our Losties has still to do will cause it? Or maybe that what happened on the Oceanic Flight 815 caused their situation on the Island now?
Karen: This is a part of the story I feel like I can’t articulate because I still see much of the LA X events/experiences directly blurring with what is going on “on island”. Like Sawyer said, if an Atom bomb went off would they all still be there? Because things still seem to blur or directly connect to those “island” events I think they still may not be out of the "confines" of the “island”. I've always felt that all of their experiences happen on the "island". But I can’t deny that the LA X events still show us that some things are different; but not everything is different. I think it is a possibility that at some point things will converge.
E: Locke is Black Smoke and he wants to go home... do you think that his "home" is a real place or something more abstract?
Karen: I do think the goal of this entire journey is to find what you lost, break the free of the things that are trapping you so you can go home. I’d like to hope that Locke (or anyone else on the island) finds himself, his way and that the path will lead him home. Maybe when they reach that goal or enlightenment they truly can go home and live their lives a more complete person, one who knows “balance”.
E: Is the Temple a place out of time? If not: what is it in your opinion?
Karen: I think the temple is just another stop in the journey.
E: Is Jack a man of faith, a man of science, both or just a confused man who always tries to do something to help and people don't understand that?
Karen: It seems that Jack started out only being a man of science and Locke was a man of faith. But we also learned in one of Locke’s “flashes” he was a kid who excelled in science. So we do see you can be both. There is no doubt that Jack has been torn with accepting the faith issue. I feel that Jack and John need to find balance with both of those aspects. There are many times I feel like Jack and John are two halves of a whole.
E: Of all the characters who do you think will have the hugest "twist" this year?
Karen: I think Rose and Bernard will have a big impact on the story. They are the epitome of balance, of yin yang, black white. They might be there to help guide the Lostie’s into seeing that balance is attainable. But people like Hurley, Sawyer and Jin seem to be important to the protection of the "island". But for a "twist" I'm not counting out Kate and Waaaaaaalt!
E: If you think of the Island without trying to give it a scientific or mythological explanation, but a psychological explanation: what it might be?
Karen: "This place" has been referenced countless times within the story to label the “island” by just about everyone. Emotionally "this place" may be the place or state that you are in, where your broken self goes to try and find some refuge, protection from all the pain, a safe harbor…a place to go to find your lost self, to learn lessons, to face the truth, fight addictions, to learn to love and forgive yourself, to heal and grow. But what do I know?!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for an other amazing interview Karen and we all will surely continue to follow your very entertaining, deep and articulated posts on your blog until the end of Lost and later then, whatever else you will write!
I know by now you all have headed over to abc.com to submit your LOST promo for the Ultimate Fan Contest Promo for the finale. I did too.
I just wanted to share my link with you so you can check it out, share it with your friends and give it a rating. (Go easy on me, I'm not a pro film maker! lol). I don't know how long the clips will stay up.
This is getting too crazy for me...knowing the end is near. It's just going to be more than I can handle.
Hope you enjoy!
Title: Bring into Being By: KareMauro (abc won't let me use my own full name)
http://lost-promo-contest.abc.go.com/published/1966
